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Sep 2023
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EVERYDAY DRIVER
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For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what’s the next everyman’s enthusiast brand? Ford used to build enthusiast cars at every price level, so who is the next heir apparent? Patrick in CT asks what winter car to buy that his sons will think is cool. Social media questions ask why dealers don’t allow test drives of their ‘hot’ cars, why are door openings smal ... Show More
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