Just bought a 2008 SLK200 Kompressor. Only 163hp, but the driving position, the 6 speed manual, the rwd, the short wheel base, the supercharger, the bucket seats and the open air experience all contribute to make it so much fun to drive! Was expecting a premium car with a sporty twist, but I must say it's much sportier than I expected.
@@TBat0431 great comment mr. insecure, do you only drive big old V8s to feel more manly because you cant get it up in bed? It’s ok man you can always seek help
On that car , just put a quality cold air intake , a quality full exhaust, add a aftermarket supercharger pulley and let a renowned shop do the tuning... all in all it will set you back around 2500-3000 € ,if even that, but it will sound AMAZING , and instead of 163 hp, you'll have around 240hp (with the right size s/c pulley) and believe me , 240hp in those cars makes them pretty fast! For handling: coilovers or lowering springs (depending on budget), PU bushings for the suspension , engine mounts and transmission, and a set of different sized swaybars I did the same thing on one of those... it really transformed it into a baby supercar for not THAT much money 🤩 Want more info on parts & prices , feel free to ask
Tony made a good comment about the Boxster, he said it’s a great way to get into the brand. And that’s exactly what I did, bought a 1997 Boxster (2.5) in 2007. Had it two years and since then I’ve had 8 Porsche cars (currently own three)!
Tony is right on the money. We just sold our older Cayenne and A4 to GLC. All fully loaded vehicles. Tony is very well informed about the market and people.
Sam doing that italian accent is pure gold, I purposely open up this on youtube n skipped ahead to that part, listened to it like 3 times now. Funny as hell!
The S1 Elise is one of the best drivers cars EVER made, up there and even better than many supercars. To dismiss the S1 is plain daft. The steering feel, throttle response, brake modulation, handling, ride is far, far better than any car on sale today. It may not be super quick by todays standards and have minimal equipment but it is actually as quick in acceleration as a 986 Boxster S, another excellent car but a tank comparison to an S1.
Great pod and intro! For people who can’t afford Porsches, the VW Corrado VR6 is essentially a baby porsche, passive rear steering, electric spoiler that raises at 45mph (first production car to have one), even Gordon Murray used the Corrado mirror caps for the McLaren F1 (lol), it’s a car with a lot of quirks, it just didn’t sell well due to its price mark at the time in the 90s. But that now means they are also rare. Great job though Sam
The RX-8 is a great choice as long as you keep the oil topped up, change the oil on time, and let it warm up before shutting it off. I bought an early U.S. version with 30K and put 100k on it. I replaced 1 ignition coil and 1 crank sensor. Thats it! It handled great, 9k rpm limit, sounded great, fun to drive. Caveat, not good gas mileage.
Sam's recollection of hs trip to Italy is gold! I'd listen to that kind of contect for hours. By the way, it's glorious in November in Southern California. 18-20 degrees C. I'm not sure if America is prepared for Tony though, or if Tony is prepared for America 🤣
Tony barely watches F1 ( which is clear by his clueless comments when its ever talked about), so him saying he watches F2 is a complete joke. He might have seen it before, but i bet he could not name 1 driver in the current field.
Got my 987 Boxster S 2 years ago, 75,000 miles, black with terracotta interior for £9,600... 1 owner and full PSH.. thought it was an absolute steal tbh and it's been unreal ever since
The only way to make F1 competitve and interesting again is to have 20 races, 20 drivers and 20 cars...each driver drives one race in each car and uses the practice session to get to grips with the different set up. You then get to see who has the best car and who is the best driver. Drivers drive for prize money and can also attract their own commercial deals....and there should be relegation between F1 and F2 with 3 up and 3 down each season.
Would definitely recommend a st220 (mk3 btw) I bought one last year was 19 at the time still got it a year later and I love it also insurance for a young person on a 3l v6 is way cheaper than a golf gti for example
Loved this weeks pod cast sam and the story on Modena was just so,so funny i was laughing while on my PC watching.🤣, I think you should call your section on affordable performance cars this week on affordable performance cars that's brought to you by Autocar and from behind the glass
Verstappen has walked away with it even though Red Bull is not clearly the best car. Ferrari threw away so many points. Max is already one of the greats in terms of talent. But for the sake of excitement I hope other drivers and teams step up so we get more of a battle next year.
