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Why does that exist?

Why does that exist?

Car Torque with Matty J Nov 24, 2023 73 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion unfolds around the quirks and oddities of the automotive world, focusing on cars that seem pointless or unnecessary. The hosts share personal car updates, including classic auctions and project cars, while debating the merits of various models like the BMW X6 and the Land Rover Defender. They also explore the significance of certain vehicles in their lives, touching on the emotional connections and memories tied to them. The episode culminates in a fun quiz that tests their automotive knowledge.

Topics: pointless cars classic auctions project cars car updates car quizzes automotive debates emotional connections Land Rover Defender BMW models car ownership experiences
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Honda Civic

"...n Edwards fleet. So we'll start with Ed with your Civic. You've dropped it off to get sold. Yeah, so the ..."
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Subaru Impreza

"...have? There's another car for getting the Subaru. Impreza is in getting its roadworthy things done, which w..."
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Ford Mustang

"...h his cars. He's got a sleeker on my yard, an old Mustang, looks sleeker. Then he's got a VK Commodore sitt..."
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Mazda 6

"... He doesn't like Subarus at all. OK, what about a Mazda 6? This is my friends from down the road."
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Jeep Grand

"... why. It went cheap and I could have got it was a Jeep Grand Cherokee V8, a 5.7 litre. There's 2015. Thirteen ..."
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Toyota MR2

"...at's pretty much it. Sounds good. I'm driving the MR2 still, which which is, which has been good. Took ..."
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GMC Typhoon

"...ll, which which is, which has been good. Took the Typhoon out for a drive on Saturday night and was Saturda..."
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Nissan Murano

"...t did. Shouldn't have. Right. I mean, there was a Murano convertible as well. Things like that, I mean."
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Mini Paceman

"Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. And. Was that the Paceman? Paceman. That's yeah, they they had a"
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Mini Countryman

"...k to the normal one and then they brought out the Countryman, which is on the X1 chassis, which is really a sm..."
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan

"...ntless vehicles? I reckon it's like a Rolls Royce Cullinan. Or like, why would you have a car that's got all..."
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Mercedes-Benz S680

"You have a really nice garage for that money. I was at a dealership yesterday and I'm sitting on the floor just about to be delivered because they knew Maybach S 680 with a 6.8 V 12 shadow tone. Think back and then some of you boys are younger than this car actually was the VC Commodore SL that was available in shadow tone paint."
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

".... I don't know why that car exists the Mitsubishi Eclipse cross. But. If it was, I'd sort of stuck between the AS..."
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Mitsubishi Outlander

"...it was, I'd sort of stuck between the ASX and the Outlander. Like. If it was a really, you know, cutting edge..."
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Mazda Mx30

"nothing, yeah. Here's one rid of it. The MX30 by Mazda? That is a pointless car. Like I'm sorry..."
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Mazda Cx5

"...say, oh, you know, I bought the MX30 over the the CX5 because, you know, I like the styling. No, that's..."
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Jaguar Marks I

"... is another one, you know, there's. There's a few marks I I could, I could, I can cover. I already mentione..."
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Porsche 911

"...nd for people that turn there like old air called 911 things safaris. You know I just found them like. ..."
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Porsche Panamera

"...he. I've got to say, I don't have much love for a Panamera. Never did not, and my friend wanted to buy one. ..."
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Audi Rs3

"...that performance with more boot space, you get an RS3, you know hatch. You know, like, I don't know why..."
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Ford Ranger

"... that that shouldn't be performance cars like the Ranger Raptor. It's cool. Don't get me wrong. I think it..."
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F-150 Raptor

"...hat shouldn't be performance cars like the Ranger Raptor. It's cool. Don't get me wrong. I think it's cool..."
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Land Rover Range Rover

"...or something, but not a sport. Subscribing to the Range Rover Sport. Nothing."
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Chevrolet Corvette

"...ey're not $200,000 or you know like or 250,000 or Corvette ridiculous prices. There's nothing. I can't pictu..."
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Volkswagen Golf

"...32 named first appeared on Which Generation of VW Golf Ed? Edd of Mark 5. Incorrect, Scott."
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Nissan R32

"...s question. How many generations came out with an R32 Ed? Good. 2/2 was corrected, but well done. That ..."
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Land Rover Defender

"That's true. Question 8. The new Land Rover Defender comes out in three specs. What are they called? ...."
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