Best In Class
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Updated about 10 hours agoThree unqualified car-obsessed enthusiasts share their thoughts on when cars hit their peak moment of desirability. All opinions belong to the hosts and in no way are shared with anyone anywhere. Find us on Instagram @bestinclasspodcast
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#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.
#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.