Everyday Driver Car Debate
Everyday Driver
Updated 4 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)
906: Where The Streets Have No Name, Crowdsource Your Shopping, Sign Up For Burnout School
A free car isn’t always what it seems, but for Evan M, the choices are quite compelling! The guys help him try to decide which one fits his lifestyle the best. Then, Eli M. has ‘caviar taste on a canned tuna budget,’ and needs help deciding what’s next. Social media questions ask if a 16-yr-old is ready for solo drives in a Camaro, will the new Toyota MR2 ever come to fruition, and what car make/model would the guys choose to be resurrected but remain true to its roots? 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
TestDrive: Porsche Cayenne Update (2017)
Todd’s 2017 Cayenne S eHybrid Platinum Edition test drive and update. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Cayenne or any Porsche? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
905: Oops I Bought A Car, What Exactly Am I Missing, Can You Mod A Driveway?
Listeners send in their car conclusions from all over the world, including Stam in Athens, Greece, Rodrigo J. in The Netherlands, and Matt A. in Brisbane, AUS! The guys debate new choices for Bobby in KS, who feels like he’s being kept from other cars. Social media questions ask if the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid will be fun, at what point are snow tires not enough, and can you mod a driveway? 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
904: The Right Amount Of Pickup, Driving In Half Measures, Celebrity Chefs Who Don’t Cook
The guys always discuss needs vs. wants, and buying more car than you actually need. The same goes for pickups regarding their usefulness! They debate two cars for Matthew & Korey in CA, who are dreaming about expanding their collection. Then, Thomas in AUS has the perfect car, and he doesn’t know how to replace it. Social media questions ask when it’s better to buy a highly optioned normal car, is the time of ‘halo’ cars behind us, and what automotive myths continue to be perpetuated? 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
TestDrive: Toyota RAV4 TRD Offroad
The RAV4 TRD Offroad test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the RAV4 or any Toyota? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
903: Woody Cybertruck, No More Luggage Fees, How Drag Makes You Faster
Why do certain older cars still look good, but others age poorly? The guys discuss a list of examples for Topic Tuesday. Then, they debate big luxury sedans with massage seats for Scott in Winnipeg. Social media questions ask when the reputation of a vehicle overcomes its exterior looks, how do you stand driving without cruise control, and what’s a valuable topic about which to write a research paper while in high school? 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
902: Peak 911 Has Passed?, What Do Pilots Want, Ignore The Light And Drive
Will technological progress create better drivers’ cars in the future, or will it be a hindrance to driving fun? Porsche has introduced a hybrid 911 GTS for 2025, so the guys debate if humanity has reached ‘peak 911.’ They debate sedans with good steering feel for Daniel S. in D.C. Then, Matthew C. in Boston wonders if he should ignore the light and keep driving? Social media questions ask if Lexus interiors feel as luxurious as they claim, what are some of the best autobahn executive sedans that made it to the US, and if the guys were forced to stop driving altogether which final car would they want to review? 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
TestDrive: Tesla Cyberbeast
The Cyberbeast test drive! Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Cybertruck or any Tesla? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
901: Guest: Racing Driver David Pittard, Good Cars Aren’t Exceptional Cars, Playing The Home Game
For Topic Tuesday, the guys chat with David Pittard, pro racing driver for Walkenhorst Motorsport / Aston Martin. David won the 2023 24h Nürburgring alongside his teammates on the Frikadelli Racing Team, and now drives the #34 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO for Walkenhorst. He will again be racing in the ADAC 24h Nürburgring on June 1 & 2, 2024! Social media questions ask what was the most normal thing about the Cybertruck, how many debates do the guys receive in a week and how large is the email back log? 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
900: The Corn-Maze Car, The Sweet Spot Of 250 – 600HP, CrowdFund That Car We All Want
The guys celebrate 900 podcast episodes and host a livestream with the audience! Listener questions ask why Toyota trucks are so expensive, is there a perfect blend of hot-hatch + GT car, are the BMW Beaver Teeff growing on enthusiasts more, is factory-installed PPF good, will we see more and more EV performance/track cars, are wide-seat mods available to drivers, and will people put fake vents on EVs? 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
TestDrive: BMW M3 Touring (ACS3 Sport)
The M3 Touring (AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport) test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Sadly, the 3-series Touring is forbidden fruit - it isn’t available in North America. But there’s many great BMWs and M3s to be found! Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
899: The Bored Game (Board Game?), The Escape Car, Pushing Enthusiasts Away
For Topic Tuesday, the guys try to figure out what four new vehicles will check off 15 different requirements! They debate comfy cars for Mike H., a young driver with the comfort preferences of an 80-year-old. Social media questions ask what’s it like to own your dream car, how many annual events justify a track alignment, and what’s the coolest or rarest car the guys have ever spotted at a Cars + Coffee? 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
