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[@plymouthdan7677]

I don’t think people realise what it’s like having a baby. You can’t go off for adventures, you aren’t really sleeping and you are supporting your partner, so yeah the channel might feel a bit different. We need to give support, not tear the channel down. Cmon guys.

[@tonygarlingewarren7456]

Well said

[@p.informatico1320]

It's not about the Macan, as he can drive whatever he want in his personal time. But channel fans expect a specific kind of content, and Macan isn't in the spectrum..

[@PointNemo9]

No excuse to buy a car that is the polar opposite of car enthusiasts believe in.

[@fvandrei]

​@@p.informatico1320you don't understand, him buying the Macan was unexpected, as he had the f11, but the engine decided to off itself after seeing Alex does not care 😂 he just made a video about it, that's all. I would love to see more videos on his dad mobile, as long as we have the shitboxes and working on the current projects. He's a dad, he does not have the time for at least the next half a year for anything big on the channel. This being said, I think this is the perfect time for him and the team to catch up on the projects.

[@markwilliams5654]

Na Alex is just weak

[@RyanShiels]

I'm very proud of the modern car fans. Taylor: Fully comes out -> nothing Alex: Buys a Macan -> bullying

[@Antoine_ZR1]

lol

[@Root656]

Calling the comments he received bullying is just stupid. It's fair criticism of a man who once called himself king of shitboxes. Also, the whole Macan saga would've been forgotten a week ago if they didnt keep bringing it up and being so petty about it. Youre an internet persona, you'll get some unsavory comments now and then, no matter what you do. Get used to be and stop whinging about it.

[@RyanShiels]

@@Root656 calm down dude, seriously, hands off the keyboard for a bit. it was hyperbole. Alex doesn't care, and neither do most people. Just a bunch of jealous/parasocial people with a stick up their arse.

[@RyanShiels]

@@Root656 Calm down dude, seriously, hands off the keyboard. Bullying was hyperbole. Alex doesn't really care, like most people. The post wasn't about that.

[@LikeABawzs]

Comes out... If you still didnt know, you are kinda stupid. It was all over the place. But i never seen it confirmed tho.

[@SpectrumofSmarts]

Alex you're entitled to drive whatever you want, and all power to you. You deserve it. But for the channel, I'd literally rather watch a walk around of a 1.1 saxo than a new Porsche.

[@Paul-wh4ic]

Audi Q5 in a suit* it's barely a Porsche to be fair and agreed a Corsa B or saxo would be better!

[@jack_w1999]

You know you don’t have to watch a video right? If you don’t like the video don’t watch it…

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

​@@jack_w1999How do you know if you like it or not before you watch it?

[@tigjunkie73]

Now if you'd bought a Cortina I'd be there lol but a macan mmm bit boring but why not 👍

[@lordwalker71]

Choices

[@Emil77777]

Story time with Chris needs to be a permanent fixture. Sorry about this, but i think it's the best part of the podcast.

[@growanewsystem4141]

Its the hole or cave he found that was the most interesting saying his name! Wtf! Also the flying bit was mad too.

[@reeeeeeee8392]

I dont think it's necessarily hate, just that the ethos of the channel has been lost slightly. The channel to many was a breath of fresh air from the expensive and lavish car scene all over youtube and showed that you could enjoy cars without spending 10s of 1,000s of pounds. It also seemed to reject the idea of the current attitude towards cars (at least in the uk) of "I need to finance a brand new SUV every 3 years", and showed that you could keep older, interesting cars on the road for a similar amount of money. I appreciate that Alex driving his baby around in an E30 isn't particularly safe and I wouldn't want to do it either. However, I think that the choice of car clashes with the vibe of rhe channel. There are cars that are cheaper and more practical. Instead, the porche seems to be just another small hatchback on stilts, with the owner giving poor justification to why they need it over the equivalent hatchback. Ultimately, it's Alex's daily driver that he needs to be suitable for a family. He's no longer in his late 20s and able to piss about with cheap shitboxes. If he feels this was his best choice then it doesn't really matter to anyone except him. I do however think that it's very naive to upload a video that essentially consists of a "I'm going to a dealers to buy a new flashy car for £30k" to an audience that expect the polar opposite. I also appreciate that Alex has a lot on his plate right now, and it's harder to do big scale content, but why not do a video on the 8 series he bought from Taylor? Even a video on Rory's Aston Martin? Taylor did a cracking video on his Alpina on the v2 channel, if it was slightly longer and fleshed out it could have been a great v1 video.

