The Car Exchange Podcast

Does Nostalgia cause us to over pay for cars we lusted for as adolescents? Dylan joins the show along with the GM Guru as we each share what our experience was like with our first cars. Would we buy them again and are they valuable now? We delve into a quote from automotive appraiser Donald Osborne. Justin and Dylan battle it out with three ‘Who am I' cars that I feel will go up in value.

We are live at Analog and Grit with new guests from ConceptCarStudio.com to share their latest creation on display at Sunday Grit Cars and Coffee. We speak with the designer Brent and engineer Rico behind their newest wheel creation fitted to an Izuzu Impulse owned by Donut Media Host, Justin Freeman. Dylan and Christian join the show to talk aftermarket wheels and whether or not they add or lower the value of a car.

We podcast live from Analog and Grit's monthly cars and coffee; Sunday Grit. Dylan from @Mostlystreetparked co-hosts and we kick things off with Ethan the machinist @4speed_garage and Jack @brokejagdriversclub. We talk about machine work becoming a dying art, as well as what rust work is worth fixing. Plus surprise guests pop in to join us during the live cars and coffee event. “What car do you feel is next to go up in value?”

Jace and Dylan join the GM Guru and myself as we delve into the benefits of both FWD and RWD cars. Can Front-wheel-drive cars compete with the best Rear-while-drive sports cars? New naturally aspirated V8 sports cars are becoming a thing of the past, which ones are worth mentioning? Buying on Facebook Marketplace round 2. The toughest Who Am I yet.

The GM Guru is back to co host and we share discuss what to look out for when buying a car on Facebook Marketplace and Bring a Trailer. I share my recent experience with purchasing a vehicle on Bring a trailer. Why the GR Corolla may be Toyota's last enthusiast car in the U.S.

The GM Guru and Jace the Flyinfg Ace join the podcast to discuss how the 25% tariffs on car imports and parts will affect Classic cars. Will values go back up to Covid-19, chip shortage numbers? Analog and Grit is hosting a JDM themed party this April 19th at their car garage where Jace will be spinning Japanese city pop. We compare Porsche 911's from the 964 to the 996 and the most valuable of them all the 993. Why is the 996 still so affordable?

Former Cars & Bids employee Zach Miller of Autobahn Auction Partners joins the podcast to discuss automotive auction consulting. Which auction site is best depending on what car you're selling. Zach discusses some best practices you should take when preparing to sell your car. Zach shares which type of vehicles will soon increase in value.

Dylan of @MostlyStreetParked returns to the podcast along with fellow Analog & Grit member Jace @Jacetheflyingace. Jace shares his favorite car of the 7 he owns. I share another short story from Dylan's Mostly Street Parked IG page about a Suzuki that you may have forgotten about. We delve into a list of 2 door SUVs spanning 4 decades from the 80's to 2010's; which will go up in value?

Christian joins the podcast with the GM Guru while he anxiously awaits the result of his 2012 Cadillac Escalade on BaT. How much will the Escalade sell for and will Justin be satisfied with the result? Christian and I talk about the new bill that is being presented in California, labeled as "Leno's Law". We talk smog and emissions testing and what this bill means for car enthusiasts in the State of California.

Dylan joins the show along with the GM Guru to discuss the current state of the car market; Is it sliding to where it was before 2021? Another @ IG MostlyStreetParked short story from Dylan. What do Korean vehicles bring to the table and which car is currently a great value? Justin's Escalade is live on Bring a Trailer...sorta. My 4runner is live on BaT! Can the GM Guru continue his streak in the latest iteration of 'Who Am I'?

Former Cars and Bids #3 employee Andrew Fountain joins the podcast to share his thoughts on car modifications. As a previous car appraiser, Andrew sheds light on which aftermarket mods can actually increase the value of your car. The Lexus GS F , how much are they worth?

Podcast host, Auction Photographer and former employee of Cars & Bids Frank Harrington joins the GM Guru and I to discuss his 'Another Pointless Automotive Podcast' as well as his experience selling over 100 cars on auction sites. His Chrysler Crossfire soon to be reviewed by Doug Demuro and sold on Cars & Bids. Which cars are better to be listed on Bring A Trailer and which should be on Cars and Bids?

Dylan from Palm Tree Classics cars and coffee joins us again to talk about his Datsun 260z that is now back on the road; the GM Guru is shocked on how much they're currently worth. Justin's 3rd Gen Cadillac Escalade is being put up for sale on Bring A Trailer. Will the dealer installed "Strut" kit add or hurt value? Dylan shares his idea behind his IG page @Mostlystreetparked where he writes short articles on vehicles that either never became successful or were simply forgotten about. Can Dylan beat the GM Guru in this latest iteration of Who Am I?

Backyard Dynamics are back.. this time to talk car values. We review Hagerty's list of 5 cars that are already seeing gains for 2025. What off-road rig would you buy for $30,000? Who Am I is back, can the boys from Backyard Dynamics take down the GM Guru? Motorweek bonus review.

