Everyday Driver Car Debate

Although he’s not really smuggling alcohol, Edward in Cape Cod, MA is a wine and liquor salesman and drives a lot! He’s looking for something comfortable for the miles and still family-friendly, but with a bit of fun thrown in too. John in Austin, TX has already owned his dream car, and wonders what’s next for him; but more importantly, what do enthusiasts do after their dream car is taken from th...

It’s a fun canyon run when the guys go driving with law enforcement riding along in their cars, so they have to share stories from the day. Topic Tuesday discussion centers around car performance in the real world, rather than relying on magazine testing specs and stats. Ivan in Washington, D.C. is trying to build a better relationship with his girlfriend’s mom by offering to help buy a car for he...

Most commutes involve some twists and turns, clever backroad traffic avoidance or simply waiting on the freeway, but not for Kirk M. in Iowa, whose commute is literally a single straight road. Tom B. and his wife in Cincinnati, OH are young empty nesters, vastly different in size, and are looking to share a fun third car with some power. The guys then discuss social media questions including topic...

A new Topic Tuesday discussion about the merits of sticking with a platform you know, or taking a risk and buying a tempting, unknown car with its own possible issues? Ross G. in Hillsborough, NC needs help convincing his dad to purchase his first sports car at age 70, and also asks about choices for himself. Finally, the guys talk social media questions about maintenance differences between FWD a...

While taking a break after shooting Corvettes, the guys go mountain biking, and share their unexpected adventures and wrecks off the trail. Debating quirky-yet-curated car choices for Pat in Chicago, they come up with some interesting and forgotten fun cars, and then give their opinions about restoration plans for the garage of James R., who is 24 and already owns four cars. Social media questions...

The Mini raffle winner has been announced! 'Spot' the Mini Cooper S is going to a new home, so the guys surprise he and his wife with a call just before the podcast is recorded, and are excited it’s going to an enthusiast. Thanks to everyone who entered! After six days of shooting the 2018 feature film about Corvettes, they also talk about behind-the-scenes events and unexpected issues. The debate...

Most of the time, fun enthusiast cars are recommended. But sometimes, the guys must rant a bit about cars they don’t like. James A. on Long Island, NY is interested in Saabs, but not sure about getting a third car. Ben G. in San Mateo, CA drives very little during any given month, but when he does, he wants fun for a low price. Social media questions include how to get back to normal driving after...

It’s not often the guys let their imaginations go crazy, but every so often it’s okay to daydream about assembling a garage full of cars. They debate what two cars might be well suited for Michael K., a music teacher in San Francisco, and they talk about ways to avoid the nozzle drip when filling your car with gas. More social media questions include discussion about higher mileage cars on track,...

When it's the seatbelts causing the fire, you know there’s an issue, so the guys talk recalls and problems that car manufacturers don’t anticipate. Sid in Washington, D.C. feels the need for a reliable, fun, four-door sedan, and Ben in Richmond, VA is a golfer with sports car needs, but doesn’t want a hot hatch. Social media questions cover topics like optimal seating positions, how to discern an...

What began as a Topic Tuesday request to discuss best enthusiast cars for every state in the U.S. has broadened into the regions of the U.S. and Canada. The guys offer their suggestions, along with thoughts on good inexpensive driving experiences around the country. They also debate fun car choices for Andrew in the U.K., who has twins on the way and works for McLaren Automotive! Social media topi...

Can you make a two-seater your only car even in winter weather? That’s the goal for Cameron S. and his wife in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, who use a car sharing club for their other needs like massive snowstorms, commuting, or adding people. "Curly" in Alaska is a 1931 Ford Model A owner, who’s looking to buy a fun car for his place in AZ. Finally, Paul and Chance take questions from social media too...

After attending the shows and auctions during Monterey Weekend 2018, Paul and Chance talk about their experiences while Todd goes on vacation. They divide the podcast into two parts: the high-end classics and future attainable production cars. While explaining reasons why you may consider attending sometime, they tell stories about the historic races at Laguna Seca Raceway, future concepts introdu...