[@michalnemsak7886]

Oh common... it's his personal car and he just made a video about it. Ultimately I think, that the so called "ethos" of this channel was carguys having fun and taking us with them on the journey and we love them for their personalities and not because every single car they buy is something that we want to see. Go watch other videos then.

[@danbuckingham5077]

if we are discussing the ethos of the channel, can we at least all agree that Rory needs to be behind the camera...

[@ryuhayabaker]

Was the Alpina one the one where he put BC Racing coilovers on and had an oil change or not? I get confused.

[@tonygarlingewarren7456]

Are you bored, why write so much yawn

[@d.b.cooper1]

You do you pal, it's your money. It's not hate, it's probs just folks wondering why a niche car yotuuber who professes his love for shite bangers/nice/common daily drivers, is driving around in a new blonde bored housewives 'look at my car/showing off at school gates' SUV lol. That's all.

[@KlaximumSkroeft]

Yeah spot on

[@ryuhayabaker]

I think some of it is teasing more than bullying. For the rest, I am assuming it's because the idea of an expensive hairdressers car is not relatable compared to doing up an MX5 or driving a £140 car smelling of dog

[@Baileyhowcroft01]

Congratulations Taylor on fully coming out be proud of it 💙

[@bazilboyle8240]

WOO!!!!

[@HA05GER]

What when ?

[@MrLaou]

Did he come out?i missed that bit

[@HA05GER]

@@MrLaou yeh I see nothing apart from them joking about the man bits on the phone. However he does have the pride flag on his Instagram.

[@speedwaynutt]

People need to remember Alex has just become a father so his daily car is about safety for the little one. Let's be real a shitbox isn't the safest vehicle to drive a new born in.

[@richardsurey6167]

Nothing wrong with your Porsche Duster, a second hand 30k car is way below the sort of things on most car channels. Ignore the slobs hating on it, let them squirm, the 10-30k range is the interesting price point attainable for most people.

[@tonyevans5853]

Forget the haters, I went back and watched the car and caravan challenge which was funny, but the videos are well better now, so you deserve to spoil yourself 😊

[@XD-jz7lq]

I was not aware of any hate towards your daily Macan. But It doesn't surprise me. I really don't have a good opinion about people who drive this kind of cars. To say the least.

[@vanoscrap-nb1go]

no hate, but can't understand the "practical" argument a big car makes sense if it's practical in the conditions you're using it: A Ford Ranger is practical in Texas, not in urban Europe. An Octavia is practical in Europe. A Fiat Panda is practical in town. A Skoda Superb is practical in "country side" europe. A Macan is not practical anywhere: it's big outside, but small inside, the boot is small, the headroom is small, the legroom and baby-seat-room is small. Buying it because you want it - all fine, but the dad excuse - nah. Edit: didn't consider towing. The superb tows 2t, not enough I guess

[@michalnemsak7886]

Do you really need to write an essay about what car some guy bought? Why do you even care? I'm really not a fan of SUVs, but that just means that I won't buy it... what good can analyzing some else's purchase bring to you, him or anyone else? Honestly...

[@simonmillard8337]

Well said.

[@calanmckinlay3251]

Your Skoda superb doesn’t handle like a Porsche though. So much the from people that are clueless

[@GarryMcGovern]

Several Skoda Superb Estate - with 4WD - models have a max towing capacity of 2.2t, and has in fact won 'Towcar of the Year' many times with many different publications (from Practical Caravan to The Caravan & Motorhome Club'). Only Porsche Macans BEFORE 2021 have a 2.4t towing capacity, since then (and current models), have a maximum TC of only 2t. (Incidentally, I drive a 3 litre diesel Audi A6 estate which has a max TC of 2.5t, but then again, Porsche/Audi/Skoda - I don't think VAG care which one we all buy!).

[@ryuhayabaker]

​@@michalnemsak7886agree on the comment "why do you care?", but if people didn't "care" then Alex wouldn't have a channel worth watching 😉

[@danb1478]

Imagine hating on somebody who has entertained you for free for years. Some people need to take a look at themselves.

[@bexxy629]

Thank you Taylor as a queer car enthusiast, having people brave enough to come out with such a public presence makes the world a better place.

[@bazilboyle8240]

YAY!!!!!

