Everyday Driver Car Debate
Everyday Driver
Updated 5 days agoThe 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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Episodes (1158)
333: Killing The Corvette, Mercedes Alternative, Done Dreaming
The Mini raffle winner has been announced! 'Spot' the Mini Cooper S is going to a new home, so the guys surprise he and his wife with a call just before the podcast is recorded, and are excited it’s going to an enthusiast. Thanks to everyone who entered! After six days of shooting the 2018 feature film about Corvettes, they also talk about behind-the-scenes events and unexpected issues. The debate is for Patrick O. in CT, who has a growing family and needs a new fun commute car, and social media questions inquire about finding your favorite used car paint colors, increased weight corresponding to increasing performance, and finding yourself without a dream car… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
332: Pickle Fork, Orphan Swede, Driving After An Accident
Most of the time, fun enthusiast cars are recommended. But sometimes, the guys must rant a bit about cars they don’t like. James A. on Long Island, NY is interested in Saabs, but not sure about getting a third car. Ben G. in San Mateo, CA drives very little during any given month, but when he does, he wants fun for a low price. Social media questions include how to get back to normal driving after an accident, what’s the next Corvette going to be like, and how to become familiar with exterior dimensions of unfamiliar cars… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
331: Dream Garage, San Francisco Small, Avoiding The Drip
It’s not often the guys let their imaginations go crazy, but every so often it’s okay to daydream about assembling a garage full of cars. They debate what two cars might be well suited for Michael K., a music teacher in San Francisco, and they talk about ways to avoid the nozzle drip when filling your car with gas. More social media questions include discussion about higher mileage cars on track, and if you should look over your shoulder when merging, even though you’re going faster than traffic… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
330: Seatbelt Fires, No Two-Doors, Must Fit Golf Clubs
When it's the seatbelts causing the fire, you know there’s an issue, so the guys talk recalls and problems that car manufacturers don’t anticipate. Sid in Washington, D.C. feels the need for a reliable, fun, four-door sedan, and Ben in Richmond, VA is a golfer with sports car needs, but doesn’t want a hot hatch. Social media questions cover topics like optimal seating positions, how to discern an outcome from skid marks, and forgotten driver's cars… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
329: Enthusiast Cars For Every Region, Twins In A McLaren, Inexpensive Driving Experiences
What began as a Topic Tuesday request to discuss best enthusiast cars for every state in the U.S. has broadened into the regions of the U.S. and Canada. The guys offer their suggestions, along with thoughts on good inexpensive driving experiences around the country. They also debate fun car choices for Andrew in the U.K., who has twins on the way and works for McLaren Automotive! Social media topics include the design inclusion of turn signals in the bumper, the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons race in a Boxster, and clutch slippage… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
328: Car Sharing In Canada, Model 'A' Owner, Advancing Your Driving Skills
Can you make a two-seater your only car even in winter weather? That’s the goal for Cameron S. and his wife in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, who use a car sharing club for their other needs like massive snowstorms, commuting, or adding people. "Curly" in Alaska is a 1931 Ford Model A owner, who’s looking to buy a fun car for his place in AZ. Finally, Paul and Chance take questions from social media too, and cover topics like advancing your driving skills, where to start as a new driver and enthusiast, and colors that enhance a car… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
327: Monterey and Pebble Beach Weekend 2018
After attending the shows and auctions during Monterey Weekend 2018, Paul and Chance talk about their experiences while Todd goes on vacation. They divide the podcast into two parts: the high-end classics and future attainable production cars. While explaining reasons why you may consider attending sometime, they tell stories about the historic races at Laguna Seca Raceway, future concepts introduced at the show, and they discuss their favorite cars from the weekend… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
326: Expensive Rideshare, Planning A Mid-Life Crisis, Cars With No Feel
Will car subscriptions and ride sharing take over all our mobility needs? The guys share opinions on an AAA study about costs of car ownership and how data is used. Michael is an enthusiast and M2 owner, but ultimately wants something he can share with his dad; and Andrew in Tucson, AZ is currently engineering his future mid-life crisis car purchase. Finally, social media questions cover topics like steering feel, vlogging, and how many kids are necessary before you need to buy a minivan? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
325: First Job First Car, Buy The Tesla, Worst Trends
