Everyday Driver Car Debate

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828: #BuyTheManuals, The Concierge Mechanic, Something Not Soul-Sucking Sep 01, 2023

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Recent news includes the reveal of Alfa’s new supercar, Lamborghini torque-vectoring in their EVs, and the demise of manual transmissions in VW’s GTI and Golf R! The guys debate BMW reliability and alternate choices for Asif in TX. They also pontificate for Scott in Toronto whether to even buy a car. Social media questions ask what new coupes have useable back seats, is a fixed steering ratio more fun than a variable ratio, and should traction control stay on for “70%” back-road driving?

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TestDrive: Hyundai Tucson Aug 30, 2023

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The Tucson test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

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827: Building Wealth, When VTEC Kicks In, Stop Making Your Friends Sick Aug 29, 2023

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the issue of building wealth. Should you sell your fun car and buy a less interesting car, all so you can save up and buy something great in the future? They debate FOMO for Michael L. in Edmonton, AB, who really feels the need to buy a manual. Social media questions ask about the guys’ least-favorite ad campaign, can you tune out-of-class with comfort upgrades, and has attainable horsepower gotten so insane that it’s ruining general driving enjoyment?

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826: Surprise Excitement, Accidentally Rare, A Rusted Husk Aug 25, 2023

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From turning sports cars into dailies, and dailies into sports cars – the guys introduce their new project! They debate choices for Jordan D. in KY, whose Ridgeline is falling apart. Then, Mike C. is considering expensive sports cars that could rise in value, and wonders about the best decision to make. Social media questions ask if you should carve your own rally course in a cornfield, when will manufacturers stop chasing large contact-patch tires and big power resulting in heavy sports cars, and what’s the next step after an FD Mazda RX-7?

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TestDrive: Alfa Romeo Tonale Aug 23, 2023

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The Tonale test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

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825: Font Of Ferrari, Rocky For Racing, A Man Of Constant Torque Aug 22, 2023

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The guys livestream for this episode, taking the audience questions on their TestDrive YT channel. With modern Ferrari so unreliable, what are aspirational manufacturers that won’t bleed you dry or leave you stranded after you’ve owned a Porsche or three? Will automakers reintroduce popular ICE vehicles, as EV targets get moved? And who wishes some hotshoe car executive takes up Jim Farley on his dare to “race” him and the new Mustang?

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824: Ford Sells Lily Pads, Shut Up And Buy Something, Drive Over Broken Glass Aug 18, 2023

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The guys are excited to discuss new Monterey reveals, and begin with Acura’s announcement of the ZDX EV. They try to convince Brandon in MD to not buy another GR Supra, and help Dale in FL with his last ICE sports car. Social media questions ask if there’s a market for more factory rally-style cars, how do you not obsess over new noises emanating from your car, and what do architects drive?

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TestDrive: BMW M2 Aug 16, 2023

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The M2 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

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823: Is Steering Feel Overrated, The Land Of IKEA, CarTemplating + Carnundrum Aug 15, 2023

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if steering feel is overrated? Have racing sims made new generations of drivers ambivalent towards classic sports car feelings? The debate is for Brian D. in Iowa, who wonders if he can break away from buying another Volvo. Social media questions ask what is it about Jaguar, Aston Martin and Maserati that makes them depreciate so quickly, should the Stellantarians be trusted, and is there a term for looking forward to an upgrade you’re going to make to your car?

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822: WRX Dads, On-Screen Fireworks, Avoiding Car Payments Aug 11, 2023

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The guys finish up one of their biggest shoots of the year, but take on a couple debates for dad cars. Matt L. wants to experience some irresponsibility but still have a fun commuter. Julian S. likes small and maybe slow cars, but could still use something cool. Social media questions ask what’s the silliest thing that bothers you about your car, what are some of the guys’ favorite concept cars that never made it into production, and will they ever publish a book of best driving roads?

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