Questions, Coffee & Cars #95 // Chinese made EVs, tariffs and more... 

The S2000 is basically a sportbike on 4 wheels. My friends who have had one kept it for a few years and then sold it once they got it out of their system.

We were cross-shopping 3 row SUVs last year and landed on the Nissan Pathfinder. Really well equipped for the money and it comes with a basic 3.5L V6 and a ZF 9 speed transmission and you're not waiting for a year to get one. Hoping that it's going to last us for 10+ years until the kids are off on their own.

Enjoy your time in Newfoundland! Looking forward to seeing the scenic shots. And early congrats on episode 100!

Lol Zack just wants to score some mee-ta-ball spaghetti 😂

Hi Kids! I have always loved the looks of the S2000, but never driven one. Still recovering from “The Big C” & had to sell my H-D. Needed something else…Found a 23 yr old MX5 in Stratford ON, with 111,000 km on the clock. Black & tan 6-speed. I’m the 3rd owner. Very nice condition & fun to row my own gears. Still have your shows as tops on my list every week. Andrea needs a raise Zack!

Carbon emission reduction is out of the window with the 100% tariff on EV imports. We need affordable EVs.

Why best channel? Elegant Andrea . . . Zack, lucky guy (knowledgeable helps too)..

Dear Andrea and Zach. I watch all of your videos because I think you two are the best. You talk about things that pertain to the everyday driver that other reviewers rarely talk about. You review all models, not just the most expensive ones that most of us can’t afford. I especially love your Questions, Coffee and Cars videos. They are funny and informative. My mother passed away last night. I have been sad all day. You and your videos raised my spirits and helped me forget my sadness if just for a little while. It’s not just your reviews that make you so special but also how real and caring you seem to be and that makes me feel comforted. I hope you can understand where I am coming from. Thank you and keep doing what you do so well.

Hitting your CANCON requirement with the impromptu Loverboy cover ... keep it up!

Another Great Video ! ❤

You guys are so fun to listen all the stuffs and stories. Here we go again about the election in both countries. Tiffs is back again as well. Great show Andrea and like Zack did, using his hand as an introduce you. 😂 ☕️☕️

The 2024 GMC Acadia would be a contender for the Honda Pilot / Passport if it had a second row 40/20/40 bench seating and the 2.7 Turbo Engine found in the GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado pickup trucks. I believe Engineers at GM could reduce build complexity, engines and parts inventories and for these four models. The new Acadia could be a real sales leader with these two changes. These vehicles do not need paddle shifters and hence would reduce manufacturing costs and complexity. I hope someone a GM is listening and watching Andrea and Zack for their real world insight into the Automotive Industry. Great Show!

Zack you’re right about low end torque, “drivability” in a word. I once had the ultimate, a V8 hot rod with 225 lbs of cranking compression (273° Crane cam) and a 4.56 rear ratio. It would take off from a stop with normal traffic . . . In high gear! . . . just feather the clutch for a few seconds.

Canada, specifically Ontario, have invested billions in new EV battery factories. That could be one solution. Ontario is also actively establishing mines & road infrastructure within the northern part of the province for the actual raw materials required, lessening any need to deal with China.

Good Morning from Long Island, NY. Enjoying my '22 Santa Fe Hybrid Blue

Luv u guys Great content

Your boys should start their own sports channel.

Honda is really behind the game with infotainment and no hybrid offering. Hopefully when they finally debut a hybrid option they will addres the tiny infotainment screen too! Having owned several GM and Hondas I would absolutely wait as long as possible before purchasing a GM. I would never buy a first year Chevrolet anything. It will spend more time in the shop than you will drive it. Love your channel! Keep up the amazing reviews and discussion!!!

58-year-old former radio guy who loves cars here. Putting myself up for adoption. 😂

Personally I don't think the EV market is not ready to demolish the rebate program yet. And I like the idea to slowly lowering te qualifying price, cuz it's a win for consumers as EV becomes more affordable

You are right about the Mazda Miata. Just bought a new RF GT model. Handles great and 6.2 litres per 100km equals cheap fun.

If you buy an s2000 make sure it hasn’t been moded or tracked hard or been in a accident

The EX30 will also be built in Belgium, hence it’s being delayed for the US market. Same deal with the Turkish market.

Not surprised EV s sell in Vancouver, because Vancouver has the most expensive gas in North America 😢

I respect you guys do not put kids in the channel. Otherwise thank you for great information.

Subaru would be so much more desirable with a conventional transmission.

