Everyday Driver Car Debate

The KONA N 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 makes for a ‘cult’ car or truck? Robert T. owns a few, and wonders what attributes contribute to cult car status. Then, they debate lyrics for a new country song, starring the debate for Daniel B. in Rochester, NY. Social media questions ask if the new Prius Prime is a serious contender, do marketing departments attempt to make us all believe EVs are ever...

The Mercedes S580 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 why badges even matter? Is it best to hope there are enough open-minded people to judge what each car says and not what the badge tells them? They debate cars for Derek D. in Detroit, who asks if cars can haul and still be fun. Social media questions ask about the true definition of a dream car, is a faster car less fun while commuting, and how important is an...

What car do you buy when it seems like nothing is appealing? Martin in Portland has experienced bad reliability with VW, and wants something different. Then, Nico P. is moving from California to Nuremburg, Germany and has too many choices. Social media questions ask how many speeding tickets the guys have had, what to do about self-incurred scratches, and should you buy a cheap car to get your NOS...

The Civic Touring 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 happens when a driver of a specific car finds themself outside the 'norms' of the community. How do enthusiasts navigate their hobby when the momentum pushes in the opposite direction? They debate European cars for Justin in Kansas City, and cover questions on social media that ask what future vehicles they’re looking forward to, are they open to reviewin...

Car-selling regret never goes away, but there’s always new experiences to look forward to. Rich T. in MN wants good gas mileage, but he wants power too. Then, the guys debate fun cars for all the active-lifestyle hobbies for Seth in OH. Social media questions ask if car makers even need to advertise any more, what are some best road-trip memories, and what has been the biggest attitude shift for t...

The CX-50 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 share listener conclusions and stories about the broadening of car enthusiasm around the world. They discuss cars that force you to take up new hobbies, and proper packing and transport of medieval martial art weaponry in your hot hatch. Social media questions ask if you could have a vacation house with a car in its garage... what would they be, will large car-transport...

The guys take all non-car questions for a milestone live-streaming episode, and discuss topics like filmmaking ad budgets, wristwatch movements, flying in Alaska, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Everyday Driver philanthropy, knick-knack collections, and why the guys respond to YouTube comments like they do. Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iT...

The Lyriq 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 causes ugly cars, so they discuss the ‘Ugliness Penalty’ philosophy behind the series of steps culminating in bad design decisions. Or are they good decisions? They debate good-gas-mileage SUVs for Austin S. in AR, and social media questions ask if there is a bad mid-engined car, is there an Asian delivery program for Japanese or Korean cars, and who deci...

The great chip shortage continues its ripple effect throughout the car industry. The guys debate commuters for Benjamin, who has escaped from Manhattan and lives in the suburbs. Chris in Chicago feels stuck in a rut, and wants a car to not just commute, but also autocross. Social media questions ask if the guys recommend revisiting an old automotive flame, what car brand has the largest dichotomy...

The Pathfinder 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 explore more aspects about Graduated Drivers’ Licenses (GDL) and what the ramifications in the U.S. would be. They also debate trade-offs for Shaun in MA, a BMW enthusiast who is considering adding another 3-series. Social media questions ask if modern SUVs would benefit from a manual transmission as a performance model, does an active suspension system improve the hand...

Cadillac is making large changes and remaking itself – have you noticed? The guys debate future hand-me-down cars for Justin in WI, and then discuss manual transmissions for Jeff in NY. Social media questions ask if Mazda should build a hotter MX-5, do conversations with OEMs get uncomfortable when discussing their better prior generations, and why is the BMW design team ruining all their vehicles...

The Golf R 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

Should friends let friends buy bad cars? For Topic Tuesday, the guys explore if you’re obligated to steer your friends and family away from bad or boring cars. They debate choices for Lucas in TX, who is a newly minted ER doctor. Social media questions ask if work-from-home changes the meaning of ‘don’t race your paycheck,’ how do you winterize your car, and what combination of car, driver and rac...

Are car designs ever truly finished? The guys discuss the BMW M2, and take on a debate from Mike H. in CO who is forced buy a client-friendly car for his job. Then, Steve O. in CA is in need of a car therapist. Social media questions ask why glass sunroofs have disappeared from sports cars, what are the worst-sounding engines the guys can name, and what’s the most controversial car opinion they ha...

The Nissan Z 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 comes next after Alfas. Jason in CO has owned four, so he qualifies as a true car enthusiast! Then, Christopher S. in D.C. wonders about finances and self-identity stacked up against the joy of driving. Social media questions ask what is the exposed front wheel design element on old Testarossas, what is a ‘re-inspection fee,’ and do the guys practice left...

Is it sacrilege to buy an expensive, extremely capable 4x4 and never drive it off road? The guys debate convertibles for Anthony G. in Philly, who is ready for something new. Then, Russ in Denver wants to add a pickup truck to the BMW stable. Social media questions ask if it’s better to get a car you love or might grow to love, how do designers decide on exterior mirror shapes, and what company be...

The Porsche Cayman GT4 RS 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

The guys discuss the release of the C8 Corvette Z06 and Maserati GranTurismo. For Topic Tuesday, they’re asked if innovation is killing car enthusiasm? Then, the debate is for Ryan R., who asks what comes next after a hot hatch. Social media questions ask what’s the least amount of torque that will push you back, is a Z more fun than a Cayman, and are you a real enthusiast if you happen to like au...