Do you have a car that you have a soft spot for? You know, the car that-whenever you see one- you have to stop and look? Maybe old Mercedes wagons. Maybe turquoise-colored Ford Rangers. Or maybe Subaru Outbacks from the 90s. Whatever the car may be, it's the one that you've always admired.

As you can imagine, Ian and Brendan have more than a few cars that they admire. In this episode, the two hosts share stories about the cars they just can't get enough of and light up any time they see one.

Plus, tune in to find out which car brand Brendan fell in love with unexpectedly.

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This week, Ian and Brendan are back to share their experiences of buying new cars. The two hosts describe the new car buying process as they have experienced it as well as what to be aware of if you're in the market for a new car.

Ian takes the listener on the journey that led to buying a new 2019 VW Golf Alltrack. Still his daily driver with almost 80k miles on it six years later, Ian shares what influenced this choice of car and how it went for his first new car purchase.

Brendan takes a turn on the mic to talk about his most recent new car purchase, that being his 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500. Brendan takes the new car buying process a step further, walking the listener through the steps he took to order the exact truck he wanted.

Plus, Brendan keeps singing and Ian nerds out about Volkswagen paint colors. Tune in for all this and more on this episode of Life Plus Cars.

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Ian and Brendan take to the mic to tell their stories of buying used cars. Speaking from his vast car-buying experience, Brendan shares his personal tips, tricks, and recommendations when buying used.

The used car stories continue as Ian revels in his rollercoaster ownership of a 2011 VW GTI named Lana and Brendan looks back on a basket case ZJ Grand Cherokee that he couldn't pass up.

And finally...Brendan can sing??

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Life Plus Cars welcomes Mike Briskie to the podcast, who has an accomplished career in the automotive industry and is also a skilled driver on the track. Mike recently led a group of car enthusiasts on a winding journey through the back roads of seacoast Maine and New Hampshire, all without the assistance of GPS. Mike tells Brendan and Ian about the inspiration behind the Seacoast Manual Transmission Rally and his own stick shift tales.

Mike shares his mission to get the word out about driving enthusiasm, and in particular sharing the joy of the manual transmission. Through his new creation, Shift Project New England, Mike wants to bring about more driving awareness, connection, and enjoyment via the stick shift.

The three also talk about what it means to be a car enthusiast and the many forms it can take. With laughter, wisdom, and plenty of car talk, this episode will bring you back to the essence of what engaged driving is all about.

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Brendan shares the story of how he bought a 2006 Pontiac GTO while in college and had to regretfully sell it after a time. On a whim, he thought to track down the GTO and see where it ended up. You'll be amazed to learn how Brendan reconnected with his old car, and it may not be how you expect!

Ian also shares his own tale of "the one that got away", taking listeners through his time spent with a derelict 1960 Morris Minor convertible. While it never ran, Ian still looks back on it fondly as his true first car.

Plus, why is Ian talking about Pringles so much? Tune in to find out.

Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

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Join us as Life Plus Cars welcomes another guest to the show: Ian's longtime friend and former college roommate, Cody Whelan. Cody is well known in the Portsmouth, NH community for his two dynamic businesses: Treeline Outfitters and Three Pedals New England.

Cody joins the podcast to share his inspiration to start a manual transmission driving program, his first time "rowing the gears" on his parents' Subaru Outback, the ethos and mentality required to master the clutch pedal, and other memorable moments instructing others on the enigma that is the stick shift.

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Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

What's in a name? Hosts Brendan and Ian discuss how and why people name their cars and how it further adds to the human connection we have with the cars we drive. Along the way, they regale stories of their past and current cars named Belinda, Lana, Clarence, Winston, Spike, and many more. If you've ever named a car, this is the episode for you.

Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

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Brendan and Ian honor the late Brian Wilson, his talents, and his iconic songs as part of this episode all about Music Plus Cars. The two hosts share their favorite Beach Boys songs, both car-related and otherwise, along with other classic tunes about cars. Along the way, they also discuss other bands that favored cars in their music, the intersection of cars, movies, and soundtracks, and the daunting yet essential task of being the DJ on a road trip. Plus, are Brendan and Ian creating a Life Plus Cars Spotify playlist? Tune in to find out!

Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

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Interested in sharing your own car story on our podcast? Submit your car story here:

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Thanks for listening, and motor on!