Ep. 295: I Drove Every Hardcore Off-Roader - Here's The One I WOULDN'T BUY!

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! On this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy sit down to talk about the cars that should exist but don’t. Automakers often miss the mark by skipping over obvious builds that buyers would love, and the guys share which vehicles they think could be instant hits if companies would just take the leap. From gaps in the market to trends that get overlooked, this discussion dives into the kinds of cars enthusiasts are practically begging for—yet still can’t find in showrooms today.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman takes you solo to the Legends of the Autobahn show, where some of the most iconic and beautiful German cars ever built are on display. From classic BMWs and Mercedes to rare Porsches, it’s a dream for any enthusiast. Plus, BMW made waves by unveiling the brand-new M2, and Roman shares his first impressions of this performance powerhouse.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman takes you solo to the Legends of the Autobahn show, where some of the most iconic and beautiful German cars ever built are on display. From classic BMWs and Mercedes to rare Porsches, it’s a dream for any enthusiast. Plus, BMW made waves by unveiling the brand-new M2, and Roman shares his first impressions of this performance powerhouse.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! What’s hanging out in the TFL garage right now? In this fleet update episode of Car Chat, Roman and Tommy walk through the coolest, quirkiest, and most surprising cars and trucks currently in the lineup. From daily drivers to off-road monsters and everything in between, the guys share what they love, what’s weird, and what might be on the chopping block. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of TFL!( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! On this episode of Car Chat, Tommy and Roman talk about Tommy's seat time behind the wheel of just about every serious off-roader on sale today—from the Jeep Wrangler 392 and Ford Bronco Raptor to the Land Rover Defender and Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. Which ones lived up to the hype, and which one left him totally underwhelmed? Tommy breaks it all down with real-world insights and first-hand experience.Tommy and Roman also dive into the all-new Cadillac Lyriq V, GM’s high-performance take on an electric SUV. They debate whether EVs like this can truly replace the excitement and emotional pull of traditional V8-powered machines, or if we’re losing something special in the name of progress.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Tommy heads to Montana to talk with Toyota experts and get to the bottom of a big question: Are new Toyotas still built with the same reliability and quality as the classics? With decades of legendary durability behind the brand, Toyota has a reputation to uphold—but with new tech, hybrid systems, and global platforms, is that reputation still deserved?Tommy digs into the engineering philosophy behind today’s models, from trucks and SUVs to the latest hybrid powertrains, and compares it to the Toyota of years past. It’s an honest and insightful conversation about what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and whether Toyota is still the go-to choice for long-term dependability in a modern world.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy dive into the frustrating world of car buying in 2025—why the process is still confusing, stressful, and often stacked against everyday buyers. From dealership markups to vague pricing and high interest rates, they break down what makes buying a car such a terrible experience and how the industry could make it better for real people. Whether you're shopping for a new or used car, this is a must-listen before you sign anything.They also take a closer look at the 2024 Ford Bronco Everglades, exploring how it fits into the off-road SUV world now that the Bronco lineup has expanded. Plus, the guys discuss the latest on EV incentives being rolled back in the Big Beautiful Bill, what that means for shoppers considering an electric vehicle, and whether the market is headed for a slowdown. It's a mix of buyer advice, auto industry trends, and off-road insights all in one episode.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! Here’s your walk around of all the cool cars we don’t get at the Goodwood Festival of Speed! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman hits the grounds of Goodwood with Kyle Connor from OutofSpecReviews to explore the most exciting, forbidden fruit cars from Europe and beyond. From quirky kei cars and hot hatches to high-performance wagons and EVs we’ll probably never see stateside, they highlight the best of what American gearheads are missing.Whether it’s the latest electric oddity or a turbocharged sports car the U.S. will never get, Roman and Kyle give you an up-close look at all the coolest machines that make Goodwood such a special event for enthusiasts. If you love cars that break the mold—and wish U.S. roads were filled with more variety—this is your all-access pass to some of the most unique and rare rides on the planet.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Tommy and Roman dig into the debut of the Land Rover Defender OCTA, the most powerful and off-road-focused Defender ever built. They compare it to its fiercest rivals—including the Ford Bronco Raptor, Jeep Wrangler 392, and the legendary Mercedes G-Wagen—to see where it stacks up in terms of performance, capability, and price. Is the Defender OCTA a true king of the trail, or just a luxury toy with a lift?Plus, Tommy talks with Jim Swett, a former Camel Trophy competitor, to talk about what it was really like to take on one of the most grueling off-road challenges in the world. From brutal terrain to international camaraderie, Jim shares what made the Camel Trophy such a legendary proving ground.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Andre kick things off with a lively discussion about the best soft-roaders on the market—those crossovers and SUVs that may not be hardcore off-roaders but still handle dirt roads, gravel trails, and light adventure with confidence. From ground clearance and all-wheel drive systems to comfort and real-world usability, they debate which vehicles strike the perfect balance between capability and everyday drivability.Later in the episode, Tommy and Roman take the luxurious Bentley Bentayga off the beaten path in Montana, joined by Jonathon Smedley, Bentley’s Product Communications Manager. They put the Bentayga through its paces on dirt trails to see whether this ultra-premium SUV can do more than just cruise city streets. With trail testing, insight from Bentley, and a whole lot of dust, they explore whether true luxury and real-world soft-roading can actually go hand in hand.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy