Everyday Driver Car Debate

It’s easy to invent new internet company names – simply drop all the vowels. It seems like car companies are getting in on the action and coming up with contrived names too. Kurt writes in with a debate asking if family cars need to have four doors? Also, Derek realizes he needs to ignore his coworkers’ advice and buy something fun again. Social media questions ask about accidents involving animals, will muscle cars eventually become AWD, and are cars designed with the good-looking, desirable trim package at the start or end of a design process?

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The guys begin every quarter-numbered episode requesting all car questions from the audience on social media! Questions include asking where you can legally drive flat out, will future electric platforms replicate the abilities of ICE-powered cars, and are people happier in cheaper cars because they’re not stuck with high payments?a

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Big life changes can suddenly make you realize your car is no longer suitable for your lifestyle, even if it means getting rid of the fun car. James M. in upstate NY will be moving to the city, and needs a better balance for commuting. Michael J. in Austin, TX is considering a second car, but it needs to be inexpensive. Social media questions ask why people don’t pull over for emergency vehicles, what do you say when people yell at you for hooning, and what’s the least best Porsche?

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The ‘Best Of’ series concludes with the guys’ opinions about the best models offered from Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VW, and Volvo. Lance R. has a long-term Ferrari ownership plan, so they analyze and figure out the best idea for him. Social media questions ask if a 2010 Camaro would be a good winter car, how to rate car characteristics from most important to least, and what’s the most affordable, beautiful car?

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If you own a car long enough, its desirable traits automatically become the things you may look for in your next car. Louie D. in San Diego loves the elements that make up his high-mileage Mazda Protégé5, but simply needs a newer car. Michael W. in Surrey County, UK has his daily needs met, but is now searching for a classic ‘starter’ Porsche, and wonders what his best options are. Social media questions ask what old car quirks are strange and scary, how to understand weight transfer while track driving, and do we really need such big electric trucks and SUVs to be so quick?

Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review us on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and Amazon, and write to us with your Topic Tuesday discussions and podcast debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

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In the midst of their ‘Best Of’ series, the guys take time to offer planning and business consulting advice to Nissan about the direction of their products! Doug near NYC has figured out a garage plan for his next offbeat car, but maybe not. Social media questions ask about buying an ND MX-5 without the upgraded engine power, buying a used FR-S and tuning it, and is the electrification of cars ruining the tradition of fathers working on cars with their kids?   

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Arriving at the realization you’ve never actually paid off a car is what struck Jonathan S. in San Jose, CA. He’s always had the itch for something ‘better,’ so the guys take a look at his shopping habits. Matt S. in Charleston, SC totaled his 2006 V6 Accord, and needs a new adventure car that’s able to tow Jetskis. Social media questions ask about modding a free car out of class, actual performance use of cars and trucks, and the first company to develop and utilize driver-adjustable active suspension.

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This episode ‘Best Of’ includes car manufacturers from Kia to MINI, and the guys break down their choices. Steven near Raleigh, NC is trading in beanies and campfires for a four-door sports car, since his family is growing and he feels the need for speed. Social media questions ask about tire choices, the floating roof design, and what’s the coldest outside temperature in which the guys have ever had to start a car?

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Analyzing your driving preferences from your car history can be challenging, but new experiences can help you discover new feelings! Rob writes with a long car history, and knows what he wants. Narrowing down his choices is where the guys help out. Then, Destin C. in Louisiana has negative equity in his Mercedes, and needs to sort out his garage. Social media questions ask why car companies release sales numbers, how to talk your friends out of mods, and how to get your transmission to warm up in the winter?

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The ‘Best Of’ series continues for Topic Tuesday, covering the manufacturers Fiat through Jeep. The guys take on a debate for Dan from Somewhere, whose dad needs a new commuter car with manual transmission. Social media questions ask if the future of cars looks like the Nissan Versa, are studded snow tires really necessary, and what’s the best current mid-life crisis car available for sale?

Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review us on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and Amazon, and write to us with your Topic Tuesday discussions and podcast debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

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