Everyday Driver Car Debate

The guys invite Chris Jacobs on the podcast to hear about his current show and upcoming new adventures. They discuss the BMW i4 M50 EV, and take social media questions that ask about cars wearing different sheetmetal, will EVs become disposable, and what’s the best mix of sports coupé + GT car with four doors? Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review u...

The BMW M240i 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

As the guys finish up their Utah Adventure 2022, they ask some of the attendees to share their thoughts on museum-quality roads, car key swaps, scenic discoveries, and driver upgrades…  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 eve...

If your fun car becomes one-dimensional and doesn’t get driven very much, why doesn’t it simply get sold? The guys take on a debate for Matt L. in PA, who has sentimental attachment to the project car, but desperately wants driving characteristics it doesn’t provide. Then, Zachary T. in SC needs a good road trip car that’s still fun. Social media questions ask the difference in movie scripts betwe...

The Toyota GR Corolla 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 deliberate if a lower-powered car is ultimately more interesting to drive while simultaneously examining releases of the 7th-generation Ford Mustang and the Ferrari thoroughbred, known as the Purosangue. The debate comes from Dohnn B. in Oregon, who wonders if a naturally-aspirated V12 is what’s next for he and his family. Social media questions ask if there should be a...

The guys take time for a deep dive into all the GR Corolla info, specs, and driving feel. The debate comes from James J., who asks for a fun car to buy with two babies. Social media questions ask for transition choices to thoroughbred cars like Porsches, what does ‘chassis tuning’ mean, and does installing significantly wider tires mean your car ruined from poor ride quality and too much grip? Sea...

The GR Supra Manual 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, Paul and Chance talk about listener car conclusions and how people’s buying decisions were made. They debate choices for Craig R., who wishes he could merge a hot hatch with a Boxster. Social media questions ask why press cars aren’t always allowed to be tracked, what cars were previously passed over and unheeded, and how can China possibly expect to enter worldwide markets with...

If your taste in cars not only becomes more refined but does a complete 180, it’s time to embrace a new lifestyle. Baylen in Atlanta is realizing his interests are changing from trucks to sports cars. Then, Gregory in Cincinnati has discovered the Jeep thing just ain’t his thing. Social media questions ask if old Range Rovers would make good family cars, when will infotainment screens become less...

The AMG CLA45 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

While the guys are on the road, they discuss a Topic Tuesday from Jae M. in Chicago, who wants to involve his girlfriend in buying the next car, but still feed his enthusiast needs. Social media questions ask if A-pillars are destined to always be bulky, are new drivers worse off for learning in SUVs instead of small cars, and what are the reasons enthusiasts are attracted to particular cars? Seas...

The guys discuss various new-car launches and realize how many manual-transmission-equipped cars are currently for sale. Debate #1 is for Christopher B. in Denver CO, who is becoming more of an outdoors enthusiast. Debate #2 is for Joe B. in Fort Collins, whose MoF is becoming an enthusiast. Social media questions ask what the benefits are of rev-matching manuals, what’s it like being part of a fo...

The Santa Cruz 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, Landon O. asks the guys why some cars of the same make & model stand out more than others. The debate is for Jordan in LA, who wants to avoid the dual-manufacturer driveway inevitability. Social media questions ask if designers are prepared to abandon the necessity of front grill openings on EVs, what is a bucket-list track the guys would like to drive on, and do modern sports c...

It’s not unheard of to grow disinterested in your own cars. What do you do next? The guys debate choices for Vinny in NY. Then, Carlos in FL feels like he should downgrade, and needs help deciding what to buy. Social media questions ask if the guys would ever consider owning a concours-level car, will more companies build ‘character’ cars from films, and when will EVs be affordable for most people...

The BMW M4 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 if it’s age or mileage that finally makes you back away from a vehicle, and what’s the worst modern car that’s more enjoyable than the best older car? They debate cars for Hayden in NC, whose new price point doesn’t seem to offer appealing suggestions. Social media questions ask how to adopt a driving style for high-powered mid-engined cars, what cars will the...

The guys always enjoy the new model and concept release cycle, and discuss the flavors from Dodge. Debate #1 is from Andrei S. who wonders what grand tourers he should consider. Debate #2 is from Jonathan E. in TX, who wants cars his MoF doesn’t get sick in. Social media questions ask if Aptera has solved the electric car problem, should all car companies adopt the ‘gigapress’ die-cast manufacturi...

The Mustang Mach 1 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

Alternate episode titles include ‘Putting On A Cape,’ ‘Cool Color,’ ‘ Two Boats At Once,’ and ‘Too Many Scenarios.’ The guys read car conclusions from listeners, and debate different car scenarios for Damon in KY. Social media questions ask if carbon fiber will become a widespread manufacturing material, why are the headrests removed in TV and film, and what was the last great, iconic “hero car” i...

Sometimes a clean sweep is exactly what’s needed, as your life moves on and your interests change. Brian C. in NC is embracing family life and wants a minivan and a 'dad car.' Then, Adam F. is rather conflicted and asks if he should flip his unexpectedly rare car? Social media questions ask for the worst car the guys have fallen in love with, is the world in a new automotive ‘malaise era,’ and can...

The Lexus IS500 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 livestream every 25 episodes on their TestDrive Videos YouTube channel, and answer all-car questions from the audience. Link is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TestDriveVideos Seasons 1-10 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 ever...

The guys discuss the GR86 oil pan gasket issue, and how that relates to their ownership! The first debate is for Mike in TX asking for rideshare recommendations. Then, Amy T. is new to the car enthusiasm thing, and is looking for a fun addition to the Atlas. Social media questions ask how car makers should manage bad press, has the GR86 shifter action mellowed over time, and should you ‘maintain’...