We have always loved our pilots. Never really cared about looks with it being a family vehicle: pilots have amazing practicality.

Looking forward to the long term review of the ND3 Miata!

Great show as always. I sat in the driver’s seat of a Honda S2000 and had to drive it a very short distance. At 6’2” and around 205 lbs., I didn’t fit well in the snug cockpit.

6:57 In Vancouver, you can L1 charge on the street, subject to conditions (120V, approved cord cover, no garage or driveway you could use instead, etc). The licence costs $5 per year.

I disagree on the PHEV question. Due to the rebates in Canada in many places the PHEV model end up being roughly the same price as the regular hybrids which makes it a no brainer to get the PHEV since you get a beefier motor and it will run in hybrid mode most of the time, be slightly less efficient than the hybrid but still way better than gas and then anytime you have access to free or cheap charging you can top up and do a bunch of running at low cost. I agree if you are paying the price difference, but when you can force other people to pay it for you then it makes sense.

If you have a normal grounded household outlet near where you park, buy a plug-in hybrid. Don’t buy an EV unless you have a 240 V outlet.

We love you guys by our shows should be longer 😢

I think with the S200 and all the high revving vtec, you just have to get used to revving them in everyday driving.Its not a car you shift before 4K RPM. Ex, I got a Civic si with 8200 Redline and just nromal driving im shifting at 4500RPM to 5K. If I didt that in a GTI, you be past peak power.

Andrea ! 💪 😊

Mazda MX-5 are wonderful roadsters however I bought a Fiat 124 Spider Lusso pretty much brand new, 5000 km, and it is a MX-5 with Italian flair. I absolutely love it! 75% MX-5 and 25% Fiat so you have Mazda reliability in a Italian Roadster. Same underpinnings , same 6 speed manual tranny, brakes, suspension etc. etc. It does have the Fiat 1.4 turbo engine with lots of torque which really suits the car for everyday use. Same Mazda MX-5 magic convertible top. Best up/down roof in the convertible world. If you love a MX-5 then gives this Italian version a try. You will love it.

Polestar 3 will be manufactured in South Carolina.

I am a fan of Honda. I absolutely loved the Prelude, the older Civic Si and I have owned a CRX (loved it!). But… I may be one of the only automotive enthusiast/fan who … just doesn’t get the S2000. I don’t like what it looks like (unbalanced shape), I hate it’s high rev engine (nothing on low end) l, too small (my CRX was huge, by comparison) and most people who praise it… haven’t even sat in one! I don’t get it. It is one of the most overrated cars ever (in my opinion). Would I take one over a Del Sol? Without sounding like a hypocrite?… Probably. But only to flip it - sell it to some willingly S2000 fanboy who’d gladly overpay for one. Thanks for the video. Happy Canada Day!

Zack, do you still have the watch podcast?

I had a ride in a blue blazer EV loaded. It was being used as a shuttle at my car dealers. I liked the style and the interior. Im waiting for your evaluation on the drive train.

Second! I'm so proud of myself!

I'd take you up on the adoption idea but I'm camera-shy as well and several years older than the two of you. Hope you do actually get someone to help maintain this channel for years to come! Great info, great entertainment and it's Cancon to boot!

Can they get past the JD Powers findings about EVs? Another great show guys.

My neighbor has a s2000 .it's yellow .love the color

Compromising today’s/present excitement of driving a fancy BEAUTIFUL SUV like Chevy traverse Vs buying something like Honda pilot with better Resale value after 7-8 years. In the hope of future, compromising present, you have a choice to make

Thanks for the video, really enjoyed each episode. Will you do a review on 2025 Acura MDX soon? How do you choose between Honda Pilot Touring and Acura MDX tech trim in Canada?

I love you Mike!!!! ROFL!!!!

S2k was built to be driven from 5000-9000rpm all day. The high power cam lobes don't even switch on until over 5k rpm. Zack's mistake was not driving it as God-san intended

Polestar owners could likely get Volvo dealer support if the company should go away.

So if you don't have parking where do you park your Porsche vehicles??

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My wife has a deposit on an EX30 and was advised by Volvo she won't see her car until some (undefined) time in 2025 due to manufacturing moving to Belgium. She is furious and heartbroken.

We sure have come a long way. I remember when financial advisors were telling prospective buyers not to buy hybrid cars because it would take years to recoup the higher prices for the hybrid vehicle vs. regular gas vehicles.

