Cheap Cars are Going Extinct. Doug Calls Out the Purists! CyberTruck Success? THIS CAR POD! EP27

[@amazingjason455]

Kennan is the type of guy to call in sick to spend the day polishing his M5.

[@iamatlantis1]

Calls his Johnson an M5 aye? The nerve!

[@YYZ-SRQ]

he is probably in the ER from a heart attack when presented another bill from his completely unreliable money pit

[@gfdia35]

Kennan is the type of guy that shouldn't be seen nore heard

[@Rom3_29]

@@gfdia35- 'Don't do unto others what you don't want done unto you.'.

[@KamerKazanci-wj2ou]

@iamatlantis1🤨🤨🤨

[@nopybooja5495]

Banning K Cars for safety reasons is dumb. Might as well ban old cars without airbags and seatbelts and don’t forget about motorcycles 🙄

[@aliendroneservices6621]

*_Kei_* cars. "K" cars were early-1980s post-bailout Chryslers.

[@rickrowe3903]

Give them time and they will come after them as well

[@amazingjason455]

@@rickrowe3903It isn’t inevitable. Vote accordingly.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Bicycles aren’t dangerous?

[@DC5Brandon]

Agreed. Another podcast looked up the consortium that was pushing for the ban and it involved one or more insurance companies. I don't think they believe these cars endanger other motorists. On the contrary, If a Kei car is involved in an accident, we might assume the driver or passengers could sustain more injuries than a car with modern safety equipment. The insurance companies would be on the hook to pay for those medical bills. So, old cars and motorcycles are exempt? It's a double standard.

[@worawatli8952]

Kei-car banning doesn't make sense at all. lol We can have huge SUV that ran over people, while small cars that are almost impossible to hit anything isn't allowed.

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

An activist group got together and got a policy passed. It was foolish but from the DMV’s perspective, a consumer activist group was telling them these were unsafe. The DMV isn’t full of car enthusiasts. They’re people who needed a job and responded to public pressure. Thankfully they changed when it was made clear that the activist group were being Karens.

[@Bryghttt]

Also if their argument is that it's dangerous for the user in a crash, why are people allowed to drive model t's ect.... or even motor cycles???

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

@@Bryghttt An activist group was raising concerns. Unlike domestic cars or motorcycles, which are common, these were niche cars. Your average DMV worker probably doesn’t know what a kei car is, they’re just people who needed a job. So when these Karens come in suits with documents saying they’re unsafe, they tended to listen. Was it foolish in retrospect? Yes, absolutely. Wish this never happened. But they did the right thing by reversing. Nobody likes headaches but that’s life. It’s a complicated world these days and these things happen.

[@drunkenhobo8020]

That's the thing. I could totally understand Kei cars being banned due to safety concerns. But not from America.

[@nicolasboivin9746]

Texas: -Harley bobster Electra glide flhx, no helmet, ape hangers from god knows where: welcome to Texas, would you like gravy with that biscuit. -Key Car with seatbelts: oh that’s unnecessarily dangerous we don’t like that around here. Please take that out of our beautiful state of Texas.

[@googleuser2170]

Doug's the king of guy who drops several hundred thousand dollars on a Porsche but won't drop a few hundred dollars to reduce a massive echo on his videos.

[@Swagener]

The echo is pretty bad huh

[@allenh5837]

Lame

[@WillSnyder-g9z]

it's inexcusable. he could put a few thousand into better tech for his reviews and this. atrocious sound

[@sgttomas]

honestly the Adobe AI program for audio cleanup is outstanding, cheap, and automated. no excuse for this horrendous noise

[@scottfindley1345]

They did actually - they have a real-time DSP processor set up on their live-streaming setup which I set up a few months ago, though they dont appear to be using it on every video. Odd.

[@sm_flys]

My local Jaguar dealership is also a Land Rover, Audi, and Porsche dealership. Those brands seem to be doing well, but there are so many unsold Jaguars that the dealership parks their extra inventory in a Vape shop parking lot across the street. Poor Jaguar. 🙁😂

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

Really is sad. They had some great cars in the past but it’s so hard to compete.

[@BabyJesus66]

Usually it's just 10 year old used jags that go to vape shops.

[@a673pw]

it is very sad. i am one of the fools who still love jag. i have a 2021 f-pace svr… 5.0 liter supercharged v8 making 550hp and 516lbft of torque, with the best exhaust note you can get stock from any car under $150,000 hands down! and the interior upgrades of the 2021 model year make it ones of the nicest cabins and infotainment i’ve used. i’ve owned a macan gts, and an audi… the jag is the best. heard someone explain it like this “the jaguar f-pace feels like a car that the engineers enjoyed making…and just wanted to make a great car”. couldn’t agree more. most exhilarating engine feel and soundtrack ever. it feels so alive. not muffled by turbos. sure, she a thirsty cat, but that’s alright with me to have a ride as alive and dynamic feeling and this.

[@MjekuMati]

Doug is the type of guy to live in San Diego but go to Massachusetts to tan.

[@axe2grind244]

Doug is the kinda guy to voluntarily get taxed to hell and back. He may as well buy a house in WNY to complete the trifecta.

[@CurtisMonks]

Has anyone noticed the "EMILY" license plate behind Fillipo's head? Well placed Easter egg... 👀

[@Tempsho]

Good catch!

[@VVT4ME]

whats the significance of Emily

[@iamatlantis1]

​​@@VVT4MEKennans girlfriend (his m5)

[@banderson1979]

@@VVT4ME he doesn't have a "girlfriend"

[@floridaman7]

That room is terrible for audio

[@mattatatatatat]

They simply need Izotope De-Reverb. It's ridiculous

[@andyguest6543]

They need new mic stands, they boom every time they put their hands on the table!

[@mik4mik4]

@@andyguest6543 The echo is worse. Needs a studio.

[@iamatlantis1]

Have you heard of the channel "collector car feed" ? They have a hilarious sound byte that's over amplified of Doug saying "THIS" with the absolutely horrible echo.

[@alecmets2011]

Agreed but I think they like the look of it coming from a garage. Perhaps some sound deadening on the roof above them and some portable deadening panels

[@MigV40]

Oh not Betterhelp again! Have we not learned anything??

[@krosales2595]

Waiting for the day a couple years from now when car youtubers can talk about how Factor sponsored the entire industry out of nowhere in the span of a few weeks

[@John_Hoover]

Don’t tell me a Kei cars aren’t safe enough while permitting the sale and titling of motorcycles.

[@iamatlantis1]

*permits the sale and titling of motorcycles* Kei cArS aren't SaFe

[@NomenClature-o8s]

And bicycles on the road.

[@derdoctor1895]

​@@NomenClature-o8s bicycles can be driven on a sidewalk tho.

[@calamityyy]

To add onto Doug’s mention of the Mitsubishi Mirage’s different naming in other markets. It’s also sold as the Mitsubishi Space Star in The Netherlands.

[@WalvisYT]

Banning Kei-cars for safety reasons while motorcycles are very easily accessible... That's the most American thing I've heard.

[@thedumbconspirator4956]

They're different applications. In the same light semi trucks and cars have different regulations. Like in a semi you need extra identifier lights that you don't otherwise need in a car, does that make those extra safety marker lights unfair?

[@WalvisYT]

​@@thedumbconspirator4956 'They're different applications.' On the topic if safety this factor is not relevant.

[@derdoctor1895]

​@@thedumbconspirator4956 pickups are supposed to be workhorses but they are being designed and used for different stuff too. Get rid of CAFE already.

[@gregmcable]

Colin Chapman, in the late ‘60s, began equipping the light weight Lotus Elan with power windows, as the mechanism was lighter than the manual mechanism. Add lightness.

