Ultimate Bugatti is Here, Volvo Brings Back Wagons, and Doug's Insane Memory
About this episode
Excitement fills the air as Doug and friends dive into the latest automotive news, including the unveiling of the Bugatti FKP homage, a one-off tribute to the iconic Veyron. The episode also discusses Volvo's potential return to wagons, the push for larger SUVs from BMW, and the unique Burtona runabout with a powerful V6. Doug shares personal experiences with classic cars, including a memorable drive in a 993 Porsche, and reflects on the evolution of modern vehicles. The lively banter covers everything from car values to the quirks of various makes and models, making for an engaging listen.
Bugatti Veyron
"this car pays homage to the Veyron which has been which came out 20 years ago..."
The Bugatti Veyron is a super-fast sports car made by Bugatti. It was famous for being one of the quickest cars you could buy when it was released.
The Bugatti Veyron is a high-performance sports car that was produced by Bugatti from 2005 to 2015. It is known for its incredible speed and engineering, making it one of the fastest production cars in the world.
Bugatti Chiron
"this is a one-off based on the Chiron but it's supposed to look like a Veyron..."
The Bugatti Chiron is a super expensive and super fast car that replaced the Veyron. It has a very powerful engine and is made for people who want the best of the best.
The Bugatti Chiron is a luxury hypercar that succeeded the Veyron, featuring a quad-turbocharged W16 engine and advanced technology. It's designed for extreme performance and exclusivity.
Lamborghini Scion FKP 37
"...the Lamborghini Scion which was technically called the Lamborghini Scion FKP 37 which was a reference to his initials and his birth year right it just rolls off the tongue..."
The Lamborghini Scion FKP 37 is a special car named after a famous figure in the automotive world, Ferdinand Piech. It has a unique design and is known for its performance.
The Lamborghini Scion FKP 37 is a tribute to Ferdinand Piech, featuring a unique design and performance characteristics. It is named after Piech's initials and birth year, showcasing Lamborghini's connection to automotive history.
Ferrari
"...I also love these bespoke cars like Ferrari's doing this now too and obviously lamb..."
Ferrari is a well-known car brand from Italy that makes fast and luxurious sports cars. They are famous for their racing history and stylish designs.
Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer known for its high-performance vehicles and rich motorsport heritage. The brand is synonymous with speed, style, and exclusivity.
BMW X7
"...there's nothing bigger than x7..."
The BMW X7 is a big luxury SUV that has room for a lot of passengers and luggage. It's designed to be comfortable and powerful.
The BMW X7 is a luxury SUV that offers three rows of seating and a spacious interior, making it the largest SUV in BMW's lineup. It is designed for comfort and performance, catering to families and those needing more space.
BMW naming structure
"...the even number is the coupe version of the odd number..."
BMW names its cars using odd numbers for regular models and even numbers for sportier versions. For example, the X1 is a regular SUV, and the X2 is a sportier version of it.
BMW's naming structure typically uses odd numbers for standard models and even numbers for coupe variants. For example, the X1 is a standard SUV, while the X2 is its coupe counterpart, designed with a sportier profile.
three-row SUV
"...the x7 is smaller than other cars in its segment yep as a three row however it's also been out for six years..."
A three-row SUV is a large vehicle that has three rows of seats, allowing it to carry more people. It's great for families or groups who need extra space.
A three-row SUV is a type of sport utility vehicle that features three rows of seating, accommodating more passengers compared to standard two-row SUVs. This design is popular for families or those needing extra passenger capacity.
Chevrolet Tahoe
"...they want like an escalator tahoe size vehicle which is 10 inches longer than an x7..."
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a big SUV that can hold a lot of people and stuff. It's built for families and is great for both city driving and outdoor adventures.
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV that offers a spacious interior and is designed for families and those needing significant cargo capacity. It is known for its ruggedness and capability, making it a popular choice for both urban and off-road driving.
Cadillac Escalade
"...they want like an escalator tahoe size vehicle which is 10 inches longer than an x7..."
The Cadillac Escalade is a large, luxurious SUV that has a lot of space and fancy features. It's popular among people who want a high-end vehicle that can carry many passengers.
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV known for its spacious interior, advanced technology, and powerful performance. It is often seen as a status symbol and competes with other high-end SUVs in the market.
Mercedes-Benz GLS
"...hat kind of top tier it doesn't make sense for me gls is only two inches longer than an x7 sure but an..."
