
About this episode
What's the WORST door handle ever? Plus, towing in used luxury vs a new F-150: Matt's upcoming drive in 4 legendary Mustangs; an early look at the new, improved Streets of Willow; a FREE car shows up; our thoughts on Leno's Bill, and
Patreon question include:
- How do we downsize our car payment: lease or buy?
- Most played out current design trend
- How will the current NSX be seen in the future?
- What we think about the Mitsubishi 3000GT
- Which front-engine RWD car to add to the fleet?
- Used RS or Touring?
- Which car did everyone love that you hate?
- LC500 or Vantage S?
- Should I modify a Merkur XR4Ti?
- Would a Sim rig at a track be helpful?
- And more!
Recorded September 11, 2025
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