What Should I Buy? - The Gray Market Collector’s Guide to Cars & Coffee Glory!

Our panel of automotive enthusiasts gathers for another What Should I Buy? debate, focusing on finding the perfect gray market car for a first-time collector. The discussion covers a variety of cars that were never officially sold in the United States but are now available to import, courtesy of the 25-year import rule. The panel examines unique options from turbocharged rally monsters to high-revving Asian exotics, exploring cars from Japan, Europe, and Australia. They discuss the challenges and potential rewards of importing cars like the Toyota Chaser, Alfa Romeo Brera, Renault Clio V6, Venturi models, TVRs, and more. The episode also touches on the intricacies of the import process, including registration, insurance, and parts availability. The panel concludes with personal picks for gray market cars and a bit of friendly banter about the best "understeery" car they've driven. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Exploring Forbidden Fruit: 25-Year Import Rule 00:00:45 Setting the Stage: Gray Market Cars 00:05:53 Diving into JDM Cars 00:17:02 Exploring Holden and Australian Imports 00:21:28 TVR and British Imports 00:33:03 Exploring European Rally and Touring Cars 00:33:35 The Appeal of British Cars 00:41:22 Diving into Italian Cars: Alfa Romeo and Beyond 00:59:36 The Allure of French Cars: Renault, Peugeot, Citroën oh my! 01:14:21 The German Car Market's Hidden Gems 01:23:29 Importing Cars: Tips, Tricks, and Legal Loopholes 01:27:50 Investment Advice for Car Collectors 01:32:33 Lightning Round: Dream "Gray Market" Cars 01:36:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram