3 Pedals Podcast

Al, Dan, and Mike kick off the episode with a Mini Cooper battery disaster and a treacherous Mount Washington drive before diving into tattoos, Squareback chaos, and Klassiker prep. The crew breaks down the ongoing EOS convertible‑top saga, garage expansion plans, winter plow setups, and even basement flooring projects.From there, things shift into tech and design: Tesla’s kickflip stunt, Cybertruck flaws, and Porsche’s Mission S strategy. The guys unpack extended loan terms, predatory financing, and how auction sites inflate collector‑car prices. They explore the divide between EVs as commuter appliances versus enthusiast machines, subscription‑service fatigue, and the growing concerns around Google Gemini and AI.The episode wraps with hidden tech‑repair costs, nostalgic car‑nameplate debates, a video‑game throwback, dessert rivalries, and a practical discussion on choosing a reliable $15k car for the next decade — plus a look at the last truly great affordable car. www.3pedalspodcast.comwww.karrehaus.comIG Socials -@3pedalspodcast@karrehaus@kap0ne @danjpendleton @send__it@[email protected]

Al and Dan sit down with Mike Palumbo for a deep dive into his automotive life, dealership career, and the cars that shaped his passion. The episode opens with Dan and the wild story behind his 1973 Audi Fox, followed by early plans for its future build. From Volkswagen training to shifting market trends, the guys explore how the industry has changed for enthusiasts.Al shares hybrid‑car headaches, Dan's Michelin‑dinner memories, and Mike's childhood moments that sparked his obsession with cars. The conversation moves through his first ride—a 1999 Saab 9‑3—his long history of Saab ownership, and the OEM+ era of the Mk4 Jetta. They break down the evolution of his Platinum Grey Jetta project, the jump from CC to Golf R, and his current GLI, complete with wheel‑hunt stories and garage dreams.The crew digs into Mike’s decade in dealership sales, ethics in retail, memorable trades, and the transition into fleet management. Things wrap with discussions on balancing work and family, rekindling automotive enthusiasm, Mike’s picks for best and worst car brands, manual vs. auto, lease vs. finance, favorite car‑show memories, annoying customer behaviors, dream‑car budgets, and listener feedback for future episodes.www.3pedalspodcast.comwww.karrehaus.comIG Socials -@jholso@3pedalspodcast@karrehaus@kap0ne @danjpendleton @send__it@[email protected]

Al and Mike sit down with Jon Holso. The episode kicks off with current car projects and early memories before diving into the Ford Focus days—first mods, sneaking past dad, and the moment European styling and deep‑cut modifications took over, complete with the infamous sticker.They move into the Mazda 6 era with manual‑trans fun, air‑ride experiments, and the car’s eventual send‑off. From there, the conversation shifts into turbo power with the GTI, the jump to the Arteon, and the tuning addiction that followed. The guys explore the charm of Kei‑trucks, their utility, and the Home Depot adventures that come with owning one.Things get sentimental with the restoration of a beloved Ford Ranger, followed by stories of Subaru Loyale, Volvo 264s, and Detroit’s unique car scene. The episode wraps with reflections on sports, family, and how automotive passion evolves over a lifetime.IG Socials -@jholso@3pedalspodcast@karrehaus@kap0ne @danjpendleton @send__it@[email protected]

Al and Mike welcome guest Dan Sawyer for a wild ride through car culture, personal chaos, and decades of automotive stories. The episode kicks off with softball championship drama and hybrid‑car headaches before shifting into AWE Touring exhaust impressions, and Mike’s escape from a brutal Honda Civic crash.Dan breaks down his journey through 26 different cars, from spray‑painted wheels and a roofied 21st birthday to Manchester nightlife and vintage audio setups. The crew dives into restoring a South Carolina E46, Dan’s JDM era with the 240SX and STI, and the 350Z, WRX, and Silverado gas‑job saga. They revisit Mk5 R32 memories, H2O chaos, and multiple accidents that shaped Dan’s automotive life.Things escalate with hockey‑puck fixes, reckless passenger stories, unforgettable street races, and New England car‑meet culture. The episode wraps with Dan’s arrest for reckless operation in a GTR, reflections on longevity in car culture, new business ventures, and a final look back at the massive car list that defined his journey.IG Socials -@3pedalspodcast@karrehaus@kap0ne @danjpendleton @[email protected]@send__it

Al, Dan, Mike and Ethan kick off the episode with fresh car updates and a warm welcome to guest Ethan McCammon. Things start with Al's attempted Mk3 import and the hard‑learned lessons in due diligence, followed by stories of learning mechanics the old‑school way with Mk2s and junkyard treasure hunting.Ethan walks through his career path, school experience, and time at EFI Motorsport before the crew dives into a chaotic diesel Rabbit drive to the Unity show. They get into the charm of “automatic 2‑liter” Mk3s, CIS systems, and the passion that keeps the Mk2 community alive.The conversation expands into engine swaps, Mk4 reliability, rare Golf models, and the thrill of driving a G60 Rally. Ethan shares his Capri Green Mk2 rallycross build, winter prep with ice‑racing setups, and Audi B3 adventures. Things wrap with Hot Wheels collecting, wheel restoration, and a laid‑back outro to close out the episode.IG Socials -@20_w_a_16v@3pedalspodcast@karrehaus@kap0ne @danjpendleton @[email protected]@send__it