Unreliable Or Expensive, The Definition Of A BMW Enthusiast, Getting Better At Driving Manuals | Episode 1,006

Unreliable Or Expensive, The Definition Of A BMW Enthusiast, Getting Better At Driving Manuals | Episode 1,006

Author: Everyday Driver August 5, 2025 Duration: 1:47:50
Apple CarPlay is great, but is Ultra a step too far to differentiate the in-cabin experience? The guys discuss the dichotomy of unreliability vs. cost. Does making a vehicle reliable just mean dumping more money into it, and have we confused the terms ‘unreliable’ and ‘expensive?’ Albert S. doesn’t admit to being a BMW enthusiast, despite owning four - he wants what’s next. Then, Jason W. doesn’t feel ready for a Porsche, but maybe when he’s older. Car conclusions include cheap new EVs and project cars, and social media questions include an inquiry on how to get better driving manual transmission? 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 00:38 - Apple CarPlay Ultra Unliked? 10:44 - Dacora Motors, The Streamline Moderne EV 22:57 - Topic Tuesday: Does ’Unreliable’ mean ‘Expensive?’ 54:54 - Car Debate #1: Does Four BMWs Make You An Enthusiast? 1:12:53 - Car Debate #2: Not Ready For A Porsche Yet 1:22:55 - Car Conclusion #1: They’re Almost Giving Them Away 1:24:16 - Car Conclusion #2: Everyone Should Have A Project Car 1:29:06 - 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

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