Best In Class
Steve and Adam
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#52 The Shah-inspired Mercedes Gwagen
The Mercedes Geländewagen started life as a military troop transport, and has ended up as a Rodeo Drive Kardashian transport. How did we get here? Are they any good? And how many wheels is too many? All this and more this week on Best in Class as we explore the iconic Gwagen.
#51 The hooligan’s Misubishi Evo
The Mistubishi Evo has a reputation for being driven by vape-smoking, Red Bull-chugging, mall kiosk-managing hooligans. As such, Steve and Adam have never owned one. But we know someone who has! Even better, she was a world-class co-driver and X-games participant. Jen is going to teach us about the rally Evo and put Steve in his place in this week's episode of Best in Class.
#50 A Special Anniversary Episode
We've (somehow) made it to 50 episodes, so here's something special for your ear holes.
#49 Steve’s la dolce vita Fiat 500
Which Fiat 500 is the best of all time? Clearly not Steve's, but since he owns one, he's required to argue for it on this week's podcast. So listen up while Adam makes Steve question every decision he's ever made on this week's Best In Class.
#48 Your grandpa’s Lexus LS
The Lexus LS changed the entire automotive industry, created a brand, and took up a permanent parking spot at every golf course in the world. But which LS is the best version, which comes with handbags, and do you have to be in the Yakuza to drive one? All this and more and today's Best In Class.
#47 The many-editioned Lamborghini Gallardo
The Lamborghini Gallardo came in more flavors than gelato, but is it any good? And which Gallardo is best? And are you a rapper or an actor if you have one? Today's Best In Class dives into the baby Lambo and figures out the hard questions.
#46 The suburban hero Honda Accord
The Honda Accord has been a hatchback, a 2-door coupe, a 4-door sedan, and a wagon. It has sold all over the world, and won quite a few races. But which Accord is the best of all time, and can we get Steve to trade in his Fiat 500 for a Honda? All this and more on today's Best In Class.
#45 The all-American Chevy Camaro
Is the Chevrolet Camaro an also-ran to Ford's Mustang, or is it a performance car in its own right? Is it safe to buy one on from a bad neighborhood? And do they come with free tank tops? All these questions and more as Adam and Steve dive into Chevy's pony car.
#44 The America in car form Chevy Suburban
Are you team barn door or team tail gate? Do you want two doors, three, or four? And exactly how much towing do you plan on doing? These are the questions you'll have to decide for yourself if you are looking into Suburban ownership. Luckily Steve and Adam have most of the answers for you already.
#43 The idiotically simple Citroen 2CV
The Citroen 2CV was built for rural peasants, became a cultural export, and even pissed off the Nazis. But which model is the best? And what does Steve's French accent sound like? All this and more on today's Best In Class.
#42 The wildly civilized Jeep Grand Cherokee (with special guest Jacob)
The Jeep Grand Cherokee was the first 4X4 SUV with an airbag. Is that why it has lasted 5 generations and reliably sold 200k examples almost every year? Possibly... But which version is best? Today there is a guest to help decide that, and to make fun of Adam and Steve's choices.
#41 The Junior James Bond Aston Martin Vantage
The Vantage is Aston Martin's entry-level vehicle, and has carried on with the brand since the 70's. But is it any good? And which one is best? Which one is worst? And how could Steve have picked such an ugly car this week? All this and more and this week's episode.
#40 The cheapest car in the world Tata Nano
The Tata Nano was the cheapest car in the world for 10 years from 2008 to 2018. What does that kind of cost-cutting get you? What do you give up (hint, it's disc brakes), and is it any good? And which of the 21 versions was the best? Today Steve and Adam are leaving behind luxury cars and getting cheap and cheerful.
#39 The hard-partying Bentley Mulsanne
The Bentley Mulsanne is like a Rolls Royce without the stiff upper lip and with an actual racing heritage. But is it any good? And why did they look exactly like a Rolls Royce in the 80‘s and 90‘s? Steve and Adam are here to figure out these hard questions and make fun of each other in this week‘s Best In Class.
#38 The dictator‘s favorite Rolls Royce Phantom
The Rolls Royce Phantom is arguably the best car in the world. But which one is the best in history, which is the worst, and will Steve every achieve his British dream of owning one? All that and more and today's Best In Class.
#37 The connoisseur‘s choice Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo has a long and storied history, and the Giulia is no small part of that. But are they any good? And if they are, are they still Alfas? What about the new ones? And do you think Steve knows how to drive on a track? We delve into these questions and more this week on Best In Class.
#36 The hooligan-favorite Subaru WRX
The Subaru WRX is your best choice for alienating your friends and angering the local police. But if those are your goals, which is the best one? Adam and Steve are on the case, as well as what vape flavor best matches the STI, on this week's Best In Class.
#35 The oft-overlooked Toyota MR2
The Toyota MR2 lasted three generations, sold hundreds of thousands of examples over three decades, yet is often overlooked when there are discussions of Japanese sports cars. Why does everyone forget about the MR2? And which one was the best of the bunch? Today Steve, Adam, and expert guest Aaron will argue their way to the answer.
#34 The Japanese E-type Nissan Z
The Nissan Z is an affordable Japanese sports car that has gone from aping the Jaguar E-type, grew up into a twin-turbo Porsche fighter, and then devolved into a street takeover mainstay. But which of these disparate Zs is the best? Steve and Adam dive into this, along with guest hosts and current owner Jeremy and Erika.
#33 The dictator's choice Mercedes S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been THE standard for luxury cars since the 70's, as well as providing earthly transportation for various dictators, heads of state, and despotic rulers. But which S-Class should you buy if you happen to be in the market? Steve, Adam, and guest-host Chet will hash it out this week as we find the Best in Class.
#32 The design icon Audi TT
The Audi TT sparked a design revolution in cars that brought us the New Beetle, Ford GT, and dubiously the Dodge Neon. But which one is the best TT? And are you better off just getting a Golf? Steve and Adam are on the case this week!
#31 The wood-panelled corvette-powered Buick Roadmaster
The Buick Roadmaster is last great American sedan / wagon ever made. But which one is the best one? Are any of them worth it? And do you have to buy New Balance sneakers when you get one? Steve and Adam are all over these and other questions as they discuss which Roadmaster is Best In Class.
#30 The famously famous Jaguar E-Type
The Jaguar E Type is arguably the most beautiful car ever made, by arguably the most unreliable car maker ever founded. Is it worth buying, and if so, which one is best? Steve and Adam are on the case this week to find which Jag you should fill your garage with.
#29 The stealth not wealth BMW M5
The BMW M5 can be seen as an autobahn cruiser, or a poser's almost sports car. Which one is it, and which M5 is the best ever? To find that out, Steve and Adam have invited an actual EXPERT and current M5 owner named Sarah on to today's Best In Class.
#28 The Ferrari without all the good stuff Honda NSX
The Honda and/or Acura NSX is the best JDM supercar to every grace this planet (take that GT-R), but which is the best one? Which one most distills Japan's style of car making? And will Steve ever win one of these arguments? That's what we're here to find out.