[@danbuckingham5077]

Just as an FYI as well, I believe Jooshy is also gay

[@press_button_for_assistance]

@@danbuckingham5077he is. As am I. I also appreciate that they are both open about it. ❤

[@PointNemo9]

What's the difference between queer and gay?

[@bexxy629]

@@PointNemo9 queer is a more umbrella term, gay is attraction to the same sex and comes under the same umbrella

[@murdoch9106]

Its very common for people to get salty over someone buying a nice car on KZbin. I can get tired of the excess as well in some cases, but you guys are buying up used cars, fixed them up, often sell them on, meaning they dont end up scrapped and wasted, as do many KZbin channels, I think thats positive. And the Macan should be a pretty good car and you need a safe and reliable car for your little family, thats a nobrainer. So dont listen to those negative people... I cant even afford 1 of the tires off that Porsche... xD

[@TheSammckay]

Ignore the online hate, Alex. As a Dad to two myself I understand the want and need to get a nicer car, for safety and pleasure. A Macan is also one of my dream cars but I have to be realistic in terms of upfront and running costs. But if you can treat yourself, do it! Much love and respect coming your way for being the supreme leader of multiple great channels and being a great Dad!

[@ethop8273]

To everyone complaining about how the channel feels different and complaining that his car is too expensive or not shit enough. Please realise that Alex has just had his first child. This is a huge deal and if Alex wants to spend his well earned cash on a nice car that will keep his family SAFE, then he is well within his rights to do so. This is his channel and he is entitled to show whatever he wants, if you don’t like it, simply don’t watch it…

[@hexgraphica]

People who love the channel would rather tell Alex what they feel is wrong, rather than leaving all of a sudden. If they didn't care about him they wouldn't even close the door after stepping out

[@ME10920]

Just sad jealous people unfortunately

[@ethop8273]

People who love the channel and Alex would realise that he may need to be a bit less hands on and the content may bit different because HES JUST HAD HIS FIRST CHILD… smh

[@hexgraphica]

@@ethop8273 do you believe a pregnancy imposes a change of creative direction?

[@ethop8273]

@@hexgraphica I find it hard to believe that you don’t? How would raising a child, having sleepless nights, looking after a mother who has just given birth and trying to give your new family love and attention not interfere with his creativity. He has far less time to work on his KZbin channel… you are clearly not a farther, if you are I wouldn’t want to be your child…

[@karlthornley5167]

As someone who loves cars I don’t care if he spends £100 or £1m as long as they have fun that’s what makes the Chanel for me coz when it’s funny we all love it

[@eyemsim1]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉Taylor. People are upset Alex is spending well deserved money 💰! ,, let the man cook up this youtube empire! 🎉AutoAlex, TDC, and ATG.

[@simonthomas5367]

When you become a Dad, many things change, including car priorities. That beemer was the perfect family wagon until it broke down in a live lane. That's a wake up call to any new parents. Alex just did the sensible thing. Fuck the haters! They can always watch something else.

[@leviathan5207]

Calling a Porsche "sensible" is a bit much, I think. I could not really care any less about what he drives, but "sensible" the Porsche is not! What is actually sensible is buying a 2.0 Passat or something like that. That is what sensible folk do.

[@MGMutt]

@@leviathan5207 Porsche has incredible QC, better than toyota

[@valkerionrides9879]

@@MGMutt Porsche has been named the most unreliable car brand in the UK multiple times in recent years.

[@josephelias9081]

27:55 Fair play I'm thoroughly convinced Alex and Rory actually have work experience in local services.

[@Baileyhowcroft01]

Fuck the haters bro people mad because you bought a new family car something that’s not gonna breakdown with your daughter in. People these days need to get there heads out there arse just because they drive bangers don’t mean you have to

[@JellyLancelot]

Surprised you say there was hate actually, all the comments I've seen are really positive. You've earned it and enjoy to splurge a little on you and your family, it really doesn't matter what anyone else says or thinks. You've also given plenty to the community and your friends coming into the fold, its not as if you've just pocketed it, you've used it to expand and gainfully employ others. Don't see it as bragging or anything, some people just can't be happy for others in their success independent of their own- you can be happy for someone without comparing it to your own standing and being bitter about it. You've brought a lot of laughter and entertainment to many people, I think people are just sour or jealous tbh.

