Analog and Grit Podcast

Budget Off Roaders --SUVs $5k -$10k Can You Guess What They Are?

The GM Guru Justin returns to go up against mainstay Dylan to see who can guess the top 5 budget off roaders from 5 years ago. Which SUV has gone up in value since then? Dylan bought a new budget off roader and it's a luxury british SUV. Justin got his eyes set on a Suzuki you probably forgot about. And I got my eyes set on another Montero, a generation I never owned. We talk 90’s Jeeps, XJ, TJ, ZJ and YJ. Spring time is upon us which means it is off road season, which budget off roader would we buy?

Feb 06, 2026 52 min 50 annotations

FLEX —Why Are Landcruisers #1. Does A Comparable SUV Exist?

John Valoria from FLEX motors (@Flex.motor_us) joins the podcast along with mainstay Dylan to talk “refreshed” Land Cruisers. Flex San Diego is the U.S. flagship store, that is your one stop shop for JDM imports and refreshed Off-roaders. The overbuilt Land Cruiser is their bread and butter and we discuss why it’s so good and not comparable to the new one. Is there even a competitor to the Land Cruisers out there?

Jan 30, 2026 68 min 36 annotations

New vs Old - Why Do Enthusiasts Gravitate Towards Analog Cars?

Mainstay Dylan and GM Guru Justin join the podcast to give their Gen Z take on why car enthusiasts prefer vintage cars. We visited the underwhelming San Diego Auto Show and share why we weren’t impressed. When it comes to classic cars, less is more. Justin bought a GMT 800 GMC Yukon Denali and we explain why it’s worth every penny. Dylan found a Toyota Cressida which will be going up for sale soon. I get my Alfa Romeo Spider back on the road.

Jan 09, 2026 67 min 52 annotations

The Sweet Spot Generation - What Makes Cars From the mid 90’s to mid 2000’s So Special?

Mainstay Dylan @mostlystreetparked joins the podcast to give a Gen Z take on cars from the 90’s and 2000’s. Were they actually better or am I just biased. Which generation of vehicles outlasted their successor? What Sweet Spot Generation vehicle is our favorite?

Jan 02, 2026 61 min 65 annotations

Best Selling Cars of 2025 - The Corvette ZR-1 Modern American Supercar. Landcruiser FJ-40

Dylan joins the show to discuss a topic we rarely ever talk about on this podcast; New cars! We delve into Car & Driver’s list of the top selling new cars of 2025. We talk Sweet Spot Generation from 95-05. Which cars in Hyundai’s lineup can give Toyota a run for their money. The Chevy Corvette ZR-1 is a track monster and it proves it on Sonoma Raceway against the Porsche GT3RS and Ford Mustang GTD. Why the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is a steal at its current market value.

Dec 19, 2025 74 min 31 annotations

2026 Bullmarket List- Which Cars Are Next To Go Up In Value?

It’s that time of year, the 2026 Hagerty Bull Market list is out. Josh of @analogandgrit and Dylan @mostlystreetparked join the podcast to share their thoughts. Which cars will go up in value? From Alfa Romeo GTV vintage sports cars to old body style trucks, we discuss which you should buy now!

Dec 12, 2025 70 min 65 annotations

Enthusiasts Start With A Mazda Miata and End With A Porsche 911

We’re back after Thanksgiving break to talk about the car that is always the answer; the Mazda Miata. The GM Guru Justin returns to tell us about his new purchase. Christian shares his experience with his NB Miata. Mainstay Dylan discusses the latest car for sale on @analogandgritmarketplace; a Chevy SSR. I discuss why the Porchse 911 is the holy grail of enthusiast spec cars. How the Porsche 996 911’s are on the verge of jumping in value thanks to recent Doug Demuro and Jason Cammisa videos.

Dec 05, 2025 65 min 52 annotations

Supercar Debate: What Makes A Car A Supercar?

Owner of Analog & Grit Josh (@Analogandgrit), Nick the Sudmuffin (@sudmuffinautodetail) and JP (@thej.posada) join our debate as we attempt to define a Supercar. Is a Chevy Corvette C8 or a Porsche 911 Turbo a Supercar? What characteristics must a car have to be considered a Supercar ? Is the Porsche 996.2 the best looking 911 ? One of us seems to think so.

Nov 22, 2025 65 min 69 annotations

A&G Marketplace Cars For Sale: BMW Z3 M Coupe, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon, Audi R8 V10

Co-Host Dylan shares three special cars for sale on Analog & Grit Marketplace; BMW Z3 M Coupe Clownshoe, a rare Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG wagon and a gated manual Audi R8 with a V10. What kind of buyer do these cars attract? Which one of the three is the best investment? Find them for sale on: https://www.instagram.com/analogandgritmarketplace?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Nov 15, 2025 43 min 48 annotations

European Classics Under $10,000 —Why Do We Gravitate Towards Project Cars?

Guests Wheely Dan @Wheeleydan, Rome @Just_romey_rome and Dylan @mostlystreetparked join the podcast to explain why we gravitate towards project cars. We also delve into a list of affordable European classic cars for under $10,000. What you should be prepared for when owning a cheap classic. How does vintage Mercedes-Benz' appeal to young car enthusiasts.

Nov 06, 2025 75 min 55 annotations

Radwood Recap - What To Look Out For When Buying & Selling A Car Sight Unseen

Mainstay Dylan @mostlystreetparked and Ed from @Twinbrothersauto join the show to discuss what it’s like buying and selling cars at auctions. What was the coolest car we saw at Radwood SoCal 2025? We discuss how nostalgia plays a factor in vehicle values. Why you should never modify your car if you intend on selling it. Ed shares his experience having his cars reviewed by Doug Demuro before they go live on Cars & Bids. Why did I make a mistake selling the Volkswagen Vanagon?

Oct 29, 2025 58 min 47 annotations

Volkswagen Bus and Vanagon - The Automobile That Crosses All Generations & Socio-Economic Classes

Analog and Grit Member Ruben brings his Volkswagen Bus friends to join the podcast along with Mainstay Dylan. The guys share their ownership stories and explain why they love the VW Bus. I am selling my 89 BW Vanagon and may regret it because it’s so good. How the VW Bus became so impactful on the automotive industry.

Oct 20, 2025 57 min 39 annotations

Daily Driving A Classic Car: Which Cars Are Best For Everyday Use

The GM Guru returns along with mainstay Dylan to discuss what makes a good daily driver. We get into a list of classic cars that check all the daily driving boxes. Can Justin beat Dylan in guessing which vintage daily drivers made it on the list? Why the BMW M coupe clown shoe is undervalued.

Oct 13, 2025 84 min 61 annotations

Viper Values - Why It’s The Coolest Dodge Ever Built

Owner of 2 Dodge Vipers and Analog & Grit member Steve (@NYCaptainSteve) joins the podcast along with mainstay Dylan. We talk Dodge Vipers, will they go up in value or is Doug Demuro correct in that they’ve reached their peak? Why did the Viper captivate our young enthusiast hearts. I say get rid of entry level luxury car models. BMW M Coupe clown shoe and Alfa Romeo 4C for sale, why they’re worth every penny.

Oct 06, 2025 69 min 44 annotations

Vintage Mercedes Benz: Are Younger Enthusiasts Buying them?

We are recording from Analog & Grit’s Sunday Grit. Mercedes Benz owners Christopher and Shelby join the show along with Mainstay Dylan to discuss what the brand means to them. Is a younger generation of car enthusiasts buying classic Mercedes’? What makes the Mercedes l-Benz brand so special and what is its impact on the automotive industry?

Sep 29, 2025 51 min 17 annotations

Drifting With A Mechanic; Where’s The Craftsmanship?

Analog & Grit member Hamilton Pool joins the show along with Mainstay Dylan. We discuss drifting cars; which Nissan’s are the best to drift? Hamilton manages a collection of exotic cars that he also works on as a mechanic. Find out which car brand Hamilton believes is the most unreliable and worst to work on. Ferrari’s, vintage Bentley’s and classic European cars, where has the craftsmanship gone? Dylan is taking his Storm to Radwood next month and my Alfa Romeo Spider left me stranded in the most embarrassing way.

