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Fey immediately starts complaining about his new car. Is Automatic Stop/Start technology really a good feature? People who smoke in their cars. Memorized settings keep changing around. RangerJohn has some questions about his new 2017 Mazda MX-5: How do Paddle Shifters and Rain Sensing Wipers work? A voicemail from Scotty the Little Aussie Battler.

Mentioned on this episode:

Ranger John of “On the DF”: dfranger.blogspot.com

Scotty: www.littleaussiebattler.net

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PWN Garage DoorFirstDrive of the 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S. This is a 4 door sedan, grey in colour. It has a 4.8 litre V8 engine with 400 horsepower mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. These are my first experiences of driving this recently purchased car. The list price of this used vehicle is $59,900 CDN.

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Trouble with the Electric Car. Dreams about floor boards and stripper poles. A multitude of different cars in this episode, including a BMW 320i 4 door sedan. Rants about expensive cell phone service, and internet and television services. And we end on an empty threat.

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See me tweet about how many cars one man can drive @feydriver

PWN Garage DoorBatten down the hatches, we’re doing some heavy cornering in the as-yet un-named electric car. Discussing the paradigm shift of driving an electric car. Sadness over the loss of Little Green Truck With A Big Heart. Join the Exclusive Electric Car Owner’s Club. A car question from Scotty and thanks to That PeterG and Ranger John regarding previous martini questions.

Get your submissions in for the “Name The Car” contest at podcast@pinkwheelnuts.com.

Mentioned on this episode:

Scotty The Little Aussie Battler: www.littleaussiebattler.net

That PeterG (Life on the Shitlist): http://lifeontheshitlist.wordpress.com

Ranger John of “On the DF”: dfranger.blogspot.com

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For Car Lovers Only: Testing the new Yokohama Advan Sport 105s on the Porsche. Lots of meta-car talk. The Pool Project commences. Taking a more relaxed view on projects, like scrubbing the siding. Anyone experiencing problems with Downcast? Update on future Pink Wheelnuts Garage LIVE shows. Testing tires with no weight in the trunk. An encounter with a Tesla Model S and we end on a very detailed expression of grip transitioning from front to rear.

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PWN Garage DoorDon’t be confused by the beginning of this episode: this is a review of the 2015 Mustang Fastback. Also this episode takes place in Las Vegas and though I may sound frustrated by my experiences, it all works out for the better in the end.

As usual, I have jumped into this car without knowing much about the details but we learn as we go. This 2015 Mustang Fastback came with a 2.3litre EcoBoost 4 cylinder engine (310hp with a turbocharger) mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shift. This is a 2 door, 4 seater, front engine, rear drive coupe priced at $37,000 as tested.

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First Drive of a 2015 Volvo S60 T5 4 door medium size sedan. This car’s list price as tested is $41,500 CDN.

The S60 T5 Front Wheel Drive is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. A new 8-speed automatic transmission is standard, as is stop/start technology. Fuel economy ratings for this engine are 25 miles per gallon city/37 mpg highway.

The base model ($34,225US) comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, exterior LED accent lamps, dual-zone climate control, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shifter, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, a power driver’s seat with memory and lumbar support, an 8-speaker HD audio system with a 7-in display and Sirius satellite radio, Bluetooth phone and audio, and a split-folding rear seat.

The T5 Premier Package ($36,725US) adds different 17-in alloys, keyless entry with push-button start, leather upholstery, a sunroof, a power passenger seat, a TFT gauge cluster with driver-selectable themes and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The T5 Premier Plus Package (the vehicle I am driving $37,475US) contributes a rearview camera, a HomeLink garage door opener, power retractable side mirrors and a compass.

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First drive (review) of a 2013 Dodge Avenger 4 door 2.4l 4-cylinder, 4 speed automatic. This car as outfitted is approx $23,500 CDN.

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This is an ENHANCED podcast. Bonus Episode for Car Lovers Only! I am driving the 2012 BMW X1 “Sport Activity Vehicle” but only have my iPhone to record on. I am just recording my comments and reactions as I drive the car for the first time. “Shutter” tones indicate when a picture changes, which you can view on your iPod or in iTunes while listening.

This vehicle came with a 2.0litre 16 valve 4 cylynder engine with 241hp and a twin scroll turbo. As outfitted, this vehicle is $41,380 CDN.

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Someone gave me the keys to a 2011 BMW 323i so I am out taking it for a test drive!

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