Open Road Podcast: Episode #028 (BMW M3 - Lexus IS-F Comparo)

Episode #028, 2008 BMW M3, Part 3

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More is discussed and compared between the BMW M3 and the Lexus IS-F.

Duration: 15:44
Size: 13.08 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode028.m4a

Duration: 15:44
Size: 14.44 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode028.mp3
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Open Road Podcast: Episode #026 (2008 BMW M3)

Episode #026, 2008 BMW M3, Part 2

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With the IS-F covered, the boys move onto the BMW M3, a brilliant technological statement.

Duration: 29:42
Size: 23.66 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode026.m4a

Duration: 29:42
Size: 27.22 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode026.mp3
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Open Road Podcast: Episode #025 (2008 Lexus IS-F)

Episode #025, Lexus IS-F, Part 1

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After a lengthy hiatus, Mr, Black, Mr. White, and Mr. Blonde are back with Open Road Podcast. The following series of podcasts cover the Lexus IS-F, the BMW M3, and BMW 1-series. Well, then there's an addendum about the Cooper Clubman and the not so Smart car. We'll start with IS-F, the first performance car ever from the notoriously conservative Lexus brand. And for its intended purpose, it's a strong player.

In this episode, the boys discuss the BMW M3, which is a technological tour de force.

Next, the 1-series, with special emphasis on the 135, which is probably the best performance bargain out of Germany. According to Mr. Black, it's also a highly successful evolution of BMW's current design ethos.

And finally, what some might call an afterbirth, a bit of commentary on the MINI Clubman. That leads to a short bit on the Smart car which, amazingly, gets fewer miles from a gallon of gas than the much larger Cooper. Hmmmmmm.

Duration: 21:59
Size: 17.80 mb
Format: Enhanced AAC
Direct download: ORP-Episode025.m4a

Duration: 21:59
Size: 20.20 mb
Format: MP3
Direct download: ORP-Episode025.mp3
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Open Road Podcast: Episode #017 (MP3)

Episode #017, The Japanese at the Detroit Auto Show

Direct download: ORP-Episode017.mp3

In this segment, Mr Black and Mr White discuss the major Japanese players. Mr. Black likes the Lexus IS-F, LF-A, and Toyota offerings far more than Mr White does. Opinions on the Acura Speed Racer are similar. Honda Accord concept? Oi vey. And then they talk about the Nissan Rogue, Sentra SE-R, and others. More trouble with Skype, that dead-reliable supplier of Internet telephony.

Duration: 27:44
Size: 25.50 mb
Format: MP3

Show Notes:
Here are photos of the key vehicles discussed in this episode...

Lexus IS-F
Lexus LF-A
Toyota FT-HS
Acura Advance Sports Car Concept
Honda Accord Coupe
Nissan Bevel
Nissan Rogue
Mitsubishi Lancer
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