Everyday Driver Car Debate

The guys host the co-founders of RADwood for Topic Tuesday to talk about the challenges of hosting car shows and the expansion of their Driving While Awesome and RAD brands. Social media questions ask what is a current dream car ‘build,’ have the guys ever shed tears over a driving experience, and have they had car conversations with unexpected enthusiasts? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cabl...

The guys celebrate the life of Sabine Schmitz, and take on two debates. The first is for Kyle in Tokyo, who asks if owning two similar sports cars is too much. The second debate is for Chris K. in TX, who wants good mileage out of his trackable car. Social media questions ask if Audi can be dismissed as an enthusiast brand for not offering manuals, how do you cope with door-ding obsession, and wha...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how to find that WOW factor in cars they like. The debate is for Chris O. in Texas, who needs to move on from VWs but doesn’t know what sports car to buy. Social media questions ask if there’s a class of enthusiast cars you have no interest in, what’s with the RPM act, and what is a driver’s car you would still have to explain at a Cars & Coffee? TV Season 8 a...

Is there such a thing as a FWD enthusiast? John G. writes wondering if it’s truly something to value, or is it merely a concession? Then, Luna writes with a conundrum about keeping or moving on from a car that keeps letting its owner down. Social media questions ask if it’s better to teach a brand-new driver on auto or manual, do you first change the temperature or the fan speed and why, and is Le...

Covering listener conclusions for Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss people’s love for Saabs, leaving Mustangs behind, and why NYC is the worst for car enthusiasts! The debate is for Dave M. in Portland, who is helping his wife choose something great. Social media questions ask if you have a moral obligation to tell people something is wrong with their car, have the guys ever tracked motorcycles, and...

The guys suddenly find themselves giving free advice to Ferrari! They debate for Hannah in DC, who has an 18-year-old VW that’s falling apart. They also help Hiren divest himself of a dream garage for new ideas. They discuss social media questions that ask if adding weight helps for winter driving why use premium fuel, and what’s the ideal ski car? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel...

For Topic Tuesday, Jason Cammisa of Hagerty joins the guys to rant about the industry and share insider knowledge of how different models are decided upon. They all discuss VW’s fear of Tesla, BMW’s politics and structure, and the most frustrating thing about the car industry. TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo...

You can be a car enthusiast without ever having owned an Alfa Romeo, but the people who have certainly are qualified!! John P. in North Carolina has owned many, but now is open to something new. Matt in Virginia writes about the problem of brand-new cars. Social media questions ask what cars the guys wish they could recommend more often, what’s their opinion on Fox-body Mustangs, and how do you fi...

The guys are asked how to progress through your automotive life by Michal D. in Poland, so they come up with an ownership recipe to share for Topic Tuesday. The debate is for Daniel in CA, who needs to buy a weekend car before he gets married. Social media questions ask if tires or shocks should be upgraded first, how much money equals tuning out of class, and will higher-revving, smaller-displace...

The Cheap Sports Car Challenge resonates with enthusiasts, since many people want a sports car, but are not willing to overpay. The debates include Derek in CA, who owns two Audi TTs and a drift car, and Doug in TN, who has obtained pre-approval from his wife for a weekend car. Social media questions ask what other YouTubers have split personalities, how can you tell if an LSD is working, and how...

For Topic Tuesday, Mark and Jack from SavageGeese join the guys! They share insights into their channel and content, and the effort invested into the platform that is YouTube. Social media questions ask why Audis are rarely suggested, what will the tech acceleration do to cars in the future, and should you spend more or less money on the high-performance SUV trim levels? TV Season 8 airs on the Mo...

Here’s to all the people in our lives who tolerate the Car Disease. From friends and family to significant others, the guys welcome all questions – there are no ‘dumb’ ones. Todd invites his wife Cate to read and ask him questions submitted by non-car-enthusiasts, and provide answers as both her husband and a crazy car enthusiast. TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 202...

It’s an all-car-questions from the audience on social media: quick thoughts and long rants from the guys! Listeners ask why car makers still use wood trim, will the immediacy of sporty electric vehicles overwhelm drivers, and what driving characteristics will cars have in the future? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and...

