Best In Class
Steve and Adam
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#27 The drug kingpin's Toyota Landcruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser is either the best off-roader every built, or a Land Rover knock-off you only buy if you it's all you can afford. But which one is the best? And what's the deal with these big things? That's the mission for Adam, Steve, and guest-expert Dow on today's episode.
#26 The T-tops and tank tops Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am is the meth-dealer's choice for rides these days (even though they stopped making them in 2002), but is that the best of the breed? Are any of them worth getting in the first place? And can the Trans Am ever escape Smokey and the Bandit? Today on Best in Class, Steve and Adam are attempting to find out.
#25 The fiberglass secret agent Lotus Esprit
The Lotus Esprit is a bond car. And an unreliable car. But is it a good car? And which one was the best of the breed? Today Adam, Steve, and Lotus-expert guest host Matt argue with each other over this boat-like sports car.
#24 The Hamptons Hipster Jeep Wagoneer
The Jeep Wagoneer has the choice of rides for Hamptons elites, movie stars, and East-coast hipsters for decades, but which is the best version to have? Adam and Steve have your answer, and a fair amount of Predator trivia, this week on Best in Class.
#23 The hipster's choice air-cooled 911
The air-cooled Porsche 911 is somehow equal parts posermobile, quality investment, driver's car, and the predictable choice. But which early 911 is best. To help answer that, Steve, Adam, and guest host Gabe dive in to the air-cooled world.
#22 The echo chamber BMW M3
The BMW M3 is the benchmark when it comes to sporty sedans. But which one is the best of all time? And why do Steve, Adam, and special guest host Rashod sound like they are recording from a fish bowl? You'll get some of these answers in this week's episode.
#21 The trust us we'll make it exciting Toyota Camry
We know we know, the Camry sucks more than a black hole, and is more boring than watching golf. But Steve and Adam are going to crack some eggs of knowledge right over you and make this interesting. Somehow. We hope.
#20 The Magnum P.I. Famous Ferrari 308
Ferrari 308 owners have an obsession with Magnum P.I. Steve owns a 308. Those facts do not contradict each other. But which 308 is the best one to buy? We delve into that, and Steve's life choices, on this episode of Best in Class.
#19 My wife’s Porsche Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne has a reputation for being the wife's car - and Adam should know since his wife has one - but is that deserved? And which Cayenne is the ultimate? Steve and Adam argue it out for your listening pleasure.
#18 The Ferrari four-door Maserati Quattroporte
The Maseratir Quattroporte is a four-door Ferrari to some, an unsaveable money-pit to others. Who's right? Everyone of course. But which one is best? Well Adam and Steve can help you there...
#17 The strong like bear Lada (Adam's last podcast)
The venerable Lada came out of Soviet Russia, conquered the world, then quickly rusted away amid a chorus of jokes. But surely this terrible brand produced one good car? Steve and Adam are here to try and find that one good car, and not anger any dictators along the way.
#16 The Poser Poorsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster is your entry-level into owning Stuttgart's finest sports car manufacturer, but is it a real Porsche? And is it just a hairdresser's car? And most importantly, which Boxster is the best Boxster? Steve and Adam are here to find out.
#15 America's brodozer Ford F-150
Trucks are the best selling segment in the American vehicle market, and the Ford F-150 is the best selling truck in the best selling vehicle segment. And which one is the best F-150? Steve and Adam have opinions that were hastily arrived at after a thorough 23 minute Google search.
#14 The Mischeveious Jaguar XJ
Jaguars are known for being unreliable, comfy, and owned by the best kind of bad people. And the XJ is Jaguar's four-door money pit aimed at luring drivers away from the BMW 7 series and Mercedes S class. Did it ever succeed, are they worth buying, and which is Best in Class? Let's find out this week as Steve and Adam continue to reach the edges of their sanity.
#13 The "I wanted a Lamborghini with less personality" Audi R8
Today on Best In Class, we are arguing about the Audi R8, which one is best, and whether or not it is just a Lambo in a sensible suit. As always, our opinions are not only truth, but truth that has been arrived at rashly.
#12 The store-brand vanilla Honda CR-V
Which Honda CR-V is the best? Do you care? Is there even such a thing for such a soccer-mom mobile? Today on Best In Class we've got the surprisingly fun answers to this question no one asked.
#11 The Midlife Crises Corvette
The official car for astronauts and step-dads, the Chevrolet Corvette is America's sports car. It's been around since the 50's, but which 'Vette is Best In Class? Adam and Steve will yell at each other until they come to the conclusion - or at least you agree with one of them.
#10 The surprisingly exciting Ford Escort
For some reason we are talking about the Ford Escort. Maybe there's some exciting things to know about his pint-sized car. Maybe it was the forerunner to lots of cars you love. And maybe Steve thought he was picking a different model and is getting confused in his old age. Either way, we'll tell you which Ford Escort is the best of them all!
#9 The drive-through racer Golf GTI
Was the Golf GTI the first hot hatch? No, certainly not. Did it come to define that segment? Absolutely. And for that, it deserves praise, adulation, and dissection by Steve and Adam on which was best, which was worst, and whether we'd rather have one of these or a cheap Chevy Spark.
#8 The bystander killing Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was first introduced in 1964, kickstarted the pony cars, and waxing in and out of favor with the general public (ahem Mustang II). Currently, the youths love to take them beyond their limits when crowds are around, and people are getting run over. Is this a good thing? And which Mustang is the best of all time? Adam and Steve are here to answer this, and many more questions you have about the Mustang.
#7 The poster star Lamborghini Countach
It adorns bedroom posters, stars in movies, and takes up a slot on quite a few of our bucket lists - but is the Countach all it's cracked up to be? And when was it at its best? That's what Steve and Adam are here to help you figure out.
#6 The iconic Mini and MINI
It was a cheap people's car not built by Nazis. It was owned by rockstars and school teachers. And it starred in a few blockbusters. But which original Mini, or German MINI, is Best in Class? Steve and Adam are here to tell you, or at least try to convince you.
#5 The uber-American Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper is one of America's only supercars. It was also built out of truck parts and cheap plastic. Was there ever a good one? Was there ever a bad one? Adam and Steve have some thoughts on the Joe Dirt of cars.
#4 The dentist-loved Mercedes-Benz SL
The SL line is Mercedes' longest lived nameplate, which means Steve and Adam have plenty of generations to choose from as they argue which one is Best in Class. Bonus - Here's the hilarious Roger Federer commercial mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/t6JlFV-Bva8
#3 The original Yuppie-creating BMW 3 Series
Did the BMW 3 Series invent the Yuppie, or did Yuppies create the BMW 3 Series? And which is best - a boring 3 or an exciting 3? Adam and Steve argue it out again this week as each decides which 3 Series is Best in Class.