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TV writer, talk show host and comedian, Spike Feresten, is the guy to see when car shopping. He meets someone needing a car and then draws on two decades of expertise and instinct to find three different cars perfectly suited to the buyer.
2015
Spike finds three unique and understated choices for the owner of a fashion marketing company who wants the perfectly tailored car.
Bassist Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones test-drives a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a BMW during his search for a fast and refined ride.
Spike picks up comedian and fellow Esquire host, Jay Larson, of "Best Bars in America," in a $285,000 McLaren 650s to help him find a reliable and classy second car, perfect for weekend cruising.
Spike takes a trip to Los Olivos, CA, in a $100,000 Aston Martin Vantage GT, to help a winemaker find a large, utilitarian vehicle that can shuttle guests around his vineyard. Under the beautiful setting of wine country, Spike shows our buyer three unique tourist haulers, including a Pinzgauer, VW pickup, and a "Uni-Dodge"- a car featured in the Academy award winning film "Argo".
A trackside television reporter needs Spike's help to replace her rental fleet Hyundai for something befitting a woman with a growing career involving fast cars. Actor, Patrick Dempsey gives her a lesson in speed racing and a chance to get behind the wheel. Spike shows her three sporty and stylish cars, including a Porsche Boxster.
A restaurateur driving a custom Scion with a sausage-making grill needs a daily driver that doesn't smell like grease. After a field trip with world-renowned drift car racer, Joon Maeng, Spike shows our buyer three fast and performance-oriented options on a budget; The Golf R, Subaru WRX and a Ford Focus ST.
Spike helps a husband and wife find a fun and stylish ride with enough space for her woodworking business and seating to shuttle his out of town family. After a lesson driving a manual in a big rig truck, Spike shows them a 1968 Ford Country Squire, a 2015 Subaru Outback, and a 1963 Chevy C10 Stepside Truck.
It's all about trucks, as Spike helps a construction manager find something big enough for a growing family and business, while not short on luxury or performance. Spike introduces him to three of the best double-cab work trucks on the market, and takes the buyer off-roading in a Ford Raptor to prove that having a truck is not a compromise for fun.
Spike helps out his friend, Matt Farah, from The Smoking Tire, put some mileage on his Million Mile Lexus project before helping out EDM band, Citizun, find a spacious and stylish vehicle for their next concert tour.
A sensible-seeking chef needs Spike's help finding a car as interesting as the food he creates. Spike has just the recipe; including a field trip to Magnus Walker's, Urban Outlaw Shop, for a sweet ride in a classic Porsche to encourage the buyer's inner gear head to come out.
A basketball player starting his professional career in Europe is ready to upgrade the beat-up, hand-me-down from his grandfather. Spike chooses three options with plenty of swag and legroom for this 6'10" athlete, and brings in a player from the LA Clippers for advice on choosing a car for a young baller with plenty of game.
Spike picks up Donald Penn, the offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders, in a Dodge Charger Hellcat to check out the player's impressive garage. After taking stock, Spike lines up three vintage rides, a 1961 Cadillac Convertible, a 1972 Buick Riviera, and a 1968 Ford F-100. All great selections and big enough to fit a football player's frame and guaranteed to be perfect additions to Donald's baller collection.
Spike drives a camera car equipped with a million-dollar movie crane to meet a cinematographer who is looking for a car that holds camera gear, as well as it holds collectible value. Spike shows him a 1976 Ford Bronco, a 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon, and a 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, all perfect starter choices for a budding car collector.
A Los Angeles plastic surgeon is on the hunt for Spike's favorite type of car... a weekend cruiser. With a large budget of $150K, Spike shows a Dodge Viper SRT GTS, a classic 1970 Mercedes 280 SL and a 2016 Mercedes AMG GTS.
Spike helps a tattoo artists find a replacement for his beloved Camaro that was destroyed in a recent accident. After opening the buyer's eye to the beauty of European muscle cars during a field trip to the McLaren showroom in Beverly Hills, Spike lines up three buyer three sporty and safe options, including a Bentley Continental GT, that surprisingly fits within his $60,000 budget.
Spike drives a Bisimoto engineered Honda minivan with over a 1000 horsepower engine to meet a soccer mom who is driving a minivan that is considerably slower. After a driving adventure in an Alpha Romeo 4C through California canyon country, Spike helps our buyer find a fast and stylish upgrade with a few of the best cross-over SUVs on the market from three all-star brands; Volvo, Audi, and Mercedes.
Spike suggests a Range Rover Autobiography, a Maserati Ghibli and a Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC sedan as suitable options for a real-estate agent looking to upgrade her vehicle and impress her clients.