The Traverse ( the Generations from the past 12+ years ) has suffered from issues that clearly “ didn’t get the bugs sorted out “ at each 1st year of each iteration. They all have and continued to have front strut and transmission issues as well as a host of other far to common in the numbers sold problems. I would give this “ new “ version at least 2 or 3 years to see if its got past issues resolved.

Honestly, I can say this with a clear mind that Subaru really doesn’t even care about selling a hybrid because they are five years late to the game. Toyota almost has every one of their models in their lineup with a hybrid .Kia has done the same with hybrids coming to their carnival minivan for 2025 . So many other companies ramping up hybrid models.

You boys might later be on later. My youngest nephew at age 25 decided to follow his Dads career and now in construction and will take over his company.

S2000 > MX-5. It may not have any low-end torque but its got a 9k redline!

I love your show. Are all the Ev's sold here or in the US contain batteries made in North America? I had recently read somewhere that some Tesla models use BYD batteries. I do not know where these Tesla's are being sold. How much Chinese content is acceptable ? I would imagine it would be difficult to have all north American content like things like audio or other equipment. So many of our products are made in China and it would be difficult to have full North American Content in all the cars.

I received from Ford ever day a Increase in mpg! My concerns at 48.5 m p g with my hybrid will the future repairs out weigh the mpg?

Hi Zack and Andrea. Really like your show...I look forward to it every week! I am looking to buy a plug in hybrid in the near future. I hear that the RAV 4 is set for a redesign in 2026 and I might be interested in the Prime, but I would prefer to buy one of the Toyota Crowns...sedan or signia. Is there any word whether Toyota will put their plug in hybrid system from the Rav4 into the Crown?

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Same Fe is not the actual comparison to Pilot. Telluride or Palidade is comparable to Honda Pilot.

I heard VOLVO is moving the EX30 build to Belgium to get around the China tariffs. I'm sure making a car in Belgium is not inexpensive.

Santa Fe in my market of Calgary are marked up so the comparison in price might not be justified

Whatever you get… make sure it’s a PHEV and you get the best of both. Who knows if the price of electricity is going up with all these AI data centres being built. At least you can choose.

I don't feel bad for anyone who bought a fisker ocean. This is the second time they pull the rug, (first time 2012 Karma) and people still gave them money ? It was well deserved.

In what car or SUV you gays seating ; Thanks 🙏 Nice and very well done.

Here’s my take on charging issues for EV’s and PHEV’s when you don’t have a charger at home: Is it really necessary to be able to charge at home? It certainly can be convenient but the key is to treat your EV like a gas car. When you need gas, you drive to a gas station to fill up. If you have an EV, you drive to a charge station to charge up. The need for charging an EV at home is just a convenience but it’s not required. You don’t need to “top off” or keep it plugged in to something while at home. There are two different “psychologies” at work here. No one worries about driving home in a gas car with, say, a 1/4 tank. You just simply get it filled the next day. Why can’t we think of it in that same way for an EV? Do you need to have a 100% battery every time you drive it home at the end of the day? You don’t. The only difference between the two is that charging an EV at a public station will take longer than filling a regular car with gas. I’ll bet you anything that if EVs removed the “percentage of remaining charge” number from EVs and just had a normal ‘E to F’ gauge, like in regular cars, people wouldn’t have potential range anxiety issues and wouldn’t simply drive to a charge station when needed. But, there are many cars that will have a “miles remaining’ message (or even number of miles possible based on the amount of fuel in your tank) that brings the focus on how far you think you could drive before refilling it. This “number” just like on EV’s, I believe, is the reason people have range anxiety. So if someone lives in an apartment, or a home without a plug-in station, and you want an EV, just buy it! Trust me, it’s ok if you drive home after a few days and see that you have, say, 40% charge remaining. Just get it charged up at a station when you have the chance. People don’t top off their regular cars with gas before coming home everyday so EV owners don’t really have to do that either.

Why move assembly to Mexico and not Canada or the US?

I’m ready for adoption haha! 25 years old, car nerd through and through, and used to sell cars for 6 years! I live in Calgary Alberta, (I have the 2024 Civic Si that had the ongoing issues, Andrea will remember) and have always wanted to do car reviews. Very comfortable I front of the camera and a good speaker too. I once did a video on the 2022 Tundra when I came out back when I sold Toyotas and everyone said I was a natural. Just a fun thought! Love your videos, I watch every single one and you guys keep me up to date on the car industry even though I’m no longer working in it. Cheers! Mitch

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Zack, you are right again: Andrea.