Volvo XC90
"...there was news this week that volvo is considering a vehicle larger than the xc 90 and so I think there is a little bit of a push..."
The Volvo XC90 is a stylish and safe SUV that can fit a lot of passengers. It's known for its comfortable design and focus on safety.
The Volvo XC90 is a luxury midsize SUV known for its safety features and Scandinavian design. It offers three rows of seating and is popular among families.
BMW X4
"...but you admit the original x2 looked normal is there a new x4 uh i think so i think they did do a new x4 although that car has not been successful..."
The BMW X4 is a type of SUV that has a sporty design, making it look like a coupe. It's a luxury vehicle that offers both style and utility.
The BMW X4 is a compact luxury crossover SUV that combines the sporty characteristics of a coupe with the practicality of an SUV. It is part of BMW's X series of vehicles.
BMW 8 Series
"...what about the new eight series the latest eight series the one called a huge commercial success no it isn't it already failed..."
The BMW 8 Series is a high-end luxury car that is designed for comfort and performance. It's a stylish vehicle that offers a lot of power and modern features.
The BMW 8 Series is a luxury grand tourer that combines high performance with elegant design. It is known for its powerful engines and advanced technology features.
Isuzu Rodeo
"...when my mom bought an Isuzu Rodeo off the showroom floor from Jerry Roth Isuzu in Aurora Colorado in 1992 brag about it..."
The Isuzu Rodeo is an SUV that people liked in the 1990s. It was tough and could handle off-road driving, but it didn't have many modern features.
The Isuzu Rodeo is a mid-size SUV that was popular in the 1990s, known for its ruggedness and off-road capabilities. It was available with various features, including a manual transmission and basic amenities.
stick shift
"...with a stick shift and steel wheels brag worthy that car didn't have intermittent wipers..."
A stick shift is a type of car transmission where you have to change gears yourself using a gear stick. It gives you more control over how the car drives.
A stick shift, or manual transmission, is a type of vehicle transmission that requires the driver to manually change gears using a clutch pedal and gear stick. This allows for more control over the vehicle's performance.
intermittent wipers
"...that car didn't have intermittent wipers yeah you had to there was there was an individual like one wipe and then there was on and off..."
Intermittent wipers are windshield wipers that can be set to wipe at different speeds, which is helpful when it's lightly raining. You don't have to keep them on all the time.
Intermittent wipers are a feature in vehicles that allows the windshield wipers to operate at variable speeds, including a delay between wipes. This is useful for light rain or mist, as it conserves wiper blade life and improves visibility.
BMW X5 M
"new car is x5 m yep yeah nah let's stick with my old one there is there was a cannon out there who's seven right now who the x5 m is going to be his e39 m5"
The BMW X5 M is a fast and powerful SUV that offers a lot of performance, similar to a sports car, but with the space and comfort of an SUV.
The BMW X5 M is a high-performance version of the X5 SUV, known for its powerful engine and sporty handling. It combines the practicality of an SUV with the performance characteristics of a sports car.
BMW E39
"who's seven right now who the x5 m is going to be his e39 m5 or you can just have a regular x5 because it has the best bmw in line six the b58"
The BMW E39 M5 is a sporty version of the BMW 5 Series that was made in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It's known for being fast and fun to drive.
The BMW E39 M5 is a high-performance version of the 5 Series, produced from 1998 to 2003. It is renowned for its powerful V8 engine and balanced handling, making it a favorite among enthusiasts.
BMW B58
"because it has the best bmw in line six the b58 yeah b58 i got behind a rear wheel drive one today did you"
The BMW B58 is a type of engine that BMW uses in some of their cars. It's a six-cylinder engine that runs smoothly and provides good power.
The BMW B58 is a 3.0-liter inline-six engine that is known for its smooth performance and efficiency. It is used in various BMW models and is praised for its power delivery and reliability.
Volvo V60
"oh volvo must be believe volvo v 60 volvo had said that they're done they're done with wagons"
The Volvo V60 is a stylish wagon that offers more space and comfort than a regular car. It's designed for safety and has a good reputation for being reliable.
The Volvo V60 is a compact executive car that combines the practicality of a wagon with stylish design and advanced safety features. It is known for its comfort and performance.
wagon
"there's a market segment in the u.s for wagons and i quote even interestingly china is coming up"
A wagon is a kind of car that has a long body and a lot of space in the back for carrying things. It's great for families or people who need to transport a lot of stuff.