Spike takes an avid dirt biker on a 4X4-training course before helping him find a rugged and reliable vehicle with enough capacity to haul motorbikes. Spike shows our buyer a Toyota FJ Cruiser, a Land Rover LR3, and a Chevy Colorado; three powerful options, able to take him on or off-road, or anywhere he wants to go.
2014
Spike shows a thrill-seeking San Diego man, who loves vintage muscle cars, that powerful modern vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro SS, Dodge Challenger R/T, and Ford Mustang GT California Special are better suited to his lifestyle.
Spike seeks ideas from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles to find the perfect superhero-inspired vehicle for freelance graphic artist Michael Buntyn that is both cool and safe enough to get him to Comic-Con.
Spike plays car hunter and marriage counselor when he meets a woman who wants a flashy new SUV and her husband who prefers a more budget-minded vehicle.
Spike attends a Los Angeles lowrider convention with the owner of a tanning salon to find the perfect truck for the first-time boss.
Spike helps actress Diana Popick find a budget-friendly car that's also sexy, then teaches her how to beat the dealership at its own game.
A collision at the high-speed kart racing school nearly derails Spike's plan to help a car show model find the perfect ride before her wedding.
Spike helps the owner of Umami Burger, a lifelong Jaguar fanatic, find the perfect special edition Jag. But first, for inspiration, he shows him the Holy Grail: Steve McQueen's '56 XKSS.
Spike assists a Web designer who desires a vehicle big enough for himself and his equally large dogs.
Spike helps a wealthy investor find the perfect birthday car for his 80-year-old mother, a woman with a lead foot and a thing for Magnum P.I.
Special guests Jerry Seinfeld, Will Forte, and Seth Meyers lend their expertise as Spike attempts to convince his little brother to buy an all-wheel-drive car in New York City.
Spike takes a new father to the Porsche design center in an attempt to find a car that will burn rubber--and make his old man jealous.
Spike tries to convince a twenty-something self-made food truck entrepreneur that his late model Bentley is sending the wrong message to the world.
Spike helps an L.A. DJ ditch his beat-up sedan for something women aren't embarrassed to be seen in.
2016
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Genevieve Morton is looking for a powerful vintage American muscle car for weekend cruising.
Spike rides with Los Angeles Angels pitcher C. J. Wilson in his custom-color McLaren P1 before helping C. J.'s teammate Tyler Skaggs upgrade his 2009 Chevy Tahoe daily driver.
Spike picks up a sommelier in a $300,000 ICON D200 Dodge Reformer, then suggests three possible trucks that could satisfy the businessman's wine-hauling needs.
Spike recommends a Jaguar XJL, an Audi A8 L Quattro and a Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG for social media star Karrueche Tran.
Spike offers three suggestions to a Joshua Tree, California artist who desires a vintage four-wheel-drive vehicle that can handle the rugged desert terrain.
Spike travels to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance classic car auction in Florida to help a buyer interested in comic Jerry Seinfeld's 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR.
Spike recommends a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a Lexus GS 350 F Sport, and a BMW 650i to a former professional football player who recently totaled his daily driver.
Spike takes a ride on actor Keanu Reeves' personal Arch KRGT-1 motorcycle and offers suggestions to a makeup artist who has outgrown her beginner bike.
A microcar enthusiast needs Spike's help to expand his small collection of fun and unusual cars, one of which is an Amphicar in which he takes Spike for a ride over land and sea.
Spike drives the Ferrari 488 GTB, with over 661 horsepower, to meet a professional rodeo competitor who usually sticks to one horse's power at a time.
Spike offers recommendations to blogger Andreea Cristina, who needs help finding a luxurious, retro-styled camper.
A mechanic seeks the Mini Cooper of his dreams. Spike selects three different variations of the iconic vehicle to show the buyer.
Spike takes a Jaguar F-Type Project 7 to meet model Alyssa Arce, whose current means of transportation is calling for an Uber driver.
Spike takes a ride on a prototype Confederate Fighter motorcycle. An art director seeks a stylish motorcycle with a sidecar so he can take road trips with his dog.
Spike offers suggestions to a rocket engineer looking for a tuner-friendly car that can go to the track and also serve as a daily driver. Spike recommends a 2016 Mazda MX-5, a Eurocode tuned VW Golf Type R, and a 2004 Acura NSX-T.
Spike drives the ultimate off-road vehicle, an Army surplus Humvee, on his way to meet a CrossFit-loving couple who are looking for an adventure vehicle they can take off the grid for a year.
Spike Feresten
Self - Host
