Everyday Driver Car Debate

Subscribing to everything in your life is becoming more common and certainly includes cars, so opinions and outlooks are shared by both guys. Scott and Marley in Scottsdale, AZ are shopping for a four-door sedan to be used in her new real estate career, even though she's a convertible enthusiast. Adam W. is getting out of his lease soon and becoming a 'free agent,' and needs a fun nights-and-weeke...

Both debates involve quirky, oddball cars the guys don't get a chance to discuss very often. Richard in NY has damaged 3 cars just by hitting random deer, and is looking for the next fun car for his family. Stephen with the Peace Corps in Morocco has fallen in love with the Renault 4, and is thinking about buying one after his service ends. Finally, listeners ask what band or musician would compos...

If a car starts to own you instead of you owning it, that might be the turning point to consider selling! On the big island of Hawaii, Harvey is trying to justify his Vette love, and wondering what to do about his wife's car. Jason and Katy in NYC are looking for a new city car, and the guys speculate about the dream cars they would build if money were no object… Please rate review the podcast on...

Continually improving your driving skills includes learning heel and toe techniques properly, so the guys talk about ways to practice. Gabe in Oakland, CA has a budget for 2 cars, and Chris K. has an older, high-mileage commuter Audi that he's wondering about keeping or not. Finally, if you could take a C7 Corvette on the autobahn in Germany, would you rather drive that or a Porsche? Please rate a...

Envision your grandparents drifting around their cul-de-sac, and you've generally got the idea. Bill and Gail in Richmond, VA want a third fun car for their weekend road trip lifestyle, so the guys debate choices for them. Mark in Eau Claire, WI has young kids and is thinking about their future first vehicle when they're learning to drive. Finally, listener questions include thoughts on ideal mile...

It doesn't matter what your track car is called, as long as you're having fun. Dan in Charlotte, NC has friends who have named his car for him, and he's trying to decide whether to keep it or not. Carlos, who is active-duty military, is trying to avoid massive depreciation with his 2011 335i, and asks for ideas on what the next car might be. Finally, should Lincoln bring back suicide doors? The gu...

Relationships are paramount in our lives, so how do you lovingly tell your partner they may not be ready for a really powerful car? Miatas can truly be for everyone, as the guys have mentioned before, and so introduce into these debates. They shop for Isaac and his wife who are wedding photographers outside Philadelphia, PA, and discuss choices for Geoff in St. Louis MO, who feels the freedom to g...

How many cars' performance variants are better than the base model? Not many, and no, Paul won't buy you a Corolla. Rav in East London wants to buy a pickup truck for he and his fiancée, and Clem in Carlsbad, CA is trying to figure out how to turn his wife into a car enthusiast. The guys finish with audience questions about how to understand BMW nomenclature, Motor Trend leaving YouTube, and light...

If the guys hosted a track day with all their favorite cars, which ones would they pick from each drivetrain layout? Also discussed are the Bavarian biases of Josh in Germany and Vincent in the SF Bay Area. Finally, listener questions are addressed about couples therapy, ridiculous behavior to preserve newly washed cars, and who decided that cars should be shiny? Thank you for listening and watchi...

You may be wondering if this is still a car podcast, but don't worry-the guys are just getting creative with choices for Ali and Victoria in the UK, who are deciding what to do with two sentimental cars. They also debate for Lucas in Orange County, NY, who is a musician and has really discovered the joy of driving. Finally, they spend 30 minutes on listener questions that include the subjects of r...

Many 2018 Geneva concepts (both good and bad) dominate a discussion for Paul and Chance, while Todd has a few days off. They also debate two new cars for Emily and her husband in Wisconsin, who feel like the excitement is missing in their 5-car garage. Then, there are listener questions about dropping a Hellcat motor in a PT Cruiser, how to get your spouse onboard with a new car, and other people'...

When you buy, sell and then later re-purchase the exact same car, you know you're an enthusiast for life! Pete is that enthusiast in Kansas City, MO, asking for help debating new commuter car choices. Jonny in Baltimore, MD is a multiple Saab owner looking for his next unique car, and asks for creative ideas. Many times, the guys get asked why they don't pay enough attention to pickup trucks, so t...