Sep 23, 2025 66 min 40 annotations

BMW M3’s: From E30 to E46 Which Is Your Favorite?

We have a jam packed house at Analog & Grit as BMW subject matter experts Roy Prints, Mike Miggs, Rome and Josh join the podcast to talk M3’s. We discuss the first three generations of M3 and share which one we prefer best. Find out which M3 has gone up in value the most in the past 5 years.

Sep 15, 2025 67 min 17 annotations

Call 911: I Bought A 996 Runny Egg Porsche Cabriolet

Wheely Dan joins the podcast along with mainstay Dylan to talk Porsche 911’s from the 996 generation to the 991. Dan gets his restored Datsun 510 back from Tijuana, and shares what it’s like getting your car painted across the border. I bought my first Porsche 911 and can finally say; I get it. How young enthusiasts will drive up 996 Porsche 911 values.

Sep 08, 2025 66 min 24 annotations

Underrated Cars —Who Am I Showdown

Mainstay Dylan joins the show to discuss some recent events at Analog & Grit. We go face to face in our first ever Who Am I Showdown. Can I dethrone Dylan ? We talk about a few underrated cars that don’t get the love they deserve . What kind of attention did the Geo Storm get at the bougie Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee?

Sep 01, 2025 73 min 44 annotations

Do Car Enthusiasts Drive Volvo’s? We Ask A Subject Matter Expert

Analog & Grit member William Shoemaker (@williamshoey) joins us for the first time to discuss Volvo’s, a car brand rarely mentioned on this podcast. Mainstay Dylan (@mostlystreetparked) returns to talk about a new car he purchased that you probably never heard of. How a cheap car can lower your insurance premium!

Aug 25, 2025 70 min 42 annotations

Monterey Car Week 2025 Recap

Live from Monterey Car Week we recap our trip for the ages. Jace the flying Ace, Justin the GM Guru and Dylan of Mostly Street Parked join the show to share their first experience at Car Week. We discuss some Do’s and Don’ts if you plan on booking Car Week in the future. What exotic supercar would you buy on a budget or if money wasn’t an option? What’s the next sub $50k car to double its value? Find out what brand new extremely low production car Dylan test drove.

Aug 18, 2025 77 min 54 annotations

Sudmuffin Nick Buys a Porsche 911 996 —Monterey Car Week

Nick the Sudmuffin detailer at Analog & Grit joins the show for the first time to tell us about his most recent purchase; a 996 Porsche 911. Who is the Sudmuffin and what does he do? We talk Monterey Car Week as Analog & Grit members get set to drive up to Norcal for the most anticipated car event of the year.

Aug 11, 2025 48 min

Italian Roadsters: Are They Worth The Headache?

Recording from Analog & Grit’s Wednesday Grill and Chill BBQ. Club member Paul DiFrancesca joins the show to talk Italian roadsters and discuss his latest purchase; a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider. He also tells us about his experience with his Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. The GM Guru Justin Pitner is back again. The Volkswagen Vanagon comes home.

Aug 04, 2025 57 min

What is Analog & Grit? Graduating to a Porsche 911, Acura NSX For Sale, Are VW Vanagons a Good Buy?

We have officially rebranded the podcast and kick things off at Sunday Grit, our monthly cars and coffee. Josh, the owner of Analog & Grit joins us along with Wheeley Dan and mainstay Dylan. We tell you all you need to know about what we do at Analog & Grit. Dan sells his M3 on Cars & Bids and graduates to a Porsche 911. Dylan shares what is currently for sale on A&G marketplace; an Acura NSX. Find out who the subject matter expert is on all things VW Vanagons.

Jul 28, 2025 68 min

Cars and Bids At Sunday Grit!

Recording from Analog & Grit’s monthly cars and coffee; Sunday Grit! We have Gian and Curren from Cars and Bids! Along with Dylan from A&G marketplace to share the car clubs new partnership as a verified seller on Cars and Bids. Both Gian and Curren shed some light on the auction business and give us there sleeper pick for the net car(s) to go up in value.

Jul 07, 2025 49 min