The Smoking Tire Rivian R1S Quad review; I Hate Sims; 1st Waymo Ride
Matt Farah hates racing simulators; a review of the new Rivian R1S Quad motor; Zack Klapman rides in a Waymo for the first time (and has questions); Jaguar fires a very important person; and we answer Patreon questions including:
- Is the 986 Boxster the best value for money?
- Which options had an outsized effect on a car's value (for better or worse)?
- Driving experiences worth MORE than they cost?
- Best practices to sell a vehicle that has high miles
- We disappoint a Ferrari 612 owner
- Did we watch Mischief 3000?
- Help my friend avoid a used G wagon
- Thoughts on the 2000s Pontiac GTO
- Do we enjoy wrenching?
- Why doesn't anyone like black wheels?
- Are 911 owners afraid of miles?
- And MANY more
Recorded December 2, 2025
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