Everyday Driver Car Debate

• Enthusiasts Have Ruined Cars, What Do Driving Coaches Drive, The Goldilocks Car | Episode 1,012

  Are we enthusiasts too blinded by excellent older sports cars, and therefore unable to celebrate even the ‘middle-ground’ kinds of new cars? The guys acknowledge that fun is personal, and they unpack this topic that stems from negative internet reaction to the new Prelude. The first debate is for Konstantin M., who lives in LA and works as a driving coach for Porsche. Then, Alex D wants a ‘Goldilocks’ car to scratch the driving itch. What options is he missing? Social media questions ask why LED light bars have become a signature EV style, and what cars left the most impact on the guys’ early driving experiences? Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S t-hybrid announced 07:51 - 2026 Ferrari 849 Testarossa announced 18:23 - Stellantis Discontinues RAM EV Development 26:12 - Topic Tuesday: Enthusiasts Have Ruined It For Everyone 57:01 - Hooked On Driving National Events In September 2025 58:06 - Car Debate #1: What Do Driving Coaches Drive? 1:21:07 - Car Debate #2: The Goldilocks Car 1:29:40 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Top 5 GT Cars - Most Fun Under $50K, Sports Car-Shaped Hole, Does The Dealer Always Know Best? | Episode 1,011

  For the list of Top 5 GT Cars Under $50K, the guys need to first define what a GT car is, but the also wonder if GT cars are still prevalent from manufacturers. Do they still resonate with buyers? They discuss a debate for Matthew T, who has a sports-car-shaped hole in his life. Then, Peter M is apprehensive about what’s next since he likes but does not love his C8 Stingray convertible. Audience social media questions include cars that seem to magically part traffic, but which cars do other drivers refuse to pass? Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - 2026 Honda Prelude: All The Proper Frankenstein Parts 14:48 - Nissan NISMO Z Getting Manual Transmission! 16:53 - Audi Concept C - Exclusively EV 28:08 - Golf R Getting The 5-Cyl Engine 29:44 - Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Press Loan 34:28 - Topic Tuesday: Top 5 GT Cars Under $50K 58:27 - Car Debate #1: When A Dream Car Becomes A Barn Find Car 1:11:36 - Car Debate #2: Is The Dealer Always All-Knowing? 1:21:11 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Top 5 Hot Hatches - Most Fun Under $40K, The Soul-Killers, Don’t Ignore The Wildcard | Episode 1,010

  For the list of Top 5 Hot Hatches Under $40K, the guys both have choices of some of the greatest hits. They debate soul-killing cars for Derek G. and also Kate, both listeners who are in the northeast area. Car conclusions include advice to never ignore the Wildcard choice! And social media questions include a discussion of the least favorite car trends in the past 20 years. Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Cadillac F1 Has Announced Their Drivers 05:22 - Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept Endurance Records 11:13 - BYD YangWang U9 Sets Top Speed EV Record 20:05 - Top 5 Hot Hatchbacks 36:04 - Car Debate #1: Which Car Scares You Less? 50:16 - Car Debate #2: The Panic Purchase 1:07:34 - Car Conclusion #1: Bring The Whole Family 1:12:04 - Car Conclusion #2: Don’t Ignore The Wildcard 1:19:30 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Top 5 SUVs - Most Fun Under $50K, Craving Something Unique, Turning Derelict Cars Into Art | Episode 1,009

  For the Top 5 SUVs that are most fun under $50k, Paul picks brand new ones and Todd finds great used options. Which one resonates the most with listeners? They debate unique choices for Ian D., who wants two cars and craves something different. Then, Dan Z. in the NE needs a car to put the majority of miles on, and also park at the airport. Did you see this? Ben Tuna, aka The Glass Cowboy is making stained glass art installed in derelict cars. Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Ford SuperVan 4.2 ‘Ring Record 06:15 - Mercedes Models Getting A BMW engine? 12:24 - Topic Tuesday: Top 5 SUVs - Most Fun Under $50K 36:29 - Car Debate #1: Craving Something Unique 52:55 - Car Debate #2: The Majority Of Miles 1:07:24 - Car Conclusion #1: It’s All Todd’s Fault 1:15:23 - Car Conclusion #2: Growing The Fleet 1:21:34 - Did You See This? The Glass Cowboy 1:24:03 - Audience Questions From Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Top 5 HYPER Cars, Monterey Car Week, Connecting Reality To Fantasy | Episode 1,008

  In honor of Monterey Car Week 2025, the guys aim their Top 5 list at hypercars and discuss which ones they would buy if they had the money! They debate sensible cars for new college grad Akash in GA, and try to help Mark in Houston figure out what to buy right now. Social media questions cover unexpected tire noise in sports cars, why don’t the guys recommend WRXs anymore, and why aren’t CVTs used in race cars? Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! 00:00 - Intro 06:12 - Testing Induction Charging Embedded In Roads 09:06 - 2025 Monterey Week Car Announcements 31:07 - Topic Tuesday: Top 5 Hypercars 1:06:00 - Car Debate #1 - Connecting Reality To Fantasy 1:22:20 - Car Debate #2 - Sooner Rather Than Later 1:40:07 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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