The conversation also covers the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, the disappearance of affordable American V8 sedans, rising gas prices, expensive truck fill-ups, towing costs, fuel-pump maintenance, Uber driving, electric vehicles, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Later, the guys dive into Cars and Coffee culture, Corvette-owner stereotypes, why enthusiasts should actually drive their sports cars, and whether clean, unmodified Nissan 350Zs are becoming collectible. They also compare the Nissan 350Z and 370Z, discuss the realities of owning a higher-mileage 370Z, and explain why analog sports cars may become even more desirable.
The episode closes with a discussion about performance versus luxury, BMW and Mercedes-Benz ownership, and whether the Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers something the traditional German luxury brands cannot.
Topics Covered
RAM TRX and its reported 777 horsepower return
RAM SRT-10 and the Viper-powered truck era
Original Ford F-150 Lightning
The return of high-performance street trucks
Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
American V8 performance cars
Gas prices and truck ownership costs
Fuel-pump maintenance and the half-tank rule
Uber driving and electric vehicles
Cars and Coffee culture
Nissan 350Z values
Nissan 350Z versus Nissan 370Z
High-mileage 370Z ownership
Analog sports cars
Alfa Romeo Giulia versus BMW and Mercedes-Benz
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00:00 Welcome Back: San Diego, Dallas and Crazy Weather
03:54 Dodge RAM or RAM? Truck History and Innovation
06:49 What Is RAM Planning Next?
09:03 The RAM TRX Returns With 777 Horsepower
09:53 RAM SRT-10, Viper Power and the Ford Lightning
12:44 SRT, Scat Pack and the Return of Street Trucks
13:48 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner and Lowered Trucks
17:58 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and American V8 Power
23:44 Gas Prices, Fuel Pumps and the Half-Tank Rule
28:33 Trucking Costs, Uber Drivers and the Mustang Mach-E
32:10 Car Dealerships and Choosing the Right Vehicle
36:54 Corvettes, Blackwings and Cars and Coffee Culture
39:24 Why Car Enthusiasts Love Sharing Their Stories
42:08 Track Days, Towing Costs and Driving Your Cars
48:24 Are Clean Nissan 350Zs Becoming Collectible?
50:40 Nissan 350Z vs. Nissan 370Z
53:29 Older Nissan Z Cars and Analog Driving
55:07 High-Mileage Nissan 370Z Ownership and Quirks
1:00:04 Performance Cars vs. Luxury Brands
1:02:43 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. BMW and Mercedes-Benz
1:04:37 The DriveN Dad Update and Closing
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