November in Los Angeles tends to be dry with comfortable afternoon temperatures and cool to chilly evenings and mornings. Afternoon high temperatures tend to be in the mid-70s F (24-25 C) early in the month, falling gradually to near 70 F (21-22 C) near the end of the month
There _is_ a way to stop one driver dominance in Formula-1. "De-Link" Constructor's Championship and Driver's Championship completely. Imagine (hypothetically): - 22 Races in total in one season - 22 Cars on the grid (11 teams) - 22 Drivers - Each driver _has to_ change car after every race - By the end of the season each driver would've driven every single car from every single team - Two completely separate Points Table (Constructors' *and* Drivers') - Constructors get to show their "dominance" through their own R&Ds' might - Drivers get to show their true talents because "technically speaking" _(though not completely)_ it's a totally level playing field Obviously, the entire culture around the sport will require a major surgery to be able to pull that off ~
I have a 2007 Mercedes 350 absolutely immaculate never been owned by a young driver been well looked after full history great wee car with more than enough power for the occasional motorway trip
1:00:50 I recently bought a 997 boxster 2.7 with 51,000 miles for 10 grand and boy is it a great way to a) Get into porsche ownership and b) Get into a quality sports car
Guys disappointed in you the VX220 is a £15-30K collectable car it was an elise that worked, and I still put it as one of my best cars I would like to own again.
Sam your thoughts on F1 saying it’s the pinnacle of technology . I think you are forgetting WEC with 14 manufactures going to be involved various hybrid solutions . Have you seen the tech in Toyotas cars over the last 5 years . Endurance racing is where technology comes from for road cars . Fuel saving , tyres , breaks , PDK gearbox Porsche , electronic electronic review mirrors , lighting , the list goes on .
entertaining watch guys, Sam, saw your Maranello vid - back story is excellent, also, nice to see you coming 'out' re 70's classics...as a 240z owner..the 'love' is very public when driving about.
If they stopped changing the formula so drastically every 5 years then we would have years like last year. The only reason that last year happened is because we stayed in that Formula for 2 years longer than planned. Even williams was getting midfield competitive last year. Formula changes must only happen every decade at a minimum. This will also help bring costs WAY down across the board
On the topic with the vrs fabia and octavias. My dad's had a few mint ones and even a high spec, low mileage fabia vrs. Hard to find a low mileage tidy one these days and they're fetching good money now. Actually want one myself after owning a 1.9tdi fabia myself at 18
The 986.2 is THE bargain at the moment. It is massively undervalued. These cars do not have the dreaded bore score on the 3.4/3.6/3.8, the IMS is upgradable unlike later models which prevents any IMS issue (get one with it done already) and they are cheaper on tax than post 2006 Boxsters. The interior is unashamedly 90s and has some real design flair. Furthermore it is the OG Boxster, the one that'll go down in history. The 987 is quite bland in it's design in my opinion, especially the interior which is like a Golf of the era.
Loved the intro, Nice one. Going to be super interesting to hear about the synthetic fuels. Great pod cast apart from the F1 segment where my eyes glazed over lol
I would disagree with Tony about this year’s F1. Verstappen hasn’t had it easy this year on domination compared to Hamilton and Schumacher in other years. The first part of this season was a two team fight that Ferrari backed out of by their own errors and LeClerc also. Verstappen is clearly in a league of his own at the moment. In another breath is I enjoy F1 for all the midfield fighting too, as a McLaren fan, it’s key!
For me BMWs can be daily drivers, sharp handling (for front engine cars) or complete hooligans all in one, and you always have to respect the car or it will just take your head off. For me the new cars are too clinical and a little too focused on luxury, almost a bit Audi-ish
Yes you are least mentioned the M3. Awesome. Yes they are appreciating in value but what an amazing car to drive. I can tell from first hand as I own one.
The bonnet shut line being skew whiff to the front lights on the 296 annoys me haha. Roma has grown on me. Not sure about the SUV. But the only manufacturer I would swap the AM for would be a Ferrari if I could ever afford one. Manual F430 is the goal eventually.
