Everyday Driver Car Debate
Everyday Driver
Updated 3 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 (1165)
040: Mustang Ecoboost Shoot, Cars for Girlfriends, Realizing You Can Buy A Sportscar
The guys just traveled to LA to shoot the Ecoboost Mustang, along with some 'greatest hits.' John in Pennsylvania asks about choices for his girlfriend & her dog, and Kevin in Spokane WA has realized he can buy a sportscar! He has particular needs, so the guys discuss many options.Weekly content is coming, starting May 14, 2015! Send us suggestions for FastBlast shoots on our Facebook page, and write to us with your own debate at [email protected]. Thanks for listening and watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
039: Uber & Self-Driving, Grandparents' Fun Car, Roadtrip-Worthy Hot Hatches
Matt from Ljubljana, Slovenia gives the guys some good discussion points for the self-driving future, which doesn't include trains. Craig is looking for a new fun car that grandparents can enjoy, and then Daniel has decided that his 2010 lifted Wrangler is a less-than-ideal roadtrip car, so he is interested in a hot hatch that is also comfortable for long drives.Please write to us with your own debate at [email protected]. Be sure to include your location on the planet, so we can help decide which is the best car for you. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Patreon, Vimeo and Amazon! Thanks for listening and watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
038: Brand Reliability, Car for Dad, Solid Enthusiast RWD Cars
Based on the 2015 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), Todd & Paul discuss notable surprises on the list and how they have to throw out their pre-conceived notions about cars. Lamar in IL asks about suggestions for his dad, who is giving him a 2012 Camry and is opposed to any mfr. that isn't Japanese. Also, Daniel posts his request on the Everyday Driver website, regarding his family's approval for him to buy a fun car! The guys discuss their favorite options for him.Thanks for listening and watching, and please help us to make more YouTube videos by contributing at Patreon.com/EverydayDriver. When watching, turn off your adblockers, and find updates about the show on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
037: 2015 New York Auto Show, Family-Friendly Enthusiast Cars, Wagon Wildcards
The New York Auto Show discussion, focusing on a few notable reveals. Eric writes to Paul & Todd, asking for help finding his next family-friendly car--should it be a wagon? Matt in WI also is a fan of wagons, and asks about ideas for his needs. The guys come up with some interesting choices!If you have a debate of your own, write to us at [email protected]. Donate to us for increased car content at Patreon.com/EverydayDriver. And finally, you can find us on Facebook and Twitter with show updates. Thanks for listening and watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
036: Top Gear UK is dead, Company Cars, New Leased Enthusiast Options
BBC Top Gear (as we know it) is dead. Paul & Todd talk about how it inspired a generation of car enthusiasts and the impact it's had on Everyday Driver. Then, Christopher in Gothenberg, Sweden asks for new company car options for his Houston-based dad. Brian in Detroit, MI wants suggestions for a leased commuter car; one that will offer the luxury of reliability but still offer enthusiast qualities.Please rate and review the podcast, and help us create more videos by contributing to us on Patreon.com/EverydayDriver. Write to us with your own Debate at [email protected], and find us on all the social media usual suspects...thanks for watching and listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
035: Autonomous Driving, Wagons are Cool, and Third Cars
With so many current news articles about autonomous cars, the guys had to discuss their thoughts on the impact now and also future trends. Then, Mike in Virginia is trying to decide on a hatchback or wagon for commuting, hauling friends and hauling bicycles. Damon in PA already has an SUV and a track-focused Cayman, so what should his third car be? Paul & Todd enjoy talking about options for him.Please rate and review the Podcast to help us grow! Find us on social media, and order your copy of '50 Years of the 911' and 'Mid-Engines & Mountains' today. Write to us with your own car debate at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
034: Car Debate Success!, Cars for Wives and Moms
Listeners have told us what they bought! Paul & Todd begin the show talking about listeners who bought car recommendations they suggested. For the debate, two listeners have written with questions for the women in their lives. The guys continue their thoughts with choices for Elliott in KY, looking for a non-enthusiast car for his wife; and Avery from South TX who asks about good next car choices for his mom.Watch our reviews on YouTube, and catch our 'what's next' updates on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget to purchase your copy of '50 Years of the 911' and 'Mid-Engines & Mountains' on Amazon Blu-ray or Vimeo-On-Demand. Write to us with your car debate at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
033: Geneva Show Discussion, American Iron, 60K Agile Fun
They guys discuss the crazy cars revealed at this years Geneva Auto Show. Then they debate for Aaron, who doesn't have a car at all right now but remembers liking his old Mustang. And finally we have fun dreaming for Scott who has $60k to spend and wants something fun, unique, and agile. Thanks for listening, and please leave a rating and review. We welcome your Podcast questions or ideas - EverydayDriverTV@gmail. Also please watch and review our films on YouTube or our feature length pieces on Vimeo and Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
032: A Saab Story; Moving to the West Coast; Cars for Military Life
Todd talks about his 9-2x and why it was left off the enthusiast roster. Then, the guys dive into the debate by trying to figure out what a normal car is. John from NJ is selling his cars, moving to the west coast of the US, and writes in asking about ideas for one car to drive daily but autocross also. Chad, who is a Coast Guard service member, needs a car for military life and a growing family--something he can beat the snot out of and still drive to work.Find our films on Amazon and Vimeo-On-Demand, and join us on YouTube, FB and Twitter. If you have a car debate you'd like the guys to discuss, write to us at [email protected]. Thanks for watching and listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
031: Tuning Your Car, Unique Hatches, Functional Fast Cars & The Family Track Car
The guys offer their opinions on steps for tuning your car- should it be horsepower or handling?. Then, Trevor in LA is looking for a unique all-around hatch, Rob in Boston needs a functional family car yet something still fun; and Bill is ready to introduce the whole family to autocrossing, and needs a family track car!Thanks for listening--please write to us with suggestions, comments and your personal car debate at [email protected]. Catch us on all the usual suspects for social media, and find our films on Amazon Bluray and Vimeo On Demand! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
030: JDM Toyota FT-86 Cb, Brand New Drivers, Replacing Your College Ride, High-Mileage Commuting
The guys return to the debate after discussing many enthusiast cars. In this episode, Todd & Paul tackle cars for Jack, a 16-year-old new driver; Ian, who wants to replace his college beater; and Brad, who drives nearly 40K miles per year. Most newsworthy though, there's a new style for the Toyota FT-86, but in Japan only...Catch us on YouTube for our high-quality video reviews, and write to us with your Car Debate [email protected]. Thanks for watching & listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
029: Enthusiast Cars by Manufacturer, Part 5
The final installment of our enthusiast cars discussion, which wraps up with Scion, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. Prior to diving into the discussion, Paul & Todd talk about a couple of newly announced production enthusiast cars that have both the guys very intrigued. The Cayman GT4 and Ford Focus RS. Keep the ideas coming--we had fun with this one and look forward to more.Find our video reviews on YouTube/Everyday Driver, and follow our #tagtuesdays on Twitter. Submit your own crazy, baffling car photo for that, and follow our updates on Facebook. Thanks for watching and listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
028: Enthusiast Cars by Manufacturer, Part 4
Lots of enthusiast cars to be covered in this episode, which include Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Porsche! For this episode, the guys dive right into discussing the cars--and besides the usual suspects, find themselves talking about a few niche and forgotten models that deserve recognition. Keep the ideas coming--we are open!Catch '50 Years of the 911' on Amazon Bluray and Vimeo On Demand. Also find our latest film there too, entitled 'Mid-Engines & Mountains.' Find us on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, and help us out at Patreon.com. Thanks for listening and watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
027: Enthusiast Cars by Manufacturer, Part 3
Continuing with the popular series discussing performance/enthusiast cars from each manufacturer, the guys cover Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus and Lotus. A couple of listeners (Dan and Lucas) also write in, questioning the practice of combining HP/torque specs in hybrid cars; and new LED headlights emitting no heat, which could potentially cause problems with snow & ice buildup while driving.- Todd had a mic problem and we had to use a back-up system this week, our apologies, and things will be back to normal next week! -Keep the requests and questions coming! You can write to us at [email protected], and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Patreon. Thanks for watching and listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
026: Enthusiast Cars by Manufacturer, Part 2
The 2015 NAIAS, better known as the Detroit Auto Show, has happened! Quite a few stunning cars were revealed there, so naturally the guys had to talk about the notable ones. Then continuing with the popular series Enthusiast Cars Part 2, the guys cover Chevrolet, Chrysler/Dodge, Fiat, Fisker, Ford and Honda.We welcome viewer and listener suggestions, and we're having fun with this one! Please write to us at [email protected], or find us on all the social media usual suspects: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Patreon. Thanks for listening and watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
025: Enthusiast Cars by Manufacturer, Part 1
A listener wrote in and suggested that Todd & Paul discuss enthusiast cars available from each manufacturer. We thought it was a great idea, so this podcast is Part 1, discussing Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick.& Cadillac. Also, Paul talks about his recent brand-new car buying experience after moving to the mountains!We love listener suggestions, so please write to us with yours or your personal car debate, at [email protected]; and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Patreon and of course YouTube for videos. Thanks for listening and watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
024: Names & Numbers, Oddball Trucks, Presence, & Enthusiast Hybrids
We kick off the New Year with a flurry of topics, beginning with the current shift from cars with names to cars with numbers. Then the guys tackle three very different specialized car debates: First up, Oddball pickups for Michael in Seattle, then a cheap car with Parking Lot Presence for John in Arizona, and finally we help Tom in NY search for an enthusiast hybrid... if there is such a thing.Thanks for listening. Please rate and review this Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. And watch our films on YouTube and Vimeo.Send your topic requests or Car Debates to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
023: The Camera Lies, Keeping it German; Decision-making After Your Research
That doesn't look fast--the camera is lying to you, or is it? The guys discuss speed when translating what you actually see on screen. Then, Wood from AL considers his next car after owning a 2000 Mercedes E320, and Joey from New Mexico is so inundated with research he's trying to figure out how to arrive at a decision. Todd & Paul tackle both requests with their recommendations!Don't forget to rate and review the podcast, watch our videos on YouTube, and write to us with your debate at [email protected]. Also find us Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Patreon. Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
022: Accessories & Options to add, Super-cheap commuters; To Sell or Not Sell the Elise
The guys have never before been asked which accessories & options to buy on new cars, like HID headlights or adaptive cruise control; so they spend a bit of time discussing ideas. Then, Vlad in NJ is considering spending only $4K on a commuter car, so what should he get? Also, Andy from NY writes in with two options: sell or don't sell the Elise track car--the debate is fun and takes a strange twist towards the end...Please rate and review the podcast so we can grow, and check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Patreon to receive updates about our next shoots. Write to us at [email protected] for your Car Debate Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
021: Mid-Engines & Mountains - Behind the Scenes
Shooting our latest film was an adventure that left us with many crazy and unexpected stories. Paul & Todd take you behind the scenes of this year's intensive production, sharing the things that didn't get filmed. "Mid-Engines & Mountains" is available as of December 11, 2014 through Vimeo-On-Demand and BluRay from Amazon.Please rate and review the film, and also the podcast to help us grow! You can find us on Patreon, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. AND - email us your car questions, debates and suggestions at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
020: Really Tired, P1 Crash, TireRack & Your Tire Questions
After many requests we dedicate an entire episode to Tires! We welcome Matt Edmunds from TireRack.com and talk about proper tires and how to find them. Plus we discuss the recent McLaren P1 crash and its tire connection. Then we debate some of your specific tire-related questions resulting in our longest episode yet!Please share, rate & review this Podcast to help it grow! And if you visit TireRack.com for tires, tell them we sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
019: LA Auto Show Special
One of the two big North American car shows is right in the guys' backyard, so they talk about the biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and of course some of their favorites!If you have ideas for topics Paul & Todd should debate or discuss, please write to us on Facebook, Twitter or [email protected]. Also, please rate and review this podcast to help us grow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
018: Cost of LeMons and Blocks, Cheap Sports Car with Space, Fun Daily Drivers
After being invited to drive in a LeMons race, the guys talk about the potential costs and pitfalls of attending and shooting a race, and then marvel at the costs of driving in a Ken Block Video! The first Car Debate is for Jason in WA, who is trying to get rid of his pickup and rediscover cars for less than $20k. Then, we discuss Steve in Southern California who can buy a RWD fun car for $10k, or sell his current daily driver and spend $20k..Please rate and review us so we can grow! And be sure to write to us with your debate questions at [email protected]. Find our videos on YouTube, and catch us on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
017: Niche Manufacturers, German AWD cars, & Newer Hatches in Wales, UK
SEMA inspires the guys to talk about small-market, niche manufacturers who cater to track junkies or the super-rich. Then, Paul & Todd debate AWD choices for Ben in MA, who has a passion for German cars. And then we try our hand at the UK market for Mike in Wales, who has a long requirements list that notably avoids French cars.Please rate and review the Car Debate to help us grow! Also, write to us with your buying questions at [email protected], and find us on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
016: If not a WRX, then?, Fix or Sell?, Lovin? Feeling Gone
The guys have another "If not ... then" discussion, this time debating other options to our most regularly debated car, the Subaru WRX. Then we have two debates, both focused on WRX owners looking for something new. First up is Will in California wondering if he should fix his WRX or sell it. And then Ignacio in Brazil likes his modded WRX but doesn't love it, and wants a RWD fun car, so the guys discuss different choices that aren't AWD.Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes to help us grow! Also, watch our videos on YouTube, and write to us at [email protected] if you have buying decisions you would like us to discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices