Lotus Emira 2.0 Review; Mark Rober v. Tesla; Electrical Gremlin FOUND
The Smoking Tire18 Maalis 2025

Lotus Emira 2.0 Review; Mark Rober v. Tesla; Electrical Gremlin FOUND

Does the U.S. version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged Lotus Emira really have a better transmission than the one we drove in the UK? How did Matt FINALLY fix the mystery electrical issue plaguing his wife's Nissan? What happened with Mark Rober, the Tesla, and the fake wall? Plus, we answer Patreon questions including:

- Why do car companies stop making parts that people need?

- Which car is ALL over Montana?

- What will Matt do with his Manx buggy?

- Our best deal on a used car, ever?

- Cayenne hybrids: smart used buy or danger to wallet manifold?

- $25k question: 2007 Cayman or 2022 Subaru BRZ?

- Road trip breakfast of champions

- Which rental cars have the most room?

- Do cheap boats exist?

- What would a banker buy in 2008?

- What's a DIY job that ended up costing you way more than a shop would charge?

- Is Porsche Active Ride worth it?

- What $100k used car will be worth $150k in 20 years?

- And more!

Recorded March 17, 2025

Mark and Tesla: https://www.theverge.com/tesla/631308/mark-rober-tesla-youtube-autopilot-lidar-fake-claims

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