Everyday Driver Car Debate

Have government regulations helped ruin American cars? The guys discuss for Topic Tuesday, and cover laws, technologies, and beautiful modern cars available to buy. Eli H. in Bozeman, MT already has a properly modded car, but needs something newer and more reliable for the future. Social media questions cover best and worst cars that influenced the automotive landscape, crashing in the canyons, an...

The guys take on a couple of debates, starting with Richard H. in Seattle, WA, who’s been spoiled by a great lease deal on his X3. Then, Dan M. and his wife are honeymooning in Italy, and wondering what cool rental car can they get? Social media questions discuss inappropriate places to talk about cars, backing into parking spaces, and what was the first car that made you realize what a good car f...

Topic Tuesday extends the discussion from a recent Car & Driver article by John Pearley Huffman, who writes about the analog vs. digital feeling in cars. The guys debate analog-feeling cars for Jim F., who had an E30 and wants to bring that feeling back. Social media questions include rationalizing your next purchase, resurrecting iconic badges, and how to convince your friends to drive their fun...

The guys host a live audience at Brewvies Cinema Pub in Salt Lake to celebrate a milestone podcast episode 400, and they answer questions, rant about latest news, tell stories, and debate a car or two… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their annual bucket-list driving adventure at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Spa-Francorchamps tracks, with detai...

The 2020 Toyota Supra is the subject of Topic Tuesday, and the guys talk about everything they learned and experienced at the press launch. The debate for Usman N. in Cleveland, OH covers his desire for track driving at a low price, and social media questions include spirited drives with or without a destination, long-distance cruising choices, and releasing TV Seasons on Blu-ray… Pilgrimage 2019...

When moms want manual transmissions in their fun cars, who are we to disagree? Both Johnny FD and Adam J. in Ohio are helping their moms shop for interesting cars that offer good performance at a reasonable price. Social media questions discuss the hesitancy in buying European cars, giving back press car loans, and sports cars in popular culture… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the...

How can you ensure the used car you buy is running like it should? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday, and then debate budget-friendly, but irresponsible choices for Matthew and Molly H. in Cincinnati, OH. Social media questions from the audience include listeners who don’t care about the perception of cars they drive, things that make driving worthwhile, and what is the current state of the...

It’s not often enthusiasts try to consolidate their garage, but that’s exactly what Gregg in Charlotte, NC is trying to do. The guys offer their suggestions, and then discuss the issue of fun cars vs. other people’s perspective about what you should be driving. Social media questions are about how to keep your car enthusiasm alive, new drivers and driver aids, and a world without RWD… Pilgrimage 2...

The guys continue a thread from their Discord page about particular elements that constitute and define a sports car. Ken C. in Dallas, TX is contemplating a whole new garage, and wondering what to do with his un-driven track car. Social media questions dive into discussion about NASCAR, disruptive performance cars, and personal activity accomplishments relating to driving… Pilgrimage 2019 is open...

The guys live debate for Ryan and his girlfriend Sarah in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and are shopping for her. John O. in Sweden runs a forest-clearing machine while listening to the podcast, and he loves rallying and road driving equally. Social media questions touch on German driving standards, track-day education, and applying T/D/C to their own fun-car histories… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for res...

The guys cover more stories about the cars listeners bought, and with high-end cars getting cheaper all the time, Lance R. in North Bay, CA, thinks about the possibility of buying a BMW i8. A mini-Tesla rant happens early in the podcast, and then social media topics are about bosses driving Levantes, books and resources on driving, and reliability expectations between the U.S. and Europe… Pilgrima...

The guys talk about new releases and notable concepts from the 2019 NY Auto Show. They discuss new autocross ideas for insurance adjuster Jeff in Illinois, who does the hypermiling thing in his Prius Prime for work. Social media questions include a breakdown of the Lexus LM luxury minivan for China, speed limiters on EU cars in 2022, and downshifting for engine braking… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for...

The Director of Marketing for Covercraft, Jeff Jegelewicz, joins the guys to talk about the direction of the company, and where things are headed for the future. Rather than a debate, Paul and Todd take social media questions that include engines poorly matched to cars, features that should be re-thought and brought back, and how to plan your car purchases around the births of your children… Pilgr...