898: Introducing The New Car, Good-Fast-Cheap Sliders, The Hobby You Don’t Have
Todd discusses his new car and time spent on the configurator. The guys take on three mini-debates for young enthusiasts – new listeners and car lovers who imagine solutions for themselves and their families! Social media questions ask how design mods can potentially ruin your car, can Mazda designs be placed on the same level as Ferrari, and how much should ‘brand loyalty’ factor into your purchase? 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
TestDrive: Polestar 2 Performance Plus
The Polestar 2 Dual Motor test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Polestar 2 or any Volvo? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
897: The Car Personality Test, Paul’s 7 Points To Buying, Peak Horsepower Vs Handling
The guys create a ‘driving personality’ test for Topic Tuesday, based on a challenge from Sam M. in WI. They debate boring-ish cars for enthusiast John C. in Maryland, who wants an obscure and unique car. Social media questions ask if we’re at the pinnacle for horsepower vs. handling, is Stockholm Syndrome possible with cars, and how do you remove windshield haze? 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
896: Powderhounds Who Commute, Baja Style For Sugar Land, Mobility For All
The US should celebrate wagons again, and BMW agrees! Paul is joined by Chance to debate commuters for Tyler in PA. Then, Justin G. in TX needs something burly to navigate the mean streets of Houston. Social media questions ask how much access racetracks give to photographers, are people generally boring and therefore choose white/silver cars, and how should buyers avoid bad infotainment systems in older cars? 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
TestDrive: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
The Tacoma TRD Pro test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the TRD Pro or any Toyota truck? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
895: The School Of Naming, Car Makers Remaking Themselves, Kids Driving Soon
The Topic Tuesday discussion comes from Adam W., who asks what’s the difference between loyalty and burying your head in the sand? The guys debate sporty choices for Jake M., who has a daily 100-mile commute. Social media questions ask if towing a car means it has to be done by a body-on-frame vehicle, would the guys personally prefer more inexpensive cars or fewer expensive cars, and what age should kids start learning 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
894: The Cockroach Of Cars, The New Country Squire, Are All Old Cars Considered Classics??
The guys debate while finishing up their first Ring/Spa trip to Germany and Belgium! Aaron in GA is envisioning the perfect car; something that includes a fun factor. Then, Michael R. needs a substantial car that competes with big trucks in Texas. Social media questions ask if all old cars are considered classics, will people hang onto their cars due to inflation, and why do people still hold their phone while driving? 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
TestDrive: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Competizione
The Stelvio Competizione test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Stelvio or any Alfa? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
893: This Does Not Blaze, Fight With Your Car, Built Before Its Time
The guys record while they’re in Germany & Belgium with Hooked On Driving for track days! The Topic Tuesday is about car nameplates, asking when is it an appropriate time for OEMs to resurrect a name? They debate anything but the usual suspects for Matt C. in North Carolina. Social media questions ask who is the guys’ favorite automotive media journalist or announcer, what’s a good all arounder for $20K, and why is the i8 dropping in price quicker than the NSX? 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
892: Spend For The Moment, Choosing A Better Date Car, What’s A GRamry?
While Todd is on vacation, Paul has Chance join the podcast to debate choices for listeners! Milan P. is a mechanical engineering graduate with mechanic skills, and is trying to decide whether to save for the future or spend for the moment. Then, Quinn H. wants to step up to a classy car with power, but almost has too many choices. Social media questions ask what’s the most beautiful race car Chance has ever photographed, is the general public misinformed about EVs, and what would a GRamry build be like? 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
TestDrive: Toyota Camry XSE (2025)
The 2025 Camry XSE test drive, in both FWD and AWD configurations. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Camry or any Toyota? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
891: The Most Influential Vehicle Of Each Decade, Leading With The Supercharger, The Invention Of The Sideblade
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked to name the most influential vehicle of each decade. It’s a simple question with decidedly complex answers, so they come up with parameters to include as many cars and trucks as they can, and realize they’re still forgetting some! What did they forget? 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
890: New Shoes With A Story, Hungry Squirrels, Doors To Nowhere
The reasons to buy another car are quite endless, and having a rodent gnaw through your wiring harness sounds like a perfect reason to go shopping. Ross in MI has a high-mileage Honda, but the time has come to move on. Jeff in Canada is an EV enthusiast but is reconsidering some ICE sports cars to meet his needs. Social media questions ask about an 80’s-style Track Daily Crush, will the guys’ SUVs get the offroad treatment, and what should you bring on a road trip to Moab? 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