Some people make quick car buying decisions, others drag it out. Elizabeth in CT overrides her husband’s budget and goes up! Then, James in Boston writes for a brand new car for he and his wife. Social media questions ask what brand will be the last to build internal-combustion engines, is a “mid-build” production stoppage a negative when buying certain model years, and will enthusiasts start to h...

Because Sylvester Stallone drove one in Tango & Cash…that’s just one of the reasons why listeners bought cars! Topic Tuesday brings the first Car Conclusions episode of 2021. The guys debate really long-term choices for Todd B. in northern Indiana, and take social media questions that ask if AWD makes a good CUV handle better, what steering wheel materials are good or bad, and what makes a car age...

Having a growing family doesn’t mean parents have to give up tech, style and fun. Ian and his wife lease Infinitis, but are looking ahead to what’s next as their family grows. Eric A. in CA loves sleepers, but has a commute. What’s the right recipe? Social media questions ask what formerly expensive sports car retains that feel, what brands or cars won’t survive, and what’s going on with Toyota re...

What is it about sports cars that makes them so hard to define? The guys revisit the definition of a sports car debate from April 2019. Then, Joe L. in SC owns a very large St. Bernard, and needs a car to fit the dog! Social media questions ask what percentage of people are car people, what’s a good electric beater, and how do you convince your wife that the tool for the job is the right way to bu...

After getting past inherited cars, it’s satisfying when you can finally buy a car that fits all your needs and still makes you happy. Gabe S. in Maine vacillates between needs and wants, so the guys tackle a tough debate. Then, Vanni T. in Calgary, Alberta doesn’t like the sound of four-cylinder cars, and refuses to buy one as a second fun car. Social media questions ask about biggest automotive p...

Topic Tuesday brings a discussion about the pain of stolen cars. Derek M. in NY owns a 2018 BMW M3 that was recovered, but how should he feel about it now? Then, Evgenii K. in Moscow, Russia, is an enthusiast working long hours who just wants to look forward to his car at the end of each day. Social media questions ask if electric motors can have character, what does it mean for a car to settle, a...

When your lifestyle and work routines change, your car needs change too. That’s the scenario for David in MN, who has moved into his dream house and no longer commutes. Then, Greg L. in MI is looking to move beyond Mopar, and ready for a new experience. Social media questions ask why companies continue building cars with fake leather texture interiors, should the Chrysler brand be discontinued, an...

Topic Tuesday brings questions from Ted in GA about suggested speed limits, the law, and real-world driving. Tyler R. is a big fan of BMW and owns a modded E36 M3, but needs an additional car that’s more appropriate for commuting. Social media questions ask if you can successfully swap driver and passenger seat locations, does the color of your car attract speeding tickets, and how do the guys mak...

At what point do you let your obsession completely take over? Sean S. in CA wonders what priority he should give to his car disease vs family responsibility. Then, Sam in Chicago parks on the street, and needs a car with power. Social media questions ask what’s the proper response when a friend suggests an intervention over your car obsession, how do moods affect car reviews, and what’s the ultima...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss new cars of potential interest to their audience. Trey writes an email asking about advice on whether or not he should purchase the car that launched his interest in automobiles. Social media questions ask how much money for R&D and production is carved out of a car’s gross sales before being declared a failure, what’s a good cost-to-value ratio for repairs, and...

Looking back at their travel for the year, the guys talk about standout shoots and events that happened, and cars they drove. Looking ahead, they share what motivates and excites them for the upcoming year. Social media questions ask how you test drive different cars without renting or relying on dealers, should car enthusiasts form a lobbying group for gasoline cars, and should Honda revive the S...

Getting around to re-evaluating your life priorities can mean changing cars, which is exactly what Miguel T. in Kansas City is looking to do. Then, Fahad in Chicago thinks Giulias are cool, but what’s next? Social media questions ask about good mid-engine driving techniques, how do you convince your friends away from brand bias, and why did the Viper have to die? TV Seasons 1-7 are now available o...