Will car subscriptions and ride sharing take over all our mobility needs? The guys share opinions on an AAA study about costs of car ownership and how data is used. Michael is an enthusiast and M2 owner, but ultimately wants something he can share with his dad; and Andrew in Tucson, AZ is currently engineering his future mid-life crisis car purchase. Finally, social media questions cover topics li...

When should you buy a new car if you get a new job? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday and talk about the perceptions of changing cars. Wesley B. and his wife in Seattle, WA have long daily commutes, and he wants to rediscover fun but still address their growing family needs. Social media questions include topics about increasing speed limits, favorite automotive writers and worst current car...

Imagine your vacation house has a fun car waiting for you, but one purchased for a low budget for lack of use. Carlos S. in Montreal, Canada spends one month a year in Alicante, Spain, and is searching for a trackable, collectible, family car to keep there. Jordan in San Jose, CA is thinning out his 6-car collection, and trying to pare down to a number more reasonable for commuting and family duti...

The guys discuss the best road trip car at any budget and offer completely different perspectives as to how they arrived at their decisions. Fern and Rad in Honolulu, HI write with their changing car needs to include a small dog and family members, and they are mulling electric cars that fit their lifestyle. Social media questions include discussion about cornering and motion sickness, dealership...

Should you give your car to your wife, and wait to shop for something else for yourself? This is the conundrum for Tony C. in Jacksonville, FL, whose wife loves his Chevy SS, but still isn’t sure what she wants to drive next. The guys debate an extra car that will remain at the vacation home of Peter S. and his wife in the northeast US, and then discuss social media questions about meaningful driv...

How do you convince your friends that driving can be fun? The guys take on this Topic Tuesday debate from Austin S., who asks for fresh ideas. The car debate is for Blake B. in Los Angeles, a Morgan 3-wheeler owning enthusiast who loves canyon driving. He wants a fourth car that is exciting yet functional; something his wife might consider driving. Finally, social media questions include best and...

Is it possible to have simultaneous sports car ownership and start a family? The first step is to purge the Camry and consider other options, like Dale D. is doing in Tacoma, WA. When you’re re-inspired by the driving you did early in life, track cars come back around, but they need to do everything else too. David E. in Omaha, NE is looking at choices for both street and track. Finally, the guys...

Do you own your car, or does it own you? The Topic Tuesday debate is about buying your dream car and hating it, because you want to keep it perfect and scratch-free. Michael in Houston TX writes about his predicament of wanting a fun, inexpensive sports car, but not wanting to appear ostentatious as a young professional. Social media questions include discussion about the most recognizable design...

What happens when your car is suddenly boring to you? Get something different? Try to squeeze more enjoyment out of your old one? Although the budgets are different, the dilemma is the same for Jody B. in Utah and Brooks and his wife Sara in California. The guys talk about taking sides over brand loyalty and how to avoid getting disowned by your family, and they clarify the discussion on aggressiv...

This Topic Tuesday centers around cars that are great to drive for a variety of reasons, but probably offer a less-than-ideal ownership experience. Also, there have been prior debates on car choices for many professions, but this time the spotlight is on Dr. Aleem N., who recently moved from NYC to Seattle. In addition to many social media questions, the traffic flow/lane merging issue stands out...

Driving cars in their country of origin could be a bucket list all by itself, so during the time period that Matt H. works as an English teacher in rural Japan, he wants to experience the local car flavors and roads there. Nick J. lives on Yonaguni Island in Japan as well, but when he moves to the U.S., he wants an ideal sports car to track and autocross -- so the guys offer up their suggestions....

What brands or cars are best represented in each decade? The guys tackle this Topic Tuesday, going back to the 50’s and discussing notable milestones that stick out in their minds. They also debate changing over George and Sarah’s garage in Guatemala City, GTM, talk about the Singer/Williams DLS Porsche 911, best sleeper cars, and brands that no longer exist—what happens to maintenance and repairs...

Should you hold off on buying a fun car, or wait for future models and technology to appear in dealerships? That’s the debate for Derek in MI, who likes frugal living but wants to get something emotional. Maurice in Quebec, Canada likes enjoying enthusiast cars under the speed limit, and wants a car that won’t attract much attention but still be fun. More questions from social media include favori...