Everyday Driver Car Debate

Everyday Driver Car Debate

Everyday Driver

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The hosts of "Everyday Driver", Paul and Todd, get behind the microphone to answer questions and help viewers find the right car for their needs. Disagreement and debate are bound to happen. Along the way they discuss what goes on behind the scenes of their review films and other topics throughout the car industry.

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TestDrive: Toyota Grand Highlander

The Grand Highlander test drive in Hawai’i. As the embargo lifted, Toyota revised their horsepower and torque numbers for all versions, which differ slightly from the quoted numbers in the video: The gas version makes 265HP and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, the Hybrid System Net Horsepower generates 245 combined net HP, and 177 lb.-ft. of torque. The Hybrid MAX Net Horsepower makes 362 combined net HP, and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E51 May 31, 2023 12 min

804: Mental Peace Is Temporary, Seats That Fight Your Body, The Definition Of A Supercar

The guys are inundated with car conclusions from listeners, and they’re glad people are discovering cars they love! Todd regretfully discusses his plan to sell his 300ZX. Then, they debate a two-into-one consolidation for Sherman in NM, who needs to transport 5 dogs annually to the vet. Social media questions ask what is the definition of a supercar, will Toyota step back from enthusiast cars after changing their leadership, and what is a group of MINIs called?  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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E804 May 30, 2023 54 min

803: The Lifelong Prius, The Parking Lot Of Shame, The Build That Never Ends

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E803 May 26, 2023 56 min

TestDrive: Honda CR-V Hybrid

The CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E50 May 24, 2023 19 min

802: The Categorical Dream Garage, A Path To Automotive Happiness, Drive It To The Edges

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E802 May 23, 2023 59 min

801: The New Toyota Tacoma, A GM Town, Germany Dreaming

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E801 May 19, 2023 51 min

TestDrive: Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S

The AMG GLE63 S test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E49 May 17, 2023 19 min

800: How Much For A Car Color, More Convincing Is Needed, Introducing A New Crypto: VETTECoin

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E800 May 16, 2023 72 min

799: The Boxster Spyder RS, Driving On Beer Bottles, Everything Is A Spaceship

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E799 May 12, 2023 53 min

TestDrive: BMW X3 M40i

The X3 M40i test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E48 May 10, 2023 19 min

798: Carchaelogy Of The C8, Like A Blind Date On Turo, ‘Eliseceighted’ For Roadtrips

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E798 May 09, 2023 45 min

797: Integra Type-S vs Civic Type-R, Dead Sea Lion Transport, Apollo Thirteening Your Way Home

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E797 May 05, 2023 61 min

796: Original Car Designs vs. Original Hollywood Scripts, We Are All Sheep, The CUV Universe

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E796 May 02, 2023 52 min

795: Detroit Street Cred, It Doesn’t Cost Enough, Sorry You’re An Enthusiast

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E795 Apr 28, 2023 54 min

TestDrive: Audi RS3

The Audi RS3 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E47 Apr 26, 2023 18 min

794: The Death Of Dealer Markup, The Perception Of Cars, Paul Math!

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E794 Apr 25, 2023 58 min

793: Set Your Mirrors Right, The Slow-Down Sculpture, The Year We Pull The Plug (on BMW)

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E793 Apr 21, 2023 62 min

TestDrive: Toyota Corolla CROSS Hybrid

The Corolla CROSS Hybrid test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E46 Apr 19, 2023 15 min

792: How Is A Fun Car Supposed To Feel, Wasting The Miles, Some People Don’t Twist That Way

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E792 Apr 18, 2023 61 min

A Brief Interlude

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9 Apr 14, 2023 1 min

TestDrive: Toyota Prius PRIME

The Prius PRIME test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E45 Apr 12, 2023 21 min

791: Brian’s Questionable Decisions, Top Gear Style, The Smithsonian Called

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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E791 Apr 11, 2023 43 min

790: Drag Race A Prius, A Case Of Oil In The Back, Dirty Car Parts On Nice Seats

For years, the guys have dismissed the Prius for its shortcomings, but the new Prime has them spitballing ideas. They debate Audi Allroad replacements for Chris W. in Boston, and then David C. in AR turn a pickup into a car hauler + fun commuter. Social media questions as where did the guys develop their current driving techniques, what car not offered in the US should be ‘wagonized,’ and do they have any first-drive-of-spring traditions? 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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E790 Apr 07, 2023 51 min

TestDrive: Honda HR-V

The HR-V test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E44 Apr 05, 2023 15 min

789: Come On Back To Pinto, So Weird It’s Timeless, A Luxurified Golf Cart

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss designs ahead of their time, and what current collaborations look like years in the future. Then, they debate luxury golf carts vs. convertibles for Gordon M. from Toronto. Social media questions ask what car the guys would have owned in high school, how do they get past the fear of owning a car with known problems, and what feature is something they always get hung up on? 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 [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E789 Apr 04, 2023 53 min