Talking Cars 208: The Best Time to Buy a Car, and Stress on Turbocharged Engines

Plus, our panelists talk about why there aren't more electric vehicle charging stations

By Mike Quincy

June 24, 2019

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Main theme: You have questions—so many, in fact, that we're devoting an entire show to answering them.

We address:

When is the best time of the year to buy a new car?
Why aren't there charging stations for electric vehicles everywhere there are gas pumps?
Do certain Toyota models use excessive amounts of oil?
Are the original tires on new cars different from the ones sold at tire shops?
Do turbocharged engines have a higher failure rate than engines without them?

As with other "Talking Cars" episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You'll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.

• BMW 3 Series vs. Volvo S60, episode 207
• Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid, Recalls, episode 206
• Honda Extends Civic and CR-V Warranty, episode 205
• Tesla's Updated Navigate on Autopilot, episode 204
• Toyota Supra and BMW Z4, episode 203

Have a Question?

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Mike Quincy

My automotive journalism career started when I was hired by David E. Davis Jr. at Automobile Magazine in 1989. I joined Consumer Reports in 1993 and started working at our test track full time in 2001. I've purchased over 100 cars for testing and received high-performance driving training from Jackie Stewart and at the Skip Barber Racing School. Non-automotive pursuits include long-distance bike riding, homemade pizza, and old-school martinis.