Why Cars?

We present our list of the 5 car modifications that need to be abandoned. Fast. It's also road trip season, and Hunter and I have been on a couple of good ones. Shoutout to the Chevy Suburban, by the way, which is the greatest road trip vehicle ever constructed by human hands. We also celebrate Independence Day, lament the disgusting state of current BMW's, and discuss the merits of the fi...

Purchasing a used car through a third-party can be intimidating; I'll help you find red flags to avoid when searching through your local classifieds. Consumer top tips, if you will. Also, please start buying colorful cars again. White, silver, and black are too boring.

Is the Ferrari 6.5-liter V12 the greatest engine of all time? It's certainly in the conversation. We're absolutely over-the-moon excited for the new Ferrari 12Cilindri and talk about why. Also - what's the craziest automotive / designer collaboration you can remember? Today's top-5 list covers all of our favorites (and we provide a few more no brainers that need to be done).

Let's chat about the cars that, although they were cool when they were new, haven't stood the test of time. Not cars that were bad when they first came out (leave the poor Pontiac Aztec alone), but cars that looked great when they were introduced. Let's face it - the PT Cruiser was cool for a minute...

Have you ever looked at a car and wondered why it had such a terrible name? Who at McLaren decided it would be a good idea to name a car the MP4-12C? Hunter has listed out his top 5 worst car names, and there are some bangers.

Does it make sense to purchase the cheapest new car available in the United States? I present my reasons that spending $20,000 on a new economy car is a terrible, no good, very bad idea, and present five worthy alternatives (and some notable mentions). Let's also discuss how the Pininfarina-designed Coke Freestyle machine needs to be retired.

What amazing cars have you driven that fly under the radar of the common car guy? We have thoughts (of course). Hunter provides us with his 5 favorite cars to drive that deserve more attention. We also discuss purchasing cars with rebuilt titles, being addicted to browsing automotive classified ads, and Nick tells elephant story that must be heard to be believed.

What car from an everyday(ish) brand is the most off-the-wall? We have some thoughts, and I provide my top-5 strangest cars from normal brands. Also, stick around until the end of the pod for one of the wildest stories we've ever heard...

Toyota has completed an amazing study on true E.V. carbon footprints, and the results are shocking (electricity pun). Their 1:6:90 rule might just redefine how we look at the true impact of the automotive industry's lurch towards full electrification. At least, we hope it does.

Turns out, the ugliest car ever made just might not be the ugliest car ever made. Was the Pontiac Aztec ugly? Undeniably so. But given today's current design trends, it's not as ugly as it used to be. In fact, we think it would sell quite well in today's market. Let's chat about what other long-lost cars would be a hit today.

What's the biggest automotive repair bill you've ever had to take on? Hunter's 2006 BMW M5 recently went under the knife to diagnose a faulty transmission, and may have had a major automotive win. We also talk about getting tuberculosis (well, probably tuberculosis, but definitely not just a cold), our favorite automotive background extras, and a friend's hilariously terrible Cyber...

Can driving like a hooligan actually help you become a better driver? We think so, but there are definitely a couple of caveats... Also, winter tires are an absolute must if you drive in any sort of snow on a consistent basis. All-wheel-drive is great, but it's not the invincibility shield some people want it to be! Finally, we welcome my newborn daughter Millie to the world. Don't forget...

Is it a good idea to finance a car purchase over a 7-year term? The average financing term for a new car purchase in the United States in 2023 was nearly 6 years! This is a terrible, awful, no good, very bad idea. Also, what's the heaviest mass-produced (non-industrial) vehicle you can purchase from a dealership? There's no shortage of massive vehicles to choose from. But, the heaviest one...

What are the worst car models made by our favorite automotive brands? Even our favorite automotive manufacturers have a couple of models they might want to forget about - but we'll never let them! Also, what's the most frustrating car buying experience you've been through? Hunter and I are in the midst of (another) car search, and I've had a couple of less-than-lovely experiences.

Is there a car that you used to love, that you're now embarrassed by? We explore this very thing, and upon internal reflection, there aren't too many cars that we're actually ashamed of liking (but there are a few...). We also discuss how much we miss cool car names (special shout out to the Subaru Brat, Cadillac El Dorado, and Ferrari Daytona), and the incomprehensible names that auto...

Is there a car brand that you absolutely refuse to buy? We ended last week with a cliffhanger, and we're not sorry. Along our "Why Cars" journey, we're always trying to figure out why cars make us tick, and why some cars produce absolutely no emotion in us whatsoever. We answer this question once and for all - let us know if we got it right, or if we offended you to the point of...

What's the dumbest thing you've ever done when repairing your car? We've all made a few mistakes, and Hunter and I share a couple of our biggest automotive blunders - please don't judge us. This episode is dedicated to stories from our past; there are a bunch. My favorite involves a disheartened friend, a local restaurant, and revenge served cold (some might say... Frosty). Have a...

There's no greater time to be an American F1 fan than this weekend. Have you always dreamed that you could watch a Formula One race at, say, 11pm, and follow it up with a $9.99 all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet? Because the Las Vegas Grand Prix is here to grant your wish! Not only are we excited, but Nick took the time to name EVERY CORNER on the new Vegas circuit - and there are some bangers. We...

Have you ever purchased a car that you told yourself you'd never buy? For car guys, that's typically the question that gets asked right before or after they purchase a minivan. In this episode, we ask ourselves this very question (but it's worse than a minivan...). There's also an update to Nick's magnetic brain remapping that seems to be going well, though he dearly misses caf...

What's your favorite automotive coach builder? We're here to discuss just that. (Hint: it's absolutely NOT Mansory.) Leave a comment and let us know if we got it right... There is a special car driven this week by Nick. This particular car combines his love of Volvos, vintage Volkswagens, and absolute randomness. We also have a heart-to-heart about living with mental health struggles a...

Do you love your car? Really? This week, I, Nick Dall, crushingly realized that I am not mechanically inclined and questioned my status as a car guy. Through trial and tribulation, I developed a new metric to measure whether or not I truly needed to hand over my man card / automotive fandom pass and buy a Prius. Hopefully this new metric will help you decide - do you TRULY love cars? Hunter and I...

Is there a current production car (non-super car...) that will be collectible in 25 years? We have some thoughts. Also: does it make more sense to collect expensive watches or expensive cars? Our collective ADHD drives the conversation to our favorite fast(ish) food, the E60 M5's dodgy infotainment system, and my 8-year-old who is destined to be the next great American soccer star.

How much money should a car manufacturer make from each car they sell? Today's show was recorded al fresco! Listen closely for crickets, which was rude but possibly appropriate. We just learned how much profit Rivian makes on every electric truck and SUV they sell, and we are shooketh. Do you have a guess? If so, you're probably wrong... Our ADHD also leads our conversation down a road to...

What is the greatest cold cereal of all time? Sure. That question has been asked before. But we are absolutely qualified experts in the field, and our conclusion is more valid than any other conclusion ever reached. We also build our ultimate sans-Porsche 5-car garages (there are some WILD answers). Come along and see how much you agree/disagree with our lists.

Who ya got - Seinfeld or Friends? There's only one acceptable answer, no cap (is this how you say it, youths? I'm old). Since we're talking about TV, it's also time to discuss the best Top Gear episodes from the Jeremy, James, and Richard era. AND, what are the best/worst car modifications you can do to your whip (is this still cool to say?).