[@LtNduati]

Lmao Doug struggling to not laugh during his own Factor ad segment is simultaneously the best and worst part of an ad placement in all of automotive KZbin, but if it means more podcasts and a surprise reveal that Emily is real, I’ll take it 😂😂😂😂

[@bobbylanders3936]

My first car had electrical issues and my driver power window motor died twice and passenger once. 20 years later, I have two kei cars with crank windows. Puts my mind at ease.

[@rjh4735]

Doug Doug Doug Doug, there's an echo echo echo echo.

[@NaRdo_Slay27]

Doug is the type of guy to do a Factor ad read knowing damn well he wouldn’t eat a 2 minute microwave meal

[@winkiwinkums]

Kei Cars are a no-go because America has regulations geared to prefer giant cars over tiny ones.

[@shftdwn1]

Cobb doesn't tune diesel, they tune subie, Mazda. Another company got hit for 10 million for tuning diesel trucks. 2 different stories

[@NomenClature-o8s]

On September 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Justice Department announced that Austin, Texas-based COBB Tuning Products agreed to pay a civil penalty of more than $2.9 million for allegedly manufacturing and selling defeat devices that bypass or disable EPA-approved emission controls and harm air quality.

[@shftdwn1]

@@NomenClature-o8s yes. But they did not get in trouble for tuning diesel vehicles.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

@@NomenClature-o8sbut not for diesel. They got busted for defeating GAS emissions equipment. Not the same.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@PigglyWigglyDeluxe I didn’t claim they did this for diesel engines.

[@swampfox984]

Sad that you let Better help sponsor you. They are not a good company. Do some reaearch.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

Doug, of all people. Cars and Bids has paid for his million dollar car collection, he doesn’t need ads.

[@CB21001]

​@@PigglyWigglyDeluxeI'm cool with one ad per podcast if it helps them keep going. But he must make sure he isn't sponsored by known scams.

[@swampfox984]

@@CB21001 exactly! I don't care if he does ads, just don't do them with a garbage company.

[@BabyJesus66]

Super cars don't buy themselves

[@DaFreak98715]

Hell up😂

[@abhinavmj1613]

Does Doug know BetterHelp has been exposed several times as a scam ? Also jeez what's with all the bots in the comment section.

[@imrytebeehyneu]

@@abhinavmj1613 😂😂😂 it's contagious cause it's so bad, its good

[@CB21001]

Was looking for this. BetterHelp is a scam which takes advantage of vulnerable people. I understand that taking sponsorships makes podcasting worthwhile, but given this promotes C&Bs it should be limited. More importantly, Doug should research the companies he's sponsored by. Was very disappointed when that as came on.

[@axe2grind244]

He doesn’t care. He will peddle any trash that will pay him apparently.

[@pinkace]

it is not a scam. They were found to be selling client data to marketers without permission, the government FINED them and they stopped. But the service is legitimate and real. I'm sure you can find several people that were not happy but they have served MILLIONS of people.

[@Musicposter4you]

​@@pinkace what about all the unlicensed "therapists" that they hired with basically no vetting?

[@Paul_M109]

The NYPD is even using Mach Es for actual police officers now as patrol cars. Not just parking enforcement anymore. I work for DSNY and we have a few F150 Lightnings.

[@rileygally2967]

Seems like a sign they should stop demanding more money every year

[@corail53]

Clearly have too much money.

[@The_Stanman]

​@@corail53to the contrary, they're in use because of how CHEAP they are due to EV over-supply. Fleet sales are where vehicles with excess supply go (and heavily discounted).

[@gr743g43ggfb4]

Terrible echo, put up a curtain for sound deadening

[@humanbraininrobotbod]

For the love of all that is holy please isolate the microphones from the table so we don't hear it every time someone bumps the table.

[@Jltcp]

The word cheap is going extinct. Lol

[@SpookyFubuki]

I have crank windows in my na miata and my beater 97 subaru. I like them on old cars because i dont have to worry about the wiring for them. I had the rewire my 91 Toyota MR2 power windows because the wiring got worn and broke in the door jam

[@JB-kl4sn]

Thanks for the CNC update

[@JS-1983]

In Europe Mitsubishi Mirage is sold as Mitsubishi Space Star.

