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Episode: New Ferrari Revealed! Mercedes Announces Dream DougCar, We Sold a Manual Cayenne for $125k?!

Date: September 12, 2025
Guests/Hosts: Doug DeMuro (host), Kenan, Filippo

Overview

This episode is packed with breaking automotive news, deep dives into the car auction market, candid analysis of new car debuts (Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW, Polestar), and the crew’s signature banter. Highlights include the astonishing $125,000 sale of a manual Porsche Cayenne, the reveal of Ferrari’s wild new 849 Testarossa, major moves from Mercedes and BMW in the EV SUV wars, and classic market talk (Trans Am, ATS-V). Doug, Kenan, and Filippo bring sharp insights, personal stories, and plenty of laughs for a passionate car enthusiast audience.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Record Manual Cayenne Auction: The $125,500 Porsche

[00:54 - 08:49]

• Doug recounts how their auction of a 2014 Jet Green manual Porsche Cayenne soared to $125,500, likely an all-time record.
  • “This is probably a record price for a manual Cayenne.” — Doug [01:29]
  • Factors: rare “jet green” color, low miles (60k), unique options (RS Spider wheels, premium package), last model year, provenance.
  • Auction battle was “legit”—both high bidders were real, not shill bids. Seller (a known Fort Worth dealer) shocked at result.
  • Implications: Not all manual Cayennes will command such numbers; rarity, color, condition critical.
  • Filippo: “This is not necessarily a replicable result... Maybe no other is worth $100k.” [04:47]
  • Doug disagrees, saying, “I actually think so. We’ve sold 43 manual Cayennes." [04:57]
• Discussion on variants: First-gen V6s are “just used cars” ($7,900 sale cited), GTS manuals can rise higher; second-gen V6 (like the record car) fetch most.
• Why the Porsche world goes nuts: “When you get a car with some distinguishing features... it’s going to have a big effect.” — Doug [07:53]
• Not all special auction results are market-changing; often just two passionate bidders.

2. Ferrari Stuns: The 849 Testarossa

[08:50 - 16:24]

• Ferrari reveals a new hybrid supercar: 849 Testarossa, replacing the underperforming SF90.
  • “The Testarossa is back.” — Kenan [08:53]
  • “It’s a thousand horsepower, right?” — Doug [09:04]
  • Discussion of heritage (849 = V8, 499cc per cylinder). Unlike 80s Testarossa, new car has little visual connection to its namesake.
  • SF90’s problems: “...just didn’t look that different... It was too expensive and too produced.” — Doug [10:26]
  • Hopes are high that the 849 will hold value better, thanks to bold styling and (hopefully) lower production.
  • “This is what the SF90 should have been.” — Kenan [14:47]
  • Used SF90s “sell for $200k under sticker” — a shocking change for Ferrari.
• Design talk: Ferrari’s philosophy of forward-thinking, not retro; praise for unique touches and evolving design language.
• Release timeline: Europe mid-2026, US one year later.

3. Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet Returns—Doug’s Dream Car

[17:39 - 25:47]

• Doug’s excitement: “I have become famously associated with my G Cabriolet... bought it for $133,000.” [17:49]
  • Mercedes brings back the G-Class Cabriolet amid sky-high demand for old models (used ones selling for $400k).
  • Doug is on the dealer’s first list but with conditions: pricing ($200-250k), not an “ultra-expensive thing,” and—crucially—“It can’t be douchey.” [19:58]
  • Hopes for a regular G550 version, worries it’ll be blinged-out G63 only.
  • Technical musings: four-door convertible is ultra-rare; major engineering for rigidity expected.
  • Nostalgia for the quirky, ugly-but-charming cabriolets of the past.

4. Mercedes & BMW: New EV SUV Battles

[25:53 - 35:00]

Mercedes GLC EV

• New GLC-sized EV for US: “Finally, they have an actual EV version.” — Filippo [26:27]
• Not part of failed “EQ” branding, more rational styling, 400ish miles range (estimated US EPA 300ish).
• “Appealing, and I applaud Mercedes... more rational, retreating from the EQ thing.” — Doug [28:30]

BMW iX3 Neue Klasse

• BMW’s new iX3 coming US in 2026 at under $60k, “108 kWh, about 400 miles of range.” — Kenan [32:24]
• Sleek, less blobby design, “smaller grilles,” preview of future BMW styling.
• “I do think there is some pent-up demand for luxury-ish or near-luxury EV SUVs.” — Filippo [34:15]
• Both companies finally delivering competitive range as US market for EVs softens.

