Everyday Driver Car Debate

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686: CUVs = Automotive Perfection, Up To Your Neck-els, Is Stellantis Right For You? Mar 22, 2022

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Since we had so many alternate titles for this episode, we just had to share: Where Are My Pants, The Tesla Nap, Neck Lighting, We’re Making Horses, Ten Years In A Prius, The Wells Fargo Shape, and The Spice-ish Choice. Social media questions ask what’s a fun, fuel-efficient car, and name 3 major manufacturers the guys are bullish on and 3 on which they’re bearish?

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685: Financial Tears, Peak Honda, Heaping Scorn Mar 18, 2022

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It’s tough to sell a car you still love, but your family takes precedence! Taylor C. finds himself in a bittersweet moment when forced to sell his Cayman. In California, Albert’s poor car decisions have left him broke, so what’s the next thing to do? Social media questions ask what cars suffered from poor marketing, do flashy cars attract more men than women, and should you actually consider doing your own R&D?

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684: The New Fun-Vee, Obsolete Yet Affordable, Miss Fussy Britches Mar 15, 2022

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the rebirth of the GMC HUMMER EV with Rich Scheer, Director of GM’s Performance Studio and Chevrolet Car Exterior Design. While hearing about the inspiration and features the design team wanted, they discover how quickly the HUMMER came to market. Social media questions ask if there’s good reason to create a manual transmission for EVs, do the guys miss compression braking, and are modern car designs too fussy now?

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683: Best Laid Plans, The Digital Nomad, Bespoke Just Means Ugly Mar 11, 2022

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Sometimes the car you want isn’t the car you can get, so what happens next? Richard D. in WA has his heart set on a GR Supra, but it’s unclear if he can find the right one. Then, RG in Europe wants to know what’s the best convertible for cruising between countries, and tethered only by the laptop? Social media questions ask if there’s ever been a collaboration between furniture designers and car companies, does hydraulic steering equate to better feel, and why do expensive, bespoke cars have to be ugly?

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682: Startup Steps To Success, Don’t Buy A Car, Just Like A Lotus Mar 08, 2022

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What are the buying metrics for the future, if it’s only full of EVs to choose from? What elements will buyers base their decisions upon? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday, and then take on a debate for Piotr O. in NYC, who doesn’t want to buy another boring truck. Social media questions ask what tires should be chosen for a 4-month road trip, what performance school is best for someone interested in tracking and autocrossing, and is it less infuriating if the car that cuts you off is nice looking?

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681: Sink-el-gate, Continent Swapping, In And Out Of Love Mar 04, 2022

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Moving can be a hassle for anyone, especially cross-country. When you completely change continents, none of your cars may be useful! Josh C. in Chad is moving to Austria, and wonders what’s next for his garage. Then, Liam B. in LA has great taste but wants something that’s more of an enthusiast car. Social media questions ask what to do about windshield rock strikes, is it a good idea for Ford to divide itself, and has Rivian alienated their customers?

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680: A Stack Of Keys, The Special Ally Of Financial Concerns (SAFC), You Don’t Have to Impress Me Mar 01, 2022

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Is it better to own one car or two? For Topic Tuesday, the guys explore pros + cons of one vs. two-car-thinking. The debate is for Mike P. in PA, who wants to buy the ‘last of an era’ kind of car. Social media questions ask for the equivalent Minister Of Finance title for girlfriends, what are the best euphemisms for ‘driving too fast,’ and how do you properly pack a Miata for a week-long road trip?

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679: Avoiding Boring-ness, You + Speed, The Unwritten Rules Feb 25, 2022

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Nobody wants to drive a boring car, but how do you keep your outdoor hobbies and still have a fun car? Kevin P. in MI is ready for what’s next, as is Klay K., who admits his affinity for speed. Social media questions ask how the guys would save the internal combustion engine, what are the best worst comments they’ve received about their cars of the past, and what are some unwritten track rules?

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678: Fear Of Electrics (FOE), Driving Permission Slips, The Waters Of Preciousness Feb 22, 2022

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The guys have never discussed cars to buy that will increase in value – investment cars for the sake of investment. They discuss for Topic Tuesday, and explore the balance between mileage and value. Then, Steven in west Texas owns a Gladiator Rubicon, but needs a commuter. Social media questions ask why downshifting for a corner gives you more control, do your consumable costs go down the better you get as a track driver, and what’s the most mechanically satisfying car the guys have driven?

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677: Paddle Your Canoo, Celine Dion Is Singing, #DrownTheTaos Feb 18, 2022

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Not all cars should win random awards – especially cars that aren't available to purchase! The guys take on a debate from Mike M. in Colorado, who is tired of his commuter and shaking up his garage. Then, Jeremy C. in Rochester, NY is a horse-trading expert and wonders what’s next. Social media questions ask if you can still ‘hit the gas’ while driving an EV, is there such thing as an engaging large sedan, and is the VW Taos as bad as the 911 is good?

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