[@avsystem3142]

Speaking of window cranks on Jeep Wranglers. I recently locked myself out of the same (the keys were in plain sight on the center console). When the AAA responder arrived he proceeded to place a small air bag in the door frame and bend the window frame far enough away from the body to reach in with a grabber to get the keys. I asked him why he didn't just use a "slim jim" to reach into the gap between the glass and the door. He told me that they were instructed to stop using that tool because it could potentially damage the "wiring". I pointed out that there wasn't any wiring in the doors at all in such vehicles.

[@sohess]

Doug’s the type of guy to think a trailer disconnecting from its truck isn’t a big deal

[@DougDeMuro]

Eh what do you want? The trailer to go WITH the truck?

[@sohess]

@@DougDeMuro I guess anything to improve range😂

[@monsieurdildo]

@@sohessa range test where a quarter of the way through the trailer catches a train to just before the finishing line where it reconnects and “records are smashed” as they cross the end marker 😂

[@MegaTnt2000]

Can we please get some sound deadening and/or different mic pick ups. The echo is a little rough

[@Ninja6485]

It is distracting: It's reverb from recording in a garage. They would have to use lots of acoustic treatment, or better yet just change locations

[@joshualeone4383]

Kei cars are unsafe and yet motorcycles are perfectly fine.

[@axe2grind244]

Remember this is a state that thinks men can get pregnant.

[@jtb9866]

Kei cars being banned on the basis of "safety" makes no sense so long as motorcycles are road legal.

[@taelorwatson9822]

Kennan is the type of guy to spend enough to buy a Cayman on an annual service of a 10k BMW

[@CartierCasey]

I actually like the Maserati Polo but I guess I’m a little gaudy. I’ve always had a soft spot for Maserati and like their clothing and accessories especially the pieces they collaborated with Zegna.

[@mmahtnart8986]

Factor. Sounds like Meals on Wheels which originated in the United Kingdom during WWII. My stepfather was a WWII Navy veteran on the USS Franklin(CV-13) and got one everyday. I had a few opportunities to sample them and the food was excellent.

[@Haya12234]

those meals on wheels services are usually even cheaper than factor. factor is more expensive than a lot of takeout options

[@ErikGsson]

Hate the echo sound, please change it for next one to sound like more of a studio

[@jackham2549]

Manual window cranks. A friend of mine is a purest with it. He is the only one I know who prefers manual versus electric. Digital by Dorion is his non-monetized channel. 300,000 on a wrangler

[@adam-hd7kg]

I have been watching E39Source and Jrsvlog for over 10 years now and have a lot of respect for Ryan. I like his attention to detail. I hope you have him on the podcast one day.

[@colegreene2153]

Driving at 15 psi can definitely do it. It can overheat the sidewall weakening the tire significantly

[@MoparTechWill]

All of the domestic OEMS still supply crank windows as an option on tradesman 1/4-1 ton trucks. Ram tradesman trucks are actually standard with cranks.

[@comeberza]

Tunes within some limits are mostly fine. The problem with usa diesel tuning is that it is basically never a tune. It's usually removing all the emission controls systems and then adding a tune and some software so the ECUs don't freak out. Honestly, diesels are great, I adore diesel and I hate the fight against it but we KNOW how cancerous the soot particles are, especially those from the people who specifically tune for coal rolling and black smoke. A mercedes S class S350d diesel is my dream mile muncher, it's like the perfect machine for crossing continents. It makes no sense to have people removing those systems to basically harass other drivers and enjoy polluting

[@julianevans9548]

Kennan needs to buy a cheap, rubbish car just for his commute. No point increasing wear on the M5 for that.

[@thekernel69]

He should buy a manual Mitsubishi mirage

[@NomenClature-o8s]

No, I want to see Kennan spend $100,000 on the M5. And then do it again in 3 years.

[@alecmets2011]

Knowing Kennan he would pick up an E59 540i Or something that is always in perfect condition but only because it lacks everything like a Lotus

[@aldairperez5464]

He should get an E60 as a daily.