[@deaks25]

Alex, forget the haters and naysayers. As long as someone is buying what they can afford to buy and maintain, then NO-ONE should have to justify the car they want. The whole point of it is it's the car YOU want, not what viewers want. To me, what makes the channel great is it's about buying cars you like, or cars that excite you. Are they cars I want? Not necessarily, but being a petrol head is about the shared love of cars. Plus, those haters have now slagged you off for finding bargains, for buying cars that are too shit, buying dream cars, doing too much workshop content, not doing enough workshop content and now buying cars that are too new. You'll never win, so make the content that you all enjoy making. I'm inclined to beleive Chris' story, because it's far too insane to be made up!

[@PointNemo9]

There are plenty of interesting but reliable cars suitable for a family. The Macan is literally the Chelsea tractor mum anti-car

[@adampascoe1084]

40:32 Taylor actually turned the same colour as his top. Hilarious 😆 😊

[@freddieflanders]

Honestly love the Macan, ignore the hate, its a cool SUV and you dont get many of them!!

[@Street_Automotive]

Regarding the haters. At the end of the day, you all work bloody hard and you reward yourself because you deserve it. Haters are just the negative, lazy, and arrogant ones that can't even make a cup of tea, let alone put in a hard graft. Keep up the good work. It's inspiring and helps so many people

[@TomMountainbiker1994]

Although it isn't in Alex's particular style and the whole need a safe daily is abit of an excuse because you can get what you needed with less money but at the end of the day its your money, its your choice and with how hard you'll all work, you deserve a nice daily. I dont think you're showing off compared to some of the other youtubers.

[@tboytheasian7894]

50 podcast should be a special one🎉

[@xristodimitris]

The cheapest and easiest option for Alex would have been to get an electric car on the business. Instead he has bought an interesting turbo car that should be reliable yet a bit of fun. Honestly I don't think there is anything wrong with that, he has earned it and he is the UK car KZbinr that has given the most to people. Now, what we should be discussing is if Taylor washed his mouth after saying he would scrap the McLaren F1 😂

[@PointNemo9]

There are plenty of interesting but reliable cars suitable for a family. The Macan is literally the Chelsea tractor mum anti-car

[@Beastiebaker]

Story Time with Chris is AWESOME.....!!

[@EarthKuma]

In Switzerland, we have "smart motorway" for years and it usually functions really well. Closing lane when there are broken down cars with no problem. It is mstly monitor through cameras. Although, there are SOS zone every few km that is a curve out of the main road.

[@KlaximumSkroeft]

It's more that you're always going on about loving shitboxes as daylies and now you drive a nail salon owners' car. A modern one

[@egocd]

Please can you guys include timestamps for your podcasts? I don’t always have the time or want to listen to all of it. Currently I don’t watch any of it because I can’t find the bits that I want.

[@PeterBellefleur]

How dare you not want to carry your wife and newborn child around in a 250K mile BMW held together with bits of bailing wire and a cooling system made of recycled condoms? You've changed man.

[@lptomtom]

If Alex doesn't have time for videos because of the baby (which is totally understandable), just hand the channel over to Taylor! He's a much better host anyway, it's a win win

[@Notalwaysserious]

As much as I agree that Taylor is excellent, the one thing I've noticed is that all 3 bounce off each other. They all need each other.

[@spehammond]

On the topic of smart motorways, they no longer put a Red Cross on lane 1 when there’s a broken down vehicle in an emergency lay-by, instead they put a speed limit such as 40 and the signs tell people to move over but don’t close the lane. This relies on people actually moving over so a recover truck can rejoin the motorway with said broken down vehicle. 🤯

[@daihatsudave6332]

So is that an offical taylor coming out . Be proud to be who ever you are

[@scotty6346]

Fair play Alex, I was getting a tad concerned that the channel might be going off into another direction as the KZbin money pours in! 😂 i love the shit boxes you lot buy and then drive to the Nurburgring for a laugh! My favourite ever driver interviews were Alex and Kimi Raikkonen, Kimi took a right shine to Alex's humour, Don't change Alex.

[@Czeslaw_cn4tv]

I've been driving an F11 535 for a few years. Let's say you got me to do the timing chain, the car is at 130k. I also have an issue with the Macan but not because I'm jealous. My dissatisfaction comes from is this being a shitbox channel but we now have a Ferrari, a 993 and god knows what else in here (ok, slightly jealous of those two). As you grow it's natural to go in the exotic shitbox direction but that's what Tyler and Tavarish already do. This isn't why I watch this channel though and I don't follow the two aforementioned ones. I want to discover interesting vehicles which I would have taken an interest in my youth. THIS. They don't have to be cheap, I'd have no problem with an NSX, S2000, CRX 1-2nd gen, E39 M5, another E36 M3 (love the Larry Chen series on this), a GTR. All expensive cars but it's not about the price.