5. Polestar 5 Debuts—But Who’s Buying Sedans?

[35:18 - 39:13]

• The Polestar 5 sedan launches with wild design (no rear window!), big power (872 HP), 400+ miles range (WLTP).
• Group doubts US and European market appeal: sedans fading, Chinese demand remains.
  • “No single human will buy one [here].” — Filippo [36:01]
  • “It’s not a successful car.” — Doug, regarding both Polestar and Lucid Air [38:46]
• Broader EV sedan market struggles: Lucid, Taycan, E-Tron GT—all sell with massive incentives.

6. Porsche 911 Turbo S Revealed—Now a 700hp Hybrid

[39:24 - 43:59]

• New Turbo S: “700 horsepower, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, Nürburgring lap 7:03.9.” — Kenan [39:30]
• E-turbos eliminate lag; performance “insane,” price also high ($272k+).
• Yet, 911 Turbos don’t hold value like GT3/GTS; bargains exist on previous-gen models.
  • “You kind of... it’s like you have to know to know.” — Kenan [40:33]
  • Group reminisces over how used Turbos can be had for far less than sticker.
• Porsche’s endless options/configurators, even for watches: “$11,292 for the Chronograph 911 Turbo.” — Kenan [43:05]
  • Doug chides the company’s “Starbucks” approach to builds: “I would love Porsche so much if it wasn’t for... this.” [43:11]

Memorable Quotes & Notable Moments

“All it takes are two people who really want it, and you end up with a bidding war that has 150 bids...”
— Kenan [07:35]

“These are unusual and people pay for unusual, especially in the Porsche world.”
— Doug [07:53]

“The beauty of an auction is all it takes are two people who really want it.”
— Kenan [07:35]

“SF90’s biggest problem, in my opinion, was... it just didn’t look that different from a regular production Ferrari.”
— Doug [10:26]

“If you had $50 million and you were a Porsche enthusiast... this was the most unusual example of a special Porsche.”
— Doug [04:03]

“You know what it can't do? Hold its value.”
— Doug, on the new Turbo S [40:45]

Timestamps for Segment Highlights

| Topic | Start Time | End Time | |--------------------------------------|------------|------------| | Manual Cayenne $125k Sale | [00:54] | [08:49] | | 849 Testarossa Ferrari Reveal | [08:50] | [16:24] | | Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet Returns | [17:39] | [25:47] | | Mercedes GLC EV & BMW iX3 | [25:53] | [35:00] | | Polestar 5: Is the Sedan Dead? | [35:18] | [39:13] | | Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid | [39:24] | [43:59] | | Talk Cars Segment (including Ford GTD, Everest, Bill of Rights plate) | [46:05] | [55:54] | | Market Report & Notable Sales | [62:03] | [68:09] | | Audience Q&A | [68:15] | [83:38] |

Talk Cars Segment: Press Cars, Oddities, and Personal Stories

[46:05 - 55:54]

• Doug tries the Ford Mustang GTD (under embargo: “I’m not allowed to talk about how it drives, but... This thing is ballin’.” [47:03])
• Resurgence of interest in odd and practical cars, e.g., Ford Everest (not US-sold—“Why are you not selling this in the United States?” — Doug [52:02]).
• Nostalgia and collector car culture: rare license plates, quirks of the used Trans Am and ATS-V markets discussed.

Market Talk: Bargains & Oddballs

[62:03 - 68:09]

• Firebird Trans Am: “$26,000 is a deal for that. At the same time, it’s so expensive for a Firebird Trans Am.” — Filippo [62:18]
• Cadillac ATS-V: “Low $30k for 465 HP. This is still a really legitimate car.” — Doug [65:00]
• Manual transmission cars in general seen as holding strong value near their “floors.”

Audience Q&A: Community Engagement

[68:15 - end]

• Durability tests: “I would love an XJ220 durability tested. EB110 durability." — Doug [69:12]
• If manuals never existed in favorite cars: “If there was never a Carrera GT... I guess I would have got an F40.” — Doug [71:05]
• On “beef” with other YouTubers: “I am super supportive and I want everybody else to have kind of the same opportunities I had.” — Doug [74:05]
• Kenan’s Ferrari 355 journey: Inspired by childhood dream, financed with both savings and a low-rate loan, learned lessons about buying the right car, and plans to return to 355 ownership with a better buy. [75:45]
• Favorite “everyday” cars: Doug suggests the Accord Hybrid; Filippo picks the Golf GTI or Hyundai Ioniq 5 for all-around utility.
• YouTube content & trends: Short-form video killing discovery for traditional automotive channels, but long-form content survives for some. [81:50+]

Tone and Style

The podcast features lively, candid conversation with expert-level automotive analysis, running inside jokes among hosts, sharp takes, nerdy details, and plenty of classic Doug wit (“It can’t be douchey, which is a tough thing for a G Wagon not to be” [19:53]). Segues between breaking news, personal opinions, and audience engagement create a highly engaging and approachable listen—even for those who missed the show.