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Naturally ExAspirated - TheCarCrowd Podcast

Naturally ExAspirated - TheCarCrowd Podcast

Written by: TheCarCrowd
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Hosted by Tom Exton (TGE TV) and Dave Spickett (The Car Crowd), this is where automotive obsession, genuine ownership stories, and market reality collide. Joined by guest collectors, creators, and drivers, Tom and Dave share the epic road trips, impulse buys, and poster-car highs - alongside no-nonsense valuation trends, investment strategy, and the raw truth behind running costs of analogue heroes.

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Episodes
  • Future Classics & Money Pits: What To Buy At Every Budget
    Sep 18 2026

    In this episode, we break down our top picks, potential bargains, and massive financial traps across every budget tier - from sub-£10k beaters to million-pound hypercars. We cover everything from whether the BMW E36 M3 is still affordable, to the sweet spot of the Porsche 997 Carrera S, why the V10 Audi RS6 is both incredible and terrifying, and where the smart money is moving at the top end (featuring the Ferrari 550, Jaguar XJ220, Saleen S7, and Porsche 918).


    00:00 – The Golden Rule of Buying & Opportunity Costs

    02:15 – Sub-£10k Bargains: E36 M3, Hot Hatches & Max Power Nostalgia

    07:45 – £30k – £60k Sweet Spot: Ferrari 360, Porsche 997 & V10 Estates

    14:30 – TVR Tuscans, Corrosion Risks & Buy Rules

    18:10 – £100k Club: Ferrari 550 Maranello, 996/997 GT3s & E30 M3

    24:40 – Big Money (£500k – £2M+): Lexus LFA, Mercedes SLR, & Carrera GT

    31:15 – Ferrari 348 Challenge, Jaguar XJ220 & Saleen S7

    37:50 – The 918 Spyder Finance Breakdown & Final Verdict Looking to buy, sell, or invest in curated collectible cars? Check out The Car Crowd Drivers Lounge and syndicates at The Car Crowd UK.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Jaguar XJ220: The Most Misunderstood Driver's Car in History?
    Sep 18 2026

    Is the market finally waking up to the Jaguar XJ220? In this episode, we break down the reality of owning, driving, and investing in some of the most misunderstood and iconic supercars on the planet.


    We also dive into the true cost of supercar maintenance, why main dealers aren't always the answer, sleeper investments like the Ferrari 599 HGTE, and how to build and leverage a multi-million-pound car portfolio as a business.


    00:00 – Mercedes-Benz World Tour in Australia

    03:15 – SLS AMG & 458 Italia market ceilings

    07:30 – Modern assist tech vs. raw analog driving

    10:45 – Jaguar XJ220 deep dive: Why the market got it wrong

    16:20 – Running costs, Don Law, and maintaining 90s hypercars

    21:10 – The Le Mans-winning XJ220 conversion

    24:30 – Ferrari 599 HGTE: The ultimate undervalued sleeper?

    29:40 – Dealer servicing vs. independent specialists

    33:50 – How to structure car buying as a viable business

    39:15 – The US export market (TVR Tuscan & Swordfish hype)

    45:00 – McLaren MP4-12C & Ferrari 16M values

    49:30 – Carrera GT buyer dynamics & where XJ220 prices go next


    Find out more about syndicated supercar ownership at The Car Crowd: 👉 https://thecarcrowd.co.uk

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    54 mins
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