When should you buy a new car if you get a new job? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday and talk about the perceptions of changing cars. Wesley B. and his wife in Seattle, WA have long daily commutes, and he wants to rediscover fun but still address their growing family needs. Social media questions include topics about increasing speed limits, favorite automotive writers and worst current car mod trends… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
324: Spanish Holiday, Culling The Herd, Move Over
Imagine your vacation house has a fun car waiting for you, but one purchased for a low budget for lack of use. Carlos S. in Montreal, Canada spends one month a year in Alicante, Spain, and is searching for a trackable, collectible, family car to keep there. Jordan in San Jose, CA is thinning out his 6-car collection, and trying to pare down to a number more reasonable for commuting and family duties. Finally, social media questions address the headspace of drivers who don’t let you pass on canyon roads, paint-to-sample colors for VW, and coasting with manual transmissions… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
323: Road Trippin', Island Electric, Carsick Relatives
The guys discuss the best road trip car at any budget and offer completely different perspectives as to how they arrived at their decisions. Fern and Rad in Honolulu, HI write with their changing car needs to include a small dog and family members, and they are mulling electric cars that fit their lifestyle. Social media questions include discussion about cornering and motion sickness, dealership trust and the LA car scene… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
322: SS Excess, Farm Cars, 401k or 720S
Should you give your car to your wife, and wait to shop for something else for yourself? This is the conundrum for Tony C. in Jacksonville, FL, whose wife loves his Chevy SS, but still isn’t sure what she wants to drive next. The guys debate an extra car that will remain at the vacation home of Peter S. and his wife in the northeast US, and then discuss social media questions about meaningful drives, car collections based on engine placement, and the balancing act of saving for the future or spending it on a fun car… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
321: Explaining The Disease, Morgan 3-Wheeler, Wife Learning Manual
How do you convince your friends that driving can be fun? The guys take on this Topic Tuesday debate from Austin S., who asks for fresh ideas. The car debate is for Blake B. in Los Angeles, a Morgan 3-wheeler owning enthusiast who loves canyon driving. He wants a fourth car that is exciting yet functional; something his wife might consider driving. Finally, social media questions include best and worst car names, consistent vs. formulaic video content, and possibly letting your best friend’s wife teach your wife how to drive stick shift? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
320: Killing Camry, Fast Not Furious, Hillclimbing MPG
Is it possible to have simultaneous sports car ownership and start a family? The first step is to purge the Camry and consider other options, like Dale D. is doing in Tacoma, WA. When you’re re-inspired by the driving you did early in life, track cars come back around, but they need to do everything else too. David E. in Omaha, NE is looking at choices for both street and track. Finally, the guys discuss best approaches for getting good MPG while climbing hills, the most American car you can buy, and women in the design studio… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
319: Too Precious, Too Flashy, Too Many Gears
Do you own your car, or does it own you? The Topic Tuesday debate is about buying your dream car and hating it, because you want to keep it perfect and scratch-free. Michael in Houston TX writes about his predicament of wanting a fun, inexpensive sports car, but not wanting to appear ostentatious as a young professional. Social media questions include discussion about the most recognizable design elements that define a brand, the COTA F1 race in Austin, and how many gears is too many? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
318: Bored With Subaru, Hatfields And McCoys, Defining Aggression
What happens when your car is suddenly boring to you? Get something different? Try to squeeze more enjoyment out of your old one? Although the budgets are different, the dilemma is the same for Jody B. in Utah and Brooks and his wife Sara in California. The guys talk about taking sides over brand loyalty and how to avoid getting disowned by your family, and they clarify the discussion on aggressive vs. purposeful driving… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30AM Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
317: Great To Drive But Terrible To Own, Cars For Doctors, Traffic Flow Debate
This Topic Tuesday centers around cars that are great to drive for a variety of reasons, but probably offer a less-than-ideal ownership experience. Also, there have been prior debates on car choices for many professions, but this time the spotlight is on Dr. Aleem N., who recently moved from NYC to Seattle. In addition to many social media questions, the traffic flow/lane merging issue stands out as an argument to solve, but the guys aren’t sure if they do… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30AM Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
316: Experiencing Japan, Best Darth Vader Car, Budget Pain Threshold
