Everyday Driver Car Debate

Sometimes the car choices are obvious – other times, not so much. The guys take on a  debate for Jeff in CA, who wonders if he should increase the budget and delay his gratification or go for something now? Lance R. also wonders if he should take a Faustian bargain and try to commit to a car longer-term. Social media questions ask what sort of driving career the guys would choose, what does ‘platform sharing’ entail, and what sort of purchase should be made for monumental birthdays?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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Cars for various professions can either be a stereotype or an interesting, non-traditional choice! Joshua in AZ wants a new experience, but something that doesn’t say ‘dentist.’ Flávio in Boston is not necessarily looking for a car—he wants an entirely new take on the car disease. Social media questions ask why CVTs aren’t tuned for torquey performance, why do dealers stock boring car colors, and would the guys ever recommend a Morgan for someone?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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Is the car disease curable, or are we all screwed? Michael R. thinks he’s cured the car bug, and writes with his garage lineup. Then, pilot Drew R. writes with his debate – he owns two Japanese-spec original MINIs, but is getting the itch to own an another fun car again. Social media questions ask at what point do you request a PPI, when is it okay to drive with a convertible top closed, and is it the auto journalists that should save the manuals?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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Todd’s son is known to all his classmates as that ‘car kid.’ In honor of Father’s Day 2021, the guys request listeners for the car questions that kids ask, read and (mostly) answered by 11-year-old Bodie. Kids wonder if gas is just stinky water, why do cars have sunroofs, why do most kids think Ferrari and Lamborghini are better than Miatas, why is daddy’s car ride bumpier than mommy’s car, and do faster cars always have more horsepower?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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Car conclusions are becoming more varied, as listeners discover cars they never previously thought they could own! Austin W. is a truckless enthusiast in Michigan, and his young son loves his current car so much that he hugs it. What should he buy next, and how does he break the news to his son? Social media questions ask if the guys want to keep any cars they test drive, do they want to make a feature comparison with almost every special fun car, and what’s the worst example of rev hang?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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There are many reasons why crowdsourced car design efforts have failed! The guys discuss the new Toyota Land Cruiser, and then work through a debate for Brad in NY, who is desperate for a manual transmission. Then, Phillip V. is open to almost any vehicle as long as it’s comfortable. Social media questions ask how to negotiate prices with a dealer, should you sell your car for the same one with more power, and what does retirement age mean for car enthusiasts?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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It’s not news that teenagers might be afraid of driving. But they continually need a community of responsible drivers to set a good example. For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss aspects of driving that seem frightening, and what good drivers can do. The debate is for Cortland B., who is planning to take a pay cut, but still wonders how to feed the track addiction. Social media questions ask what design elements should be used to convey sportiness, should you buy a beater truck for home projects, and are bronze wheels the new black?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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How to make Prius driving fun? Screaming tires have a lot to do with that. Brendan T. in PA writes with a debate for his mom, who might already be mired in an abusive automotive relationship. Then, Bryan O. in CA is new to cars and wants to discover more about the driving experience. Social media questions challenge Todd to Outback counting, Paul to surface descriptions, and both the guys as to why BaT is taking the fun out of dreaming?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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How do you improve and then fine-tune your sensibilities about car characteristics? Collin C. writes with a Topic Tuesday. Then, the guys discuss suggestions for Jonathan W. in New England, who wonders about early financial ruin. Social media questions ask if it’s better to manually downshift an automatic, what are pros and cons of dedicated platforms vs. upgraded base models, and is minimal weight loss worth it?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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How do you know if you’re being too hard on your car – will it last, even with proper maintenance? James A. in Boston asks if he’s killing his car, and which one he should aspire to next. Then, Sakshi J. writes on behalf of her husband, who seems commitment-phobic, and she wishes he would buy anything next. Social media questions ask why the Japanese haven’t made a genuine competitor to German sports sedans, how do you ask your boss for a ride in a car he hasn’t revealed, and has there ever been such a seismic shift like the era we’re in?

Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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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