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Jan 2021
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570: Hatchback Plowing, Still Just A Box...

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After getting past inherited cars, it’s satisfying when you can finally buy a car that fits all your needs and still makes you happy. Gabe S. in Maine vacillates between needs and wants, so the guys tackle a tough debate. Then, Vanni T. in Calgary, Alberta doesn’t like the sound of four-cylinder cars, and refuses to buy one as a second fun car. Social media ... Show More
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