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Everyday Driver Car Debate

Everyday Driverwww.everydaydriver.com
The 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

153: Third Car Lease for Shane in D.C., ICON Premiere, Performance Versions of Economy Cars

Shane in Washington, D.C. has a growing family, and is ready to lease a third car; so what should it be? Todd relives the ICON film mastering struggles as the guys prepare for the film premiere. Many great Facebook questions also, including which performance versions of economy cars should be produced, what's up with crazy wheel designs, which of the guys will own an electric car first, and what's on their (automotive) Christmas wish lists? Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Re...

Dec 13, 20161 hr 9 min

152: ICON: Behind The Scenes

The guys' annual feature-length film for 2016 is released this week! Entitled "ICON," it's a celebration of the BMW M3 and its variants. Edgar Perez and Chance Hales are the cinemetographers, and they join Todd & Paul to discuss all the behind-the-scenes madness of making the film, and recall the stories that made the shoot so intense and fun. ICON is available for rent or download on Vimeo.com, and the Bluray is offered for sale on Amazon.com.Thanks for watching and listening, please rate &...

Dec 06, 201651 min

151: Nikola Motors Electric Semi, Sports Car for Romeo in Boston, Weekend Car for Kas in Bangkok

The guys discuss an announcement from Nikola Motor Company, maker of Class 8 big rig trucks, headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. Romeo in Boston is looking for a genuine sports car to have fun with, and Kas in Bangkok, Thailand wants a weekend car to be proud of. Also discussed are topics like collector car comparisons, exterior autonomous car styling, and car brands to resurrect...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail...

Dec 02, 20161 hr 6 min

150: World of Cars: Audience Questions for Podcast 150

The guys celebrate a milestone with podcast #150, asking the audience to submit car questions! They debate subjects like German culture, life in Utah, Pontiac brand continuation, exhaust sounds, snow driving, turbos, car colors and wheel designs...Thanks for your continued support; please rate & review our podcast, and write to us with your own car debate on our website or everydaydrivertv@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 20161 hr 6 min

149: Grand Tour Nation Founders, New DD For Brian in Ohio, Best Driving Roads In North America

**Spoiler Alert*** The Grand Tour Nation founders, Gary & Nick are on the show to discuss their experiences! Then, the guys discuss a new DD for Brian in Central Ohio; along with questions such as best driving roads in North America, elements that define a GT car and what information should be displayed on a HUD...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Nov 22, 20161 hr 5 min

148: LA Auto Show 2016 - Debrief, Rants, and Questions

Paul questions Todd and Chance about their day at this years LA Auto Show. The result is rants and many specific observations of cars from every market segment. Plus, we answer many of your questions about the show.Car Debates return next time, and if you have a car debate write to us at EverydayDriverTV@gmail.com, or submit through our website. Thanks for listening and watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 20161 hr 12 min

147: First New Car for Mustafa in NH, Lance Returning To America, Breaking Up With Your Mechanic

Mustafa in NH is looking ahead to having a family, and wanting to purchase new. Lance is stationed in Germany and can't bring his JDM Subaru with him. Then the guys discuss hardtops vs. soft tops; first cars they learned to drive in, engine sound as a buying factor and breaking up with your mechanic...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 20161 hr 4 min

146: Third Car for Porsche Couple, Family Fun Car or SUV for Nick, Ako Aburrahman's Bulletproof BMW In Iraq

Tacy and her husband are Cayman GTS owners in CA, looking for a third fun car!! Nick and his family are also in CA, trying to figure out what fun vehicle fits their new family needs. Then, the guys are inspired by the Kurdish Peshmerga fighter Ako Aburrahman, who saved 70 people with his bulletproof BMW 7-series. Also discussed are car swag collections, living in the future and collectable 928s. Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydayd...

Nov 11, 20161 hr

145: M235i Too Slow for Russ, Lost That Lovin' Feeling for Jose's Dream Car, Dated Design Trends

Russ in Seattle has a fast car, but is wanting more power?he's considering buying a hotter car to begin, rather than tuning a cheaper car. Jose in MA already owns his dream car, but doesn't feel like he's extracting everything it's got?should he keep or sell? Finally, the guys discuss dated design trends, resources for car shopping, cars not available in the US, and improvements to the Nissan Z car...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at ever...

Nov 08, 20161 hr 9 min

144: Keep or Buy Out Lease for Rob, Showdown of Bavarian Beasts for Marshnell, Winter Tires Without Snow

Rob R. in Michigan is thinking about his next lease, or keeping the Audi S4 he's already got. Should he make a change or not? Marshnell is a BMW enthusiast with a dilemma, and writes to ask about her upcoming choices. Then the guys discuss winter tires without snow, track car tuning choices; future FCA platforms and T-shirts! Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Nov 04, 20161 hr 2 min

143: One Or Two Cars for Nick in Boston, After The WRX for Geoff in SF, The DriveTribe Platform

Nicholas in Boston, MA is consolidating the collection for his family, and contends with parking and winter in the city. Geoff in San Francisco is moving on from his WRX after encountering abnormal maintenance issues--he needs something fun for the commute and family. Finally, the guys discuss the DriveTribe platform, rear & mid-engine configurations, test drives and ScrapeFest...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmai...

