Best In Class
Steve and Adam
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#127 The vaporware Vinfast
Vinfast is the best-selling car maker in Vietnam, and they've been pushing heavily to enter the US market. However, every western journalist who has tested one says they are horrible. Can Vinfast make a go of it in America? Or will the fizzle out like so many other new EV brands?
#126 The best first car
You're a rosy-cheeked 16yr old shopping for your first car, but which one do you buy? A cool sports car? A tough 4x4? Or a reliable commuter? Well don't worry, Best in Class is here to solve this problem for you! We've got all the first car advice you'll ever need.
#125 The overpowered overfinanced Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger has some of the cheapest horsepower available for the modern car buyer, and the classic Charger is an icon of the pony wars. They also have a modern reputation for being magnets for hooligans and new army enlistees. But are they any good? And do think Warren is going to show us photos of his skiing trips? You'll find out this week on Best in Class.
#124 The high maintanence Ferrari F355
The Ferrari F355 from 1995 is known as the last hand-built Ferrari, which is great but it also means it comes with all the big bills that hand-built cars come with. Want to replace your drive belt? Engine out. Want to change change the oil? Engine out. Want to fill up your washer fluid? You better believe that's engine out...
#123 The ultimate brodozer Ford Raptor
Since the 1960's, Ford has been a dominating force in the world of offroad racing - The Baja 1000 in particular. So it was only natural that they would introduce the world's first purpose-built offroad racing truck and create a brand new market segment. But is the Raptor any good? And can Steve get his dog in one? That's this week on Best in Class.
#122 My new car with Rashod
Today we are debuting a new show format called "my new car" where we meet the new owner of some classic or notable car. Our good friend Rashod just purchased a 1969 BMW 1600, and we get the full who, what, where, and most importantly why he is diving into the world of classic cars for the first time.
#121 The abidingly adequate Audi A4
We've talked BMW and Mercedes, so it's only fair we eventually got to the third German carmaker - Audi. The A4 is their bread and butter seller, and represents one out of every five cars they sell. But is it any good? And which one do you want to buy? Well we're here to answer those questions and more.
#120 The purposefully eccentric Bristol
Bristol was a car company for 75 years but sold fewer cars than the number of shirts you probably own. They were also universally lauded as excellent vehicles. But also terribly ugly. Were they actually any good, are they worth anything now, and is Steve's Land Rover already broken?
#119 The big bottomed Porsche 928 (with special guest Warren)
The Porsche 928 was supposed to launch a new era for Porsche, instead it merely launched in-car phones and psychedelic interiors. Planned to replace the 911, this large rear end of a car merely faded away instead. Are there any good ones to be had, and can we get Warren out of his Ferrari for one? All this more and on this week's Best in Class.
#118 The Best Convertible of 2023 (With special guest Warren)
Are convertibles the best car idea ever, or a deathtrap meant only for balding single men? Why not both?!?! Today we look at the best new convertibles available this year, while also arguing about the very nature of the convertible (do targa's count?) whether you can pick up a date in one, and we reveal Steve's sordid Porsche past.
#117 The best million dollar car from Monterey Car Week
Steve has just come back from Monterey Car Week and is going to give us the report on what was on the Pebble Beach lawn, all the big hats and pocket squares, and the auctions. We also pick the best, worst, and strangest auction results from the week.
#116 The plastic fantastic Saturn
The Saturn brand was meant to reinvent car buying and manufacturing, but instead it lasted only 25 years and it's parent company GM went bankrupt. How did Saturn start? Were they any good? And what convinced Adam's family to buy one in 1996? All that and more on this week's Best in Class.
#115 The best used car available right now for $15,000
We're casting our shopping net around the interwebs to find the best used car available right now for $15,000. Steve picked a car, Adam picked a car, and our guest host Erika picked a car. Now they will battle to the death to see who is the Best in Class car shopping champion!
#114 The Bavarian banker’s BMW 7 Series
The 7-series is BMW's flagship that previews the design, features, and technology that will not only trickle down to the rest of the brand, but to the entire car world as well. These cars are packed with the latest bells and whistles, and as such are sold only to the titans of industry. But are they any good? And will Steve ever be able to afford one?
#113 The best Canadian car, eh?
First of all, sorry about that title. It had to be done. But seriously, what Canadian car companies do you know about? Did you know they used to be the second-largest manufacturer of cars in the world? Did you know there were 11 different Canadian car companies at one time? And did you know that Steve just got back from Canada? Hence why we're talking about it this week...
#112 The absolute worst Mansory ever made
Mansory is a (in)famous car tuner out of Germany that likes to take some the best and most luxurious cars in the world, and slap on garish bumpers, absurd wings, and downright ugly leather. Bought exclusively by people with more money than taste, there is not such thing as a Best in Class Mansory. But is there a worst?
#111 The uber bro bratwurst AMG GT (with special guest Warren)
Mercedes is known for producing luxurious and comfortable cars, and strangely also the AMG GT - a no-nonsense sports car that can turn any driver into a hero. Mercedes rarely makes sports cars, so we of course had to cover this ride AND bring in some expert advice. Friend of the show Warren had the opportunity to drive all the versions of the car recently, so he helps us figure out which one was the best.
#110 The always out Subaru Outback
Steve got mad at Adam's Subaru joke on our last episode so as punishment Adam now has to host a whole episode on the Outback. So you have to suffer too...
#109 The best Dad car
To celebrate Father's Day, instead of calling our dads or giving them a gift, Steve and Adam are going to argue what the coolest dad car is, talk about the cars their dads owned, and how they taught them to drive. Makes sense to me.
#107 Tina Turner’s Plymouth Laser
Did you know that the Plymouth Laser was the last sports car the brand ever made? Did you know that Tina Turner was the spokeswoman for the launch? And did you know that we (kina) already covered this when we talked about the Eclipse? We'll we're taking another swing at it in honor of the passing of the Queen of Rock & Roll.
#106 The micro machine Datsun Roadster (with special guest Diego)
Friend of the show Diego recently bought a very nice Datsun Roadster for his commutes up the coastal roads of Southern California. As an advertising man, he has a lot in common with Steve, but as a compassionate human being he has a lot more in common with Adam. But what's the deal with his car? Are tiny Datsun convertibles any good? And did Diego buy the right one? We'll find out today on Best in Class.
#105 The best Mom Car
In honor of Mother's Day (well a day late, like all good sons), we're talking about the best mom car in the world. Is it an SUV, a mini-van, or a sports car? And what does Steve wish his mom drove when he was going up?
#104 The 75% American Toyota Tundra (with special guest Warren)
What's better than an (almost) free truck? Our guest host Warren had that experience with his truck and he's here to tell us all about it. Along the way, we'll argue over which generation was best, pulling the space shuttle, and how to reach 1 million miles. Also, Steve bought a new car...
#103 Steve’s next car? Option 3: The New Defender
Steve still hasn't chosen his next car, despite so many great suggestions from Adam to just get a Honda Odyssey and be done with life. No, despite the logical choice before him, he continues to search for a new ride for his Great Dane. And he might be buying this car in the next 24 hours! So naturally, Adam is going to try to talk him out of it.
#102 Steve’s next car? Option 2: The Land Rover LR4
Beyond the MINI Clubman, Steve is also looking into buying a Land Rover LR4 for his dog to destroy. A very different car for sure, but somehow more Steve in it's British-ness, luxury, and excessive weight. And of course Adam is here to tell him all the ways he is choosing wrong.