Analog and Grit Podcast
Victor Troia
Last episode 4 months agoThe official podcast of Analog and Grit! Tune in weekly to get the nitty gritty on our cars for sale, cars to buy, A&G club events, collaborations, guest speakers, Sunday Grit Cars&Coffee and more! Find us on Instagram @theanalogandgritpodcast
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Episodes (80)
Cars You Could Never Sell
Dylan and the GM Guru are back after Sunday Grit; Analog & Grit’s monthly cars and coffee. What factors make us never want to part ways with some cars we own. Dylan shares his latest GMT 800 purchase. I am selling the Nissan 300ZX twin turbo on Bring a Trailer. Justin shares his driving experience after getting some seat time in the Alfa Romeo Milano along with Dylan’s Builds & Banter blog. Dylan looks to redeem himself after losing the Who Am I, 3 straight times. Is Dodge Doomed?
Nostalgia—Would You Buy Your First Car Back?
Does Nostalgia cause us to over pay for cars we lusted for as adolescents? Dylan joins the show along with the GM Guru as we each share what our experience was like with our first cars. Would we buy them again and are they valuable now? We delve into a quote from automotive appraiser Donald Osborne. Justin and Dylan battle it out with three ‘Who am I’ cars that I feel will go up in value.
Aftermarket Wheels with Concept Car Studio
We are live at Analog and Grit with new guests from ConceptCarStudio.com to share their latest creation on display at Sunday Grit Cars and Coffee. We speak with the designer Brent and engineer Rico behind their newest wheel creation fitted to an Izuzu Impulse owned by Donut Media Host, Justin Freeman. Dylan and Christian join the show to talk aftermarket wheels and whether or not they add or lower the value of a car.
Sunday Grit! We are live from Analog & Grit’s Cars & Coffee
We podcast live from Analog and Grit’s monthly cars and coffee; Sunday Grit. Dylan from @Mostlystreetparked co-hosts and we kick things off with Ethan the machinist @4speed_garage and Jack @brokejagdriversclub. We talk about machine work becoming a dying art, as well as what rust work is worth fixing. Plus surprise guests pop in to join us during the live cars and coffee event. “What car do you feel is next to go up in value?”
FWD vs RWD - Naturally Aspirated V8’s
Jace and Dylan join the GM Guru and myself as we delve into the benefits of both FWD and RWD cars. Can Front-wheel-drive cars compete with the best Rear-while-drive sports cars? New naturally aspirated V8 sports cars are becoming a thing of the past, which ones are worth mentioning? Buying on Facebook Marketplace round 2. The toughest Who Am I yet.
Buying A Car Online Tips And Tricks
The GM Guru is back to co host and we share discuss what to look out for when buying a car on Facebook Marketplace and Bring a Trailer. I share my recent experience with purchasing a vehicle on Bring a trailer. Why the GR Corolla may be Toyota’s last enthusiast car in the U.S.
Will Tariffs Affect Classic Cars? Comparing Porsche 911’s
The GM Guru and Jace the Flyinfg Ace join the podcast to discuss how the 25% tariffs on car imports and parts will affect Classic cars. Will values go back up to Covid-19, chip shortage numbers? Analog and Grit is hosting a JDM themed party this April 19th at their car garage where Jace will be spinning Japanese city pop. We compare Porsche 911’s from the 964 to the 996 and the most valuable of them all the 993. Why is the 996 still so affordable?
Automotive Auctions - Which Platform Is Best For Selling Your Car?
Former Cars & Bids employee Zach Miller, founder of Autobahn Auction Partners, joins the podcast to discuss his automotive auction consulting business.https://autobahnauctionpartners.comWe talk about which auction site suits your car best depending on what type of car you’re selling. Zach shares some best practices you should take when preparing to sell your car and which type of vehicle will soon increase in value.
Classic Two Door SUVs - Which Should You Buy Now?
Dylan of @MostlyStreetParked returns to the podcast along with fellow Analog & Grit member Jace @Jacetheflyingace. Jace shares his favorite car of the 7 he owns. I share another short story from Dylan's Mostly Street Parked IG page about a Suzuki that you may have forgotten about. We delve into a list of 2 door SUVs spanning 4 decades from the 80's to 2010's; which will go up in value?
Cadillac Escalade Live On Bring A Trailer - Leno's Law
Christian joins the podcast with the GM Guru while he anxiously awaits the result of his 2012 Cadillac Escalade on BaT. How much will the Escalade sell for and will Justin be satisfied with the result? Christian and I talk about the new bill that is being presented in California, labeled as "Leno's Law". We talk smog and emissions testing and what this bill means for car enthusiasts in the State of California.
Car Market Sliding - Korean Collector Cars?
Dylan joins the show along with the GM Guru to discuss the current state of the car market; Is it sliding to where it was before 2021? Another @ IG MostlyStreetParked short story from Dylan. What do Korean vehicles bring to the table and which car is currently a great value? Justin's Escalade is live on Bring a Trailer...sorta. My 4runner is live on BaT! Can the GM Guru continue his streak in the latest iteration of 'Who Am I'?
Stock OEM vs Modified Parts - Which Brings In More Value?
Former Cars and Bids #3 employee Andrew Fountain joins the podcast to share his thoughts on car modifications. As a previous car appraiser, Andrew sheds light on which aftermarket mods can actually increase the value of your car. The Lexus GS F , how much are they worth?
