Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, episode 9! In this episode, Randy and George why they didn't make it to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show this year, discuss the use of premium vs regular fuel in vehicles (which do you use, let us know in the comments!), check in with our long term vehicle ownership experience with one getting a check engine light, cover the latest vehicles we have been reviewing, and Kohl Kraft joins us to discuss his endeavors in the automotive community.
Discussions on vehicles reviewed in this episode include:
- 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-hyundai-tucson-hybrid/
- 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-hyundai-santacruz-xrt/
- 2025 Toyota Crown Signia: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-toyota-crown-signia/
- 2025 Lexus NX 450+ plug-in hybrid: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-lexus-nx-450h/
- 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2025-mazda-cx50-hybrid/
Our long term ownership vehicle status updates:
2021 Mazda CX-5: at 34,500 miles - check engine light for code P0126 - TSB 01-005/23 for a thermostat issue
2019 Volkswagen Golf R: at 39,800 miles - getting some use
1976 Jeep CJ-7: at 80,000 miles - in winter storage
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:12 2025 Chicago Auto Show - didn't get there
4:30 Regular vs premium fuel - what do you use?
14:56 Long term update: '21 Mazda CX-5 "V&R Machine"
21:40 Long term update: '19 VW Golf R
22:24 Long term update: '76 Jeep CJ7
23:12 Reviewed: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
25:19 Reviewed: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT
30:15 Reviewed: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia
32:26 Reviewed: 2025 Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV
35:25 Reviewed: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
38:56 Interview: Kohl Kraft
1:07:42 Victory & Reseda Merchandise
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