Everyday Driver Car Debate

Sometimes cars get built that change a brand’s perception entirely, or maybe they leave a lasting impression on the driver. The guys talk about the ones that represented an industry shift, or simply cars that changed their driving forever. They discuss first fun car choices for Greg W. in Kentucky, who still needs four doors but wants a great drive. Then, social media questions bring topics like v...

Remember good visibility in cars? Larger A-pillars and new proportions on modern cars make it seem like the old cars were better to see out of. Jess in northern California is addicted to old Swedish turbos, but willing to make a change if he can find a more modern sports car with good sight lines. Russell in Maryland is an empty-nest enthusiast, and wants to add some fun car spice back in his life...

Distracted driving is never a good habit, and the guys have touched on the subject before, but have never talked about it in-depth. They discuss ideas about the problem in the form of graduated licensing, in addition to road rage and lifted pickup trucks. Terrance C. in Illinois is looking for a quirky-yet-fun car to move on to, and social media questions include discussion about leather, rear-eng...

If you already own the "enthusiast bookends" like Robert B. and his wife in Spring, TX, what is a good 'middle-ground' kind of car? Megan in Utah also writes with the admission that she has been influenced by her enthusiast husband, and now wants to buy a fun car for herself. The guys take on social media questions too, and discuss the best time of year to buy a car, run-flat tires, and what it wo...

Which enthusiast cars should you consider driving in every decade of your life? The guys treat this Topic Tuesday like an ongoing bar discussion, with many caveats but many good suggestions. Andrew is a graffiti artist and illustrator in Austin, TX, and asks what exotic car will inspire others, empower his business and open up new opportunities, in addition to being great to drive? Social media qu...

How do you keep boys (and cops) away from your teenage daughter who is just learning to drive? That’s the debate for Erik in northern California who is looking for pre-emptive advice, so the guys share their ideas. They also reveal some recent car buying conclusions from the debates, and compare the cars people bought vs. cars that were recommended. Finally, social media questions inquire about ca...

As a kid, your persuasion skills were pretty much limited to toys and food. But once you get older, what about convincing your parents on their car choices? Jax in the Bay Area, CA is shopping for both his mom and dad, so the guys add their opinions on what they should buy. Then, Dan in LA is ready for another convertible in his life, and lives in the right city to own one. Finally, how do you jus...

It's a rant-filled podcast about the popularity growth of CUVs in the marketplace, Tesla pre-buyer's remorse and company-wide layoffs, and that lingering wish you had discovered German cars earlier in your life! The debates are for Olen R. in Seattle, who is aspiring to sports car ownership despite receiving his Model 3 build slot, and Chris S. in St. Louis, who is an Audi owner mulling over his n...

What kinds of inexpensive do-it-all, and still fun to drive cars work best for college students? The debate explores options for Thomas, who is a climber in Indiana, and Austin, a National Guardsman in Pennsylvania. Minivans are definitely useful for many reasons, but not often recommended by the guys, so they explain. Finally, listeners ask what cars in Europe should be made available in the U.S....

When you already own a large number of cars, what's a rare, quirky, US car that will properly round out your collection? The guys debate some classic car choices for Malcolm in Melbourne, AUS, and fun cars with good seats for James, who also lives in Melbourne. Listeners also ask questions about buying a car specifically to drive for ride-sharing services, Corvette as its own brand, and overlooked...

Growing families need space, but how can you fit them all into smaller cars? The guys have touched on this subject in the past, but revisit the debate for Tim and his wife in Minneapolis, MN who are looking for an efficient SUV that fits 3 car seats wide. Relatively speaking, Andy and his wife are family people who love BMWs, but need something that fits their larger stature. Also discussed are li...

It’s always fun to debate cars for specific professions, so the guys take an opportunity to discuss jack-of-all-trade cars for Karl N. on Long Island, NY, who runs a surf shop there. They also select cars for Andy K, an opera singer in San Francisco, who is looking for his first adult car. Questions from listeners cover manufacturer design philosophies, tires for trucks, digital license plates and...

If your car sits for a long period of time, should you even own it, and furthermore, what should you buy? The guys debate Wolf K’s travel due to his job, since his future car will have a lot of downtime in the garage. They also discuss lots of potential choices for Jason in Atlanta, who is resisting the urge to ‘mod until you finally like it’ with his current BMW. Listener questions are many, and...

Every 100 podcasts, the guys take a break from talking about cars, and switch entirely to non-car related questions from the listening audience. They discuss mountain bikes, best restaurants in Park City, world travels and countries they would like to visit, filmmaking and storytelling, writing, smart watches, whiskey, technology, design, jobs, the future of the show, and quite a lot more. A massi...

Billy Johnson is back on the podcast, joining the guys to talk about his 2018 racing season, mental preparation, and his experiences in the #66 Ford GT. After winning the 2018 LMGTE Pro class at the 6 Hours Of Spa alongside teammates Olivier Pla and Stefan Mücke, he is preparing for the 24 Hours of LeMans in June. The debate includes some fast car choices for Greg in Manhattan, who needs to haul p...

When you finally have the money to purchase your favorite car from childhood memories, the question is, should you? Andy is an enthusiast in Austin, TX and wants an enthusiast-focused commuter car. Private courier Anneke in California spends a lot of time on the freeway, and wants a comfortable road car that will come alive for those rare backroad driving moments. Listener questions on social medi...

Nick Griot of Griot's Garage joins the guys to talk about his background, early career, and what he does for the company. Along with Todd and Paul, he also debates car choices for Garrett in San Diego, CA, and takes questions from listeners about Cheerios, crayons, nano-coatings and old school Formula 1 teams… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and wri...

Finding great, inexpensive cars can be challenging, but also very satisfying! Debating choices for Julian in CA and Hogan in VA, some fun $10k cars are rediscovered that also satisfy their family needs. Speaking of convincing, the guys discuss listener questions about compromise in relationships, where to park at your local Cars and Coffee, and what the heck is up with the gigantic Rolls-Royce Cul...

More enthusiasts are discovering the joys of track days, so the guys discuss things to think about for a beginner's track day. Michael in Missouri is struggling to find a long-term car that will bring him ownership joy beyond a few months, and Patrick is an enthusiast lawyer in a Fiesta ST who needs a nicer car for clients. Choices and options for both guys are debated, and social media questions...

Sporty sedans remain desirable for Matt, an owner of two identical Mazda 3s with his wife, who are considering options as they think about a future family. Same goes for Jorge in Westchester, NY, who needs to keep his young family happy but desperately wants a more enthusiast feel and a manual transmission. The guys make suggestions for treating the car disease, giant LED light bars on lifted pick...

It’s springtime, which means the annual tire switch on all the cars is happening. If the guys are going to recommend everyone have one, why not an Aston Martin? Damon in Seattle, WA has the budget to get a V8 Vantage, and is eyeballing a neighbor’s car for sale. Alex in England works for the Aston Martin factory, and is looking for a commuter car to get there. Listener questions cover subjects lik...

News from Ford indicates a big shift in their business model, and the guys offer their opinions on what’s next. Gerard near Los Angeles works a night shift job, and simply wants a fast, comfortable car to slice through traffic. Seth is a long-haul truck driver and is searching for a larger car that is useful but still classy. Finally, listener questions get answered, and they include subjects like...

Just for fun, the guys revisit one of their first topics about dream car garages, and expand the categories since their preferences have changed over the years. For his entire life, Kevin K. in MN has suffered car envy towards his father, so in pursuit of a cool car to own, he writes to ask for more daring automotive choices. Finally, listener questions ask about best approaches to tell your wife...

Searching for a Porsche they’re still in love with, Bruce and Melissa want a replacement Boxster in New South Wales, AUS. They're not allowed to import their prior car from the U.K., so what should they do? Scott B. is currently in the U.K. and calibrates transmissions for a living. He is looking for a car both he and his wife can use, but also will do track days. Paul then recommends buying a hou...

Rock crawling in Moab, UT will be an episode of Season 3 TV on Velocity Channel and Amazon Prime, so the guys share a few details from their recent shoot. Chris near NYC has never really loved a car, and is now shopping for a commuter that will impress his son. Jack in LA works in The Industry and lives in Hollywood, and realizes that appearances matter in California. He needs a fun car that will...