Everyday Driver Car Debate

The Corolla CROSS Hybrid test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, Todd is joined by Chance to answer the question of how a fun car is supposed to feel? Is there a checklist somewhere? Listener Zach D. wonders if there’s a car that makes your worries disappear? They debate a second car for Matthew P. in TN, who drives his Camaro a lot. Social media questions ask if low-friction surfaces help with your skills, should you get rid of tires that still have life in them, and what mods should be excluded from tuning out of class?

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We apologize there is no regularly scheduled Car Debate episode for today, April 14, 2023.

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The Prius PRIME test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys host Brian Whelan, pilot of the 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi and owner of @briansquestionabledecisions on IG. Brian shares the story of how the 308 came into his life, why he set out on his road trips, and what his future plans may be.

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For years, the guys have dismissed the Prius for its shortcomings, but the new Prime has them spitballing ideas. They debate Audi Allroad replacements for Chris W. in Boston, and then David C. in AR turn a pickup into a car hauler + fun commuter. Social media questions as where did the guys develop their current driving techniques, what car not offered in the US should be ‘wagonized,’ and do they have any first-drive-of-spring traditions?

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The HR-V test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss designs ahead of their time, and what current collaborations look like years in the future. Then, they debate luxury golf carts vs. convertibles for Gordon M. from Toronto. Social media questions ask what car the guys would have owned in high school, how do they get past the fear of owning a car with known problems, and what feature is something they always get hung up on?

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A new hypercar has been released from Lamborghini, no stranger to controversial and eyebrow-raising stats. The guys debate RWD cars for retired soccer player Ethan K., and then discuss the cathartic habit of modding for Brad L. Social media questions ask how the guys see the enthusiast community changing as EVs become more prevalent, does working from home justify having a less reliable daily driver, and would they value practicality above all else in a daily?

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The EQS 450+ test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if some aspect of EV’s will turn into a personality-defining aspect? They debate potential modded cars for Chris R. in TN, who loves a raw, track-focused feeling. Social media questions ask if it’s more important to buy a new or used manual enthusiast car, what engines have a weird or wide application, and do drag racers buy cars off the showroom floor without any mods?

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New cars are announced - the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170, along with the Ford Explorer EV. The guys have a rant or two about those, and then take on a couple of debates. Phu N. in SoCal wants the perfect car for a middle-aged dad, and Steve E. in AL is soon to receive an inheritance. Social media questions ask why trucks and utility vehicles have replaced the classic large America sedan for many drivers, how much markup should you pay, and what are some recommendations for horological tours in Switzerland?

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The CTR test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if you should love a car that people hate? Edwin in CA wants something fun and reliable. Then, Luca B. is an engineer in the US, and wants to know if he should import a car from Brazil? Social media questions ask if there’s coloring out of class, is cloning a friend’s car the sincerest form of flattery, and of all the special editions out there, has there ever been a Texas Lexus?

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It’s only a mid-life crisis car if you keep it for a short time and never again buy something fun. Sean in Las Vegas has owned more than 50 cars, but now needs something unique to hold his interest. Simon in LA has an EV, but wants noise again. Social media questions ask what’s the process when choosing a new car experience, will American automakers compete with either the GR86 or sport compacts again, and why does the automotive press hate the new Z?

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked about companies that revive various models, and why they succeed or fail. The debate is for Clayson R., who is bored and rotating through cars. Social media questions ask if GM made a mistake by skipping hybrid powertrain development, what country is on the must-drive list, and will ‘performance’ CUVs ever be a thing?

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If you’re truly looking for a new experience with cars, does that mean you have to be open to a car of any age? Chris J. in VA wants something with character, which is the mark of an enthusiast. Then, the guys debate choices for Jacob M., who wants something that’s weird. Socia media questions ask how to get non-car people more excited about cars, are the guys more fans of cars, or more fans of driving, and is there a recent car that would have been better with less power?

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys cover conclusions from listeners, and discuss blown budgets, model rockets, and building your fleet. The debate comes from Chris F., who is trying to decide whether or not he’s a Honda fanboy. Social media questions ask what’s the algorithm for number of past owners vs. age of the car, is there a cure for overexposure to piano black, and why would you enter a car at Ameila instead of Pebble?