Cars and Bids vs Bring A Trailer - Which Car Auction Site Is Right For You
Podcast host, Auction Photographer and former employee of Cars & Bids Frank Harrington joins the GM Guru and I to discuss his 'Another Pointless Automotive Podcast' as well as his experience selling over 100 cars on auction sites. His Chrysler Crossfire soon to be reviewed by Doug Demuro and sold on Cars & Bids. Which cars are better to be listed on Bring A Trailer and which should be on Cars and Bids?
Are Automotive Writers Becoming Obsolete? - Datsun 260z
Dylan from Palm Tree Classics cars and coffee joins us again to talk about his Datsun 260z that is now back on the road; the GM Guru is shocked on how much they're currently worth. Justin's 3rd Gen Cadillac Escalade is being put up for sale on Bring A Trailer. Will the dealer installed "Strut" kit add or hurt value? Dylan shares his idea behind his IG page @Mostlystreetparked where he writes short articles on vehicles that either never became successful or were simply forgotten about. Can Dylan beat the GM Guru in this latest iteration of Who Am I?
5 Cars Gaining Value in 2025 --Best Off-Roader For $30k
Backyard Dynamics are back.. this time to talk car values. We review Hagerty's list of 5 cars that are already seeing gains for 2025. What off-road rig would you buy for $30,000? Who Am I is back, can the boys from Backyard Dynamics take down the GM Guru? Motorweek bonus review.
Off-Roading Tips w/ Backyard Dynamics -Best Off-Road Rig For The Money
The Backyard Dynamics podcast crew join me at Analog and Grit to share their story and provide some off-road tips. We discuss the best off-road platform money could buy for $10,000 and $20,000 . The guys tell us about their upcoming Mojave Trail trip through the desert . Toyota or Jeep?
Most Impactful Cars of the 2000's - GMT 800 Platform
Wheelie Dan and Christian join the podcast during Sunday Grit; Analog & Grits monthly Cars and Coffee. The GMT 800 2002 Yukon Denali XL is my latest purchase and the GM Guru discusses his latest GMT 900 purchase; a 2012 Cadillac Escalade. Which General Motors generation of trucks and SUVs was the best? We all share our thoughts on Motor Trend's list of most significant cars of the 2000's.
Most Impactful Cars of the 90's - San Diego Car Culture
Analog & Grit members Rome and Dylan join the show to talk Cars and Coffee and San Diego car culture - How does Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee compare to other car meets in San Diego? Rome talks about what made him a car enthusiast and his BMW 2002 build. We delve into Motor Trend's most impactful vehicles of the 90's. Which car do we think is the most impactful of the 90's?
90's JDM Cars Pt.2 - 6th Gen Toyota 4Runner Is Here
We continue our discussion about JDM tiers 3-5 from $30,000 cars to those under $10k. Which JDM classic is next to jump up in value? The Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo, why is it so much cheaper than the Toyota Supra? We compare the New Toyota Land Cruiser to the 6th generation Toyota 4Runner. Will the Land Cruiser and 4runner continue their success with a hybrid 4 cylinder? I bought a 5th gen 4runner - Is it the best 4runner ever?
Which JDM Classic Deserves To Increase In Value?
We talk JDM values -Christian joins us to discuss mini bikes and Japanese classics that deserve to increase in value; moving in a higher or lower tier. How to check codes on OBD-1. Features that changed the auto industry after 1995. I visited the San Diego auto show and we discuss the new all new VW Buzz and what Volkswagen meant to U.S car culture.
The Owner Of Analog and Grit - Hagerty Bull Market List Pt.2
Analog & Grit owner Josh joins us as he shares his vision for San Diego's latest car club; a one stop shop for all things automobiles. Hagerty Bull Market List Rapid Fire - Do you agree or disagree with the cars on the list? Who am I is back - Can the GM Guru continue his win streak?
Nissan Z’s - Hagerty Bull Market List 2025 & Car Spotting
Analog and Grit member Dylan aka D-dogg joins the show to talk about the Nissan Z and all its generations. We ask him about his Zsandpalmtrees Cars and Coffee as well as the art of car spotting. Why modifying cars shrinks the market and hurts the resale value of your car. The 'Who Am I' segment is back and the GM Guru shows off his knowledge of American powertrains. We dig into a few of the classic cars listed on Hagerty's annual bull market list.
California Car Culture - Radwood vs Car Week
We have two special guests on the show - Analog and Grit member Mark Nasal joins us for the first time to talk about his cheap sub $1,000 Facebook Marketplace Mercedes-Benz finds. Christian G just returned from Radwood Socal and shares his thoughts on the show, comparing it to Monterey Car Week. We discuss how CA car culture is the best in the world.
Analog & Grit The New Home For The Car Exchange Podcast
We have a new home at Analog and Grit - San Diego's newest car club and storage garage. The GM Guru shares his thoughts on the new club. We discuss why it's now a Buyer's car market and catch up on our garage updates - I sold my Mitsubishi Montero and share some selling tips. Jay Leno's latest Assess and Caress Youtube video.
Cheap Off-Roaders And Cross Country Roadtrip w/ FJ Cruiser
The GM Guru and 2 Sticks Chris will soon embark on a cross country roadtrip to the East Coast, is the Toyota FJ Cruiser a good roadtrip SUV? We criticize Doug Demuro 's list of Cheap Off Roaders. What makes a good cheap off-roader? How about the Hummer H2/H3 ? Our last podcast recorded at the Garage Collective