Are you joking? The Z4M coupe is the only real future classic among the list (except perhaps the Mk1 TT), so 17k is really NOT a lot of money, especially if you look at E46 M3 prices, (which have the same engine and gearbox)...
Had to come to the comments, some good points raised but also some bollocks 😂 You don’t think an MG is going to be exciting to drive, but you don’t know because you haven’t driven one! Mid engined, rear wheel drive, British designed and made for British roads. MG suspension and steering is generally on point I find, giving the perfect blend of suppleness and driveability. Yes there are issues with head gaskets so good point, and good point by Tony - there are a lot that still haven’t been sorted but it can be done! RX8 - again good points by Tony until he started talking about pistons - which it doesn’t have any of 😂 Rotor tips wear then the engine starts burning a lot of oil. RX8 drives really well but as you say, wouldn’t dare! They Rev high but also have very little torque, gearing is low though. Agree about 2008 Mini Cooper S Turbo is the bad Peugeot engine. R53 supercharged engine was Chrysler derived but definitely better than the PSA engine.
I view the M2 as what an M3 used to be. RWD 6c Manual sports car. The 3/4 have become a middle ground to the M5. Seeing as Porsche and Merc have gone to 4c on models I’d say BMW are holding out? Trouble is manufacturers are offering so many different models that are similar it’s hard for some to feel special.
The rx8 is a great platform for a gm v6 swap. The handling is insanely good, the interior quality is great, and they're quite practical. Just dump the horrible engine and you're good to go.
I do fall into the category of BMW went downhill after the E46. The E30, 36 and 46 were perfection in terms of size and handling. After that everything go so big and dull to drive, I drove a 2020 M3 and M4 and both were incredibly boring cars to drive, I'd keep my E46 all day long.
The rumours are true about Lewis trialling different setups to try help the team solve the issues, backed up by Toto, James and others from the team. I like Georgie Russell but he's had a lot of good luck this year, much more than Lewis. If you look at when they stopped with the experiments on Lewis' car, he's outperformed George. Hopefully the W14 is going to be another W11 😍
Get so annoyed how the MK1 Fab VRS is getting more and more desirable, sold mine 5 years ago due to Clean Air Zones; got £900 - worth plenty more than that now
New GT3 RS isn't for everyone, that's what the Touring is for. The all new RS is about the Ring Bros, that's it. If you want the top 911, it's not going to be for you Grand Touring guys who want a manageable trip to Italy. Those days are over. You have to get used to buying the lesser 911s, because the RSs are going to be track cars with number plates. It's following the McLaren Senna official motto... "legalized for road use, but not sanitized to suit it". Or in other words...."street legal but not street appropriate".
Idea for F1: The drivers still belong to a team and earn points for that team every race. However, they will race the car of a different team every race! Crashes are their own liability of course Everyone gets to drive a slower or faster car throughout the season! The specific logistics are a bit fussy, taking the driver away from their team or to share all knowledge of every car.... Alright, the idea is a bit far fetched. But if you try to level out all cars and still retain the R&D aspect, then some greater purpose must be worked towards and shared amongst all teams...
I think if you’re gonna spend nearly 10k on a boxster S you may as well find another 5k and get a 996 as it will need the same 7 or 8k spent on it to maintain the thing as the 911 and if you’re going in for the maintenance spend, you want to end up with a car that’s of a higher value and appreciating faster - further. IMO.
7 or 8k to maintain? If literally everything goes wrong at the same time, yes. I've done 5000 miles on my 986.2 and only replaced two drop links so far. I've had it inspected, its all fine. Just buy a good one!
@@theantler3625 hopefully you get lucky. I’ve had two 996. Both low mileage full service history cars. Both needed new exhaust boxes (headers too in one case) brake lines, wheel bearings, shocks, all the joints and bushes were shot. Obvs needs engine servicing, clutch, Air Oil Separator, may as well do IMS whilst your doing the clutch etc etc Bearing in mind that’s UK cars on bumpy UK roads and crappy UK weather. These parts and the labour is expensive. All well and good buying a boxster for cheap. But it will be painful unless it’s already had work done.
@@gavinleyfield3195 Low mileage is the issue. The best ones have had all the work done already. Mine has had IMS clutch exhaust done before, shocks are on their way out but aside from that shes solid!
I disagree, the 986 is much better balanced car to drive. I've had both a 996 for 7 years and 986 for 3 years. I like them both but if you are on a budget the 986 is a steal ATM and it handles much better with only slightly less oomph. The maintenance on both cars is near identical, they all suffer from worn suspension and share a multitude of the same issues. A £15k 996 could need £5k spending on it instantly and likewise a £6k 986 may need £5k spending on it. its all like for like but I would take a low miles, FSH Boxster S over a tatty high miles 996 for the same price any day.
I started watching Formula One around 1991/92 and was a diehard fan. Since they switched to the turbo 6 cylinder engines, I have zero interest in watching anymore.
Hey Sam! I don’t know how to get in touch, but I have a car that I think you would like to drive when you come to California. A Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. Let me know.
when i see cars with 1000hp, i wonder how many kms (Miles) that engine will last.....and i'am even scare just to think about maintenance costs....how many will put in the back of garages because they blown the engine and are to expensive to repair or have no parts available and cars worth more than one million will be just "garbage"
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Tony is the Leonardo Dicaprio of cars. Once the car is of a certain age, he drops them like its hot.
Hahahahah underrated comment
😂😂😂 this needs to be pinned.
100 need to address this comment on the pod 😂
Top tier comment.
If you are in the car business you know why
Just bought a 2008 SLK200 Kompressor. Only 163hp, but the driving position, the 6 speed manual, the rwd, the short wheel base, the supercharger, the bucket seats and the open air experience all contribute to make it so much fun to drive! Was expecting a premium car with a sporty twist, but I must say it's much sportier than I expected.
Great hairdresser car
@@Dieene1234 great joke man, never heard it before!
Brilliant car if you like going slowly and men looking at you. Congratulations on the whip
@@TBat0431 great comment mr. insecure, do you only drive big old V8s to feel more manly because you cant get it up in bed? It’s ok man you can always seek help
On that car , just put a quality cold air intake , a quality full exhaust, add a aftermarket supercharger pulley and let a renowned shop do the tuning... all in all it will set you back around 2500-3000 € ,if even that, but it will sound AMAZING , and instead of 163 hp, you'll have around 240hp (with the right size s/c pulley) and believe me , 240hp in those cars makes them pretty fast!
For handling: coilovers or lowering springs (depending on budget), PU bushings for the suspension , engine mounts and transmission, and a set of different sized swaybars
I did the same thing on one of those... it really transformed it into a baby supercar for not THAT much money 🤩
Want more info on parts & prices , feel free to ask
Tony made a good comment about the Boxster, he said it’s a great way to get into the brand. And that’s exactly what I did, bought a 1997 Boxster (2.5) in 2007. Had it two years and since then I’ve had 8 Porsche cars (currently own three)!
Give us an update on the gt2 rep
Sam that story of your trip to Modena was brilliant 😂 love those kind of stories and a proper ‘behind the glass’ insight. Awesome stuff
can we have a separate video with Tony each month rating viewers cars? just a 10min vid each month would i think be very successful
He’d just rip the owners to shreds… Would be great content 😂 He didn’t love my 2012 Boss 302 but he also wasn’t too brutal
I’d like him to rate peoples Mrs. Even better…. Bet he’s into the modern stuff.
Surely you can cut Tony saying it’s crap and he would rather walk and listen to it on repeat for 10min 😂😂
@@killerduckuk what an idea! Rate my ride and “ride”
Tony is right on the money. We just sold our older Cayenne and A4 to GLC. All fully loaded vehicles. Tony is very well informed about the market and people.
Tony talking about pistons on a rotary is hilarious
Sam: I don’t like the Panamera. Also Sam: The RX-8 looks really cool. Put those 2 pictures side by side. Cheers.
Sam doing that italian accent is pure gold, I purposely open up this on youtube n skipped ahead to that part, listened to it like 3 times now. Funny as hell!
The S1 Elise is one of the best drivers cars EVER made, up there and even better than many supercars. To dismiss the S1 is plain daft. The steering feel, throttle response, brake modulation, handling, ride is far, far better than any car on sale today. It may not be super quick by todays standards and have minimal equipment but it is actually as quick in acceleration as a 986 Boxster S, another excellent car but a tank comparison to an S1.