A wagon is a type of vehicle characterized by its extended body and spacious cargo area, often with a rear hatch door. It combines features of a sedan with the practicality of a larger cargo space.
Subaru Outback
"i got the outback here you know the outback is now taller than a rav four"
The Subaru Outback is a type of vehicle that is like a mix between a car and an SUV. It's designed to be good for both everyday driving and adventures in nature.
The Subaru Outback is a crossover SUV that combines the features of a station wagon with off-road capability. It's known for its spacious interior and rugged design, making it popular for outdoor enthusiasts.
Audi A6
"so who's still doing wagons out he's got the a6 and the"
The Audi A6 is a fancy car that is comfortable and has a lot of high-tech features. It can also come in a wagon version, which is a type of car with more space in the back.
The Audi A6 is a luxury sedan known for its advanced technology, comfortable interior, and strong performance. It is often available in various body styles, including a wagon variant.
Honda Odyssey
"obviously who in who in who in your circle of friends when you were a kid had a volvo wagon we had one my buddy bret shea his mom had one it wasn't common in the midwest it was odyssey's were really popular at that time that was like yeah you you're too you're too young like it was"
Volvo V70
"oh wow yeah uh when i was there were wagons when i was like 20 my best friend joe in denver had a v 70 cross country yeah and we took that to car week one time really i was driving around a car week in a v 70 cross country 2000 collect the box well what was the top white with black on the"
Volvo XC70
"one you said v 70 xc of course i know yeah although the first two years of the then next generation car was also called v 70 xc they didn't come out with xc 70 for like two or three model years after the 2001 model came out that's something for you to look up uh we're deep into"
Bertone
"so for those of you unfamiliar bro tony bro tony was a design house from well yeah it still is then still is they got bankrupt a few times they're around exactly like all good italian design houses"
Bertone is a company in Italy that designs cars. They've made some famous car designs over the years, even though they have gone bankrupt a few times.
Bertone is an Italian design house known for its work on various automotive designs, including iconic cars. Despite facing bankruptcy multiple times, it has a rich history in automotive styling and continues to influence car design today.
Fiat X19
"the fiat x19 yeah this is i don't really this is this is kind of from the side it looks like a little like wedgie the same way that x19 did..."
The Fiat X1/9 is a small sports car that was made by Fiat. It has a distinctive shape and is known for being light and fun to drive.
The Fiat X1/9 is a two-seat, mid-engine sports car produced by Fiat from 1972 to 1989. It is known for its unique wedge shape and lightweight design.
Lotus Exige
"...ow it's it's based on the yeah it's based on the exige architecture underneath but i think this is so co..."
Toyota Camry
"...neath but i think this is so cool they're with a camry v6 but the thing that's one of the things there's..."
sports car
"...a sports car by definition is rear wheel drive or all wheel drive..."
A sports car is a type of car that is built for speed and handling. They usually have two doors and are designed to be fun to drive, often with powerful engines and sporty designs.
A sports car is typically defined as a vehicle designed for high performance and handling, often featuring a two-door layout and either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. This classification emphasizes agility, speed, and driving enjoyment.
Honda Prelude
"...r wheel drive or all wheel drive i mean the honda prelude begs different yeah dude yeah there's a real spo..."
Mazda Miata
"...r gt i'm like wow most people are like oh i got a miata yeah yeah yeah i'm like oh my god i still rememb..."
Porsche Career Gt
"...he says hey you know as she goes uh my dad has a career gt i'm like wow most people are like oh i got a miat..."
Lotus Type 102
"and this this is the lotus type 102 f1 car race in the 1990s 1990 specifically and what's notable about it is that it's powered"
The Lotus Type 102 is a racing car that competed in Formula One in 1990. It was designed to be fast and competitive but had some difficulties during races.
The Lotus Type 102 was a Formula One car used by the Lotus team during the 1990 season. It is notable for its design and engineering, although it faced challenges in terms of performance.
Lamborghini Kuntoshs
"asserted that the career gt has a formula one engine which it does not because it was never in a formula one car however this engine which is slightly related to the kuntosh's v 12 was a formula one car and so you know what very big you know what i get out of this yeah you know what"
Land Rover Defender
"...e buick v8 and i had it that engine in my yellow land rover defender so i would argue i i've had three formula one eng..."
Mclaren F1
"...e in the ford gt and it broke the record from the mclaren f1 which was a lesser car so i would argue that my ..."
Porsche 911
"...ut finding value whether it's a pristine Porsche 911 or a mint e39 m5 but let's talk about a different..."