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Having a different experience is one of the main things the guys encourage their audience to do when shopping. Joe P. in Denver is appreciating styling more and more, and wants a true sports car. Then, Lamar in MD is unimpressed with his daily, and wants more excitement. Social media questions ask if European countries pushing back on EU mandates is the beginning of a re-think for EVs, why are VW clutches odd to use, and why does the USA insist upon using giant rigs to tow lightweight loads?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The AMG G63 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss their current direction and future plans in 2023. Then, Elvedin in PA is questioning everything about his brand loyalty – should he just buy another of the same car he already owns? Social media questions ask what is the world’s most overrated car, do the guys acknowledge the many ways cars can be fun, and why are small-car offerings from U.S. manufacturers so limited?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The guys always want to help listeners achieve their automotive goals. Michael in LA really wants a TRX, but not today - he needs an interim vehicle. Then, Drew has some FOMO and is worried about the end of the V8 era. Social media questions ask if you should use Turo to amortize the cost of a fun car, what's the one bad quality or design thing being offered that shouldn’t have made it to market, and what’s the universal hand signal to prevent other drivers from hitting their front splitter?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The Elantra N test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys dive deeper into subscriptions for options. Will we all end up paying for features we don’t use, but are already embedded in the vehicle? The debate is for William R. in FL, who wants to get out of lame CUVs and into something fun. Social media questions ask if PHEV's have a future once EV infrastructure improves, how will future vehicle development cycles be affected, and what's the most ridiculous thing someone’s said about a car?

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While shopping in a crazy car market, it’s wise to have a backup plan in case something goes awry. Christian in MT wonders which automotive seed to water, and which dealership will come through for him? Then, Rob in MI needs to upgrade his commute while realizing his family is growing. Social media questions ask for the most inappropriate errand the guys have undertaken while driving their sports cars, what are the top 3 cars with the best steering feel in any price range, and are exterior stripes just a way of saying you bought the wrong color car?

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The SQ5 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

Every 25 episodes, the guys live-stream on their TestDrive Videos YT channel and take questions from the audience. This one is all the car-related questions asking if the G70 fits rear-facing car seats, what are the top 3 luxury brands from Germany and Japan, are there any cars whose sum of parts is better than the whole, what does Todd think of the Fast X trailer, what is Paul’s current favorite design language, and should sports car makers include driving events as part of the purchase?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The guys cover a couple debates: Eric in CA is thinking about joint car custody with his dad, and as classic car enthusiasts, what should they buy? Then, Avi R. is enamored by big cars and SUVs – he wants to protect his family and get something really comfortable. Social media questions ask if the guys ever plan on having more hosts, what is a favorite Bond film or era, and did Subaru do a good job with their SPT transmission?

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The Escalade V test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys share listeners’ car conclusions and inspiration from the podcast. Huy in VA asks if the concept of ‘maturing’ means the desire to own an SUV? Social media questions ask if you should postpone retirement so you can afford a more expensive fun car in the future, do low-production yet attainable sports cars dampen enthusiasts’ love for them, and shouldn’t new sports cars have the ability to completely disable all their electronic nannies?

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New concepts are introduced to set the future brand design language, but sometimes the results aren’t very exciting. The guys debate a 3rd car for Tom G. in northern AL, who is a Honda enthusiast with a Ford garage. Then, Kevin M. in TX has a long commute and a car that’s too awesome. Social media questions ask how you know when a car needs work done to feel factory fresh, how do you confess to your friends that you want an EV, and is Volvo’s future direction a good one?

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The guys host writer Ben Foldy from the Wall Street Journal to discuss Carvana and the implications for the car market. They debate choices for Craig B. in South Carolina, who brings up ‘old news’ kinds of cars. Social media questions ask why any vehicle bigger than a Fiat 500 is considered big by auto journalists, what are baseline monitor settings for consuming EDD content, and do all vehicles look better in-person instead of photos?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

A new Porsche concept called Vision 357 dominates the conversation to begin, and then the guys debate a total garage refresh for Tyler in Indiana. Most enthusiasts already know what kind of transmission they want, but for Jacob’s first sports car, he’s not yet decided. Social media questions ask how film editing affects its success, what’s the pinnacle of the supercar, and why isn’t there much advertising for leasing anymore?

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The Volvo C40 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked by Eddie M. if car manufacturers are obligated to keep their traditional sports car formulas sacred and never change them? They debate two-car solutions for Chris W. in San Diego. Social media questions ask what are the current top choices for EVs, what skill should every new driver have, and what do the guys think of ‘performance’ SUVs?

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The Corvette E-Ray has been announced, and the guys discuss some interesting specs about the car. They debate options for Stephen B. in MD, who is a pro photographer and needs space for gear. Sam F.’s wife in MA insists on a manual for her car, and that’s non-negotiable! Social media questions ask why car designers don't find the Elise interesting or attractive, why are marketing ploys so annoying, and what to the guys think of tech Youtubers reviewing cars?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The Frontier test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are sent a question from Mark D. asking which sports cars would the guys never recommend? They debate fun cars + families for Sean W. in NY, and social media questions ask if randomly placed door handles are bothersome, is Alfa a dead brand in the U.S., and what’s the guys’ success rate for car conclusions?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The guys drive the Escalade V + AMG G63 for a comparison on their main YouTube channel. They debate mid-size commuters for Ronald in Atlanta, and a first car for college student Henry W. in Spokane, WA. Social media questions ask what’s the future of lightweight sports cars, will flat grey become the equivalent of 90’s teal, and is sleeping in your car during road trips a bad idea?

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The Suburban HC test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if Tesla is on the ropes, and have they relied on EV dominance for too long? They debate a whole new garage for David E’s family in Nebraska, and answer social media questions asking what distance is too far to buy a new car, how much footage is enough for reviews, and what aspect of new cars is fussed over by some people, but doesn’t matter to them at all?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

New car concepts are always exciting, but production versions don’t necessarily meet expectations. The guys pay tribute to Ken Block, discuss Andretti Global + Cadillac plans for F1, and talk about CES concepts. The first debate is for Brandon H. in Alaska, who needs a long-term commuter. Then, Mike in New Hampshire lost his GTI to a flood. Social media questions ask if you should buy a modified used car, should EV designs get more creative and outlandish, and what exhaust notes from historic and modern cars sound the best?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The GV60 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

The guys begin 2023 discussing future cars they’re excited about, and events they’re looking forward to in the new year. Then, Bruce in Texas is shopping for a car that both he and his wife can both get excited about. Social media questions ask what defines a car’s nationality, are FWD cars as fun as RWD and AWD, and is there a modern car that has the theater of an E-Type?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The Grand Cherokee 4XE test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys recap their year and discuss best films and trips, as well as their favorite cars from 2022. They debate a quarter-life crisis for Nate C. in Seattle, who feels like his car doesn’t match his hobbies. Social media questions ask if there’s a car that could be justified in owning two of the same model, what’s the weakest rationalization for buying, and are the guys sick of carbon fiber everything?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The guys discuss stolen cars for Carl H. in St. Louis, who is considering a two-car setup to fit his life. Brian K. in Chicago asks how you determine if FWD or RWD is for you? Then, social media questions ask for the guys’ favorite carmaker logos, are you a bad person if you let your sports car sit outside, and how do you know when you’re done with a car experience?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The Integra test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

The guys catch up on Car Conclusions and sort through their stack of emails about what cars listeners bought! Their debate is for Jonathan in Long Beach, CA, who has a great fun car already but is almost paid up on the daily. Social media questions ask opinions on Toyota’s alternative collaboration, should people buy rare colors on cars, and should GM spin off all their models into sub-brands?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

Just because some cars’ values are increasing, doesn’t mean you should stop driving them! The guys debate cars for Isabelle S. in WI, who is soon to begin her professional career as a medical doctor. Then, Michael L. is 16 years old and needs his first car, but his parents do not approve of muscle cars. Social media questions ask how you get a sports car ready to drive all winter long, how is the value proposition of new vs. used factored into a buying decision, and have the guys ever considered collaborating with other YouTube car channels?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!