"We don't talk about future products" after they just spilled the beans on the Forester and Crosstrek Hybrids? hmmm....

17:32. That’s nonsense. I had an AP1 S2000 and it had more than enough torque for driving around town. The current ND2 Miata has 181HP and 151TQ. The Honda S2000 had 240hp and 153TQ 25 years ago. Yes the S2000 weighed more but it had more torque than the Miata until 2019! The 2018 Miata had a miserable 155HP and 148TQ. BTW, an S2000 is still faster to 60 mph than a 2025 Miata.

I would like to lease a Tuscon Limited PHEV. However, I live in Texas. They are not available in Texas, only the Tuscon Hybrid. I have asked numerous Hyundai dealers as to why they are the PHEV is not available in Texas when all other manufacturers have PHEVs. I cannot get one dealer to answer that questions. They shrug their shoulders. Do you know why Hyundai doesn't have them in Texas? They have them in New Mexico, Arizona and California. FYI, I currently have a '22 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV on a lease. I love the PHEV and want one in a Tuscon Limited. I fill up once a month! I pay $0.10/kw at my apartment complex with Level II chargers. I don't think I will get that mileage with just a hybrid.

What part of Newfoundland are you coming to?

Sorry Zack u do have thr best channel on RU-vid, but angie make it your channel way better. Hope u paying her 70 percent of your stocks ..hehe

Is there a reason why a majority of car review channels are Canadian? Love my Canadian neighbors…for the most part 😂❤

I test drove and MX5 and it was soooo disappointing (was an automatic cause they didn't have a manual to test). No power and very soft suspension. I was happy to get back into my civic SI 2017. I really wanted to buy it and love it...but was very disappointed. Not sure why people love these cars.

Hmm 5k for S2000 very unlikely

Honda was so popular back then. Unfortunately, it's now a lackluster brand in design and features. Even the new Camry looks so much better than the new Accord. Usually, the Accord was the better-looking model. No wonder the new Accord sales are now low, being outsold by the Civic.

still looking for a woman named Andrea

Can’t get past the “made in China” EV

Love your show , I have a 97 Buick regal with 379 thousand miles - Looking at the 2027 Genesis G-90 .. do you know if will come in manual with a Cold fusion reactor- what’s it reliably like - and do you know pricing .. Great show., thanks again .???

Why don’t auto manufacturer just forget about making their own version of infotainment console and make a docking station with charger and let the people attach which ever tablet they want on the console. Most car console are slow, sucks and outdated quickly. Let Apple and Google do the tech things since most of us already familiar with them. It a waste of money and under use feature in any automobile.

Hypes are made by people. S2000 was a nice car, no doubt, but not as good as modern vehicles. If you are a classic JDM collector, go with it. From my experience with S2000, it is definitely not worth the current market price. Performance is one, but safety is a big concern. You crash 2008 S2000 with 2024 SUV face to face, the chance of your survival is very low.

I'm 54, but I would love it if you two adopted me!

Tariff on Chinese EVEN batteries are BS

your comment about government rebates for EVs (4:40) is off-mark, at least in the USA. Here in the US, the US Government gives roughly $20B/year to the fossil-fuel industry in subsidies/gift money. Offsetting that a little with the EV subsidies is only fair and appropriate. Take away all fossil-fuel subsidies, and you can take away all EV subsidies. Let the market decide whether oil, natural gas, and coal is worth it vs. renewable energy.

Honda’s arrogance will cost them someday. Their prices and interest rates are crazy.

8:50 gasp the boys don’t like cars? Disappointing (jk)…. But hey I’m available for adoption if you can ignore the age limit 😅

Does your professional interest in cars ever come into direct conflict with the knowledge that our car-centric society is destroying us?

Rebates and tax credits will be necessary until the infrastructure is capable, >10 years. They’ll likely go away in the U.S. if as is likely Trump is elected. Then what?

I disagree with the Chinese Tarrif/Ban. Who cares if Polestar is made in China, as long as it's bringing more competition to the rather 1-dimensional EV market, it'll only benefit consumers like you and me.

Couldn’t give me an EV.

I never agreed that I have to help pay for someone buying an ev when I can't afford one. Ridiculous!

It doesn't matter what your into the public school system will inoculate your progeny to leveraging excellence and exceptionalism. So goodbye to your dreams of dynasty.

World's become very anti-competitive.

stealing sienfeld material

LOL.. EV GOVERNMENT PROPAGANDA. LMFAO!!!