Driving cars in their country of origin could be a bucket list all by itself, so during the time period that Matt H. works as an English teacher in rural Japan, he wants to experience the local car flavors and roads there. Nick J. lives on Yonaguni Island in Japan as well, but when he moves to the U.S., he wants an ideal sports car to track and autocross -- so the guys offer up their suggestions. Finally, questions from social media include discussion about best cars that look like Darth Vader, how to figure out your car-buying budget, and why does size equate to luxury? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30AM Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
315: Best Cars By Decade, Whole New Garage, LS Swap Dreams
What brands or cars are best represented in each decade? The guys tackle this Topic Tuesday, going back to the 50’s and discussing notable milestones that stick out in their minds. They also debate changing over George and Sarah’s garage in Guatemala City, GTM, talk about the Singer/Williams DLS Porsche 911, best sleeper cars, and brands that no longer exist—what happens to maintenance and repairs if you buy those cars? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30AM Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
314: Buy Now Or Wait, Don’t Get Arrested, Maserati Rant
Should you hold off on buying a fun car, or wait for future models and technology to appear in dealerships? That’s the debate for Derek in MI, who likes frugal living but wants to get something emotional. Maurice in Quebec, Canada likes enjoying enthusiast cars under the speed limit, and wants a car that won’t attract much attention but still be fun. More questions from social media include favorite V8 sounds, great BMW cars without M badges, and the once-a-year car… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30AM Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
313: Moment In Time Cars, First Fun Car, Most Visceral
Sometimes cars get built that change a brand’s perception entirely, or maybe they leave a lasting impression on the driver. The guys talk about the ones that represented an industry shift, or simply cars that changed their driving forever. They discuss first fun car choices for Greg W. in Kentucky, who still needs four doors but wants a great drive. Then, social media questions bring topics like viscerally stimulating cars, supercharging the Toyota 86, and whether or not to get higher quality tires… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or anyone who simply loves cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
312: Miata Rollerskates, Sell It Anyway, Watches And Helicopters
Remember good visibility in cars? Larger A-pillars and new proportions on modern cars make it seem like the old cars were better to see out of. Jess in northern California is addicted to old Swedish turbos, but willing to make a change if he can find a more modern sports car with good sight lines. Russell in Maryland is an empty-nest enthusiast, and wants to add some fun car spice back in his life. The guys then discuss social media questions too, with topics like Level-2 electric car chargers, matching cars to your perceived income status, more watches, and helicopters! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel begins July 7, 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
311: Distracted Driving, Quirky Cars, About Leather
Distracted driving is never a good habit, and the guys have touched on the subject before, but have never talked about it in-depth. They discuss ideas about the problem in the form of graduated licensing, in addition to road rage and lifted pickup trucks. Terrance C. in Illinois is looking for a quirky-yet-fun car to move on to, and social media questions include discussion about leather, rear-engined SUVs, and what kind of performance driving will best enhance your daily skills? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or anyone who simply loves cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
310: The Middle Car, Infecting Your Spouse, Cloning Elon
If you already own the "enthusiast bookends" like Robert B. and his wife in Spring, TX, what is a good 'middle-ground' kind of car? Megan in Utah also writes with the admission that she has been influenced by her enthusiast husband, and now wants to buy a fun car for herself. The guys take on social media questions too, and discuss the best time of year to buy a car, run-flat tires, and what it would be like to clone Elon… Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB, Seasons 1 and 2 on Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
309: When Is Old Enough, Artist's Exotic, Hire-Fire-Clone
Which enthusiast cars should you consider driving in every decade of your life? The guys treat this Topic Tuesday like an ongoing bar discussion, with many caveats but many good suggestions. Andrew is a graffiti artist and illustrator in Austin, TX, and asks what exotic car will inspire others, empower his business and open up new opportunities, in addition to being great to drive? Social media questions are answered too, like why don’t more companies have signature colors, why Dodge hasn’t built a convertible Challenger yet, and are turbodiesel cars any more fun to drive? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or, tell an enemy! Or anyone who simply loves cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices