Everyday Driver Car Debate

The path to learning your lesson is not an easy one. Car enthusiasts might overspend, but if it’s a great life experience, has it been worth it? Amrin in San Jose, CA has a short commute, wants something fun, and wants some driving homework. Andrew P. in AR needs two cars for two jobs. Social media questions ask if you can ruin a car by hooning it, did the pandemic help save sports cars, and what’...

The Prius Project test drive and details on future video comparisons! The Prius has now been driven on Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ performance tires for canyon and track driving, and Quatrac Pro All-Weather UHP tires for cold weather. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Priuses, Prii, or any Toyota? B...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked about car enthusiasts’ perspective on the benefits of ICE vs. EVs. They debate long-term cars for Connor in Seattle, who is looking for a sports sedan but possibly open to something different. Social media questions ask about best practices for washing your car in winter, how do you find a reliable mechanic for European cars, and should you love high-mileage c...

The guys attend SEMA 2023 in Las Vegas and discuss the overarching theme, and how it’s part of the future of cars. They debate for Rodrigo J. in the Netherlands, whose son’s first word was ‘auto!’ Then, David writes with a request for a car that he doesn’t hit his head on while sitting in it. Social media questions ask what’s a car from the guys’ past they would like to restore and modernize, can...

The Mondial T test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Visit griotsgarage.com for the best car care products you can buy, and be sure to use the 10% discount code from our podcast announcements or website! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Car conclusions return for Topic Tuesday, which include lots of driving homework and much personal discovery! The debate is for Chris L., who wonders what car has the best disposable clutch for learning manual transmission driving? Social media questions ask if the guys drive together just for fun, what’s some advice for someone upside-down on a car loan, and will beautiful analog gauges become a...

The Japan Mobility Show concepts are encouraging for sports car enthusiasts! The guys look at a few reveals and discuss possibilities. They debate short-term fun cars for Eric A. on the US west coast, and something more expensive for Brad M. in the UK, who is getting a pay raise. Social media questions ask for opinions on driving gloves, what makes RWD more expensive to manufacture when it’s the l...

The Trail BOSS test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Colorados or any Chevy truck? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic Tuesday introduces a question from listener bittercarguy on IG, who asks how has Porsche ascended to the role of never being questioned or judged? The guys debate replacements for Tim in PA, who is facing a growing family, more sporting events, and a high-mileage hybrid. Social media questions ask about tires for winter driving conditions, and what car-focused movie deserves a modern reboot?...

What is it about the desire to keep old cars alive? They shouldn’t be junked if they’re halfway decent, right? Lachlan in Australia needs to consolidate his garage and sell three cars to buy one – what should it be? Luke R. in Kansas City is a student and realizing he’s putting too much money into his modded car. Social media questions ask if driving simulators are setting the wrong expectations f...

The CX-90 PHEV test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the new CX-90, a smaller Mazda SUV or any Mazda? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we are helping with your search! You can search all the car markets, including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked why more manufacturers aren’t taking advantage of PHEVs as a solution? They debate the merits of slow cars for Andrew L., who also wants an automatic transmission. Social media questions ask why people are so resistant to having fun with their cars, how are the four non-colors ranked, and how is Todd’s hybrid Cayenne ownership going? Please rate + review us on...

Apart from the race versions, touring cars, manual transmissions, and special editions of high-performance drivers’ cars, what makes a car or SUV desirable besides being expensive? The guys help Matthew in WA spread an insurance payout between two vehicles, and Tim in MD appear successful but not too successful! Social media questions ask if graphene could be the basis for batteries in future EVs,...

The Crown test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for a new Crown, or any Toyota? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many listeners are excited about the cars they bought, the guys decided to share some of their stories once again. They debate family legacy and car emotions for James in FL, who wonders if he’s blinded by memories. Social media questions ask what automotive trends the guys would like to see more of, is there an objective measurement for the quality of a detail job, and do you accept a free car...

It’s tough to say you’ll never sell a car. Enthusiasts are always thinking about what’s next, and Jose C. is looking for fulfillment. Then, Staale B. in Norway wants to supercharge his sedan, and wonders what the less-stupid option is. Social media questions ask what’s the #1 priority for a new driver getting their first car, is the Bronco-Wrangler rivalry the offroad version of the Mustang-Camaro...

The Accord Hybrid test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Accords, or any Honda? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Topic Tuesday discussion is about future beautiful cars - will we ever see an elegant design for an affordable sports car? The guys debate a new do-it-all car for Andrew S. in CO, who lives high in the mountains but wants something that is still fun. Social media questions ask for the story of the guys’ first track day, are noise-cancelling headphones illegal to use while driving, and is there...

The guys celebrate 75 years with Porsche at Rennsport Reunion #7, and discuss the launch of their new track variant. They talk about fresh thinking for Bill in Texas, who wants to trade the fun cars out of his garage. Then, Ian M. has never had a car with more than 180HP, so what’s next? Social media questions ask about current Porsche design language, what will hybridization do to small cars, and...

The Wrangler 392 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are questioned about car audio, and why the community doesn’t seem to discuss the importance of in-car sound quality. They debate fun cars for Daniel in NC, who has the ‘I Want It’ feeling. Social media questions ask about finding the ‘edge’ at autocross events, how do you overtake or avoid drivers who won’t let you pass, and is now the time for any OEM to change their...

Is price always the differentiator for the car you want to be in? Forest in PA wants to add a second car for work, but it must be the right balance between fun and professionalism. Then, Jared C. asks for help to save him from his car! Social media questions ask if there have been any cars whose subsequent generations were more attractive, what’s the correct hand position on steering wheels with t...

The C300 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what’s the next everyman’s enthusiast brand? Ford used to build enthusiast cars at every price level, so who is the next heir apparent? Patrick in CT asks what winter car to buy that his sons will think is cool. Social media questions ask why dealers don’t allow test drives of their ‘hot’ cars, why are door openings smaller than they’ve ever been, and what two...

Does anyone want to buy the trim levels that aren’t professional-grade? The facelifted F-150 makes its debut, and the guys d. iscuss. Josh W. and his 16-year-old son are looking for a project car, but not a restoration! Ron C. in NJ wants a fun car, but that means he also wants to learn to drive manuals. Social media questions ask if peak ‘needless machismo’ has hit paint colors, what’s a reasonab...