What are good, inexpensive alternatives to dream cars? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday, and suggest good replacements if you can’t afford your aspirational car. They also debate choices for Jason L. in Denver, CO and talk about social media questions that include design annoyances and tire research… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the Everyday...
Aug 06, 2019•53 min•Season 5Ep. 423
The guys debrief after their 3rd LeMons race at the Ridge Motorsports Park in Washington, and talk more about their drive with the Griots Garage guys. They discuss choices for Alex F. in Boston, MA, and adult cars for Hosney J. who is considering AWD. Social media questions include value based on ownership history, Panamera proportions, and good cars under less desirable brands… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon Prime and Vi...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 422
The guys livestream from Griot’s Garage in Tacoma, WA with Richard and Nick Griot, talking about the cars they took for a drive that day. The Topic Tuesday covers the question of precious vs. protective, and the debate is for Peter S., who wants to buy a collector car for his yet unborn daughter… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the Everyday Driver sho...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 421
Is styling the leading reason why you might buy a car? For enthusiast Jeremy M., it’s very high on the list, along with hydraulic steering racks and cable throttle bodies. Josh H. is a Subaru WRX fan, and thinking for the future while shopping for a new SUV for his wife. Social media questions include feedback received from OEMs about negative commentary, car values of the 2000s, and who is the all-time design winner between Jaguar and Mercedes? Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network ...
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 420
The 2020 Corvette Stingray reveal continues to ripple through the automotive industry, and many people have questions about what it does to the competition. Patrick T. in Minnesota is a Vette enthusiast and owner, and wrestles with the question of whether he’s missing out on another brand, or save for a new C8. Social media questions include manufacturers that offer the best white, why have cars gone all electronic, and should lightweight cars have adaptive suspension? Season 5 is now airing on ...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 5 min
The new 8th generation Corvette has finally been revealed! But so has the crazy, new Lotus Evija electric hypercar. The guys take time to rant, and offer their take on both cars that are changing the automotive landscape. They debate roadtrip cars for Petar in Bulgaria, and among many good ones, a social media question asking if the phrase ‘no replacement for displacement’ should be retired? Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 418
Car conclusions are becoming one of the guys’ favorite topics, when they discuss what listeners bought in all price categories. They debate potential commuter cars for Joshua L. in the northeast, who wonders if he can give himself permission to buy a German make. Finally, social media topics include unicorn commuters, explaining the race line without visuals, and how to spec a GT500? Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon Prime a...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 417
Could Corvettes or Vipers offer many different performance variants to enthusiasts? The guys tackle this, along with which set of keys Patrick in OH should choose. Then, the budget debate is for John J., an emerging enthusiast trying to decide how to allocate funds. Finally, social media questions address who’s the bigger liability when encountering bikes and scooters, house carpet in cars, and describing the feeling of lightweight… Season 4 TV is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. P...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 416
You read that right - the guys get way down in the weeds to answer questions and discuss topics like the state of driver’s education in the U.S., cars that pass the ‘smile’ test, and overcoming the fear of driving your fun car to work… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and Amazon, and write to us with your Topic Tuesday ...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 415
Enthusiasts are constantly searching for cool car events, and listener Nick A. articulates this in his question to the guys: what are some top automotive things to do? Chance joins to add his ideas and discuss what are some fun and aspirational things to do? Then, Chris E., a driving coach at SpeedVegas writes a debate on behalf his mom, who needs something to replace her Cherokee. Social media questions cover insurance replacement choices, technology replacing driving skills, and changing the n...
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 414
What concept car best embodies the future? The guys discuss this thought and potential classic car reproductions by OEMs. Brian G. in Arkansas has a wife and young daughter, but is trying to decide whether his forthcoming fun car should include date nights or the whole family? Social media questions cover redesigns of rearview mirrors, the Phaeton and XJR film, and should you tell the dealer NOT to detail your new car? Season 4 TV is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 413
Future car rumors are fun to discuss, but can’t be relied on for purchasing decisions! The guys discuss models that might disappear, but others that might be returning too. They debate choices for Connor C., who’s looking for the great American road trip car, and discuss $10k convertibles for Nick C. in Indiana, who wants a weekend getaway car. Finally, social media questions cover how to justify a purchase, going back in time to JDM cars, and which 80’s cars to drive for a year? Season 4 TV is ...
Jun 28, 2019•59 min•Season 5Ep. 412
Really, an officer is here – to talk about proper traffic stop behavior, and reveal some insight into his point of view. The guys host local officer Chad in the studio for Topic Tuesday to discuss “spirited driving,” and how to manage yourself during a stop. Then, Jeremy P. in Michigan is changing careers from farming to police work, and is letting go of his large pickup truck in exchange for a fun coupe. Finally, social media questions cover driving schools in the southeast U.S., unique cars to...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 411
Luxury cars tend to drop dramatically in price after just a few years, and BMWs are no exception. The guys discuss choices for Eric C. in upstate NY, who has serious mods to his Legacy GT, but wants a better balance between sport and comfort. They also address social media questions about fun cars that should make a comeback, dealerships that incorrectly list features, and owning which North American car will confirm you as a true enthusiast?.. Season 4 TV is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo ...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 410
When you’ve over-researched a car and know everything there is to know about it, can you still allow yourself to buy it? The guys tackle this for Topic Tuesday, and then discuss unique handl-y car choices for Naval Flight Officer Rob G. in Washington. Social media questions cover topics like branded titles, carbon fiber in every car, and which manufacturer has the best ‘entry level’ lineup? Season 4 TV is also available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 5 is coming soon. Please rat...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 409
Todd’s son is now recreating the show out of Legos! The guys discuss a stopmotion episode, and what they would do with their lives if the show sold for millions. Tim M., a recent NC State graduate, is really into modifying, but not sure what he should do now that he has a real job. Matt H. in Cleveland, OH is an on-ramp enthusiast and commuter, and needs something slightly fun while still being comfortable… Pilgrimage 2019 is still open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for ...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 408
It’s time for more car conclusions from the audience, and the guys cover stories even if they’re not featured in the debates. Ben C. is shopping for his wife, but also wants something new for himself, that will be autocrossed alongside his Miata track car. Social media questions cover cars that almost attain the dynamics you want, companies the guys would be ambassadors for, and how soon is too soon to start looking for cars again? Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germa...
Jun 11, 2019•58 min•Season 5Ep. 407
Can owning just one car possibly do everything for enthusiasts? The guys discuss options for Adam L. in Pittsburgh, PA. Then, Gonzalo S. in Barcelona, Spain is singularly focused on owning a Skyline R33 or R34 GTR, but how long will it take to get there, and which one should he choose? The social media questions addressed include how to better understand trim levels, switchable AWD on BMWs, and ideal two-car garage setups… Pilgrimage 2019 is still open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany ...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 406
Movie Cars (Pt. 1) is the Topic Tuesday, and the guys decide on films they wish had featured a different car. They discuss choices for Michael F. in Vermont, whose wife wishes she loved driving again. Finally, social media questions include bringing designers back to react to new cars, a mid-engined Toyota collaboration, and foregoing retirement to buy a 458… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their annual bucket-list driving adventure at the Nürbu...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 405
Why does everyone like SUVs so much? Christopher C. in Shreveport, La. bought a car he loves, and the guys have touched on SUVs, but never this much in-depth. Dayron in south Florida is letting his Mustang go, and needs a large fun commute car. Social media questions include discussion about legislation around electric and autonomous cars in cities, hooning Corollas, and when is the best time to sell a car? Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their ...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 404
Have government regulations helped ruin American cars? The guys discuss for Topic Tuesday, and cover laws, technologies, and beautiful modern cars available to buy. Eli H. in Bozeman, MT already has a properly modded car, but needs something newer and more reliable for the future. Social media questions cover best and worst cars that influenced the automotive landscape, crashing in the canyons, and changing your taste to more hardcore cars… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 403
The guys take on a couple of debates, starting with Richard H. in Seattle, WA, who’s been spoiled by a great lease deal on his X3. Then, Dan M. and his wife are honeymooning in Italy, and wondering what cool rental car can they get? Social media questions discuss inappropriate places to talk about cars, backing into parking spaces, and what was the first car that made you realize what a good car feels like? Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their ...
May 24, 2019•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 402
Topic Tuesday extends the discussion from a recent Car & Driver article by John Pearley Huffman, who writes about the analog vs. digital feeling in cars. The guys debate analog-feeling cars for Jim F., who had an E30 and wants to bring that feeling back. Social media questions include rationalizing your next purchase, resurrecting iconic badges, and how to convince your friends to drive their fun cars… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their a...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 401
The guys host a live audience at Brewvies Cinema Pub in Salt Lake to celebrate a milestone podcast episode 400, and they answer questions, rant about latest news, tell stories, and debate a car or two… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their annual bucket-list driving adventure at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Spa-Francorchamps tracks, with details found on everydaydriver.com. Season 4 TV is also now available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwid...
May 17, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 400
The 2020 Toyota Supra is the subject of Topic Tuesday, and the guys talk about everything they learned and experienced at the press launch. The debate for Usman N. in Cleveland, OH covers his desire for track driving at a low price, and social media questions include spirited drives with or without a destination, long-distance cruising choices, and releasing TV Seasons on Blu-ray… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their annual bucket-list driving ...
May 14, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 399
When moms want manual transmissions in their fun cars, who are we to disagree? Both Johnny FD and Adam J. in Ohio are helping their moms shop for interesting cars that offer good performance at a reasonable price. Social media questions discuss the hesitancy in buying European cars, giving back press car loans, and sports cars in popular culture… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their annual bucket-list driving adventure at the Nürburgring Nordsc...
May 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 398
How can you ensure the used car you buy is running like it should? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday, and then debate budget-friendly, but irresponsible choices for Matthew and Molly H. in Cincinnati, OH. Social media questions from the audience include listeners who don’t care about the perception of cars they drive, things that make driving worthwhile, and what is the current state of the automotive enthusiast community? Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany ...
May 07, 2019•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 397
It’s not often enthusiasts try to consolidate their garage, but that’s exactly what Gregg in Charlotte, NC is trying to do. The guys offer their suggestions, and then discuss the issue of fun cars vs. other people’s perspective about what you should be driving. Social media questions are about how to keep your car enthusiasm alive, new drivers and driver aids, and a world without RWD… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their annual bucket-list driv...
May 03, 2019•54 min•Season 5Ep. 396
The guys continue a thread from their Discord page about particular elements that constitute and define a sports car. Ken C. in Dallas, TX is contemplating a whole new garage, and wondering what to do with his un-driven track car. Social media questions dive into discussion about NASCAR, disruptive performance cars, and personal activity accomplishments relating to driving… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their annual bucket-list driving adventu...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 395
The guys live debate for Ryan and his girlfriend Sarah in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and are shopping for her. John O. in Sweden runs a forest-clearing machine while listening to the podcast, and he loves rallying and road driving equally. Social media questions touch on German driving standards, track-day education, and applying T/D/C to their own fun-car histories… Pilgrimage 2019 is open for reservations! Join the guys in Germany and Belgium for their annual bucket-list driving adventure at th...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 394
