Buckle up — because this one’s equal parts hilarious and horsepower. Chris and Courage share the real stories behind their failed driving tests (yes, more than once!) before building their ultimate 3-car garages — with one big twist: they can only pick from a single car brand.
Chris goes all-in on Ford, dreaming up a Shelby-powered garage full of trucks and muscle cars, while Courage flexes with a sleeper-spec Infiniti lineup. The two debate used BMW headaches, underrated V8 SUVs, and whether anyone actually needs 4WD.
If you love car talk with personality, this one’s for you.
Highlights:
Real stories from failed driver’s tests 🚦
Building dream 3-car garages (Ford vs Infiniti showdown)
The rise & fall of Nissan’s golden era
Underrated performance SUVs & luxury sleepers
Why 4WD gets used twice a year
BMW buyer beware talk — what to avoid
🎙️ Hosted by Chris Smith & Courage
📍 More at coolcarswithchris.com
00:00 – 🎙️ Intro: Courage Returns & Why Driver's Tests Still Haunt Us
00:40 – 😬 First-Time Pod Guest Nerves & Car Guy Talk
01:12 – 🚗 Getting Our Licenses at 16 (Sort Of…)
02:12 – ❌ Chris Bombs the Written & Driving Test
04:22 – ❌ Courage’s “No Turn on Red” Fail
06:13 – 📵 Phone Use on the Road & Traffic Frustrations
07:42 – 📸 IG Car Clips, Cop Chases & Ghost Corvette Lore
09:05 – 🚘 The 3-Car Garage Challenge: One Brand Only
10:27 – 🛻 Chris Builds His Ford Dream Team (F-150, Shelby, Bronco)
14:31 – 🧱 The Garage Problem: Big Trucks, Small Spaces
19:49 – 🧠 Courage's Infiniti Picks (G37S, Q70 V8, QX80)
25:25 – 📉 The Rise & Fall of Nissan + Underrated Infiniti Era
29:02 – 🚙 SUV Invasion: Santa Cruz, Maverick & Hyundai’s Strategy
33:07 – ⚠️ BMW Buyer Beware: Used Euro Car Warnings
35:35 – 💸 Would You Pay $40K for 3 Cars? We Would.
37:16 – 🏎️ Grocery Getters That Could Smoke You
39:00 – 🔒 Hidden Truck Features: Safes, Sunroofs & Stuff We Never Use
42:07 – 🌲 Chris Finally Uses 4WD… Twice
45:51 – 🌐 Wrap-Up & Visit coolcarswithchris.com
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