logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
1h 13m

NEW SPORT SEDAN BENCHMARK? — The Carmud...

Hagerty Media
About this episode

Can the new Tesla Model 3 Performance dethrone the G80 BMW M3 as the sports sedan king?


===

Click here to join the Hagerty Driver's Club: https://bit.ly/Join-HDC-Cammisa-Rev


The Carmudgeon Show Sponsor, Vredestein Tires:

https://www.vredestein.com/

===


On this episode of the Carmudgeon Podcast, the boys discuss proper AIM sign-off acronyms, size queens, and Jason’s 3/4” toe-in on his E31 BMW 850 CSI (and its broken shifter). Then, Jason shares tales from Radwood SoCal, including the winners of his “I’d Drive That Home” award — a Ford Escort Cosworth — and the Vredestein Tire award winner — a Z31 Nissan 300ZX with some mismatched and massively dry rotted 20-year-old tires. 


Afterwards, we dive into Jason’s recent Ultimate Comparison Test between the 2024 Tesla Model 3 “Highland” Performance and 2024 G80 LCI BMW M3 Competition xDrive. We’ll cover everything from driving dynamics to powertrain, overheating brakes, interior ball rests, infotainment, price and more!


TTFN

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Oct 6
Why The Malaise Era Was Actually Good — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 207
The Malaise Era, a period of the US auto industry from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s, was certainly not one that garners much enthusiasm or celebration from your typical modern day car enthusiast. The rather abrupt introduction of stricter emissions and safety standards, plus ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 29
Special Guests, Dustin and John From Driveway Finds! — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & DTS — Ep. 206
Hagerty has a new show on the block - Driveway Finds! And it just so happens that its hosts/creators, Dustin Hallinan and John Brito, live a short drive away from The Carmudgeon Show studio. Chaos ensues. But maybe not in the way you’d think… === This episode is sponsored by Batt ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 22
Vonnen’s Porsche 911 Does The Unthinkable — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 205
Air-cooled Porsche 911s are wonderful to drive. With charming handling characteristics, bank vault build quality, and often cheerfully entertaining powertrains, it’s no surprise that they’re a hot commodity in the collector car marketplace with millions of fans around the world. ... Show More
59m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 12
Top 5 Sports Cars Under $50K, The First Sports Car, The Aging Fleet | Episode 1,007
The guys start a new ‘recommendation’ series about the top cars, trucks and SUVs they would buy. This episode begins with sports cars, and they each name and discuss the reasons for their top 5. They also debate first sports cars for Michael in LA, who has finally decided it’s ti ... Show More
1h 51m
Mar 2024
THIS CAR POD! New Rivians! Fisker in BIG Trouble, RIP Gandini, $10k BRZ Deals, and MORE I EP01
On THIS Episode... we discuss the new Rivian lineup unveiling (R2, R3, and R3T), Fisker Automotive production pause and struggles. The death of legendary automotive designer, Marcello Gandini, Lotus Emira deliveries finally happening in the United States, and the wild Range Rover ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 7
The Most Fun Car At Each Price Point, Van Life In A Car, Jail Speeds In First Gear | Episode 1,015
What’s the most fun car at each price point? The guys start at $5K and work their way to the $100k price level, and each come up with their own list. For Mark & Tamara in TX, they debate fun cars that could theoretically be used for van life. Then, Art B. loves horsepower and spe ... Show More
1h 43m
Sep 9
Top 5 GT Cars - Most Fun Under $50K, Sports Car-Shaped Hole, Does The Dealer Always Know Best? | Episode 1,011
For the list of Top 5 GT Cars Under $50K, the guys need to first define what a GT car is, but the also wonder if GT cars are still prevalent from manufacturers. Do they still resonate with buyers? They discuss a debate for Matthew T, who has a sports-car-shaped hole in his life. ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 3
We Survived the 2025 Car Week CRIME WAVE
This week, Spike, Paul Zuckerman, and Jonny Lieberman recap their wild time at Pebble Beach, share stories of Monterey Car Week arrests, and test drive some incredible vehicles. Zuckerman is approached by an alleged "Lady of the Night", while Jonny takes a $1.25 million Safari ca ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 6
How NOT to Unload a $6M Yellowbird
Spike and the crew discuss the rumored Porsche GT3 Cabriolet, a viral $6M Yellowbird accident, and Jonny's epic test drives of the Lamborghini Temerario and Bugatti Mistral. Things get heated during a BMW M5 Touring vs Audi RS6 Avant debate, while Zuckerman keeps things classy in ... Show More
1 h
Sep 24
Mint Condition: Baiju Bhatt's Perfect Porsche 964 RS
Spike is joined by the crew to talk cars, comedy, and a special guest interview with Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood. They dive into the Bridge car show, Porsche's future lineup shakeup, and a controversial center-steering Porsche mod. Plus, Baiju Bhatt shows off his Porsche ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 19
The Ugliest Car Ever, EV Sports Cars Are Cancelled, and Jaguar Land Rover Hacked?
Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS Thank you to our sponsors! Acre Gold - https://www.getacregold.com Take control of your credit right now. Download the Ava app today, and when you join using our promo code CARPO ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 3
The Next Miata Might Be a Toyota? EV Tax Credit Killed, End of Cheap Electric Cars?
Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS Welcome to THIS CAR POD! Doug DeMuro & Friends offers weekly expert insight and opinion, on the breaking automotive stories, the car market, and audience Q&A. Thank you to our sp ... Show More
1h 34m
Aug 17
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on the Future of Rivian, EV Sports Cars, and Depreciation! THIS CAR POD! EP73
Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS Thank You To Our Sponsors! Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/CARS! #trueclassicpod Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code CARS at https://bruntworkwear.com/ ... Show More
1h 18m