Everyday Driver Car Debate

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what causes ugly cars, so they discuss the ‘Ugliness Penalty’ philosophy behind the series of steps culminating in bad design decisions. Or are they good decisions? They debate good-gas-mileage SUVs for Austin S. in AR, and social media questions ask if there is a bad mid-engined car, is there an Asian delivery program for Japanese or Korean cars, and who decided slippery leather seats were appropriate for high-performance sports cars?

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The great chip shortage continues its ripple effect throughout the car industry. The guys debate commuters for Benjamin, who has escaped from Manhattan and lives in the suburbs. Chris in Chicago feels stuck in a rut, and wants a car to not just commute, but also autocross. Social media questions ask if the guys recommend revisiting an old automotive flame, what car brand has the largest dichotomy in its offerings, and what’s the criteria for winter tires?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

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The Pathfinder test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com.

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys explore more aspects about Graduated Drivers’ Licenses (GDL) and what the ramifications in the U.S. would be. They also debate trade-offs for Shaun in MA, a BMW enthusiast who is considering adding another 3-series. Social media questions ask if modern SUVs would benefit from a manual transmission as a performance model, does an active suspension system improve the handling of a car, and which cheap Porsche is the most fun to drive?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

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Cadillac is making large changes and remaking itself – have you noticed? The guys debate future hand-me-down cars for Justin in WI, and then discuss manual transmissions for Jeff in NY. Social media questions ask if Mazda should build a hotter MX-5, do conversations with OEMs get uncomfortable when discussing their better prior generations, and why is the BMW design team ruining all their vehicles?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

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The Golf R test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com.

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Should friends let friends buy bad cars? For Topic Tuesday, the guys explore if you’re obligated to steer your friends and family away from bad or boring cars. They debate choices for Lucas in TX, who is a newly minted ER doctor. Social media questions ask if work-from-home changes the meaning of ‘don’t race your paycheck,’ how do you winterize your car, and what combination of car, driver and racetrack is the scariest?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

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Are car designs ever truly finished? The guys discuss the BMW M2, and take on a debate from Mike H. in CO who is forced buy a client-friendly car for his job. Then, Steve O. in CA is in need of a car therapist. Social media questions ask why glass sunroofs have disappeared from sports cars, what are the worst-sounding engines the guys can name, and what’s the most controversial car opinion they have?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

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The Nissan Z test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com.

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what comes next after Alfas. Jason in CO has owned four, so he qualifies as a true car enthusiast! Then, Christopher S. in D.C. wonders about finances and self-identity stacked up against the joy of driving. Social media questions ask what is the exposed front wheel design element on old Testarossas, what is a ‘re-inspection fee,’ and do the guys practice left-foot braking?

Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

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