Everyday Driver Car Debate

Growing families need space, but how can you fit them all into smaller cars? The guys have touched on this subject in the past, but revisit the debate for Tim and his wife in Minneapolis, MN who are looking for an efficient SUV that fits 3 car seats wide. Relatively speaking, Andy and his wife are family people who love BMWs, but need something that fits their larger stature. Also discussed are li...

It’s always fun to debate cars for specific professions, so the guys take an opportunity to discuss jack-of-all-trade cars for Karl N. on Long Island, NY, who runs a surf shop there. They also select cars for Andy K, an opera singer in San Francisco, who is looking for his first adult car. Questions from listeners cover manufacturer design philosophies, tires for trucks, digital license plates and...

If your car sits for a long period of time, should you even own it, and furthermore, what should you buy? The guys debate Wolf K’s travel due to his job, since his future car will have a lot of downtime in the garage. They also discuss lots of potential choices for Jason in Atlanta, who is resisting the urge to ‘mod until you finally like it’ with his current BMW. Listener questions are many, and...

Every 100 podcasts, the guys take a break from talking about cars, and switch entirely to non-car related questions from the listening audience. They discuss mountain bikes, best restaurants in Park City, world travels and countries they would like to visit, filmmaking and storytelling, writing, smart watches, whiskey, technology, design, jobs, the future of the show, and quite a lot more. A massi...

Billy Johnson is back on the podcast, joining the guys to talk about his 2018 racing season, mental preparation, and his experiences in the #66 Ford GT. After winning the 2018 LMGTE Pro class at the 6 Hours Of Spa alongside teammates Olivier Pla and Stefan Mücke, he is preparing for the 24 Hours of LeMans in June. The debate includes some fast car choices for Greg in Manhattan, who needs to haul p...

When you finally have the money to purchase your favorite car from childhood memories, the question is, should you? Andy is an enthusiast in Austin, TX and wants an enthusiast-focused commuter car. Private courier Anneke in California spends a lot of time on the freeway, and wants a comfortable road car that will come alive for those rare backroad driving moments. Listener questions on social medi...

Nick Griot of Griot's Garage joins the guys to talk about his background, early career, and what he does for the company. Along with Todd and Paul, he also debates car choices for Garrett in San Diego, CA, and takes questions from listeners about Cheerios, crayons, nano-coatings and old school Formula 1 teams… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and wri...

Finding great, inexpensive cars can be challenging, but also very satisfying! Debating choices for Julian in CA and Hogan in VA, some fun $10k cars are rediscovered that also satisfy their family needs. Speaking of convincing, the guys discuss listener questions about compromise in relationships, where to park at your local Cars and Coffee, and what the heck is up with the gigantic Rolls-Royce Cul...

More enthusiasts are discovering the joys of track days, so the guys discuss things to think about for a beginner's track day. Michael in Missouri is struggling to find a long-term car that will bring him ownership joy beyond a few months, and Patrick is an enthusiast lawyer in a Fiesta ST who needs a nicer car for clients. Choices and options for both guys are debated, and social media questions...

Sporty sedans remain desirable for Matt, an owner of two identical Mazda 3s with his wife, who are considering options as they think about a future family. Same goes for Jorge in Westchester, NY, who needs to keep his young family happy but desperately wants a more enthusiast feel and a manual transmission. The guys make suggestions for treating the car disease, giant LED light bars on lifted pick...

It’s springtime, which means the annual tire switch on all the cars is happening. If the guys are going to recommend everyone have one, why not an Aston Martin? Damon in Seattle, WA has the budget to get a V8 Vantage, and is eyeballing a neighbor’s car for sale. Alex in England works for the Aston Martin factory, and is looking for a commuter car to get there. Listener questions cover subjects lik...

News from Ford indicates a big shift in their business model, and the guys offer their opinions on what’s next. Gerard near Los Angeles works a night shift job, and simply wants a fast, comfortable car to slice through traffic. Seth is a long-haul truck driver and is searching for a larger car that is useful but still classy. Finally, listener questions get answered, and they include subjects like...

Just for fun, the guys revisit one of their first topics about dream car garages, and expand the categories since their preferences have changed over the years. For his entire life, Kevin K. in MN has suffered car envy towards his father, so in pursuit of a cool car to own, he writes to ask for more daring automotive choices. Finally, listener questions ask about best approaches to tell your wife...

