Hello, Life Plus Cars Community! Welcome back to another episode where we talk about what's new in our car world, learn about some car tech, explore the history and culture of an iconic car, and discover some unusual Craiglist vehicles.

Join hosts Brendan and Ian on this episode as they discuss:

-how your car's coolant system operates and why it matter so much

-how coolant is also responsible for heating your car's interior

-the history of the Chevrolet Surburban, their favorite generations, and which Suburbans Brendan currently owns (yes, plural!)

-their Craiglist car finds of the week, including a quirky hatchback and a 95-year-old Ford

Plus, is Brendan buying Ian's Alltrack? Is Ian buying a Jeep Wrangler?

Tune in to this week's episode for all this and much more!

What did you think, listener? Did you grow up in the back of a Suburban? Road trip stories? Tales of an overheating car? Send us your thoughts at lifepluscars@gmail.com

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Hello Life Plus Cars Community! Welcome to part two of our conversation with Ian's high school friends Martin, Alex, and Colby. Join us as the group discusses:

-how Alex became horribly lost in New York City in a broken down Honda Odyssey on his way back to college in Pennsylvania

-The mystery of a Honda Civic named Silver Strider

-the poster cars that we all dreamed of owning when we were teenagers

-the cars we are now driving now that we have "grown up"

-the joys of our Need for Speed video games and the many hours we shared racing each other in customized street cars

Plus, will Brendan convince Colby to buy a Surburban so he can reconnect with his childhood roots?

Listen in to find out...

What do you think, listener? What was your dream car as a teenager? Did you have a favorite racing game? Email us with your car stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com

Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

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Hello Life Plus Cars Community! We are back and are experimenting with a new segmented episode format.

On this episode, we explore Life Plus...

Car News! Brendan and Ian discuss the latest and craziest Shelby Mustang that is set to debut in 2026, the possibility of the Subaru WRX STi returning, and the demise of the VW ID Buzz after just one model year in the U.S.

Tech Tips with Brendan! In this mechanic's special segment, Brendan teaches Ian and the listener about the coolant system. Tune in to find out how the system works, how essential it is, and how it keeps your car's interior warm as well as cool (go figure!)

Jeep Wrangler! Waving hello to all our Wrangler fans in the audience! The hosts take a deep dive into some history, facts, and favorite models of the Jeep Wrangler. Yes, including the often scorned square headlights of the YJ generation.

Craiglist Finds! Among other favorites, Brendan shares a wild find: a convertible Chevy S-10 pickup. Ian is still laughing about it.

Plus, has Brendan finally convinced Ian to buy new Jeep Wrangler? Tune in to find out!

What do you think, listener? Did you learn something new from Brendan? Which Wrangler is your favorite? Do you want the ID Buzz to come back? Email us with your car thoughts and stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com

Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

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