The Smoking Tire

Journalists Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss a Rennlist posts accusing dealerships of colluding to pump the price of Porsche GT cars; a tariff bill for a cheap car part; weird cars seen in the BVI; which cities are using the Montana scam the most; and

Patreon questions include:

Integra Type S or Audi RS3?

Have Radwood cars plateued in price forever?

F/M/K: AMG, M, RS

Are black watches cool?

Why doesn't the Emira have a rear seat?

Would modern us like our high-school modifications?

Porsche merging Taycan with Panamera

How to set your auction reserve price

What will get people to buy EVs?

Will Porsche join F1?

The BMW Neue Klass 3 series

Is the Nissan Z Performance the right daily?

Do hybrid systems fix Audi's handling issue?

Weirdest driveway we've ever seen

When to PPF the whole car

B7 Audi RS4 a good weekend car?

And more!

Recorded March 19, 2026

 

The Rennlist writeup: https://rennlist.com/forums/992-gt3-and-gt2rs-forum/1506502-bat-and-gt3-prices-a-study-in-manipulation-by-chicagomarketing.html

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The Rennlist writeup

 

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Recorded March 15, 2026

 

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#cars #comedy #podcast 

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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

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We're on a boat! What's it like? What did we get wrong? Would we still car if we lived here? What's happening with Montana car registry vs California? Why is Honda abandoning EVs? And Patreon questions include:

This vs that: A/C that doesn't work or a car that runs out of gas?

Track toy: Mustang Mach 1 or Boss 302?

What second podcast would we make?

Will boring cars that have manual transmissions hold their value?

Which cars would Matt's cats drive?

Are cheap mid-engine cars still special compared to cheap front-engined cars?

Does the mob miss sedans?

Bronze watch recommendations

And more!

 

Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche  911Turbo S!!

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

 

Recorded March 15, 2026

 

About Dream Giveaway https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/about

SHOW NOTES

Hello Fresh

Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 

AG1

For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINKAG1.COM/TIRE

 

Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST 

#cars #comedy #podcast 

Instagram: 

https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire 

https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman 

Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Tweet at us!
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https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman


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Matt Farah drove the rare and fast Lotus Carlton; he and Zack Klapman have a surprising review of their 2025 Chevy Blazer rental; the perfect Ferrari might be on BaT right now; and Patreon questions include:

What brand could become as cultish as Porsche?

Best car for red light / green light

Bad to mediocre with a few mods

4Runner vs Land Cruiser

Best investment as a cat owner

Watches for your wife

Favorite UK race tracks

Favorite tailpipe configurations

Why is Porsche out of money?

Do we need a term between GT and Sports car?

Inexpensive Radwood cars

Will gullwing doors come back?

And more!

Recorded March 6, 2026

 

SHOW NOTES

 

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Factor

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Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

 

#cars #comedy #podcast

 

Instagram:

https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire

https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

 

Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

 

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Tweet at us!
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https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman


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Magnus Walker explains why he is selling a LOT of his cars, the other items he's letting go, how collecting gets out of hand, what's next for him, and so much more.

When does collecting become more pain than joy?

The sale price of his famous 277 car

What makes an "outlaw" Porsche?

Unpopular Porsche configurations he likes

Did downtown L.A. ever "thrive"?

The first factory car to outperform RUF's Yellowbird

Favorite Mercedes and BMW cars

What separates tuner companies that last with those that are a flash in the pan?

Essential Porsche experiences

And more!

Recorded March 6, 2026

https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mw26/

 

SHOW NOTES

 

DeleteMe

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Fitbod

Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE.

Factor

Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active

 

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Tweet at us!
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Matt Farah got a scary estimate for his Countach project; a new smog  law in CA might be a good thing;  an oil test comes back positive; Zack Klapman learns how to adjust something; and we answer Patreon questions including:

How much stereo is too much?

Which car will hipsters gentrify next?

ZR1 or used McLaren ?

Are new gears worth it?

The right sports car for a flatter landscape is...

Will "blob" cars ever return?

Does Aston Martin need a G-Wagen?

Are my tires really too old?

Can you DIY a Singer-style restomod?

How do I find a trustworthy car shipper?

And more!

Recorded March 6, 2026

 

SHOW NOTES

 

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Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

 

#cars #comedy #podcast

Instagram:

https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire

https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

 

Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Tweet at us!
https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire
https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman


Instagram:
https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire
https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman