Everyday Driver Car Debate

Will your kids care or remember what car their parents drove? More often than not, the guys say yes! Jason V. is seeking a fun car his kids can be proud of, so it’s time to search for options. Then, Corey’s friends all have fun sports cars, and he needs something impressive but low-priced to compete. Social media questions ask if a cheap power increase contradicts tuning-out-of-class calculus, wha...

The guys take many questions on a YouTube livestream from the audience, but not before debating small, but not too small, sports car choices for Landin O. and his fianceé Laurie! Pilgrimage 2020 signups are now available, with details on the website. Season 6 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review us on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and Amazon, and write to us...

Getting creative on a budget can be a challenge, but the guys are up for it. They debate choices for Andy in MA, as long as they’re not ‘soul-sucking’ to drive. They’re also in agreement on one particular car for Joe in Syracuse, NY, who is tired of utility and tired of boring cars! Social media questions ask if tires affect steering feel, what about doing top speed runs on the salt flats of Utah,...

World events and pop culture aren’t mentioned very often, primarily for the sake of producing timeless Everyday Driver content. The guys explain their goals and their ongoing mindset for production of TV, YouTube, podcasts and written articles. The Topic Tuesday asks if they’re too optimistic with their debate suggestions, and they discuss sporty SUV choices for Chris in southern California. Liste...

If you’re moving to another country, is it a requirement to own a car native to that particular nation as part of your enthusiast experience? The guys debate this for Aviv from Israel, and then suggest blue-sky fun car ideas for Noah in Wisconsin. Social media questions ask about rotary engines, swapping the Phaeton and Quattroporte, and how long do you wait for a driver to get out of your way bef...

Car conclusions from listeners are the Topic Tuesday, where the audience writes emails to tell the guys what car they bought. Keith H. in NY used to have a mega-commute into Brooklyn with a high-mileage Hyundai, and is now thinking about a fun car for the future while trying to convince his fiancée. Social media questions ask about GM’s electrification ideas, what are car companies’ future plans f...

Wanting to own a fun sports car isn’t a mid-life crisis, it’s a life-long crisis! Anthony B. in Denver, CO wants two cars on opposite ends of the Spectrum Of Sacrifice. Dennis F. is a huge fan of Hondas and currently resto-modding an old Prelude, but thinks S2000’s might quickly rise in value and wondering if he should get one soon? Social media questions ask what car is the backbone of American s...

The Topic Tuesday question asks what is the most influential car to date? The guys cover a bit of history before settling on a definitive answer. They take on a debate for Sorel and his dad, who live in Oregon and are looking for a mid-life crisis car that gets good gas mileage. Social media questions ask about anti-galling compound applied to wheel studs, what is a truly special long-term car, an...

Even rock-crawling Jeep people need a decent commuter, so the guys take on a debate from Kelly H. in Tucson, AZ. They also discuss the best SUVs for Brad L. in Atlanta, GA, who follows his cheerleading daughters around the country to various events. Social media questions ask who Toyota is, do the guys get upset at people who wear headphones while driving, and how can track driving instruction be...

Exploring the limits of your car isn’t something you can do very often – many times, it can only be done on track. So how do you go about finding that limit? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday. Andrew R. in Melbourne, FL wants a third car with at least 500hp, and writes asking for suggestions. Social media questions ask why the automotive industry doesn’t talk about car ownership in terms of...

Whatever the budget, people want to own cars that feed the disease. Michael from Knoxville owns a Nissan Versa S, but also wants something fun for $3000. Enthusiast driver Deep has a family car, but wants something fun for commuting and canyon carving. Social media questions ask if Audi R8s are good for autocross, do car companies reference styling from their prior models or the competition, and s...

It’s important to share tribal car knowledge about the unwritten rules of the road – you never know whom you might help out. The guys tackle a 3-into-1 debate for Saul B., who has every category covered but is thinking about consolidating his garage. Social media questions ask if track days and autocross are relevant for most enthusiasts, which car’s next redesign could be the most surprising, and...

It’s easy to invent new internet company names – simply drop all the vowels. It seems like car companies are getting in on the action and coming up with contrived names too. Kurt writes in with a debate asking if family cars need to have four doors? Also, Derek realizes he needs to ignore his coworkers’ advice and buy something fun again. Social media questions ask about accidents involving animal...

The guys begin every quarter-numbered episode requesting all car questions from the audience on social media! Questions include asking where you can legally drive flat out, will future electric platforms replicate the abilities of ICE-powered cars, and are people happier in cheaper cars because they’re not stuck with high payments?a Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon...

Big life changes can suddenly make you realize your car is no longer suitable for your lifestyle, even if it means getting rid of the fun car. James M. in upstate NY will be moving to the city, and needs a better balance for commuting. Michael J. in Austin, TX is considering a second car, but it needs to be inexpensive. Social media questions ask why people don’t pull over for emergency vehicles,...

The ‘Best Of’ series concludes with the guys’ opinions about the best models offered from Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VW, and Volvo. Lance R. has a long-term Ferrari ownership plan, so they analyze and figure out the best idea for him. Social media questions ask if a 2010 Camaro would be a good winter car, how to rate car characteristics from most important to least, and what’s the most affordable, bea...

If you own a car long enough, its desirable traits automatically become the things you may look for in your next car. Louie D. in San Diego loves the elements that make up his high-mileage Mazda Protégé5, but simply needs a newer car. Michael W. in Surrey County, UK has his daily needs met, but is now searching for a classic ‘starter’ Porsche, and wonders what his best options are. Social media qu...

In the midst of their ‘Best Of’ series, the guys take time to offer planning and business consulting advice to Nissan about the direction of their products! Doug near NYC has figured out a garage plan for his next offbeat car, but maybe not. Social media questions ask about buying an ND MX-5 without the upgraded engine power, buying a used FR-S and tuning it, and is the electrification of cars rui...

Arriving at the realization you’ve never actually paid off a car is what struck Jonathan S. in San Jose, CA. He’s always had the itch for something ‘better,’ so the guys take a look at his shopping habits. Matt S. in Charleston, SC totaled his 2006 V6 Accord, and needs a new adventure car that’s able to tow Jetskis. Social media questions ask about modding a free car out of class, actual performan...

This episode ‘Best Of’ includes car manufacturers from Kia to MINI, and the guys break down their choices. Steven near Raleigh, NC is trading in beanies and campfires for a four-door sports car, since his family is growing and he feels the need for speed. Social media questions ask about tire choices, the floating roof design, and what’s the coldest outside temperature in which the guys have ever...

Analyzing your driving preferences from your car history can be challenging, but new experiences can help you discover new feelings! Rob writes with a long car history, and knows what he wants. Narrowing down his choices is where the guys help out. Then, Destin C. in Louisiana has negative equity in his Mercedes, and needs to sort out his garage. Social media questions ask why car companies releas...

The ‘Best Of’ series continues for Topic Tuesday, covering the manufacturers Fiat through Jeep. The guys take on a debate for Dan from Somewhere, whose dad needs a new commuter car with manual transmission. Social media questions ask if the future of cars looks like the Nissan Versa, are studded snow tires really necessary, and what’s the best current mid-life crisis car available for sale? Season...

The Lancer Ralliart needs a new engine, so Todd tells the story of what went wrong. The guys then take on two debates; one for Branden L. in Dallas, TX, who has a 2-car predicament, and Matt G. in Durham, NC, who asks for thoughts on buying a second car. Social media questions include the last time the guys drove at 10/10ths, will there be any more youth-oriented car brands, and how could traffic...

The guys begin an updated series about best cars from each manufacturer, according to their interests and opinions. They debate a fatherhood dilemma for Chris P. and his 16-year-old son in Carlsbad, CA. Also, social media questions cover how to determine steering feel, car concepts not from OEMs, and what things should have been changed about particular controversial cars? Season 6 is now airing o...

Season 6 begins on the Motor Trend cable channel, Saturday, January 4, 2020. Never having driven a spectrum of fun cars is a great opportunity and a clean driving slate – that’s the position that Light J. is in, and he’s even looking for something impractical! Also, Neal K’s young kids love going fast, and he is compelled to feed their need for speed while also impressing clients. Social media que...