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Cars The Podcast

Don Swier and Joe Black

Disturbingly curious about cars? We"re with you! Podcasting from the shadows of Mt Rainier

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40:10

We got scammed. Policeman & car nut reveals tips as...

Cars The Podcast ·

2026/03/01

We reveal personal stories falling for scams as both buyers and sellers. Tips for getting the best deal negotiating. Private sales can often save you $4,000. Youtube at FastCarsandFreedom2 We LOVE to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

30:24

Car Affordability Crisis questioned: Toyota vs GM....

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2026/02/01

We put hard numbers to the claims of car affordability. Best seller from 1981 to today's eqivalent. No comparison! Tell us why why we're wrong! Canada strikes back with low tariffs on Chinese cars. Are they harming themselves out of spite? We're going to the Vancouver Auto Show to catch consumer response. We love to hear from you (warts & all) CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Catch Joe's videos at FastCarsAndFreedom2

31:58

Fox Body Mustang. From Indy Pace Car to Cop...

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2026/01/10

Serial owner of 17 Fox Body Mustangs (plus several Panther Police Interceptors) breaks down some highlights of this growing modern classic as it nears age 50. Ford holds on as Mustang fever goes through fat years and lean years. Honda, Toyota, GM, Mopar, Porsche, VW, Mercedes, Nissan and even Tesla learn lessons from an OG carmaker. Visit fastcarsandfreedom2 for Joe's videos celebrating muscle cars and pony cars. Send us your hate mail or love notes to CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

33:41

Fish out of water: V8 gearhead drives Cybertruck and...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/11/30

Avowed Muscle Car addict Joe drives Cybertruck through Seattle. He drives Tesla in self-driving mode confidently through busy gas station {backwards}. Why can't product planners see the disconnect between buyer mindset and the products they develop? We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

01:32:50

Loud V8 drag boats a curse or a concert? Smashing...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/11/27

We're taking the show in new directions and we'd love to hear ideas (& criticisms!) from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

01:22:06

New co-host Joe Black: Instagram, TikTok & YouTuber...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Introducing longtime car guy, serviceman, LEO, crisis intervention specialist, New England Accent Purveyor and Red Sox fan Joe Black. Please send questions, critiques, criticisms and topic ideas to CarsThePodcast@gmail.com We LOVE to hear from you!

0:46

Return from Summer Break. Exciting changes ahead....

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/09/26

After 6 years of podcasting, we took a long summer break here in the shadows of Mt Rainier. Look forward to new topics & full episodes soon. We want to hear from YOU at CarsThePodcast@gmail.com We want to cover topics you'd love discussed!

28:09

Rebroadcast: Don't let dealers run up your budget....

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/07/05

We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com. We'd love your suggestions for future topics. Please take time to rate & review at Apple Podcasts!

33:00

Rebroadcast: 9 feet of mountaintop snow in a...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/06/19

We'd love to have your review or rating at Apple Podcasts! Snowcats produced by DeLorean (and good ol' diesel fuel) are keeping our phones working! Ford CEO Jim Farley praises the Chinese Xiaomi SU7 that he drove for months. ...He can't be labeled a Grosse Pointe Myopian! Ford reveals plans for EREVs like many other markets are preparing. What if a Range Extender (in an optional mode) was a roaring V8 or a screaming Hyabusa engine being stressed with a load and software-enabled "gears" to emulate a

21:10

Why Japanese, American and European cars evolved so...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/06/01

Enjoying cars doesn't require financial hardship. Memories, events and people matter more than metal. Why did Japan make 660cc Kei Cars for their own market while America offered 6500cc V8 entry level sedans? Why did Ferrari make a 2-liter version of the 308GTS?

30:45

Rebroadcast: 5-year anniversary. Unintentional...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Fatality rates vary widely among different classes of car. Lowering your expectations can yield an extra million dollars in a few decades. Bill's 7 hour job to replace a $1.98 part: common nowadays. We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Questions? Criticisms? We can take it! We'd love your rating and/or review at Apple Podcasts.

29:24

No payments or debt is priority. Best car?? Car...

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2025/04/14

Alix Brothers puts Auto Industry at #1 for disruption this year. Lead time for new plants is 5 years....is DC aware of that? Leno buys cars that impress him, not the Hoi polloi. Reasons why small CUVs like RAV4 & Rogue have stolen sales crowns worldwide. Jeep Cherokee OTA takeover a decade ago still has ripples today,

31:56

Rebroadcast: Toyota not perfect. Subaru CR darling....

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/04/05

Listeners from Djibouti to Iceland to Jakarta: Bill's customer squeezing every mile & dollar from aging Sienna, but even Toyota can have teething problems with new engine. Subaru slow evolution of same platform scores a Conumer Reports #1 reliability rank. A cheap used car won't fundamentally worsen your life, but a cheap neighborhood will. Get a pre-purchase inspection tp avoid expen$$ive hidden problems. Corrections? Rant? Raves? Topic ideas you'd like to hear? ...send 'em all our way to:

27:55

Ignorance of cars is co$tly. Gritty Tacoma car...

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2025/03/15

Basic knowledge of cars can save $$. Trivia not trivial. V8 swaps can be a grunty & fun fix for an old Jeep. Griot's hosts Corvairs, Skylines, Panhard, Lucid, VW & more. Regulations making cars disposable & costly. Was there a sweet spot in technology & reliability 20 years ago? Jalal Salihi engineered GM's first modern EV in the early 60's.

28:28

9 feet of mountaintop snow in a DeLorean. Fuel...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/03/01

Snowcats produced by DeLorean (and diesel fuel) are keeping our phones working! Fuel choice is important even for cell towers. Ford's CEO Jim Farley praises the Chinese Xiaomi SU7 he drove for months. Ford also admits EREVs are more useful & profitable than EVs for America. What if a range extender engine was a spine-tingling V8 or rev-happy Hyabusa alllowed to rev under load using creative software, and an optional "sound mode" to attract gearheads like us?

30:10

Honda & Nissan merger off. How both brands grew in...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/02/16

How will Nissan cope now that Honda merger called off? Scout and Honda plan to introduce direct sales channel for new brands as Tesla has proven successful. Reducing order complexity helps buyers and producers.

35:01

Rebroadcast: Japan trip. Ups & downs of owning...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Bill getting back to form after Europe trip. Don's trip to Japan for family and visiting Daikoku, Honda, Suzuki, Nissan & Yamaha: pragmatism & perfection on display. When is it best to quit a DIY procedure and visit a real technician? We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Rant, Rave or just say hello!

31:56

Toyota not perfect. Subaru CR darling. Don't lose...

Cars The Podcast ·

2025/01/01

Listeners from Djibouti to Jakarta. Bill's customer squeezing every mile from reliable Sienna, but even Toyota can have teething problems with new engine. Lesson for buyers? Subaru slow evolution of same platform scores Consumer Reports #1 reliability rank. A cheap used car won't fundamentally worsen your life, but a cheap neighborhood will. Get a pre-purchase inspection to avoid expen$$ive hidden problems. Corrections? Rants? Raves? .....doesn't matter! We love to hear from you

28:51

Rescuing Dodge, Ram & Jeep with V8?. Beware flood...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Can a late pivot to EREV save Mopar and inject missing soul? Disposable cars and flawed parts are frustrating the process of repairing. Chinese cars like Buick Envision, Lincoln Nautilus and Polestar are sneakily creeping into the US market. Driving an EREV 100 miles with no motor oil is fine? Aftermarket adapters are not safe.

31:06

5 year anniversary! Sticker pack sign-up contest....

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/12/08

Fatality rate per vehicle has little to do with safety ratings. Cheap Hyundai & costly Tesla, Porsche and Corvette are notable. Unintentional damage by owners is costly. Why driving habits will cost $$. Pocket $940k in savings with one decision. Why oil changes are more important than they were 25 years ago. Send an e-mail to enter Cars The Podcast sticker pack contest! carsthepodcast@gmail.com We love to hear from you. Both ideas for discussion & criticisms welcome! Please 5-star rate & review us

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