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The Truth About Car Collections, Cheap Enthusiast Cars Today, Young Enthusiasts Won't Make Sacrifices
The Truth About Car Collections, Cheap Enthusiast Cars Today, Young Enthusiasts Won't Make Sacrifices
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About this episode
A lively discussion dives into the current state of car enthusiasm, exploring the myth that today's enthusiasts are priced out of the market. The hosts share personal experiences and practical advice on finding affordable enthusiast cars, emphasizing that the challenges of car ownership have always existed. They highlight a range of budget-friendly options available today, from classic Audis to modern Hondas, and encourage listeners to embrace the joy of car ownership without waiting for the 'perfect' vehicle. The episode also touches on the importance of community and the evolution of car culture over the years.
Topics:
affordable enthusiast cars
car ownership challenges
budget-friendly options
car culture evolution
sacrifices for car enthusiasts
high mileage vehicles
community and support
personal experiences
market misconceptions
finding unique cars
Cars:
Acura CL
Acura NSX
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Audi A5
Audi TT RS
BMW 3 Series
BMW 6 Series
BMW M2
BMW M3
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Silverado EV
Chrysler Crossfire
Dodge Challenger
Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Mustang
Honda Civic
Honda Fit EV
Hummer EV SUV
Hyundai Veloster
Lexus GX
Lexus LC
Mazda RX-8
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Nissan 370Z
Pontiac Grand Prix
Porsche 911
Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche Carrera RS
Subaru BRZ
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model Y
Toyota Celica
Toyota Land Cruiser
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Rabbit
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Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
E-Class Mercedes E63
"...on, the blue wagon that's for sale right now, the Mercedes E63, like that's in that crazy blue color."
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Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Lexus Lc500
"on all of this square footage. If I boil that down to an LC 500, I'm like, I don't think that blue looks very good on that."
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Hans-Jürgen Neubert (CC BY 4.0)
Car
Ford Mustang
"...ing of red though, question, we are talking about Mustangs, talking about red."
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Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Volkswagen Rabbit
"... so we're doing this? We're gonna do this on a VW Rabbit, huh? Oh, okay."
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Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Chevrolet Camaro
"...r seen this before, but I've probably seen enough Camaros and Chevelles and we're probably good."
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Mr.choppers (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Car
Chevrolet Chevelle
"...before, but I've probably seen enough Camaros and Chevelles and we're probably good."
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Tesla Model
"...opinion on something that I'm sure you love. 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance has blistering acceleration claims,..."
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UltraTech66 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...The thing that people need to realize is the Ford Lightning is the perfect example of,"
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UltraTech66 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Chevrolet Silverado EV
"is the perfect example of, and the Chevy Silverado EV and the Ford Lightning are the perfect examples o..."
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Christian Flores from Carlsbad / Encinitas, United States of America (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Car
Honda Ev Fits
"I got to say this a lot on this podcast. If the EV fits you and you're using it around town, it's the bes..."
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Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car
Tesla Model 3
"... if they were $28,000, they still are gonna buy a Model 3 or a Model Y and pay the extra five grand, seven ..."
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David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Car
Porsche 911
"...n at 25 years old and saying, let me get that new 911 turbo. That wasn't happening."
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CEphoto, Uwe Aranas (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Car
Toyota Land Cruiser
"You wouldn't say, I mean a 100 series Land Cruiser basically and a E90 M3,"
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Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Volkswagen Gti
"another SUV just wouldn't be for me, but the GTI is kind of like my second SUV. That's how I look ..."
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Benespit (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Hyundai Velosterz
"Now, again, we're gonna see a ton of Hyundai Velosterz, okay? I'm guessing most of you"
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Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car
Chevrolet Corvette
"...g to do this honestly. I mean, here you go, an 86 Corvette, 71,000 miles, 6,800 bucks."
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MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Honda Civic
"Don't skip that SI. A 2019 Honda Civic SI for 21, it's only got 43,000 miles. That's gre..."
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TTTNIS (CC0)
Car
Toyota Celica
"...rough this stuff. Whoa, whoa, look at that Toyota Celica. Yeah, 1980 Toyota Celica."
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sv1ambo (CC BY 2.0)
Car
Chrysler Crossfire
"... get into something. Rob's favorite, the Chrysler Crossfire, 98,000 miles, 7,500 bucks. The SRT6 Crossfire, s..."
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MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Pontiac Grand
"You always had to take the risk. We got a Pontiac Grand Am from 93, you know? Dude, I had two Theas that ..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Subaru Brz
"...ys get to 2004 Mazda RX-8, right next to it. 2016 Subaru BRZ, both under 80,000 miles, both going for 7,900 bu..."
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Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
"...ready showed you this one. A 2010 Aston Martin V8 V8 Vantage Coupe, 31,000 miles on the clock for 40 grand."
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Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Dodge Challenger
"a lot of things in that price point. Let's see. Challengers. 2006 BMW M3 Coupe."
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David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Car
Porsche Carrera
"...ower mileage, sure you could. Look, we got a 2002 Porsche Carrera Coupe, 55,000 miles, 40 grand."
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Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car
Corvette Z06
"Let's go, 51,000 miles? There you go, 2007 Corvette Z06, 51,000 miles, 39,999."
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Car
Nissan 370Z
"...ect. I mean, look, now you're getting into Nissan 370Z Nizmos. Mm-hmm."
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car
Porsche Carrera GT
"...you wanted to own always? Well, I wanted to own a Carrera GT. Well, bud, you missed your window, think about t..."
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Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada (CC BY 2.0)
Car
Acura Accura Nsx
"...there listening could have pulled a trigger on an Accura NSX. Those were, I mean, you would see some for 35,"
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