Nov 01, 20161 hr 3 min

142: Engineering Explained with Jason Fenske, A Good Winter Driver For Rod, Gears & Gasoline

Special guest Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained joins Todd & Paul for the podcast! Jason is releasing a video comparing better tires on your car vs. doubling your horsepower--which is wiser to spend your money on? All 3 guys discuss winter car options for Rod in Michigan, and some very different choices are unearthed! And finally more audience questions for Jason, who talks how he got started, what his first videos were about, and whether or not he misses his STI, now that he owns a Ho...

Oct 28, 20161 hr 4 min

141: Best Used Manual Sports Sedan for Eric, Ending Brian's Civic Misery, First Car Obsessions

Paul has returned from Japan to regale you with stories! The guys also jump back in with debates for Eric, who is looking for a manual-transmission sports sedan; and Brian, looking to get away from the Civic. More discussion ensues with topics such as first automotive obsessions, things manufacturers should mandate or eliminate, and car-control reactions in bad weather...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com Learn m...

Oct 25, 20161 hr 7 min

140: Good Seats Down Under, Trading a Mustang for Kit Car, Tesla Autonomy, Shooting Cars and more.

Chance sits in with Todd again to discuss Tesla's recent Autopilot hardware vs. the software reality. Then they tackle Car Debates for James in Australia who needs good seats, and Craig in Maryland who's looking to get out of Mustangs. After that we cover facebook questions about the state of Lotus, the reality of shooting cars, and reasons we bought an FRS/BRZ. Send us your car debate: EverydayDriverTV@gmail.com or through our Website, EverydayDriver.com. And thank you for rating and reviewing ...

Oct 21, 20161 hr 2 min

139: To Truck Or Not-To-Truck For Paul M., Adulthood Purchase For Weston, Accidentally All BMW

Paul M. in Indiana is a truck owner considering a fun car! Should he keep the truck or sell it? Then, Weston in northern WI is graduating college and looking for a fun, reliable car for a 100+ mile daily commute. The podcast accidentally turns to all things BMW, including a futuristic scenario from Paul and great Facebook questions covering best minivan ever, how to trim BMW's product lineup; and cars that are still timeless and perfect...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Revi...

Oct 18, 20161 hr 6 min

138: FRS: Stock vs Tuned, Z-car lust for Tyler, and Fast Sedan for Ben - with Special Guest Host Chance

Todd is joined by Chance, our primary Utah shooter and curator of our Instagram account to discuss the differences between the Stock FRS/BRZ and the tune on our Long-Term car. Then we discuss Tyler and his lust for an old Z car, followed by Ben and his healthy-budget search for a fast sedan. We also tackle Facebook questions about James Bond gadgets, near-misses, and bad car names.Thanks for listening. Please rate and review plus send in your own car debate to EverydayDriverTV@gmail.com, or thro...

Oct 14, 20161 hr 1 min

137: Dad Mike Shopping For Son Cody, Joseph Adding A Flashy 3rd Car, Chinese Mf'rd. Cars In North America

Cody doesn't yet have his license, but that doesn't stop he & his dad Mike from shopping for a fun, inexpensive first car for him. Joseph is adding a 3rd car to the fleet that he just wants to love, and then the guys discuss many excellent Facebook questions?ranging from GT-86 tuning, Chinese-manufactured cars in North America, and the Germans investigating a ban on combustion-engined cars by 2030.Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at eve...

Oct 11, 20161 hr 5 min

136: Complete All-Arounder for John, 4-Door Fun Car for Jason, Hot Wheels Film Script

John is looking for a car to truly do everything?all for a budget of $25k. The guys discuss options and get creative choices. Jason in WI requires a 4-door that is still fun for he & his family. And then more discussion involving the announced Hot Wheels film (without a script), best 'communicative' cars, fuel additives, continuation cars, and why cars look dated...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com Learn mor...

Oct 07, 20161 hr 5 min

135: Interim Fun Before New Electric Car for Oliver, Impractical Car for Dan, GM Electric Conspiracy Theories

Recently returned from their Pilgrimage Adventure in Germany, the guys recap some good moments, and talk about future plans. Oliver in San Francisco Bay area is looking to get out of a Fiat 500e lease and get a different electric car, but wants an interim fun car. Dan in PA walks to work and has access to a shop?he is searching for a genuine impractical fun car to wrench on, or an RF MX-5. Then, the guys answer questions about best auto transporters, electric car conspiracy theories, styling cli...

Oct 04, 201655 min

134: First timers Drive the Autobahn and Spa - Pilgrimage Trip Debrief

Recorded in Germany while staying at the Nurburgring, the guys sit down with three of the Adventurers on our Pilgrimage Trip. We discuss their introduction to the Spa Circuit, driving fast on the Autobahn in a selection of Sports Cars, and their trepidations about the Ring. Plus much more.Thanks for listening, and we hope you'll rate and review the Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen. We're back next week with Car Debates. If you have your own Car Debate, write to: EverydayDriver...

