Gone Too Soon & Stayed Too Long, Fight For The Backseat, What’s The Catch? | Episode 1,023

Gone Too Soon & Stayed Too Long, Fight For The Backseat, What’s The Catch? | Episode 1,023

Author: Everyday Driver December 2, 2025 Duration: 1:46:24
The guys are asked what great cars ended production before they got good, and what cars were on sale and stuck around way too long? They take on debates for Monica + Nugget in TX, who want an executive sedan for relaxed trips. Then, Alice and Bill ask if they’re too old for a fun car? Social media questions ask what cars were one change away from greatness, does a manual transmission add to or detract from the driving experience, and what car sold in North America would be considered “forbidden fruit” in Europe? 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 00:49 - Toyota GR GT Teased; Full Reveal Coming! 02:51 - Topic Tuesday: Gone Too Soon, Stayed Too Long 04:55 - Gone Too Soon 24:17 - Stayed Too Long 49:17 - Hooked On Driving + EDD Adventures 2026 51:23 - Car Debate #1: Fighting For The Backseat 1:09:44 - Car Debate #2: Are We Too Old For A Fun Car? 1:23:26 - Car Conclusion #1: What’s The Catch? 1:27:00 - Car Conclusion #2: Bless The Algorithm 1:32:39 - 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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re probably familiar with Paul and Todd from their car review films, but here they step out from behind the camera and settle in for a different kind of conversation. Everyday Driver Car Debate is where those two distinct perspectives really come to life, often clashing in the best possible way. Instead of polished video segments, this podcast captures their unfiltered back-and-forth as they tackle questions from listeners trying to navigate the confusing world of car buying. They dig into the practical realities of ownership, from budget sedans to weekend toys, always aiming to help you find the right fit for your garage and your life. Naturally, disagreement is a core ingredient-one might champion driving engagement while the other argues for daily comfort, giving you a balanced look at every option. You’ll also get a peek behind the scenes of their filmmaking process and hear their casual takes on wider industry news. It feels less like a formal show and more like eavesdropping on a lasting conversation between two knowledgeable-and stubborn-friends. The result is a surprisingly useful and consistently entertaining listen for anyone who thinks about cars more than they’d like to admit.
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755: The Loss Leader, West Texas Trucks, Miatas Are Too Big [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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703: Four Points East, Automotive Emotions, Tell Me Something Cool [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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702: Two Transports, Saabs Are The Answer, Rusty Roulette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:28
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The Genesis GV70 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices