About this episode
We broadcast during the final minutes of the Bentley Turbo R auction! If it hits a certain number it will have been a SMARTER FINANCIAL DECISION than leasing a boring EV for a year! Then we review the new 2025 Mercedes SL63s AMG E-Hybrid, a car with the torque to haul but no space to carry. Matt tells us about his glimpse at the future of Willow Springs Raceway, and we answer Patreon questions about:
- Buy a car from a new country.
- What would we trade the Bentley for?
- Why we keep our tow vehicles boring.
- Is a Boxster depreciation-proof?
- Different reactions at car shows
- How to get more power from a Miata
- When to charge your EV to 100% vs 80%
- What free car would we turn down because of the maintenance costs?
- How do you choose a career?
- Best V10 experience under $100k?
- Best Bentley feature?
- 2014 Mustang GT with mods vs 2015 Mustang GT (IRS)
- Crush/Daily/Track: Jaguar C-Type vs BMW 507 vs Toyota 2000GT
Recorded March 12, 2025
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