Why Enthusiasts Don't Trust Car Brands Anymore..
About this episode
The discussion covers the challenges car enthusiasts face with modern car brands, including rising prices, lack of affordable fun cars, and distrust in manufacturers prioritizing shareholders over enthusiasts. The hosts share personal stories about buying and modifying cars, including their new Nissan Silvia S15 project, and touch on the impact of auction houses inflating prices. They also discuss the infamous Stancy Pants car fire, causes of car fires, and the importance of community connections for finding good deals. The episode wraps with shoutouts to partners and reflections on the evolving car culture landscape.
Support the podcast by modding your car at https://martiniworks.com/Car brands have consistently making questionable decisions with their new releases and it feels like enthusiasts are on the crap end of the stick. Today on the podcast Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down to talk about that and more! #cars #podcast #automotive Pick up our Coffee here! https://martiniworks.com/products/other/show-merchA HUGE thank you to Continental, Motegi, and Fortune Auto for being the official tire, wheel, and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers. Shop Continental tires here https://martiniworks.com/products/wheels-tires/tires?brands=continentalShop Motegi wheels here https://martiniworks.com/aftermarket-car-parts-brands/wheels/motegiShop Fortune Auto suspension here https://martiniworks.com/products/suspension/coilovers?brands=fortune-auto🏎️Check out the main channel!🏎️: @MartiniWorksOfficial 📦We also have an unboxing channel 📦: @MartiniWorksUnboxed Follow Alex @alexmartini__Follow Dakota @dakotastoneeFollow Gels @akagels
Nissan R34
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Chevrolet Corvette
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Toyota Hilux
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Cadillac CT5
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Cadillac Escalade
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Cadillac CT4
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Ford Mustang
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Honda Prelude
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Subaru BRZ
"...now? And it's like, well, it's going to get you a BRZ or it's going to get you a WRX, or it's going to..."
Toyota Supra
"...it's 100 mile fucking, you know. Or the Mark III Supra that's low mileage that went for $42,000. And the..."
Mazda Rx7S
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Honda S2000
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BMW E90
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