Searching for a Porsche they’re still in love with, Bruce and Melissa want a replacement Boxster in New South Wales, AUS. They're not allowed to import their prior car from the U.K., so what should they do? Scott B. is currently in the U.K. and calibrates transmissions for a living. He is looking for a car both he and his wife can use, but also will do track days. Paul then recommends buying a hou...

Rock crawling in Moab, UT will be an episode of Season 3 TV on Velocity Channel and Amazon Prime, so the guys share a few details from their recent shoot. Chris near NYC has never really loved a car, and is now shopping for a commuter that will impress his son. Jack in LA works in The Industry and lives in Hollywood, and realizes that appearances matter in California. He needs a fun car that will...

Subscribing to everything in your life is becoming more common and certainly includes cars, so opinions and outlooks are shared by both guys. Scott and Marley in Scottsdale, AZ are shopping for a four-door sedan to be used in her new real estate career, even though she's a convertible enthusiast. Adam W. is getting out of his lease soon and becoming a 'free agent,' and needs a fun nights-and-weeke...

Both debates involve quirky, oddball cars the guys don't get a chance to discuss very often. Richard in NY has damaged 3 cars just by hitting random deer, and is looking for the next fun car for his family. Stephen with the Peace Corps in Morocco has fallen in love with the Renault 4, and is thinking about buying one after his service ends. Finally, listeners ask what band or musician would compos...

If a car starts to own you instead of you owning it, that might be the turning point to consider selling! On the big island of Hawaii, Harvey is trying to justify his Vette love, and wondering what to do about his wife's car. Jason and Katy in NYC are looking for a new city car, and the guys speculate about the dream cars they would build if money were no object… Please rate review the podcast on...

Continually improving your driving skills includes learning heel and toe techniques properly, so the guys talk about ways to practice. Gabe in Oakland, CA has a budget for 2 cars, and Chris K. has an older, high-mileage commuter Audi that he's wondering about keeping or not. Finally, if you could take a C7 Corvette on the autobahn in Germany, would you rather drive that or a Porsche? Please rate a...

Envision your grandparents drifting around their cul-de-sac, and you've generally got the idea. Bill and Gail in Richmond, VA want a third fun car for their weekend road trip lifestyle, so the guys debate choices for them. Mark in Eau Claire, WI has young kids and is thinking about their future first vehicle when they're learning to drive. Finally, listener questions include thoughts on ideal mile...

It doesn't matter what your track car is called, as long as you're having fun. Dan in Charlotte, NC has friends who have named his car for him, and he's trying to decide whether to keep it or not. Carlos, who is active-duty military, is trying to avoid massive depreciation with his 2011 335i, and asks for ideas on what the next car might be. Finally, should Lincoln bring back suicide doors? The gu...

Relationships are paramount in our lives, so how do you lovingly tell your partner they may not be ready for a really powerful car? Miatas can truly be for everyone, as the guys have mentioned before, and so introduce into these debates. They shop for Isaac and his wife who are wedding photographers outside Philadelphia, PA, and discuss choices for Geoff in St. Louis MO, who feels the freedom to g...

How many cars' performance variants are better than the base model? Not many, and no, Paul won't buy you a Corolla. Rav in East London wants to buy a pickup truck for he and his fiancée, and Clem in Carlsbad, CA is trying to figure out how to turn his wife into a car enthusiast. The guys finish with audience questions about how to understand BMW nomenclature, Motor Trend leaving YouTube, and light...

If the guys hosted a track day with all their favorite cars, which ones would they pick from each drivetrain layout? Also discussed are the Bavarian biases of Josh in Germany and Vincent in the SF Bay Area. Finally, listener questions are addressed about couples therapy, ridiculous behavior to preserve newly washed cars, and who decided that cars should be shiny? Thank you for listening and watchi...

You may be wondering if this is still a car podcast, but don't worry-the guys are just getting creative with choices for Ali and Victoria in the UK, who are deciding what to do with two sentimental cars. They also debate for Lucas in Orange County, NY, who is a musician and has really discovered the joy of driving. Finally, they spend 30 minutes on listener questions that include the subjects of r...