Great pod and intro! For people who can’t afford Porsches, the VW Corrado VR6 is essentially a baby porsche, passive rear steering, electric spoiler that raises at 45mph (first production car to have one), even Gordon Murray used the Corrado mirror caps for the McLaren F1 (lol), it’s a car with a lot of quirks, it just didn’t sell well due to its price mark at the time in the 90s. But that now means they are also rare. Great job though Sam
Probs cheaper to buy a porsche nowadays 😃
sounds amazing too
Wow the new intro animations are AWESOME! Great job to whoever did that!
Well done Tony on the "Specific" at 18:32. Looking forward to the next Live event, not turning up this weekend though!
perfect
The RX-8 is a great choice as long as you keep the oil topped up, change the oil on time, and let it warm up before shutting it off. I bought an early U.S. version with 30K and put 100k on it. I replaced 1 ignition coil and 1 crank sensor. Thats it! It handled great, 9k rpm limit, sounded great, fun to drive. Caveat, not good gas mileage.
Sam's recollection of hs trip to Italy is gold! I'd listen to that kind of contect for hours. By the way, it's glorious in November in Southern California. 18-20 degrees C. I'm not sure if America is prepared for Tony though, or if Tony is prepared for America 🤣
Love the new intro! 👏
Well done for watching F2 Tony .. it's magnificent ... definitely recommend IndyCar too.
Tony barely watches F1 ( which is clear by his clueless comments when its ever talked about), so him saying he watches F2 is a complete joke. He might have seen it before, but i bet he could not name 1 driver in the current field.
@@CharlieBeveridge funny how he made far more knowledgeable comments than Sam then eh ... Are you monitoring his telly too?
New drinking game: Take a shot every time Tony says "in general"
Got my 987 Boxster S 2 years ago, 75,000 miles, black with terracotta interior for £9,600... 1 owner and full PSH.. thought it was an absolute steal tbh and it's been unreal ever since
What happened to the F1 podcast? Proper enjoyed that
I listen to multiple podcasts and episodes everyday and I think I look forward to BTG the most every week 👏🏽
Which other ones are you listening to, out of interest
@@Gochevsimeon right now. Joe Rogan Experience, Your Mom's House, 2 bears 1 cave and This Paranormal Life.
The only way to make F1 competitve and interesting again is to have 20 races, 20 drivers and 20 cars...each driver drives one race in each car and uses the practice session to get to grips with the different set up. You then get to see who has the best car and who is the best driver. Drivers drive for prize money and can also attract their own commercial deals....and there should be relegation between F1 and F2 with 3 up and 3 down each season.
Funny how hamilton fans are not happy with max dominating but were happy in the hamilton era
Would definitely recommend a st220 (mk3 btw) I bought one last year was 19 at the time still got it a year later and I love it also insurance for a young person on a 3l v6 is way cheaper than a golf gti for example
Seriosuly, that low on insurance? Wouldn't have expected it for a fast Ford
@@aaronhussain3873 I have that and a 1. 6 swift sport and mondeo is way cheaper to insure than the swift 🤣
Loved this weeks pod cast sam and the story on Modena was just so,so funny i was laughing while on my PC watching.🤣, I think you should call your section on affordable performance cars this week on affordable performance cars that's brought to you by Autocar and from behind the glass
Boxster S, any TVR, Z4 and Porsche 996
How about "Deal or Disaster" for the feature name?
Verstappen has walked away with it even though Red Bull is not clearly the best car. Ferrari threw away so many points.
Max is already one of the greats in terms of talent. But for the sake of excitement I hope other drivers and teams step up so we get more of a battle next year.
1:00:19 LOL that pic of the 986 boxster s is from my dad's bringatrailer listing.
Rotary revs for the rx-8 but I just wouldn't bother. It'll still cost you a fortune
November in Los Angeles tends to be dry with comfortable afternoon temperatures and cool to chilly evenings and mornings. Afternoon high temperatures tend to be in the mid-70s F (24-25 C) early in the month, falling gradually to near 70 F (21-22 C) near the end of the month
There _is_ a way to stop one driver dominance in Formula-1.