[@axe2grind244]

Kennan is 29 and looks 45, he needs a bicycle.

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

That Audi robot is adorable.

[@asc23channel]

I actually visited the Auto Toy Store and bought something back in the day. Went to Aeromotive and Marine Toy Store too. Good example would also be Auto Becker in Germany, which I also went to. As Jay Leno said “When the company is all giant glass building, shiny, marble etc., something’s not right.”. Cheers

[@AydinGarbus]

Damn Doug. I just moved to Massachusetts from Kentucky. Glad you think so highly of Kentucky. One commonwealth to another.

[@andyconnors8992]

Filippo - In addition to the Versa, the 2024 Hyundai Venue's starting MSRP is $19,900 and the 2024 Kia Forte's starting MSRP is $19,990.

[@NikMoline]

And to think that just 2 model years ago (2022) the Ford Maverick started at $19,990. Now, for the upcoming 2025 the entry price is $26,xxx!

[@BabyJesus66]

​@@NikMolineMavrape

[@moderndiscourse]

Nich just casually dropping a 100k bid on the Diablo was hilarious 😂

[@Future-Classic-Cars]

Doug the type of guy who keeps a 20 year old napkin from his wedding. Every Anniversary he brings it out to his Wife "look darling remember thisssssss" 🎉

[@noahprtlnd]

Underrated comment.

[@Future-Classic-Cars]

@@noahprtlnd Thanks Matey!

[@fastlama]

Apparently MC Sportline included carbon fiber trim, aluminium pedals and normal suspension with a sportier setup instead of the Skyhook suspension

[@bortforts]

Rhode island also banned the registration of kei cars. To add onto Nick’s motorcycle point, Rhode Island allows motorcycles to be ridden without helmets. But kei cars are too dangerous

[@gregmonson1467]

Doug - you guys should do a pod segment on cars you really hope you get to see and experience/review in person some day. Cars you haven’t had the opportunity to be around yet.

[@meetch0]

The cybertruck tow hitch thing IS a big issue. Tow hitches should be able to withstand 10x or more what the cybertruck in the video did because it’s attached to THE FRAME. This is proved by his tests on the F150 where the frame bent but didn’t break which is what should happen.

[@akashumashankar9443]

DOUGLAS IS BACK!!!!

[@slowery43]

thank you Cpt Obvious

[@Tharley87]

Hey, I’m in Doug’s favorite commonwealth! Take that MA, PA and VA!

[@axiumone]

The level of positive energy in these podcasts is just ridiculous. It’s a lot of fun to listen to.

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

17:45 true, but only the sedan version was called the Attrage

[@sombojoe]

My Maverick has 100 different dash screens, and the tire pressure is the screen I keep it on.

[@clam_baked]

Proud Jag XF sportbrake owner!!! Its a great car and you can scoop one up in the mid $20s

[@markspence3750]

I actually lived in Japan for 3 years, and drove those "kei" cars from 1992-1995. Not the little sports cars, just the 2 seater trucks. Here is the problem: if they were sold in America, they are so inexpensive, that 10s of Millions of Americans would buy them. Then you would have 1/2 of the Interstates with those small, 660cc engine cars, that can do top speed of 80mph on a good day. That really would be dangerous to everyone. 4X4s, Side-by-sides are not allowed, even with bigger engines, because it would be dangerous to roads that have 50,000lbs huge trucks travelling at 80mph. Someone can drive a 1928 Ford on the Interstate if they want to, but I wouldn't advise it. The term 'Kei' is a shortening of kei-jidōsha, (kanji: 軽自動車), which translates to English as "light automobile". However, basically everyone uses the word "kuruma" for a car.

[@erikkube5813]

You have recently brought up diesel in a few episodes saying diesel are done. Sadly for the US yea it seems that way but in Europe they still sell a diesel version of almost every vehicle. Even the new ford ranger gets a diesel in Europe that they share with VW

[@iea96]

Nick is the best! I’m starting a petition to have him in every podcast episode. Sign below 👇

[@SwampDogSlim]

@@iea96 completely disagree. I feel he adds very little and only is informative on very niche topics.

[@kookvision9295]

Me and swampdogslim are only here for the information

[@BabyJesus66]

He doesn't have enough lisp to fit in on this podcast

[@BTDrgonzo]

Interesting factoid: the electric windows on the lotus Elise weigh LESS than the manual roll up versions.

[@seancorpier1872]

We need a Favorite Ugliest Car show. No cars currently owned by the cast.

[@jcmartinez7527]

Heavy duty trucks are all diesel. They have to be diesel. 2500 gas pickups can’t compete. And yes, there are plenty of people who actually use the rated capacities. The problem is just with modifying diesels. DPF deletes were very common, as they unlock a ton of power and filling up DEF is slightly inconvenient. Diesel HD trucks will continue for many years.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

Cobb doesn’t tune diesels anyway. They are in the Subaru and Mazda scene.

[@mawaboutcars671]

Speaking as someone from the UK, I only found out 2 months ago that after 2021/22, Mitsubishi entirely pulled out of the UK market. It took me 3 years to notice.

[@Henchman1977]

Tesla also sells Chinese Teslas in Canada (or did until very recently)

[@GavinKelly12]

As someone who cyber truck, I don’t have one, but it drives much better than any other truck of its size.

[@noneyabusiness1067]

Doug! My son brought me to your channel! Do you have a review of the Nissan Murano 2023? I owned one in 2007 and bought a 2023 about six months ago. It is almost totally different from the 2007 model. It just handles differently than I remember how it was in 2007. Anyway, enough of my babbling, come drive my car and give it a review? Please?! I’m in upstate NY. So much love and so many thanks for your educational and interesting work!!! Much love y’all ♥️🫶♥️

[@Martcapt]

The only issue with this video is that it doesn't have enough echo Doug. If you're gonna go echo, you need more. Are you sure you can't add some reverb or find a bigger cave?

[@anthoneyurtz5689]

I was using cobb stuff when the accessport came out in early 2000's. I'm surprised it has taken this long for them to be hit with the fine.

[@AUav8r05]

We own a Yukon diesel. Amazing motor, great power, quiet, very efficient. It’s a shame diesels are getting pushed out.

[@tomr6558]

I think some passengers would notice getting into a Kei car versus riding on the back of a motorcycle. Clearly the motorcycle is less safe, as you hand your passenger the helmet, leather jacket and googles. The kei car doesn't seem like a toy car unless you're driving it.

[@dbmabe]

I'd always wondered why Doug stopped filming reviews at CNC Motors. The first Doug video I ever watched, the Polaris Slingshot, was filmed there.

[@iamatlantis1]

Did they discuss that in this episode? Yeah they turned out to be sketchy as hell.

[@dbmabe]

@@iamatlantis1 yes. At the end in the segment where Doug answers questions from the community section of the KZbin page. I’d always just assumed that as Doug’s channel got bigger he had more access to press cars and larger dealerships. I didn’t know CNC was involved in a scandal.

[@axe2grind244]

@@iamatlantis1Which is odd considering Doug has no issue peddling Better Help, which has also been hit with its own “scandalous dealings” allegation.

[@a.b.coating]

I have those same tires on my tundra that Doug has. Great in the snow

[@Michel-r6m]

In the 80's and on there were these Suzuki Kei vans, I love these things. Never drove one, so I could change my mind after 😅

[@haulinheavy540]

I think they may have a point in banning kei cars. Though if you wanted to have it and drive it, that's your risk your willing to take but it wouldn't be safe in case of a collision.

[@a673pw]

doug, have you heard or driven the 2021 or newer Jaguar F-Pace SVR?? please do if you haven’t. and make a video about it!

[@notDonaldFagen]

CNC sounds a lot like the luxury watch dealer/consigner Timepiece Gentleman's Anthony Farrer.

