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Feb 2018
1h 12m

268: LA Nightmare, Lineman In A Miata, P...

EVERYDAY DRIVER
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The parking lot called LA requires something comfortable to commute in, but Christian also wants his choice to be a sports car. Then, Thomas in Dallas is as large as an NFL football player and a pickup truck owner, but has discovered the joys of small fun cars and wants one for himself! Finally, the guys discuss listener questions about iconic car grilles, ... Show More
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