Doug DeMuro's 2025 Garage Update: Car Status and What's Next

Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Update

• 🚀 The Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro has proven to be an incredibly capable off-road vehicle, surprising the owner with its performance on cross-country trips and trails.
• ⚠️ Despite initial dislike for its aggressive styling and size, the owner has grown to love the Sequoia's brute strength and the confidence it inspires, though it remains too large for city living.
• 💡 The owner daydreams about the Lexus LX 700H Overtrail as a smaller, more refined alternative, but finds current used prices too high for a family vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz G500 Cabriolet Status

• 🏖️ The G500 Cabriolet is used daily for off-roading on the East Coast, enduring beach and muddy trails, and is currently en route to a detailer.
• ⛰️ While capable off-road with its four-wheel drive and locking differentials, it could benefit from more aggressive off-road tires for increased confidence.
• 🚗 This G500 Cabriolet has effectively replaced the owner's beloved yellow Land Rover Defender, fulfilling the need for a capable, albeit less luxurious, off-roader.

Ford GT: A Usable Supercar

• 🛣️ The 2005 Ford GT remains a favorite, with the owner consistently driving it around 140-150 miles per month over the past seven years, accumulating over 44,000 miles.
• 🛠️ Despite its supercar status, the Ford GT is surprisingly affordable to own and maintain, with bi-annual servicing (including tires) costing around $3,500.
• 🔑 It's highlighted as a unique car that balances specialness, reliability, and usability, making it ideal for everyday errands when a child or large item isn't needed.

Countach, Carrera GT, and E450

• 🌟 The Lamborghini Countach and Porsche Carrera GT have seen little notable change, with the Countach recently participating in Monterey Car Week, including the prestigious Quail car show.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Mercedes-Benz E450 station wagon is now exclusively used as a family car by the owner's wife and children.

Future Car Plans: Nothing New

• 🚫 The owner states emphatically that he has no plans to buy or replace any cars in the near future, expressing satisfaction with his current fleet.
• 🤔 While occasional thoughts of acquiring a Ferrari 575 Super America, Porsche 993 Turbo, or Toyota Supra Mk IV cross his mind, he doesn't actively pursue them.
• 💭 The only exception would be a rare opportunity to acquire a Ferrari F40, his pinnacle dream car, which might lead to selling other vehicles, though current market prices are beyond his interest.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The owner emphasizes that his current focus is on family life with two young children, rather than expanding or changing his car collection.