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Then, nostalgia and emotions seem to be getting in the way of making a decision for Matthew R., who needs help sorting out his priorities.\n\nAudio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms.\n\nLook for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again!\n\n00:00 - Intro\n\n01:01 - Honda Prelude Pre-Sales Blowing Up!\n\n05:07 - What’s Real Anymore? An AI Discussion For 2025\n\n46:03 - Hooked On Driving Calendar Updates Oct / Nov 2025\n\n50:02 - Car Debate #1: Converting Comic Collection To Cars\n\n1:03:49 - Car Debate #2: Nostalgia Is Getting In The Way\n\n1:18:17 - Car Conclusion #1: The 5-Year-Old New Car\n\n1:23:11 - Car Conclusion #2: Always Buying Dead Cars\n\nRate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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