"De-Link" Constructor's Championship and Driver's Championship completely.
Imagine (hypothetically):
- 22 Races in total in one season
- 22 Cars on the grid (11 teams)
- 22 Drivers
- Each driver _has to_ change car after every race
- By the end of the season each driver would've driven every single car from every single team
- Two completely separate Points Table (Constructors' *and* Drivers')
- Constructors get to show their "dominance" through their own R&Ds' might
- Drivers get to show their true talents because "technically speaking" _(though not completely)_ it's a totally level playing field
Obviously, the entire culture around the sport will require a major surgery to be able to pull that off ~
I have a 2007 Mercedes 350 absolutely immaculate never been owned by a young driver been well looked after full history great wee car with more than enough power for the occasional motorway trip
I’d still go for a Supra over a 240i, just think it’s a bit more unique
Quite a bit lighter too
1:00:50 I recently bought a 997 boxster 2.7 with 51,000 miles for 10 grand and boy is it a great way to a) Get into porsche ownership and b) Get into a quality sports car
Guys disappointed in you the VX220 is a £15-30K collectable car it was an elise that worked, and I still put it as one of my best cars I would like to own again.
1hr 2min 35sec - Tony's laugh woke the dog up! LOL
Sam your thoughts on F1 saying it’s the pinnacle of technology . I think you are forgetting WEC with 14 manufactures going to be involved various hybrid solutions . Have you seen the tech in Toyotas cars over the last 5 years . Endurance racing is where technology comes from for road cars . Fuel saving , tyres , breaks , PDK gearbox Porsche , electronic electronic review mirrors , lighting , the list goes on .
Cars have evolved, tyre tech has come on so far, power and handling is so advanced, but the drivers certainly haven't increased with them!
entertaining watch guys, Sam, saw your Maranello vid - back story is excellent, also, nice to see you coming 'out' re 70's classics...as a 240z owner..the 'love' is very public when driving about.
59:28, throw a load of money at prodrive and they'd sort something out 👌
what happened with Paul and the F1 podcasts???
If they stopped changing the formula so drastically every 5 years then we would have years like last year. The only reason that last year happened is because we stayed in that Formula for 2 years longer than planned. Even williams was getting midfield competitive last year. Formula changes must only happen every decade at a minimum. This will also help bring costs WAY down across the board
Have 3 or 4 lupo gti’s sat at work at the moment 😂, cool little cars
On the topic with the vrs fabia and octavias. My dad's had a few mint ones and even a high spec, low mileage fabia vrs. Hard to find a low mileage tidy one these days and they're fetching good money now. Actually want one myself after owning a 1.9tdi fabia myself at 18
Hello from LA! I can listen to these guys for hours. What an addictive channel
The 986.2 is THE bargain at the moment. It is massively undervalued. These cars do not have the dreaded bore score on the 3.4/3.6/3.8, the IMS is upgradable unlike later models which prevents any IMS issue (get one with it done already) and they are cheaper on tax than post 2006 Boxsters. The interior is unashamedly 90s and has some real design flair. Furthermore it is the OG Boxster, the one that'll go down in history. The 987 is quite bland in it's design in my opinion, especially the interior which is like a Golf of the era.
Loved the intro, Nice one. Going to be super interesting to hear about the synthetic fuels. Great pod cast apart from the F1 segment where my eyes glazed over lol
Make F1 exciting...easy...10 teams, 20 cars, 20 drivers, 20 tracks...each driver has a round in each car. Simples 😉
That's the dream 👍
Glad Tony appreciates a 'pretty' MK1 Audi TT as I've not long bought the 3.2 model! 😅
For me the 987 Boxster is super under-appreciated. Stick Turbo wheels on it and you have a svelte and nippy daily.
Bargain buy: Corvettes C4/C5/C6 with manual transmission. Even in mainland Europe they can be found at good prices.
Sam - could we please ask Tony how he is getting on with his new Roma? Really interested in that car!
