Everyday Driver Car Debate

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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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.

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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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.

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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or anyone who simply loves cars.

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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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.

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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or anyone who simply loves cars.

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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or, tell an enemy! Or anyone who simply loves cars.

How do you keep boys (and cops) away from your teenage daughter who is just learning to drive? That’s the debate for Erik in northern California who is looking for pre-emptive advice, so the guys share their ideas. They also reveal some recent car buying conclusions from the debates, and compare the cars people bought vs. cars that were recommended. Finally, social media questions inquire about cars that "just run" vs. German maintenance hogs, how to make a car feel lighter through power and suspension tuning, and managing the information firehose of track instruction… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and definitely Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

As a kid, your persuasion skills were pretty much limited to toys and food. But once you get older, what about convincing your parents on their car choices? Jax in the Bay Area, CA is shopping for both his mom and dad, so the guys add their opinions on what they should buy. Then, Dan in LA is ready for another convertible in his life, and lives in the right city to own one. Finally, how do you justify the on-going car search to your spouse? The guys explore this question, along with which cars and brands should be resurrected... Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or, tell an enemy! Or anyone who simply loves cars.

It's a rant-filled podcast about the popularity growth of CUVs in the marketplace, Tesla pre-buyer's remorse and company-wide layoffs, and that lingering wish you had discovered German cars earlier in your life! The debates are for Olen R. in Seattle, who is aspiring to sports car ownership despite receiving his Model 3 build slot, and Chris S. in St. Louis, who is an Audi owner mulling over his newfound track driving obsession… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and definitely Amazon Prime, and write about your debate at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or enemy! Or heck, anyone who loves cars and driving.

What kinds of inexpensive do-it-all, and still fun to drive cars work best for college students? The debate explores options for Thomas, who is a climber in Indiana, and Austin, a National Guardsman in Pennsylvania. Minivans are definitely useful for many reasons, but not often recommended by the guys, so they explain. Finally, listeners ask what cars in Europe should be made available in the U.S., driving tips for new parents, and thoughts on dealership advertising on cars… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

When you already own a large number of cars, what's a rare, quirky, US car that will properly round out your collection? The guys debate some classic car choices for Malcolm in Melbourne, AUS, and fun cars with good seats for James, who also lives in Melbourne. Listeners also ask questions about buying a car specifically to drive for ride-sharing services, Corvette as its own brand, and overlooked FWD enthusiast cars. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

Growing families need space, but how can you fit them all into smaller cars? The guys have touched on this subject in the past, but revisit the debate for Tim and his wife in Minneapolis, MN who are looking for an efficient SUV that fits 3 car seats wide. Relatively speaking, Andy and his wife are family people who love BMWs, but need something that fits their larger stature. Also discussed are listener questions about learning to repair your own car, OEM wheel sizes that look staggered, and brands the guys stay away from… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

It’s always fun to debate cars for specific professions, so the guys take an opportunity to discuss jack-of-all-trade cars for Karl N. on Long Island, NY, who runs a surf shop there. They also select cars for Andy K, an opera singer in San Francisco, who is looking for his first adult car. Questions from listeners cover manufacturer design philosophies, tires for trucks, digital license plates and digital dipsticks… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

If your car sits for a long period of time, should you even own it, and furthermore, what should you buy? The guys debate Wolf K’s travel due to his job, since his future car will have a lot of downtime in the garage. They also discuss lots of potential choices for Jason in Atlanta, who is resisting the urge to ‘mod until you finally like it’ with his current BMW. Listener questions are many, and they include discussions about first-time autocrossing, ‘moment-in-time’ cars, and Toyota returning to manual transmissions with the Corolla… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

Every 100 podcasts, the guys take a break from talking about cars, and switch entirely to non-car related questions from the listening audience. They discuss mountain bikes, best restaurants in Park City, world travels and countries they would like to visit, filmmaking and storytelling, writing, smart watches, whiskey, technology, design, jobs, the future of the show, and quite a lot more. A massive thanks to you, our listeners, for liking what we do. It’s a great feeling to have an audience of genuine friends who share our passion for cars, filmmaking and driving great roads, and it’s because of your support that makes it possible to keep growing. Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy.

Billy Johnson is back on the podcast, joining the guys to talk about his 2018 racing season, mental preparation, and his experiences in the #66 Ford GT. After winning the 2018 LMGTE Pro class at the 6 Hours Of Spa alongside teammates Olivier Pla and Stefan Mücke, he is preparing for the 24 Hours of LeMans in June. The debate includes some fast car choices for Greg in Manhattan, who needs to haul people and sports gear for weekend getaways. Billy also answers listener questions about what race cars he would keep, and what's his opinion of electric race cars… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

When you finally have the money to purchase your favorite car from childhood memories, the question is, should you? Andy is an enthusiast in Austin, TX and wants an enthusiast-focused commuter car. Private courier Anneke in California spends a lot of time on the freeway, and wants a comfortable road car that will come alive for those rare backroad driving moments. Listener questions on social media include Cadillac’s future, replacing your shocks, and movie cars from ‘80s TV shows… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

Nick Griot of Griot's Garage joins the guys to talk about his background, early career, and what he does for the company. Along with Todd and Paul, he also debates car choices for Garrett in San Diego, CA, and takes questions from listeners about Cheerios, crayons, nano-coatings and old school Formula 1 teams… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!

Finding great, inexpensive cars can be challenging, but also very satisfying! Debating choices for Julian in CA and Hogan in VA, some fun $10k cars are rediscovered that also satisfy their family needs. Speaking of convincing, the guys discuss listener questions about compromise in relationships, where to park at your local Cars and Coffee, and what the heck is up with the gigantic Rolls-Royce Cullinan? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend!