Matt and Zack are caught off guard by the AMG CLE 53. A helicopter crashes at a cars and coffee event. Zack reviews the Infinite Machine P1. And we answer Patreon questions including:

• What stupid mod were you almost talked into?
• Are performance SUVs the answer to bad roads?
• How to get your dream car sooner than you think
• Why doesn't Porsche build an M3?
• What's a cool European RHD car?
• Our top speed this year is...
• Favorite steering wheels?
• What happens when a car brand closes?
• Help me find a fun car to wrench on for under $30k
• Famous roads the disappointed us
• Is there a way to get free-ish track time?
• How can I convince my partner to understand my car hobby?
• Why shouldn't I turn this into a track car?

And more!

Recorded October 14, 2025

Show Notes:

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