The Backyard Dynamics podcast crew join me at Analog and Grit to share their story and provide some off-road tips. We discuss the best off-road platform money could buy for $10,000 and $20,000 . The guys tell us about their upcoming Mojave Trail trip through the desert . Toyota or Jeep?

Wheelie Dan and Christian join the podcast during Sunday Grit; Analog & Grits monthly Cars and Coffee. The GMT 800 2002 Yukon Denali XL is my latest purchase and the GM Guru discusses his latest GMT 900 purchase; a 2012 Cadillac Escalade. Which General Motors generation of trucks and SUVs was the best? We all share our thoughts on Motor Trend's list of most significant cars of the 2000's.

Analog & Grit members Rome and Dylan join the show to talk Cars and Coffee and San Diego car culture - How does Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee compare to other car meets in San Diego? Rome talks about what made him a car enthusiast and his BMW 2002 build. We delve into Motor Trend's most impactful vehicles of the 90's. Which car do we think is the most impactful of the 90's?

We continue our discussion about JDM tiers 3-5 from $30,000 cars to those under $10k. Which JDM classic is next to jump up in value? The Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo, why is it so much cheaper than the Toyota Supra? We compare the New Toyota Land Cruiser to the 6th generation Toyota 4Runner. Will the Land Cruiser and 4runner continue their success with a hybrid 4 cylinder? I bought a 5th gen 4runner - Is it the best 4runner ever?

We talk JDM values -Christian joins us to discuss mini bikes and Japanese classics that deserve to increase in value; moving in a higher or lower tier. How to check codes on OBD-1. Features that changed the auto industry after 1995. I visited the San Diego auto show and we discuss the new all new VW Buzz and what Volkswagen meant to U.S car culture.

Analog & Grit owner Josh joins us as he shares his vision for San Diego's latest car club; a one stop shop for all things automobiles. Hagerty Bull Market List Rapid Fire - Do you agree or disagree with the cars on the list? Who am I is back - Can the GM Guru continue his win streak?

Analog and Grit member Dylan aka D-dogg joins the show to talk about the Nissan Z and all its generations. We ask him about his Zsandpalmtrees Cars and Coffee as well as the art of car spotting. Why modifying cars shrinks the market and hurts the resale value of your car. The 'Who Am I' segment is back and the GM Guru shows off his knowledge of American powertrains. We dig into a few of the classic cars listed on Hagerty's annual bull market list.

We have two special guests on the show - Analog and Grit member Mark Nasal joins us for the first time to talk about his cheap sub $1,000 Facebook Marketplace Mercedes-Benz finds. Christian G just returned from Radwood Socal and shares his thoughts on the show, comparing it to Monterey Car Week. We discuss how CA car culture is the best in the world.

We have a new home at Analog and Grit - San Diego's newest car club and storage garage. The GM Guru shares his thoughts on the new club. We discuss why it's now a Buyer's car market and catch up on our garage updates - I sold my Mitsubishi Montero and share some selling tips. Jay Leno's latest Assess and Caress Youtube video.

The GM Guru and 2 Sticks Chris will soon embark on a cross country roadtrip to the East Coast, is the Toyota FJ Cruiser a good roadtrip SUV? We criticize Doug Demuro 's list of Cheap Off Roaders. What makes a good cheap off-roader? Our last podcast recorded at the Garage Collective

The GM Guru is back along with 2 Sticks Chris who sheds some light on his experience at Monterey Car Week. We share some stories from the trip and discuss if I should sell my Montero on Cars and Bids. The GM Guru updates us on his 1991 Buick Park Ave

Art is back in studio to discuss his Mustang GT and I drove the new 2024 Mustang GT. Is the Mustang America's favorite sports car? I explain how I sold my Jeep LJ Rubicon on BaT and found out first hand if they're indeed going up in value.

The Ford Fanboy Art is in the studio for the first time to share his opinion on the Toyota hybrid system, claiming that it is the best in the automotive industry. I recap my visit to Monterey Car week and explain how amazing of an event it was to attend. From car shows, to Laguna Seca, to driving the Civic Type R along the PCH, Car week is a must for any car enthusiast. What classic car is the feature of the week?

Part 2 The New Corvette ZR-1

The GM Guru and I discuss the new Corvette ZR-1 and which Corvette should you buy now. We are live from Garage Collective's Cars and Coffee.

The GM Guru is stoked to talk about his latest purchase -- you guessed it -- another GM product! I am selling my Lexus on Bring A Trailer and tell you how you should conduct yourself as a seller. Do I want to sell my Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo too?

The GM Guru and I discuss different types of Cars and Coffee car meets, most notably the "Concourse Coronado" that we attended last weekend. Are Alfa Romeo's reliable? We ask Giulia owners about their ownership experience. We highlight another GM classic as our feature of the week.

Italian Cars = Passion, style, emotion and unreliability? The Guru channels his inner Italian to discuss which 5 cars you should buy while the market is down. I talk about my Italy trip and how different Italian cars are. Also Italy is an insane place to drive, it's organized chaos, ask me how I know.

We discuss the GM Guru's favorite vehicle class; the Pickup! We countdown FIVE trucks that will not depreciate! Whether you need to haul something or not, pickups are hot right now and these 5 will only appreciate in value.

We are back! After a month off, the GM Guru and I discuss why it's now a buyers market. Americans love SUVs and we give you FIVE future classics that you should buy now before their owners realize what they have. Rust free 4x4 CA examples will fetch the most money.

Art Allahverdian aka the “Ford Fanboy” joins us over the air to hash it out with the “GM Guru”, Justin Pitner. Which automotive brand is better; Ford or General Motors? We go 10+ rounds of Ford Model vs GM Model, as they go toe to toe for American Automotive supremecy.

Wheelie Dan joins the show along with the GM Guru to discuss which Sports Cars you should purchase now. Is the vintage car market down? Dan shares his updates on the Datsun 510 and the Guru runs into electrical problems with his Buick. Do you send the “Is this available” text too? Can a different “gill” on the side of a car increase its value ?

We dive into a discussion about the number 1 selling automaker in the world; Toyota. Myself, the GM Guru, Christian and 4 Sticks Chris speak on why the Japanese brand is currently #1 and if there is anyone out there that can compete with their current lineup as well as their vintage cars. I bought a new Lexus, The XLR is out and the LS is in!

Christian Gonzalez joins the show as we watch the result of the Cadillac XLR conclude live on Bring A Trailer. We talk about the pros and cons of selling a car on an online auction. What research should you do and look out for before you make a purchase. Christian talks about his latest purchase, the Honda Ruckus and why he loves "slow" vehicles. Now that the Cadillac is gone, find out what I replace it with...

The GM Guru and Trevor Pogue are back to drop some knowledge on which budget off roaders to buy now. We bring back 'The Who Am I' feature of the week, can the GM Guru guess right again? We can't help but talk about how Hybrids make so much more sense than EV's and the boys are glad that the EV hype is beginning to fade.

The GM Guru and I talk about one luxury European brand we forgot about last week; Audi! Toyota gives us a sneak peek into the new 4Runner and I delve into each generation of the iconic Toyota nameplate. We both discuss vehicles that will soon go up in value and which options you should look out for, such as the Jeep Cherokee XJ and others…

4 sticks Chris Q is back along with the co-host GM Guru Justin to talk about European cars. We each choose a classic European car that we feel will go up in value. Have luxury cars changed from what they once were? We discuss the Porsche brand and share our thoughts on why they have elevated themselves from the competition as the premium enthusiast brand.

Trevor Pogue is back by popular demand and the GM Guru is "back again" to discuss a few things you should pay attention to when buying a new car; especially sight unseen. We get into what it's like posting a car for sale on an online auction like Bring a Trailer and Cars and Bids. Trevor adds some insight into JDM cars including KEI cars like the Honda Beat and Autozam AZ-1. Do you prefer a restomod or original unrestored?

Garage Collective SD members Dan Barry and Trevor Pogue join the podcast to discuss the state of Mitsubishi and reminisce on a time when the brand actually meant something. Trevor talks about his two Pajero Evolutions and Dan shares his ownership experience with the E90 BMW M3. We dive deep into Trevor's Japanese auction experience with how he bids on his KEI car imports.

Alfa Romeo Enthusiast JP joins us for the first time to discuss the passion and romance behind the Italian brand. He explains why he's looking to replace his Porsche 944 for an Alfa Romeo GTV. The GM Guru is "back again" as we share our thoughts about a brand that has yet to make a major impact in the United States since they re-entered the U.S market with the 4C.

The Guru of all things General Motors Co-hosts to discuss one of GM's respected brands; Buick. It's not a name commonly associated with enthusiasts, but it's definitely a name your grandparents know very well. We also name a handful of cars that are still a great value and finish with our thoughts on Tesla and plug-in hybrids.

The GM Guru returns along with Michael Zaro and Christian Gonzalez to discuss if they prefer a GT car or a Sports car for their 2 car solution. We also share our opinions on the Cadillac brand and I reveal my latest addition to my personal garage.

Adrian Gutierrez joins the podcast to discuss his Meant To Be Driven brand. We also have the GM guru back Justin Pitner to discuss some tips and hacks on how to collect cars and have unlimited fun with limited funds.

For the first time we have three guests, Michael Zaro, Justin Pitner and Chris Quaglia shed light on their favorite transmissions. Are you on team #savethemanuals or team #dualclutch?

The GM Guru returns along with Chris Quaglia to discuss 2 vehicle's that are up and 2 that are down. Can Justin or Chris guess my "Who Am I" feature of the week?

The GM Guru co-hosts as we talk about the the greatest generation of automobiles from the mid 90's to the early 2000's. But does the Gen Z enthusiast agree?

2024 is upon us and episode 4 is our first with two guests! Michael Zaro and Rey Contreras join the podcast to discuss what we're looking forward to the most in 2024. Are Hybrids and Plug-ins really the answer?