Top 5 Sports Cars Under $50K, The First Sports Car, The Aging Fleet | Episode 1,007

Top 5 Sports Cars Under $50K, The First Sports Car, The Aging Fleet | Episode 1,007

Author: Everyday Driver August 12, 2025 Duration: 1:51:41
The guys start a new ‘recommendation’ series about the top cars, trucks and SUVs they would buy. This episode begins with sports cars, and they each name and discuss the reasons for their top 5. They also debate first sports cars for Michael in LA, who has finally decided it’s time. Then, Nerval W. has an aging fleet and a decent budget—what stays and what goes? For Car Conclusions, Jordan L. writes about his Bahrain saga, and Tomas B. wishes the CTS-V wagon were available in the UK for his growing family. 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 01:08 - Mercedes Onslaught Of New Cars 03:49 - Cybertruck Dumpster Target Practice 08:29 - GM + Hyundai: Just A Handshake? Or Something Deeper? 12:06 - The ZR-1 & ZR-1X ‘Ring Records: Is There More Speed? 22:18 - What If Max & Lewis Left F1? 22:43 - Dodge Sells Engines: Coke Classic Is Back! 30:14 - Topic Tuesday: Top 5 Sports Cars Under $50K 57:49 - Car Debate #1: The First Sports Car 1:11:49 - Car Debate #2: The Aging Fleet 1:19:22 - Car Conclusion #1: The Bahrain Saga 1:26:24 - Car Conclusion #2: It’s All For The Kids, Really 1:30:00 - Did You See This? Shows To Binge: SILO and Paradise 1:34:06 - Audience Questions On Social Media 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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Everyday Driver Car Debate
Podcast Episodes
434: Beaver Teeff, Nice And Fine, Waffle Cars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:03
The 2019 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show has standout cars, both good and bad. The guys help James T. in southern Ontario break the cycle of owning uninspiring cars, and think about what might be good choices long-term. They al…
433: Electric Savior, The FieroStar, Many Meetings! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:21
The Topic Tuesday inadvertently turns into a rant about electric cars and their market position – what will change in the future, and how large will the market eventually be? The guys debate cars for Russell D., in San A…
198: Mid-life Crisis Guy, Lotus Is Saved, Upside Down On Your Loan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:11
Apparently Lotus is flush with cash, now that Geely has purchased a majority interest! The guys speculate on what that means for Lotus & Volvo, and for the overall car industry. Joe in Mississippi is looking for a new SU…
197: Selling The FR-S; Sportbike Sportscar; Father-Son Shopping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:26
Todd is officially selling his 2013 FR-S! It's a 6-speed manual with 64k miles and includes 2 sets of wheels/tires. If you're interested, contact us! Keith is active duty US Navy and used to riding motorcycles, but looki…
196: Relationship Landmines; Infant Fans; Lack Of Skill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:41
It's important to keep the women in our lives happy, and both Jeremy & Michael write with their dilemmas?are they given good relationship advice or potential landmines? Todd & Paul have newborn listeners as well, and tel…
195: Facebook City; The Coffee Wagon; Driving A Donk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:17
The guys are trying out a new, creative film series, beginning with a Lotus! They debate cargo space for Spencer, who needs to carry large espresso machines. And they also debate a new car for Vlad, who will be buying so…
194: Shooting the Ford GT, and Stepping up from a BRZ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:00
Todd is joined by Chance for a discussion of his Mustang project, and our recent shoot of the new Ford GT... for someone else. Then we cover four-door sedans for Tristan, and how to step up from a BRZ for David. As alway…