The guys always encourage new thinking about car ownership, and help Jeremy in FL with his newly discovered mindset about sports cars. They also weigh budgets vs. home ownership for Pat in Los Angeles, and tackle social media questions regarding extreme prices at charity auctions, resentment about particular brands, and the driverless future in relation to social norms… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for...

It seems like inheriting cars would be a good thing, but sometimes it can be a burden! David S. is a fan of his BRZ, but needs something fun and low-powered, with more doors for the growing kids. Audience social media questions cover favorite manufacturer names, car insurance OBD monitoring, and best online configurators… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgi...

Introducing a new aspect to the community, the guys talk about their foray into Discord, available to Patreon members. They decide on $8K cars for Omar in the Bay Area, CA, and offer ideas for Jack, an enthusiast in the UK. Social media questions touch on shutlines, ongoing test-drive research, and NASCAR tire swaps for winters and summers… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys i...

In tribute to a recent GT episode featuring the 1970 Porsche 917K, the guys try out a possible new addition to the podcast: build wars for car configurators. They debate new cars for Sam in Melbourne, AUS, who is feeling double-minded about his next choice. Social media topics include clunky SUV design language, front mid-engine vs. rear mid-engine, and teaching the wife to drive stick… Pilgrimage...

While shooting for Season 5, the guys drive the SpeedVegas supercar track experience and off-road truck course. Jon M. is losing sleep over his next purchase, and Matt L. in TX wants a unique car for traveling to a car show. Social media topics include disinterested mechanics, dealer demo cars, and high seating positions… ‘American Original,’ the Corvette film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, B...

What are car-related adventures in your life that simply need to happen? The guys discuss their own realistic goals, but allow themselves to explore bucket-list ideas too. E from Philadelphia, PA owns a Toyota 86, but is thinking ahead to a next-level upgrade, and the guys offer advice. Social media questions cover manual transmissions on electric cars, potential future track events outside the U....

When is too much power simply a waste of power? The guys debate this question, and some luxurious, affordable and large sedan choices for Anthony B. in West Palm Beach, FL. A good birthday present to yourself is a new experience, and Adam R. in Sonoma County, CA is ready to treat himself. The internet acknowledges tuning out of class, but what about tires out of class? That question, along with su...

Cars as an extension and manifestation of your personality is the rabbit hole down which the guys travel for Topic Tuesday. They debate a new or used conundrum for Chris C. in the greater Boston area, and discuss hopeful Lotus news that could mean big things for the company. Social media questions cover seller’s remorse, dates for upcoming EDD events, Cadillac’s new design language, and will EVs k...

The automotive (and software) world is captivated when Elon unveils a new car, so the guys briefly talk about the Model Y unveiling. They debate road warrior choices for Jason M. in British Columbia, and discuss potential DIY electric car builds for Mike S. Social media questions cover the sequential order in which you should obtain your fun cars, unfamiliar cars vs. unfamiliar tracks, and at what...

Threatened species are covered for the Topic Tuesday question from Kevin K., which include categories such as Vulnerable, Critically Endangered and Extinct. The guys dissect Steve B.’s car-buying dilemma, and he mandates there be no more weekend warriors! Finally, social media topics include pre-purchase inspections, aimless driving guilt, adjustment anxiety, and mainstream electric car adoption…...

Listeners have written in, sharing what cars they bought! The guys cover those updates, along with notable cars and perspective on the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. They discuss family hauler options for Austin in Houston, and cover social media questions about topics like Uber and Lyft killing new car sales, voice-over narration, and iPads stuck in dashboards… ‘American Original,’ the Corvette film is...

The Topic Tuesday is a response to a question by Christopher M, who asks for an explanation about best stats equating to the best driving cars, and why is this untrue? Daniel W. in San Francisco has a debate of extremes, from commuting to track warrior usage. Social media questions include discussion about OEM dashcam integration, Todd’s comfort side of the spectrum of sacrifice, and why aren’t po...