The Cheap Sports Cars finally got on the track! The guys discuss stories from filming track day, and take on two debates: Tyler M. in VA has a split personality problem, and is trying to justify fun-car ownership. Chuck S. has slight off-road needs, but also wants something fun. Social media questions ask if the show’s press-car circuit has changed opinions, why aren’t the Fast & Furious sequels now animated cartoons, and what new thing or group of objects could be chosen to name cars after?...
May 14, 2021•53 min•Season 7Ep. 602
Covering car conclusions for Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss listeners’ viewpoints and purchases. Social media questions ask what metrics constitute an affordable car, which models have grown smaller in their next generation, and is Italian design dead? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at e...
May 11, 2021•59 min•Season 7Ep. 601
The guys celebrate 600 episodes with a livestream on YouTube, taking all kinds of audience questions that cover cars, movies, design, watches, cooking, and sports! Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusias...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 600
For Topic Tuesday, the guys call on Craig Martell, head of Machine Learning at Lyft, to understand more about what’s involved with the future of ride sharing. They also discuss social media questions, which ask what is a must-have ‘guilty pleasure’ feature, what are the guys’ favorite exhaust appearance, and will Honda ever bring back a proper RWD sports car in the future? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! Please rate and review us ...
May 04, 2021•58 min•Season 7Ep. 599
The guys are on a mission to help people find something they love to drive, and while useful, minivans are no longer the answer for Andrew W. in GA. Then, Sean H. bought a Hyundai that can’t be parked in the rain – it leaks, so he’s willing to take the financial hit to move on to something else! Social media questions ask when do FWD cars trump RWD in terms of car dynamics, what’s the ideal power-weight baseline, and how do you stop yourself from becoming obsessed with HPDE lap times? Seasons 1-...
Apr 30, 2021•59 min•Season 7Ep. 598
Topic Tuesday is from Brian in NC, asking when it’s finally time for a new experience, how do you avoid setting yourself up for disappointment? Cameron in Macau sends an update about roundabouts, and the guys debate cars for Paul Y. in Toronto, who has a manual transmission commitment issue. Social media questions ask about Toyota’s future hydrogen ICE, are OEMs over-programming transmissions and throttles, and what’s the most important design feature on a car? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazo...
Apr 27, 2021•57 min•Season 7Ep. 597
Will there ever be any small, lightweight, fun electric cars? There might be hope, so the guys discuss. Paul E. in Detroit is a motorcycle guy who sold his dream car, and needs a new experience. Michael in Milwaukee made money on his Mustang, and is open to new experiences. Social media questions ask if coilovers are worth it, what companies would the guys re-imagine, and why does everyone ridicule hybrids? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming S...
Apr 23, 2021•59 min•Season 7Ep. 596
Topic Tuesday is a subject from Peter K., who is reduced to only looking at his car because of skyrocketing Bring A Trailer prices. The debate is for Connor M. in Houston, TX, who wants another Mustang. Social media questions ask what new luxury materials could be used in cars, are modern manuals underdeveloped compared to automatics, and what cars are cult classics but let down by their styling? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! Pl...
Apr 20, 2021•59 min•Season 7Ep. 595
How do you make a decision when you’re afraid of buying a car and then missing out on something better? The guys debate for Yahya in Seattle, who hasn’t owned a car for 8 years. Then, they give suggestions for a luxury touring car for Russell, and help Rich C. with an upcoming road trip to Scotland. Social media questions ask if future EV tuning will focus on handling, what are car design tricks, and can you install high-grip tires on the front of a FWD car, with bald tires on the back? Seasons ...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 594
Topic Tuesday once again covers the varied car conclusions from listeners! The guys talk about wife-approved cars, and other car interiors that match tattoos. Social media questions ask why the guys don’t generally review modded cars, what are can’t-miss driving roads on a cross-continental US trip, and what constitutes an ‘up’ badge? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and ...
Apr 13, 2021•52 min•Season 7Ep. 593
Well-designed objects and cars are a high priority for Tom and Jenny in The Netherlands, and they’re looking for something new when they move. Then, Matt C. in Florida has always wanted a Corvette, but is torn about building a car with his dad. Social media questions ask how you teach a significant other to drive manual, how can road trips become more appealing to spouses, and should the guys consider a retro return series? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the g...
Apr 09, 2021•50 min•Season 7Ep. 592
For Topic Tuesday, the guys call Sam Smith, Editor-at-Large for Hagerty and discuss cars, aircraft, history, and most of all, people’s stories. They debate recent press drives and discuss options for Katie R., whose Honda Fit has 250k miles. Social media questions ask how you buy an enthusiast car when you have poor credit and no co-signer, and why don’t manufacturers tint their vehicle windows more darkly? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming S...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 591
The guys are always happy to hear when enthusiasts rediscover their love for cars. Tudor P. in The Netherlands has sampled the beginning of greatness, and wants more. Then, Linh N. is ‘fun-shy’ about his pristine track car, and wants to worry less about tracking. Social media questions ask what current car should be preserved 30 years in the future, will electric cars mean one-size-fits-all, and should the guys conduct blind auditions when test driving? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime ...
Apr 02, 2021•53 min•Season 7Ep. 590
For Topic Tuesday, the guys go in-depth about the problem of perception, and tackle the question asking if they have ever loved the way a car drives but chosen not to pursue because of the impression it gives off. They debate the next step up for Timothy U. in OH, and answer social media questions asking what’s the greatest rear end design, how do you manage a test drive when selling a powerful car, and how do you sell an obscure car without getting screwed? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend c...