Loved Sam's Italian accent and story, legit made me laugh out loud 😂👌
Classic Ferrari
I would disagree with Tony about this year’s F1. Verstappen hasn’t had it easy this year on domination compared to Hamilton and Schumacher in other years. The first part of this season was a two team fight that Ferrari backed out of by their own errors and LeClerc also. Verstappen is clearly in a league of his own at the moment. In another breath is I enjoy F1 for all the midfield fighting too, as a McLaren fan, it’s key!
New intro is very very nice!
There already is a following for the Vrs Fabia. Has been for a few years. Fantastic little car and good looking too.
Pissing myself at the Ferrari gates segment 😂
Sam/Tony. You need to discuss the new GT3RS Nurburgring lap time and how it’s so much quicker than a 918! Great podcast by the way!!
Think boxster head on best deal. Love have a green and tan one or red in tan with automatic
So happy the "uninformed enthusiasts" bit made the intro 😁
Love these videos with Sam and his dad.
For me BMWs can be daily drivers, sharp handling (for front engine cars) or complete hooligans all in one, and you always have to respect the car or it will just take your head off. For me the new cars are too clinical and a little too focused on luxury, almost a bit Audi-ish
Yes you are least mentioned the M3. Awesome. Yes they are appreciating in value but what an amazing car to drive. I can tell from first hand as I own one.
The bonnet shut line being skew whiff to the front lights on the 296 annoys me haha. Roma has grown on me. Not sure about the SUV. But the only manufacturer I would swap the AM for would be a Ferrari if I could ever afford one. Manual F430 is the goal eventually.
Are you joking? The Z4M coupe is the only real future classic among the list (except perhaps the Mk1 TT), so 17k is really NOT a lot of money, especially if you look at E46 M3 prices, (which have the same engine and gearbox)...
Sam agree on old BMWs new ones are just AMG esk. BMWs are just compromised that engine is just torq spikey and the rear slip is just too much.
Don’t forget to hit The Petersen Museum in LA!
Had to come to the comments, some good points raised but also some bollocks 😂
You don’t think an MG is going to be exciting to drive, but you don’t know because you haven’t driven one! Mid engined, rear wheel drive, British designed and made for British roads. MG suspension and steering is generally on point I find, giving the perfect blend of suppleness and driveability. Yes there are issues with head gaskets so good point, and good point by Tony - there are a lot that still haven’t been sorted but it can be done!
RX8 - again good points by Tony until he started talking about pistons - which it doesn’t have any of 😂 Rotor tips wear then the engine starts burning a lot of oil. RX8 drives really well but as you say, wouldn’t dare! They Rev high but also have very little torque, gearing is low though.
Agree about 2008 Mini Cooper S Turbo is the bad Peugeot engine. R53 supercharged engine was Chrysler derived but definitely better than the PSA engine.
I view the M2 as what an M3 used to be. RWD 6c Manual sports car. The 3/4 have become a middle ground to the M5. Seeing as Porsche and Merc have gone to 4c on models I’d say BMW are holding out? Trouble is manufacturers are offering so many different models that are similar it’s hard for some to feel special.
I think you guys gotta come to the east coast of the U.S. Come to CT and see some of the most insane cars.
Listening to Toby talk about F1 is nothing short of painful.
The rx8 is a great platform for a gm v6 swap. The handling is insanely good, the interior quality is great, and they're quite practical. Just dump the horrible engine and you're good to go.
I do fall into the category of BMW went downhill after the E46. The E30, 36 and 46 were perfection in terms of size and handling. After that everything go so big and dull to drive, I drove a 2020 M3 and M4 and both were incredibly boring cars to drive, I'd keep my E46 all day long.
I agree with Tony. F1 needs to be more competitive last year super exciting. That needs to be repeated minus the Abu Dabi debacle.
I really really hope you guys included the e46 BMW M3. I really hope you did. Okay I will watch your show now. I really really hope you did.
Just bought a M235i. I test drove a few cars but to have a rear wheel drive, fairly modern manual 3.0 litre engine was just perfect for me
ooooooooo spangly new intro. God I love Thursday midday nowadays.
Also agree with the St.
