• Less Reliable Than a Stick

  • Jun 14 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
  • Podcast

Less Reliable Than a Stick

  • Summary

  • After a LOOONG hiatus for Nick to metamorphose into a father, the boys free themselves from their cocoon, shake off the dust and become... something. We're not butterflies, but we're back! In a classic "round table" episode, we discuss the glut of features in modern cars, our slightly updated stance on electric vehicles, and how BADLY we want the Evo back... Speaking of back, WE'RE glad to be back and we hope you're excited to have us back!




    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

    02:57 The Appraisal of the New Honda Civic Hybrid

    15:41 The Appeal of Used Cars and Avoiding Unwanted Features

    27:25 The Importance of Finding the Perfect Car

    33:38 The Impact of Excessive Features

    37:55 The Concerns of AI in Cars

    43:59 Prioritizing Simplicity and Reliability

    53:13 The Risks of Dry Brake-by-Wire Systems

    55:03 Luxury Car Prices

    57:09 Testing the Corvette E-Ray

    01:06:50 The Limitations of EV Infrastructure

    01:14:05 Skepticism Towards Battery Technology

    01:19:24 The Intersection of SUVs and Electric Vehicles

    01:26:51 Desire for the Return of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

    01:30:58 Slow Sales of Certain Car Models

    01:44:36 Thanking the Listeners and Social Media Channels

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