Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten
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.
Seasons
1. Muscle Car Showdown
Air Date: 2014-10-14
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.
2. Superhero Car
Air Date: 2014-10-14
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.
3. Happy Wife, Happy Life
Air Date: 2014-10-21
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.
4. West Hollywood Boombox
Air Date: 2014-10-28
Spike attends a Los Angeles lowrider convention with the owner of a tanning salon to find the perfect truck for the first-time boss.
5. Techno Car
Air Date: 2014-11-04
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.
6. The Car Show Model
Air Date: 2014-11-11
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.
7. 3 Sexy Cats
Air Date: 2014-11-18
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.
8. Best Car for Dogs
Air Date: 2014-11-25
Spike assists a Web designer who desires a vehicle big enough for himself and his equally large dogs.
9. Momma's Boy
Air Date: 2014-12-02
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.
10. The SNL Cue Card Guy
Air Date: 2014-12-09
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.
11. Like Father, Like Son
Air Date: 2014-12-16
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.
12. Food Truck Fiesta
Air Date: 2014-12-23
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.
13. Awakening the Inner Car Guy
Air Date: 2014-12-30
Spike helps an L.A. DJ ditch his beat-up sedan for something women aren't embarrassed to be seen in.
1. Driven by Design
Air Date: 2015-06-24
Spike finds three unique and understated choices for the owner of a fashion marketing company who wants the perfectly tailored car.
2. Stone's Bassist
Air Date: 2015-07-01
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.
3. Car for a Comedian
Air Date: 2015-07-08
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.
4. The Perfect Vintage
Air Date: 2015-07-15
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".
5. Kate Plus V8
Air Date: 2015-07-22
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.
6. Grill and Thrills
Air Date: 2015-07-29
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.
7. Hauler Back
Air Date: 2015-08-05
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.
8. Truck, Yeah!
Air Date: 2015-08-12
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.
9. Band on the Run
Air Date: 2015-08-19
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.
10. Cooking with Gas
Air Date: 2015-08-26
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.
11. A Hoop Dream Car
Air Date: 2015-09-02
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.
12. Vintage Ride for an Oakland Raider
Air Date: 2015-09-09
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.
13. Car Collecting 101
Air Date: 2015-09-16
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.
14. Performance Enhancement
Air Date: 2015-09-23
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.
15. A Roman Chariot
Air Date: 2015-09-30
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.
16. Family Cool Bus
Air Date: 2015-10-07
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.
17. Hot Property
Air Date: 2015-10-14
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.
18. Off Road Warrior
Air Date: 2015-10-14
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.
1. Vintage Muscle
Air Date: 2016-06-22
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Genevieve Morton is looking for a powerful vintage American muscle car for weekend cruising.
2. Fast Balls and Fast Cars for an LA Angel
Air Date: 2016-06-29
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.
3. Cool Pick Up Trucks
Air Date: 2016-07-06
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.
4. Karrs for Karrueche
Air Date: 2016-07-13
Spike recommends a Jaguar XJL, an Audi A8 L Quattro and a Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG for social media star Karrueche Tran.
5. Vintage Off-Roaders
Air Date: 2016-07-20
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.
6. Seinfeld Auction
Air Date: 2016-07-27
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.
7. NFLer London
Air Date: 2016-08-03
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.
8. Keanu and the Motorcycles
Air Date: 2016-08-24
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.
9. Big Guy, Micro Car
Air Date: 2016-08-31
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.
10. Giddy-Up Truck
Air Date: 2016-09-07
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.
11. Retro Campers
Air Date: 2016-09-14
Spike offers recommendations to blogger Andreea Cristina, who needs help finding a luxurious, retro-styled camper.
12. Mighty Minis
Air Date: 2016-09-21
A mechanic seeks the Mini Cooper of his dreams. Spike selects three different variations of the iconic vehicle to show the buyer.
13. Off-Roading Playboy Model
Air Date: 2016-09-28
Spike takes a Jaguar F-Type Project 7 to meet model Alyssa Arce, whose current means of transportation is calling for an Uber driver.
14. Sidecar Bob
Air Date: 2016-10-05
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.
15. Rocket Scientist Tuners
Air Date: 2016-10-12
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.
16. Cross Fit Campers
Air Date: 2016-10-19
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.
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Rating
0.0/10
Release Date
2014-10-14
Episodes
47 (3 seasons)
Status
Canceled