The rumours are true about Lewis trialling different setups to try help the team solve the issues, backed up by Toto, James and others from the team. I like Georgie Russell but he's had a lot of good luck this year, much more than Lewis. If you look at when they stopped with the experiments on Lewis' car, he's outperformed George. Hopefully the W14 is going to be another W11 😍
Get so annoyed how the MK1 Fab VRS is getting more and more desirable, sold mine 5 years ago due to Clean Air Zones; got £900 - worth plenty more than that now
25c maybe hotter in LA in November I will be there from the uk for three weeks got to install a aerospace job that I’m doing
New GT3 RS isn't for everyone, that's what the Touring is for. The all new RS is about the Ring Bros, that's it. If you want the top 911, it's not going to be for you Grand Touring guys who want a manageable trip to Italy. Those days are over. You have to get used to buying the lesser 911s, because the RSs are going to be track cars with number plates. It's following the McLaren Senna official motto... "legalized for road use, but not sanitized to suit it". Or in other words...."street legal but not street appropriate".
Idea for F1:
The drivers still belong to a team and earn points for that team every race. However, they will race the car of a different team every race! Crashes are their own liability of course Everyone gets to drive a slower or faster car throughout the season! The specific logistics are a bit fussy, taking the driver away from their team or to share all knowledge of every car.... Alright, the idea is a bit far fetched. But if you try to level out all cars and still retain the R&D aspect, then some greater purpose must be worked towards and shared amongst all teams...
Another top episode. Hope to join your Live show some day 🔥
I think if you’re gonna spend nearly 10k on a boxster S you may as well find another 5k and get a 996 as it will need the same 7 or 8k spent on it to maintain the thing as the 911 and if you’re going in for the maintenance spend, you want to end up with a car that’s of a higher value and appreciating faster - further. IMO.
7 or 8k to maintain? If literally everything goes wrong at the same time, yes. I've done 5000 miles on my 986.2 and only replaced two drop links so far. I've had it inspected, its all fine. Just buy a good one!
@@theantler3625 hopefully you get lucky. I’ve had two 996. Both low mileage full service history cars. Both needed new exhaust boxes (headers too in one case) brake lines, wheel bearings, shocks, all the joints and bushes were shot. Obvs needs engine servicing, clutch, Air Oil Separator, may as well do IMS whilst your doing the clutch etc etc Bearing in mind that’s UK cars on bumpy UK roads and crappy UK weather. These parts and the labour is expensive. All well and good buying a boxster for cheap. But it will be painful unless it’s already had work done.
@@gavinleyfield3195 Low mileage is the issue. The best ones have had all the work done already. Mine has had IMS clutch exhaust done before, shocks are on their way out but aside from that shes solid!
I disagree, the 986 is much better balanced car to drive. I've had both a 996 for 7 years and 986 for 3 years. I like them both but if you are on a budget the 986 is a steal ATM and it handles much better with only slightly less oomph. The maintenance on both cars is near identical, they all suffer from worn suspension and share a multitude of the same issues. A £15k 996 could need £5k spending on it instantly and likewise a £6k 986 may need £5k spending on it. its all like for like but I would take a low miles, FSH Boxster S over a tatty high miles 996 for the same price any day.
I had a 2008 Mini Cooper S and it was turbo charged
I started watching Formula One around 1991/92 and was a diehard fan. Since they switched to the turbo 6 cylinder engines, I have zero interest in watching anymore.
The problem with BMW is the silly price tags and majority Poor dealers, would not buy another BMW.
Can you do a montage compiled solely of clips of the two of you saying the word “mate” passive aggressively please?
Slick new intro! Love it
Hey Sam! I don’t know how to get in touch, but I have a car that I think you would like to drive when you come to California. A Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. Let me know.
'Vibes for a bargain' would be a cool name for the new segment. Perhaps listeners and viewers could send in suggestions?
intro is fiiiiiiiire
lol Tony rotary motor does not have pistons they blow seals on the rotor check out pro maz he builds the best Rotary motors
when i see cars with 1000hp, i wonder how many kms (Miles) that engine will last.....and i'am even scare just to think about maintenance costs....how many will put in the back of garages because they blown the engine and are to expensive to repair or have no parts available and cars worth more than one million will be just "garbage"
Love the intro
Please do a live event in Spain!!
Tony, “the m2 will be a 240i with body kit…..”.ye and another 80 bhp.
Sam you will need to act a a translator for the residents of LA so they can understand what Tony is saying to them.