Toyota Prius
"...re toyotas i've had more toyotas i had a gen one Prius never forget that i got about the gen i had an 80..."
Porsche Macan
"... buy 993 he's gonna buy kyan turbo if he'll buy a macan turbo honestly if i had the money right now this..."
Jeep Grand
"...d like crack open a beer and say oh look at this jeep grand Cherokee freedom edition there were like a lot of..."
Ford Mustang Gt
"...directing traffic in the parking lot and he had a Ford Mustang gt hmm did a Volkswagen carato s lc show up sadly w..."
Toyota Corolla
"... believe this for $4100 you cannot buy a civic or corolla like it doesn't exist it's ratty car or you can ..."
Nissan Z32
"... he told me on the phone that he has a z31 and a z32 oh wow z31 wow wow right he has a he has an an fd..."
Hyundai Grandeur
"...ga cruiser would work he did say he has an enius grandeur so maybe a mega is like a upgrade enius grandeur ..."
Toyota A90
"ready i mean i i mean aren't ready to aren't ready to not be able to do the speed limit i drove the speed limit at a mega it has a 90 downhill with wind it was it was a lower speed road yeah that's right you did it but remember the guy who bought the mega that i reviewed drove"
Porsche Cayman
"...oney though a gtman 70 this is more money than a cayman from this era an 11 cayman is yeah 43 thousand do..."
Lotus Esprit
"...d their values lotus is exactly of course for the esprit elitra that has an oldest value new actually tha..."
Lotus Amira
"... is the toyota powertrains or in the case of the amira it's a toyota powertrain or a mercedes one right ..."
Dodge Challenger
"...s no three-door sports car sorry rx8 every dodge challenger v6 sports car no i didn't say every uh i didn't s..."
Jaguar XK140
"ken and speaking market port what do you got uh yes so i recently did another video on the cars and vids youtube channel on this jaguar xk 140 the one now this is an s e which is very special so the s e sensor special equipment uh in the u s they're all called something slightly different"
Chrysler Daytona
"i you know how it hasn't been so bad like what else is out there and then you start thinking about Daytona's then you start thinking about these then you start thinking about dino's on that the e-type that you recently did a video like that car i was shocked at how nice that car drove"
Jaguar Etype
"about Daytona's then you start thinking about these then you start thinking about dino's on that the e-type that you recently did a video like that car i was shocked at how nice that car drove like they really it also underscored at one point jag was making some of the best cars in the world"
Jaguar Ctype
"like they really it also underscored at one point jag was making some of the best cars in the world yeah they really were because they won them all in 1951 and 1953 with the c-type this car was one of the fastest cars on the planet it was just like so far ahead of its time yeah my favorite thing and"
Jaguar XJ220
"...ectory but they lost the plot somewhere after the xj220 like i think after the xj220 they definitely los..."
Jaguar Xjs
"...the e-type i think the for me i think it was the xjs is where the xjs came out it was it was kind of t..."
Honda Ridge Line
"...ne um no i would never in my life ever consider a Honda ridge line what about a Subaru Baja what about brat no what..."
Subaru Brat
"...a ridge line what about a Subaru Baja what about brat no what about a Hyundai um Toyota trucks i i some..."
Toyota Tacoma
"...oyota trucks i i sometimes think about a four or Tacoma four i like the new frontier kind of i like a sma..."
Nissan Frontier
"...think about a four or Tacoma four i like the new frontier kind of i like a small mid-sized kind of Japanese..."
Ford Ranger
"...al like i can't justify or need a big i like the ranger a lot the new one and the ranger is good the one ..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...trucks yeah i'd probably get an f150 over over a Silverado yeah who wouldn't and and i would probably get a ..."
Mercedes-Benz Xclass
"camel fenders but you're not that generic sex right right right right right i'm trying to think is there anything else that i should be thinking of oh an x-class no pull up an x-class oh i'm familiar with the x we don't talk about the amorak the x-class i would buy it was based on the amorak"
Porsche Cayenne
"...a you know what they make in brought a slava the cayenne all right let's move on to the next question let..."
Ford Maverick
"...k but we only think about the 2000 oh i like the maverick a lot i like a hybrid the maverick is great ther..."
Ford Fusion
"... deep forward sponsorship they they highlighted a fusion they highlighted a car they're really they went ..."
Subaru BRZ
"...yeah that's the problem like civic hybrids are 34 brz is i mean i would rather have a brz and that's l..."
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