It's rare for the guys to recommend selling your fun car without replacing it, but if driving becomes a chore, it can't be ignored! Apparently Elon Musk has a thing about doors..there's a rant in there somewhere. And does getting married mean that your dream of owning fun cars must die? Neither Paul or Todd think so, and they discuss that along with listener questions, which include best Turo rent...

Deciding what to get for Jenni in CA, whose dad used to race vintage cars at Sonoma Raceway is no easy task! The guys offer their help and suggestions for her, along with choices for Frank & Beth's next car in Georgia. They also discuss what the show might look like if it had The Grand Tour's budget, and which car show they would TDC… Thank you for listening and watching! Please rate review the po...

Chance joins Paul to discuss the fallen tree which smashed Andrew and Meg's two cars in Birmingham, AL. They also talk about what Dodge should do next after stuffing Hellcat motors into everything within reach, and what great older cars should be remade into new models… Thank you for listening and watching! Please rate review the podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or www.everyd...

Is it easy or hard to become bored with car ownership? Depends on what you own, so the guys debate fresh ideas for Jason in Orem, UT. Also, Scotty in Dayton, OH needs a more fuel-efficient ride for work, but it still needs to be fun to drive. Lastly, listener questions involve what kind of driving school Todd & Paul would run, a dual-purpose track car, and a new TDC… Thank you for listening and wa...

Dyson is rumored to be entering the electric car business, so the guys speculate a bit about what the future result might be. The discussion for Dane and his brother in NYC about buying an Uber-worthy car results in some unexpected choices! Also debated is the email from Fred F, who wants to split his garage into track and daily, but maybe keep the truck… Thank you for listening and watching! Plea...

The Disease is usually the thing binding car enthusiasts together, but for Rod & Karim, there's even more similarities to be found. Todd & Paul discuss car needs for both guys, along with great listener questions asking which cars are in need of a manual, the Car Olympics, getting the tail out in canyons and how to find good driving roads… Thank you for listening and watching! Please rate review t...

Elon shoots off another rocket, only this time with a Tesla Roadster onboard…so naturally, there's a space rant coming. The guys discuss their dream garage with cars from specific countries, and then help Chad in Chicago, IL with ideas for his next car. The podcast wraps up with listener questions that include judging track cornering speeds, lowest expectation cars that were most surprising, and a...

Thinking about his next two cars while stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Jed S. writes to ask for ideas once he returns. Jennifer in Boston shops for a manual CUV or SUV as her next ride, and would you let a perfect stranger drive your car? That's exactly what's happening with the EDD community, thanks to Shane who offers his FiST to another podcast listener… Thank you for listening and watching! Pleas...

The parking lot called LA requires something comfortable to commute in, but Christian also wants his choice to be a sports car. Then, Thomas in Dallas is as large as an NFL football player and a pickup truck owner, but has discovered the joys of small fun cars and wants one for himself! Finally, the guys discuss listener questions about iconic car grilles, mountain bikes and proxy crying… Thanks a...

Thanks to our overseas listeners writing in for debates! We always appreciate and enjoy discussing cars we can't get in the US. Tom in Sheffield, UK needs a true all around sports car, and Stijn in the Netherlands instead writes asking for selling advice, because he has too many cars. Also, doesn't everyone shop in Munich? This and other listener questions; including many T/D/C comparisons too…it'...

Fully autonomous cars still aren't a reality, despite rapid development from many companies! The guys rant awhile before debating choices for Alex in Chicago, who is looking for a comfortable road trip vehicle that gets decent mileage. They also talk about Bradley and his wife in Buffalo, NY, who are young newlyweds looking for an SUV for their growing family. Then there's listener questions cover...

Bentley is a rare marque to be discussed on the Car Debate, so naturally the guys had to talk about it! Martin writes into the show as a former Bentley Turbo R owner and British car enthusiast who wants opinions for his next fun car. David in NY also asks for fun car options to live alongside his Ferrari 308, so that gets covered too. Many listener questions are included, and the Daily / Track / C...

The $5000 car discussion has come up again, which is worth revisiting, this time with extra long term mileage for Kyle in Atlanta. Also discussed are choices for Jeff in Toronto, whose wife gifted him a track experience with supercars, and he can’t decide which one to drive. Listener questions include tire sizes for the Expo, de-badging your 911, and skiing in Park City… Thank you for listening an...