Everyday Driver Car Debate

The guys discuss the newly-revealed 8th-generation BMW 5-series, launched in two variants as a combustion powered car and EV. They debate replacements for a high-mileage Prius for Dean in IA. Then, George in Kansas City got a job with GM, but wants a domestic muscle car so he doesn’t have to park in the ‘foreign-car’ parking lot. Social media questions ask if it’s appropriate to launch your 86 sideways when leaving a kid’s birthday party, would the guys prefer hybrids if driving dynamics remained good, and should you sell your family’s nostalgic ride to build your own Factory Five Cobra? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked for a new, ‘money-no-object’ dream garage, but this time with defined categories. They discuss the path to automotive happiness for Josh C., who has the ‘wants.’ Social media questions ask why car magazines ignore the fact not everyone is on board the EV bandwagon, will manufacturers keep production artificially low to increase prices, and have the guys ever driven a Morgan Plus 4? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The guys talk about the new Toyota Tacoma, with its new-found horsepower and available iso-dynamic seats! They debate extremely short commutes for Nathan in MI, who thinks a Volt might be the answer. Then, Alex B. is moving to Germany and looking for a practical sports car for his family needs. Social media questions ask what are the best cars to own in Hawaii, what Toyota would the guys like to see GR-ified, and what does a carbureted car feel like to drive? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The AMG GLE63 S test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

Celebrating 800 episodes, the guys live-stream on the TestDrive channel to answer all car-related questions. Listeners ask to what degree a person’s first car affects their future driving style, what’s the best-looking ‘50s-‘70s era American car, what’s the synopsis for a good, fresh car movie, how much would you be willing to pay for a proper color, and why do journalists complain about driving mid-engine cars differently, but don’t complain about tail-happy 911s? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The guys are asked what 5-6 vehicles (past or present) would they include in their lineup to create the ultimate EDD Enthusiast Vehicle Manufacturer! They also cover a debate for Isaiah + Brittany in OH, who are ready for some new cars in their lives. Social media questions ask how you convince someone to buy a fun car again after crashing the last one 35 years prior, what car company should be the last one standing, and regarding car seats: cloth or leather? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The X3 M40i test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

While they're traveling on location for another shoot, the guys sit down to discuss the recently announced new show car they'll be taking on road trips! They discuss their fight to get comparisons made, what's the best way to care for PPF, and why don't door detent openings ever match the amount of space you need? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

Acura re-introduced the Integra and its high-performance version, the Type-S. On paper, which one seems like a better buy, as compared to the Civic Type R? The debates include Sean P. in MS, who needs a fun car that’s good at commuting. Also, Andrew F. in LA loves eccentric and uncommon cars, but has already had old ones – so what’s next? Social media questions ask what the guys think about the build quality of modern vehicles, what cars made a big splash at their introduction but are now forgotten, and why can’t EVs be programmmed to deliver power like some of the great combustion engines? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

For Topic Tuesday, the guys revisit their original career paths of car design and screenplays. Will uncreative spinoff movies and ugly car designs continue to proliferate, or is there originality to be discovered? The debate is for George K. in CO, who wants something like his Focus RS, but taller. Social media questions ask if we’ve hit a plateau in EV tech, will the concept of manual RWD sedans ever exist again, and why do American buyers insist their CUVs have a hatch? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

What’s next after someone buys all of the guys’ recommendations? Mustang Frank in Detroit wants a new experience with street cred. Then, Michael in Wisconsin has nostalgic thoughts about a Del Sol – should he buy one or are the glasses rose-tinted? Social media questions ask about an ultimate track day, what cars are the best Swiss Army knife cars, and how do you do Drive Homework on cars over 10 years old? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The Audi RS3 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if ADM is ever going to go away? They discuss the current state of the industry and potential solutions. Then, Tom D. asks which brand-new $20K car is the best one to consider? Social media questions ask if Ferrari should make a manual car based on the used values of their last stick cars, will Sunday content continue, and what do you do if you’re burned out on the car hobby? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

A new SUV Coupé has been introduced from Polestar, and it opens up a whole new discussion from the guys. Drew B. in Wisconsin has no vacancy for any more cars, so which ones does he sell? Then, Ming Z. in LA is debating fun vs. practicality for he and his wife. Social media questions ask if manufacturers look at competition reviews, when will the larger-and-larger screen epidemic end, and what’s the best automotive wheel design of all time? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The Corolla CROSS Hybrid test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, Todd is joined by Chance to answer the question of how a fun car is supposed to feel? Is there a checklist somewhere? Listener Zach D. wonders if there’s a car that makes your worries disappear? They debate a second car for Matthew P. in TN, who drives his Camaro a lot. Social media questions ask if low-friction surfaces help with your skills, should you get rid of tires that still have life in them, and what mods should be excluded from tuning out of class? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

We apologize there is no regularly scheduled Car Debate episode for today, April 14, 2023. Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The Prius PRIME test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

For Topic Tuesday, the guys host Brian Whelan, pilot of the 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi and owner of @briansquestionabledecisions on IG. Brian shares the story of how the 308 came into his life, why he set out on his road trips, and what his future plans may be. Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!