Everyday Driver Car Debate

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 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 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern.

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 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 7:30 Eastern time.

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 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 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern.

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 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 on Saturday mornings at 7:30AM Eastern time.

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 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.

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 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.

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!