Show Notes
Zack Klapman (and his wife) won a championship; Matt Farah reports from PCOTY 2026 and gives us his quick take on all the amazing cars there; a new giveaway car; and more.
Patreon questions include:
Frunk vs Trunk
Worst: Charger bumper covers or fake vents?
A route for European delivery
Is "modding out of class" more popular now?
Will we review a new FSD Tesla?
Worst behavior at a cars and coffee
Why do we get bored of our dream cars?
"Fighter jet" cars at $50k, $75k and $100k
Recorded October 5, 2026
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