Why I sold my 1997 Acura NSX
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Selling a beloved 1997 Acura NSX marks a significant transition for host Jay Finning, who reflects on the emotional journey of car ownership and the importance of moving on. He discusses the reasons behind his decision, including the desire for new experiences and the financial considerations of maintaining a classic car. Joined by friend Dwayne Johnson, they reminisce about their early car enthusiast days and the evolution of their automotive tastes. The episode dives deep into the philosophy of car ownership, the joy of experiencing different vehicles, and the bittersweet nature of letting go.
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Hard Parking host Jhae Pfenning speaks on show changes that were successful and unsuccessful as well as a big personal change in his life. Long time friend Dwayne Johnson joins to talk about his Porsche 993 and reminisce with Jhae about their car days back in Grand Rapids Michigan. The two also cover some car news regarding Tesla's recall of almost 500,000 vehicles.
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