Doug DeMuro's "This Car Pod" Episode 79: Car Market Cooling? Porsche EV Plans, New Car Debuts & More

New Car Acquisitions and Considerations

• 💡 Doug DeMuro clarifies he did not purchase the Audi A2, despite the video title, emphasizing it's not his, he's not storing it, and he's not on the title.
• 🚗 Nick acquired a Fiat Multipla, which is described as a more interesting and weird car than the Audi A2, feeling like driving a "fishbowl."
• 🚀 Doug expresses a renewed interest in acquiring a Porsche 993 Turbo in Arena Red, but only if a suitable example appears with minimal effort required from him.

Automotive Industry News and Trends

• ❌ The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 4xe and Nissan Ariya have been cancelled.
• 📉 Porsche is slowing its EV rollout, planning to offer gasoline-powered cars into the 2030s, which caused its stock and Volkswagen Group's stock to fall.
• 📈 Porsche's stock drop is attributed to reduced projected profit margins, but the brand itself remains strong.
• ⚡ Luxury EVs, like the upcoming Bentley electric SUV, are seen as a sensible direction for luxury brands due to their weight and performance characteristics.
• 🚗 The Aspark Owl Roadster has been revealed, though its existence and production remain a point of skepticism.
• 🆕 McLaren plans to expand its lineup beyond two-seaters, potentially including a four-passenger car or SUV, leveraging its partnership with NIO.

Market Report and Valuations

• 📈 Audi RS4 B5 values are rising, with federalized models previously fetching high prices, and newer, non-federalized examples approaching the 25-year import threshold.
• 🇮🇹 The BMW 320is (Italian M3) is selling for significant money, highlighting the desirability of unique, enthusiast-focused E30 variants.
• 💰 Third-generation Dodge Vipers are identified as a tremendous value, with prices comparable to or even exceeding the SRT-10 truck variants.
• 📉 The market is not necessarily cooling, with sale rates remaining consistent, though some high-dollar cars have recently missed reserve prices.

Personal Car Experiences and Anecdotes

• 🔧 Doug's Lamborghini Countach is in for service, having covered 2,600 miles in two years, with minor issues like a broken trunk latch and a suspected brake fluid leak.
• 😩 Nick's Bentley Arnage is experiencing significant mechanical issues, with five warning lights illuminated, leading him to consider selling it.
• 🚗 Nick's Fiat Multipla has been well-received at car shows, generating nostalgic stories and strong reactions.
• ❓ Community questions covered topics like cars that scream "I know nothing about cars" (SF90, new Maseratis), dream podcast hosts (Top Gear trio, Rich Rebuilds), and childhood cars.