[@eliaswreford4523]

I have the Falkan Wildpeak AT-3’s on my Jeep. Best tires I’ve ever had. 10/10 will buy again.

[@avsystem3142]

I also have the Wildpeaks on my Jeep Wrangler Sport. When one got a puncture the shop wouldn't repair it. The shop owner was concerned about potential legal liability if a repaired tire failed and caused injury or death. When I purchased a now tire I found that the newer design was a 10-ply body while the other three were 8-ply. I used the spare, which matched the older tires and put the new tire as a spare.

[@hereigoagain5050]

I can't believe that Tesla would fool its customers! Tell me its not true!

[@williamconrad1087]

How does that old saying go? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice. Shame on me. But if they are Tesla customers, then there is no shame in the game.

[@chromeandcelluloid]

Yeeees to Nick on Maserati! and one of the best years too

[@Seyeler]

Banning Kei trucks is absurd for a million reasons, not the least of which is that they are small and efficient. The government has effectively stated that having only what you need is not allowed.

[@turtleonmeth1560]

“I knew that person wouldn’t look over at the countach” LMFAO I live in Los Angeles and I see a bz4x maybe like 2 times a month, and 1 of those is by driving by Toyota Santa Monica

[@directedby-e]

Can you guys do a review on the Jaguar F-Pace SUV and its updated inline v6 engine and if it will be reliable. Or if the F-Pace is a good value now since they are going for electric.

[@Manny_Thingz]

Thank the car Gods that Doug is finally back!

[@patrickpaterson8785]

I can 100% see Massachusetts implementing some completely arbitrary ban like this- but saying that Texas did the same really surprises me. Anecdote: Here in Seacoast New Hampshire I see a disproportionately high amount of people driving the little kei trucks from Honda/ Mitsu.

[@thepatchface7236]

Harry metcalf loves his Project 8 if it's the one I'm thinking about. Great car.

[@c9rocker504]

doug the type of guy to put 2 ads (3 if you include cars and bids) in his podcast

[@Dragonvale105]

There was at one point 3 jag project 8 in the suburb of Mount pleasant, South Carolina. I would put money the Charleston jag dealership, relative to population size, is one of the most successful jag dealers outside the uk.

[@crispy9175]

I'm glad people are driving their cybertrucks openly so i know who doesn't deserve my respect. Lol

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

The death of the economy car is so depressing. There are a lot of people who need a cheap, fuel efficient, reliable car that comes with a warranty. More people than we realize, but they choose to buy depreciated more expensive cars.

[@rwjisdabest1]

Doug is the type of guys to implement 10 minutes worth of ads into an hour long podcast and not increase the length

[@ivanf4023]

I have a coworker who's an enthusiast. He has a fairly new WRX STi (manual). He bought it because it was relatively powerful and came with manual trans (and also within his price range). Well he's said dozens of times "I can't drive automatics. It's too boring".He also calls himself a purist. Okay, Purist... with your variable valve timing, direct injection, synchros in your transmission, not double-clutching like you're supposed to... You're not a purist. You're automotive amish. You love tech but have this one exception and then act holier-than-thou about it. If you really want to be a purist build your own car? Put an engine on a bicycle? IDK... Feel like there's "purer" options than a very modern STi.

[@rileygally2967]

I’m sad there was no Kennan but you guys pulled it off 👍 good ep

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

I thought Cobb doesn’t do anything with diesel?

[@mfnbpwnz]

wasn't better help caught selling customer info to advertisers?

[@dularar8934]

2 ads in one pod , Doug going more corpo

[@CB21001]

Yep, and BetterHelp is really disappointing

[@jakejohnson6120]

Doug ain’t stupid. He knows how to make money. I’d do the same.

[@claytonbrock]

Really surprised to see 3 car enthusiasts backing the EPA's fine to Cobb. I see it as a depressing sign of the time for the industry, as that was for gas engines. Diesel tuning fines have been numerous as of late, but having one issued to a tuning company focused on gas performance cars, is a depressing sign of whats to come.