[@Czeslaw_cn4tv]

To add on this, I feel like Alex's ego has grown a bit out of proportion which is understandable given the success. Nowadays I watch this channel for Tailor mostly, Rory is growing on me. I wish they were given more room to speak. The episode with Taylor and Rory getting a Fiesta ST or Opel OPC (don't remember which one, it was black) was fantastic and felt like the old channel.

[@milesfinch]

Smart motorways are the way forward for a country that is running out of money, the UK is bankrupt, and we have a box of plasters trying to keep a sinking ship afloat.

[@MrPavlovs112]

That e-mail sounds like one of the P Diddy party's 😂😂😂

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

No hating on your new daily here Alex. It’s a great car, as for an older gentleman like yourself it is perfectly appropriate. Lots of love from the US.

[@valkerionrides9879]

Its not just because of the baby stop using that as an excuse. TDC coming along has really exposed how unimaginative and dull your videos have been recently. They've come and are doing what you used to do thats what people are missing. Taylor on the V2 channel is what your main channel used to be as well. thats what people subscribed for they didn't subscribe to 10 mins of talking the same rubbish about the same tired BMWs/MX5s and 10 mins installing BC racing coilovers you've milked it with those and its boring now. Where are all the challenges that have been forgotten about? Wheres the ferrari? wheres the classic cars? The trading up series was scrapped after 1 episode, the £500 bikes were forgotten about for 2 years. Wheres Phil? probably the most famous MX5 is rusting away in the corner completely forgotten about. As for the macan Its boring and we didn't need/want a video on it to be honest it just happens that that video was the one where people finally got vocal about their disappointment. You also bought it for your family but sold it to us like it was for the channel.

[@kevingoodwin8038]

A lot of brand new cars cost a LOT more than what you paid for your car, fair play to Alex about looking after family and getting new daily driver

[@a13dut]

Love the podcasts. Taylor, Scott and Rory have such good chemistry

[@naikjoy]

Guys don't worry about getting yourselves nice cars. I love Taylors Alpina, Alex's Macan and Rory's Aston is super cool car!

[@PointNemo9]

The issue isn't about buying an expensive modern car, its the car choice. The Macan is not an enthusiasts car, it's a soccer mom's car bought for the badge and high driving position. There's plenty of much more interesting cars of the same year for the same money (and more practical as well). It's a rebadged hatchback on stilts that is totally disconnected from the driving experience, it's everything driving enthusiasts stand against, if you can't understand then you aren't a real driving enthusiast.

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

Hate doesn't matter, if you like the car that's all that matters! it;s for you and your family, not for us.

[@hogesau]

My only thought is. How is 'knowing your audience' such a hard concept to understand? of course, ppl who are into restoration and recovering shitboxes aren't going to be into an exotic car, doesn't mean you can't have them, just a poor choice for the channel. In saying that I ain't about to have the "I'm going to unsub" cry about it haha

[@griffogriff9532]

I’m not a hater of the new car, I did the same when my little one came along. Bit different from a 23 year old Vw t4 transporter to a new t6… it gives me confidence to do more great adventures across the continent… but it isn’t so much fun lol still got the old one though, not giving up on it totally… just like Alex and the T25… enjoy it, Alex, you don’t need to justify it 👍

[@SarkyBrit]

Chris' story was mental. The voice he heard was probably due to dehydration or some form of heat stroke, but you can't help but think he was at an abandoned and very ancient pyramid... spooky.

[@adamcollins2866]

It’s jealousy bud you’ve worked hard to get where you are buy whatever cars put a smile on your face

[@TheAgwarn]

It’s your choice what you drive, could have made good content getting the 530d fixed up on the V2 channel though

[@panz3r696]

Hate coz some people are fools, you need a safe reliable practical daily now you have a family and god knows you've worked hard enough to have something nice, ignore them pal 👍

[@SaffronWorldCR]

The short answer is yes. The long answer is also yes.

[@kdevable]

To all the haters out there this channel is here for all of our entertainment, all these guys Alex, Rory, Taylor and the rest of the crew have took a gamble on KZbin give up their jobs and fair play after all the hard work they are entitled to look after themselves and their families. First and foremost this is entertainment and these guys have done a tremendous jobs in a short space of time, they have opened up their lives to us the public for our entertainment and for the majority of us subscribers they have become part of our weekly lives. Sorry for the rant, just a tad bit annoyed by the narrow minded comments of some of these twats. Great job lads and keep up the great work

[@jack_w1999]

There a lot of long boring paragraphs in this comment section. Think everyone here needs to get over themselves and stop being so entitled. Don’t worry Alex, I’m still loving all the videos! All are amazing entertainment and they’re free to watch! Who could complain!

[@happyjohnwalks]

Everyone chatting pants about the channel, headline is CHRIS'S FLIPPIN STORY! 😂😂😂😂

[@donstewart5059]

Should be no hate, I daily an C7 RS6 that was bought to tow my MR2 race car. It is big and comfy and most importantly has room for my dog and my family feels safe in it. If you can afford it then why not you have earned it with all the hard work.

[@laupstad]

The two of you bought practically the same car then as they are both on the MLB platform. Except yours has a bigger boot, lower center of gravity for better cornering and is faster. I don't mind him treating himself. He has deserved it. But I do think he could've made a better choice than that Macan.

[@p.informatico1320]

Maybe because the Macan is completely out of the channel spirit? We understand than you want to keep your family safe, and for that a newer car is a good investment, but keep it away of the channel, and do content about old cars, which is what most of your followers want to see. And if you reduce the german car content, which is now way more than 50% of the two channels, would also be greatly appreciated. A collab with french Smells like gasoline channel would also be great (I think Taylor would really connect with Hedi).

[@steved2368]

A car guy can get whatever he likes but you have to admit SUVs are quite daft especially the weight lack of space and many other cars have much more space faster and safer , it's a rebadged wv Tiguan and its just for image , as for towing which is rare you lot are better off just investing in a recovery truck or engine swap anything cool that could tow I could never drive anything heavy my diesel fiesta was to front heavy and you can tell if your a car guy you can feel it in the corners I wouldn't be happy at all in something that's 2 tons for twice a year towing

[@AHamSan]

Please tell Benji to check the engine oil on the MX5 regularly. Higher mileage ones tend to eat oil. I have to do that with my 06 mk3.

[@hunterfabio]

Man, let em be seriously. For 30k there's worse cars that you could've bought, you got something fun, stylish, can tow, extremely safe and for the whole family.

[@PointNemo9]

There are plenty of interesting but reliable cars suitable for a family. The Macan is literally the Chelsea tractor mum anti-car

[@horsepower8633]

Alex you need to buy a small plane ie: a shit box of a Cessna 210 and Chris can fly you to SEMA. It will be less stressful than flying comercial. LOL

[@Flared]

Although I am not a Porsche fan at all, you needed something practical and safe for your new family. Nothing wrong with that. Change the Macan's badges to chrome to stop it being full drug dealer spec though.

[@leviathan5207]

Why all the hate? Because your reasoning just sounds fake. Instead of trying to justify your indulgence by saying you did it, because you are a dad now, just say how it is: You wanted a Macan. There is no shame in admitting that, is there? I think people just dislike you coming off as "fake".

[@kylelauri9169]

Should have bought a mk1 r5 manual touareg, perfect for towing/offroad and reliabile, decent mpg and great saftey and luxury. and still falls in the shitbox category. but the porche is a great car, just gonna be costly on repairs and maintinance 😅

[@2BugsandaBack]

Mk1 Touareg... Reliable?? 😂😂😂

[@ferglesnerk]

Can we have a cake decorating and home décor series now?

[@IamDude2]

Should’ve got a 7P Touareg V6TDI. More character, better on fuel, just as fast, more practical in every way. Lovely machines

[@hexgraphica]

@@IamDude2 he has to consider the near future of the ULEZ as he lives in outer London

[@IamDude2]

@@hexgraphica 7P Touareg TDI’s are ULEZ compliant

[@hexgraphica]

@@IamDude2 yes, for the short foreseeable future, but no warranty that London's major won't upgrade the restrictions in a few years

[@IamDude2]

@@hexgraphica well perhaps but that would swallow up the Macan too, might as well just buy electric if that’s the case, the future is restricted and boring imo.

[@hexgraphica]

@@IamDude2 diesels are being banned quicker than petrols

[@minxlabrada]

Pyramids all over. Just in the USA alone, there are megalithic ancient ruins that don't really add up. And South America's jungles hide entire ancient cities. And you can get there in a car! (Saved it at the last minute from Mysterious-Archeology nerdom!)

[@ben_mk1510]

Chris’ stories are priceless! 😂😂

[@tigjunkie73]

Love the podcast today , news for you they're not making anymore smart motorways ! Had the pleasure of being stuck in traffic because of those bollox new "Emergency " bays on the M1 and M5 total bollox just put the Hard shoulder back !

[@Waterboy76]

Story time with Chris cracks me up!

[@Mike-u5o5k]

I couldn't give a shit what you guys buy I still love the channel

[@positronicfeed]

I'm stumped too. I love a Porsche but I live in a place where I'd be worried about scraping the bottom of a 911 or a 718. Panamera is fugly, I don't have the situation to charge a Taycan and the Cayenne looks like Pavarotti on wheels so a Macan makes perfect sense to me.

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

Agree although the Macan shares the same Cursed Transfer Box as the Cayenne. If you're out of warranty that's £5000+ job and it's been known to fail again even after replacement. Due to the shit design it's subframe down and engine loosened to get the parts free. I speak from First hand experience

[@Tevion951]

All the support fellas , much love ❤

[@VelEire_]

The editors a legend 🤣🤣🤣

[@heyhey3887]

Also I don't get how a 3.0 5 series estate with heated seats, cruise control, sat nav and all the other creature comforts is classed as a 'sh*tbox' but the macan (which isn't even much newer than the bmw) is suddenly triggering everyone lol 😂

[@PointNemo9]

It's literally the Chelsea tractor mum anti-car

[@mateusz111981]

The problem with McLaren F1 is that it is an icon... and only an icon. I love it but it is 30 years old and is not even in the top 10 fastest production cars nowadays. Another thing is that with modern tunning possibilities, you can make a regular spors car as fast as McLaren F1 for a fraction of its price.

[@mspenelopy]

Don't worry about the haters. Look at your views and subscribers count. 99.99% loves what you all do. These are just, and very loud at that, people seeking attention. Don't give what they want, that's what they are after, your attention talking about them instead of doing your show. Its the sole purpose for those comments. Also, age is certainly at play here. (You are kind of explaining/justifying yourself to 10 - 12 year olds, not the adult majority that loves what you do)

[@jaykay4218]

Could have sworn it was Jay from the InBetweeners that was telling that story, not Chris.

[@lordwalker71]

Some people just are not happy unless they are bitching about something. A Mclaren F1 is closer to 20-30 million.

[@dmdays2390]

I agree that Alex podcasts are slowly turning into grampa Simpson

[@nathanpiper1346]

'At the same time, ministers announced that £390m would be spent by 2025 to add 150 new EAs' think the price has gone up, beyond ridiculous, someone knows someone or is a partner etc...

[@SnowflakePolice1]

The vosa sausages are easy to distinguish from the real bacon

[@carlbarton772]

Alex Mills...... lol now we need scott mills to say olddddd outttt yerrrr annnnnd

[@terrymanoranjan6006]

I love the new car. I’m pleased to see you so happy. You have worked hard and you deserve it. It motivates me to work harder and try and achieve my dreams too. You don’t need to justify to haters. If they have an issue, let them go!!!! Keep up the good work boys!

[@PointNemo9]

There are plenty of interesting but reliable cars suitable for a family. The Macan is literally the Chelsea tractor mum anti-car

[@Ben22Racing]

Smart motorway lack of 'safety spots' - same issue as M1; now all roadworks while they put more in....

I honestly find the Macan to be too small, buuuut if you ever want something very boring and that people won't judge you about get a Passat Alltrack. (or some other version of that car from Audi or Skoda)

[@tentacletester1861]

I know the top comments reckon it’s valid feedback but I don’t agree I’m here for yours journeys the ADHD the BMWs and the myriad of cars journeys and breakdowns. Please don’t stop and please continue to show us your cars. I live for it. Live for it! Please keep it coming!

[@tentacletester1861]

That Porsche is sexy, I’m not envious of the mpg though 😅😅

[@BlatantBurnerAccount]

its the repeat bmw content thats tanking the channel pal. Hes in denial, hes blaming the fake porsche. He got more stick in the mx5 vid and every second person telling him its the yawn bmw content followed by an mx5 bothering them. Hes in total denial they are a poster for bmw junk now

[@tentacletester1861]

@@BlatantBurnerAccount tbf a lot of those bimmers have been proper rare tatt especially when Taylor gets his hands on a nice example. These videos will be rewatched 20 years from now when we’re all confined to electric shite ☹️

[@tentacletester1861]

I’d love the guys to find some decent old fast fords, but Ford have done a brilliant job getting rid of all of them. Car manufacturers just make shit now

[@BlatantBurnerAccount]

@@tentacletester1861 rare my hole. Alpinas and all that crap are 10 a penny here.

[@DavidJohnston58]

Alex, you work hard for your money, you buy what suits your needs for the family. Not a big Porsche fan but I do like the Macan and the Taycan (looks only) Looked at the new Porsche Pecan, it's just nuts! 🤦 Now you are a dad you really need some cringy dad jokes. That'll start you off😂

[@jdmsnowmonkey7913]

To echo what a few others have said, I think the backlash came not so much from the choice of car itself, but the justification for it. Alex chose the Macan far more as a luxury purchase than because it ticked all the boxes the best out of any car, which is perfectly fine, but I think the issue then comes from trying to justify the purchase more as a safe family car, when a modern VW Group Diesel Estate would've fulfilled the family and even towing brief just as well, if not better.

[@BlatantBurnerAccount]

its not just the Tiguan with a porsche badge. Hes still in denial that its the repeat bmws when everyone know how shit bmw are

[@lbnewell23]

The VW group estates only tow 2 tonnes compared to the 2.4 tonnes of the Porsche which may not sound like much but makes a huge difference. He wanted an SUV for it to be safe to put his family in and he also wanted something fun and fast. Short of a bmw X3/5 M40/50d what else is there that does tick the boxes of fun to drives towed over 2 tonnes and will be safe and reliable for his family. I really really don’t get any of the hate at all, regardless of the reason. He’s worked his ass of for 2+ years building this channel and it’s payed off and he’s been able to afford a lovely car. Why do people have a problem with it. I also don’t think it was him trying to justify him needing it. They’ve said multiple times that the rest of the crew encouraged him to treat himself which he has

[@BlatantBurnerAccount]

@@jdmsnowmonkey7913 any japanese 4 door extended cab pick up decimates the german junk for towing. BMW & VAG cars are the worst towing vehicles on earth yet this lot make out they are the best. My Dmax destroys anything you just mentioned and never again mention reliable in the same sentence as any german brand cheers. German tow car hahahaha good one!!

[@Rabid_monk]

He made it very clear he wanted something fun to drive too though. He’s a car enthusiast who’s made his living about it. He’s hardly going to be content with a 2 litre Skoda superb now is he?

[@BlatantBurnerAccount]

@@Rabid_monk Who told you a Tiguan with a porsche badge on it is fun to drive? 🤣

[@MrHappyraver]

I have a feeling the holden maloo has been in 20 questions before. 🤔

[@smallman5509]

It's the Internet, lads.. Hate will happen in anything you show off. I could eat sandwich and I'd get hate on how I'm eating, whats in it or the way its sliced.

[@neallandsburgh4222]

Who cares what Alex drives? It's his choice and nobody else's! A used Macan isn't crazy money and fair play to him for getting one. That said, a newer Cayenne might have been a better idea space wise.

[@jus__gra]

Tbf I thought you bought the macan for the safety reasons, while also carrying a new life you hardly want to drive round in a ropey mk3 golf convertible…..

[@DavidHiggins-r9h]

There is no way Chris’s story was real Alex has known him from being 12 and has never heard it

[@metz_86]

I have watched this podcast with my eye holes every week without fail! Keep up all the hard work and continue to reward yourselves with nice cars, homes and adventures around the world. There will always be keyboard warriors in this day and age, one day AI filters will help keep their hateful comments at bay.

[@calanmckinlay3251]

The issue you have is that you have attracted a viewing base predominantly interested in shit boxes, because that’s all they can afford. Now you have a Porsche, people are showing their bitter jealous side. Whether they admit it or not. They see you progressing in life and that eats away at them because they aren’t as successful. I’ve got a 13 year old cayenne 3.0tdi. The most common thing people say to me is “oh you can’t hide money”. I applied for finance drunk, got accepted. Put a deposit down on a Porsche. It cost 18k and it’s on finance. I’m not loaded. I’m irresponsible with money. Massive difference 😂 but I also have a shit box Impreza currently having a driveway restoration, which I love far more than the Porsche 😂