Mar 30, 2021•55 min•Season 7Ep. 589
The guys are always excited to genuinely help people find a different car experience. Matthew R. is dealing with dog stank, and needs a family vehicle. Seth L. is too young to get old, and needs a better car for his back. Social media questions ask what is the new go-to metric, what should college freshmen buy, and should you sacrifice your expensive fun car for a new daily? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo ...
Mar 26, 2021•57 min•Season 7Ep. 588
The guys host the co-founders of RADwood for Topic Tuesday to talk about the challenges of hosting car shows and the expansion of their Driving While Awesome and RAD brands. Social media questions ask what is a current dream car ‘build,’ have the guys ever shed tears over a driving experience, and have they had car conversations with unexpected enthusiasts? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate an...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 587
The guys celebrate the life of Sabine Schmitz, and take on two debates. The first is for Kyle in Tokyo, who asks if owning two similar sports cars is too much. The second debate is for Chris K. in TX, who wants good mileage out of his trackable car. Social media questions ask if Audi can be dismissed as an enthusiast brand for not offering manuals, how do you cope with door-ding obsession, and what are some tips for first-time track drivers? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel thro...
Mar 19, 2021•55 min•Season 7Ep. 586
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how to find that WOW factor in cars they like. The debate is for Chris O. in Texas, who needs to move on from VWs but doesn’t know what sports car to buy. Social media questions ask if there’s a class of enthusiast cars you have no interest in, what’s with the RPM act, and what is a driver’s car you would still have to explain at a Cars & Coffee? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Pri...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 585
Is there such a thing as a FWD enthusiast? John G. writes wondering if it’s truly something to value, or is it merely a concession? Then, Luna writes with a conundrum about keeping or moving on from a car that keeps letting its owner down. Social media questions ask if it’s better to teach a brand-new driver on auto or manual, do you first change the temperature or the fan speed and why, and is Lexus trying to build future collectibles? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through M...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 584
Covering listener conclusions for Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss people’s love for Saabs, leaving Mustangs behind, and why NYC is the worst for car enthusiasts! The debate is for Dave M. in Portland, who is helping his wife choose something great. Social media questions ask if you have a moral obligation to tell people something is wrong with their car, have the guys ever tracked motorcycles, and why is it bad to drive a nicer car than your boss? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channe...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 583
The guys suddenly find themselves giving free advice to Ferrari! They debate for Hannah in DC, who has an 18-year-old VW that’s falling apart. They also help Hiren divest himself of a dream garage for new ideas. They discuss social media questions that ask if adding weight helps for winter driving why use premium fuel, and what’s the ideal ski car? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review ...
Mar 05, 2021•55 min•Season 7Ep. 582
For Topic Tuesday, Jason Cammisa of Hagerty joins the guys to rant about the industry and share insider knowledge of how different models are decided upon. They all discuss VW’s fear of Tesla, BMW’s politics and structure, and the most frustrating thing about the car industry. TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your C...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 581
You can be a car enthusiast without ever having owned an Alfa Romeo, but the people who have certainly are qualified!! John P. in North Carolina has owned many, but now is open to something new. Matt in Virginia writes about the problem of brand-new cars. Social media questions ask what cars the guys wish they could recommend more often, what’s their opinion on Fox-body Mustangs, and how do you find good driving roads?? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Season...
Feb 26, 2021•58 min•Season 7Ep. 580
The guys are asked how to progress through your automotive life by Michal D. in Poland, so they come up with an ownership recipe to share for Topic Tuesday. The debate is for Daniel in CA, who needs to buy a weekend car before he gets married. Social media questions ask if tires or shocks should be upgraded first, how much money equals tuning out of class, and will higher-revving, smaller-displacement engines eventually be more problematic than larger displacement engines? TV Season 8 airs on th...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 579
The Cheap Sports Car Challenge resonates with enthusiasts, since many people want a sports car, but are not willing to overpay. The debates include Derek in CA, who owns two Audi TTs and a drift car, and Doug in TN, who has obtained pre-approval from his wife for a weekend car. Social media questions ask what other YouTubers have split personalities, how can you tell if an LSD is working, and how do you know what kind of driving style you want without the experience or the ability to get in a ca...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 578
For Topic Tuesday, Mark and Jack from SavageGeese join the guys! They share insights into their channel and content, and the effort invested into the platform that is YouTube. Social media questions ask why Audis are rarely suggested, what will the tech acceleration do to cars in the future, and should you spend more or less money on the high-performance SUV trim levels? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worl...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 577
Here’s to all the people in our lives who tolerate the Car Disease. From friends and family to significant others, the guys welcome all questions – there are no ‘dumb’ ones. Todd invites his wife Cate to read and ask him questions submitted by non-car-enthusiasts, and provide answers as both her husband and a crazy car enthusiast. TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review us on iTunes, and ...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 576
It’s an all-car-questions from the audience on social media: quick thoughts and long rants from the guys! Listeners ask why car makers still use wood trim, will the immediacy of sporty electric vehicles overwhelm drivers, and what driving characteristics will cars have in the future? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 575
Some people make quick car buying decisions, others drag it out. Elizabeth in CT overrides her husband’s budget and goes up! Then, James in Boston writes for a brand new car for he and his wife. Social media questions ask what brand will be the last to build internal-combustion engines, is a “mid-build” production stoppage a negative when buying certain model years, and will enthusiasts start to hoard the ‘forever’ cars? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seaso...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 574
Because Sylvester Stallone drove one in Tango & Cash…that’s just one of the reasons why listeners bought cars! Topic Tuesday brings the first Car Conclusions episode of 2021. The guys debate really long-term choices for Todd B. in northern Indiana, and take social media questions that ask if AWD makes a good CUV handle better, what steering wheel materials are good or bad, and what makes a car age well? TV Season 8 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel through March 2021. Seasons 1-7 are ava...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 573