Sep 30, 201650 min

133: Pilgrimage Adventure 2016 Begins; Two Cars for Dan In NJ; North American Cars That Should Be In Europe

The long-awaited Pilgrimage Adventure is finally here! The guys have landed in Frankfurt, Germany and found Tom & the Skoda Octavia RS wagon press car. Prior to the Adventure drivers arriving, they talk about their anticipation for the trip and what they're thinking. Then, all 3 guys debate for Dan F. in New Jersey, who is looking for two cars to cover all his needs. More discussion about North American Cars that should be in Europe, car spotting in Germany, and favorite 4, 6 & 8-cyl. en...

Sep 27, 201652 min

132: Manual Vs. Automatic for Deanry, All About The MPG For Antonio's Brother, Joe, Classic Cars To Experience In Life

Deanry doesn't want an automatic for his next car, but his wife does--what should he do? Antonio is shopping for his brother, Joe; who is primarily concerned with MPG, comfort and technology--what are some good choices? Finally, lots of excellent topics and questions to be discussed, including how and where car swag should be worn, gated shifters, courtesy to truckers, and cars that don't live up to their exterior design...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, ...

Sep 23, 20161 hr 6 min

131: Dipping A Toe In The Pool Of Manual Turbos, Replacing The 86 In Joburg, Realistically Obtainable Ownership

Josh in Chicago, IL is a family man looking to add a 3rd car to the garage. His budget isn't huge, but not to worry?still many fun cars available. Jarno in Johannesburg, South Africa is trading in the GT86 and looking for a fun do-it-all car. Finally, the guys discuss Corvette lineage, realistically obtainable cars they could get, and history and significance of the Carrera badging. Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail...

Sep 20, 20161 hr 1 min

130: Keep Or Sell The 'Vette For Andrew, The Wrangler Theory: Bronco, Blazer or Wrangler for Ryan, Admitting Bad Driving Habits

Andrew in Dallas, TX sees the writing on the wall about his current C6 Corvette--he's looking for his next GT car and asks for choices. Todd tells The Wrangler Theory while the guys discuss open-air 4x4 choices for Ryan in LA. The guys admit some bad driving habits, talk about do-it-all or specific car ownership preferences, and discuss if the next-gen Corvette should be mid-engined? Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmai...

Sep 13, 20161 hr 3 min

129: An Engine Bucket List For Jason, A Project Car Increasing In Value For Rodney, Cars Without Dipsticks

We've never talked to someone with an engine bucket list?engines to own before you die. Jason in CA has a healthy budget to work with, and a desire for an American V8 or a flat 6. Rodney in Utah is interested in project cars, but one that might increase in value and his wife can work on with him. Finally, the guys answer questions about cars without dipsticks, what constitutes good handling feel, and more.Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at...

Sep 09, 20161 hr 5 min

128: Island Driving In Maui For Marek, Craft Of Driving In Melbourne for Sean, Best/Worst Promo Campaigns

Marek in Maui is intrigued with Pikes Peak hillclimb-type driving, and is looking for a fun car despite limited choices on the Hawaiian islands. Sean in Melbourne, AUS, has a family and is used to 4x4 racing, but wants to learn the craft of driving with a long-term fun car. The guys discuss Best/Worst advertising promo campaigns, best snack food and drinks, and fully acknowledge Asa...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gma...

Sep 06, 201657 min

127: Toughest Debate Yet for Rich In UK, Shopping For Brian's Parents, Would You Rather?

Rich in London is moving to the US, and has a huge list of requirements for his car! One of the most difficult debates so far! Also, Brian in Northern Massachusetts writes to us, shopping for his parents, who are focused on grandchildren. Then, lots of Facebook questions about which car we'd rather be caught dead in, dealer markups and cars to recommend on technical merit only...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com...

Sep 02, 201658 min

126: All About The Kids: John's Family Project Car, Rich's Family Lease, Tech Packages In Cars

John in Annapolis, MD is thinking about a project car. He's also thinking something for his growing family, but throws us a twist?what if the project car were the family hauler? Rich in Oregon is interested in leasing a car (no Chevy SS) for his family, and needs space. What else besides a Charger? Then, the guys discuss difficult things about shoots, technology packages inside of cars, and Uber as a verb...Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us ...

Aug 30, 20161 hr 1 min

125: A Modified Sports Car For Alan, A GMC Typhoon Obsession For Stu, Are The Guys Musical?

The long-awaited Focus RS film has been released! Alan asks about a good modified sports car for $30k, and Stu is enamored with the GMC Typhoon for a project car. The guys also cover questions about car design, Prius as a DD, and their musical abilities.Thanks for listening and watching, please Rate & Review our podcast, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 20161 hr 2 min

124: Live Track Day Audience At Autobahn Country Club, Chicago IL

As announced, the guys host a live audience at the Chicago track day, held at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL! Lots of questions and comments from the attendees about first time track experiences, pro driver instruction, tires and speed! Todd & Paul answer Facebook questions too, and share their own stories about track driving. Thanks to Laps Inc. and everyone for coming, and we hope you enjoyed! Please Rate & Review our podcast, and help us grow the audience! Tell a friend, and writ...

Aug 23, 201637 min
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