Need a Good Daily Driver

[zTheStig]

Hey guys
I used to drive my s14 for daily but recently i've been track preping it and i hate to change my coil setting everyday i go to work:dead: and it been stuck at my garage most of the time and i can't really go anywhere:naw: so i'm really considering another car for a daily and have the 14 be my weekend warrior i was thinking about a s13 but any suggestions guys?

[steve shadows]

I love my E36 - but it's going to be a track car / and a daily

[kalypso123]

http://ls400.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/860c2500.jpg

[DreamN]

A well kept stock s13 is a nice daily. Especially if it's one with all the options.

Though it might give you the itch to modify it as well. Should probably get a newer model camry, corolla, or civic 4dr.

[5t341tH]

the Fit is GO!

[Brian]

Look into an Infiniti Sedan.

J30, Q45, I30, etc.

They are pretty cheap.

[zTheStig]

I love my E36 - but it's going to be a track car / and a daily

HAHAha thats funny cuz i was actually considering getting a e36 but its a lil to much for my budget atm im just looking something problem free to drive around

[DreamN]

Mini Cooper would be nice too if you get a good deal on a used one. They're great little cars with above average MPG.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

price range? that would help you out with suggestions. i would suggest a civic for a beater.

[heavenboundkevin]

integra hatch. awesome storage space, good gas mileage, easy to find, cheap, reliable......just get good security =]

[I LUV MY S13]

im havin a 2005 mustang goin up for sale in about a week..very clean cherry red, automatic, 66,xxx

pm me if interested i'll send pics

[josephin510]

Get a s12 that would be diff.

[gotspins13]

i got a honda accord for sale that ill let go for 1800
1996 honda accord (http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1207940182.html)

[DreamN]

lol surprised the guy with the DA Integra hasn't posted with pictures of his car.

[andisan]

^ hahahah yeah were is he? maybe he finally sold it.......poor guy saw it on every "car for sale" thread trying to trade it.

Anyways you cant go wrong with a 4 door civic, I think you can find a decent one with low miles for a good price.

[wickedjester]

Im getting a nissan cube for a daily =]

[dakota_lyons]

Im getting a nissan cube for a daily =]

eww

i think cubes are ugly as all sin

[ronmcdon]

I'm in a similar situation myself.
I also have a S14 with far too stiff suspension for comfortable daily use (or even casual autoX for that matter)
Only I'm going to try getting softer springs first before resorting to getting another car in addition.
Softer suspension isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long it's set up in accordance to your driving style and preferences.

With Beaters,

common factors to consider:
-cost to purchase/finance/lease
-cost to insure
-mpg
-risk of getting stolen
-fun to drive.

Used to daily drive a CRX Si and it was my fav beater of all time.
cheap to buy, cheap to insure, cheap on gas, cheap on parts, and lots fun to drive stock.
I didn't live/work in a place that was prone to theft, so it was ok for the most part.
after i sold to some lady who lived in a part of town with more theft, it was stolen in less a moth.

2nd place was a 08 civic Si sedan.
fun car, but kinda expensive to finance.
put 5k down on that car, and had to finance for 370 @ 5%-ish APR for 60 months
eventually crashed the poor car out of foolishness.

Right now, wouldn't mind leasing a 135 for 360/month.
unfortunately, my credit is trashed.

[s13dan]

I had a B12 sentra and it was a great little car.They are cheap and great mpg and if you get one with A/C and other goodies its a perfect DD.I never had a problem with mine.

[RurouniMidnight]

i just got an IS300 a few weeks ago for a daily, im really loving it i was looking for another hatch at first but decided i wanted a newer car for less headaches and just something you can hop in and drive, trust me a great daily will make you less stressed about driving your track car around all the time, Goodluck!

[boosted_kouki]

i got a great DD for you http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/258902-sale-black-2004-mazda-3s-under-31000-miles.html

[prodigyJJ]

My DD is a 92 saab 900 turbo. It is a pretty awesome little car. good gas mileage, good interior, and good storage space. I actually put mu ka in this car, and drove it to the machine shop.

[jdmdrft]

e30. Cheap. And fun as hell... Good on gas.. I love mine.

[aoiken3]

dont get a civic. chances are, you'll get it stolen the next day

[simmode1]

Get a Lexus. SC300/400's are pretty cheap. Or you could get a newer GS300/400 if you wanna spend some money to get something newer...

[s13skank]

I gots an Integra w/itr front for my daily it looks sexy and great mpg and what not

[nissantfsx]

I am in the process of searching for a 02-03 Mazda Protege 5

But yea, Honda (civic, accord...) are good daily drivers in my opinion.

[silnismo]

Bmw E36, Cheap, Reliable, sporty with excellent creature comforts.

Mines got 209,xxx and still going strong.

[s13 @ fullboost]

I have a pretty fast Corrado for sale its my daily and its reliable well it has been for me so far for the most part the only prob I have was with the blinkers but I added fluid and it fixed that problem haha =] PM me if your intrested

[Shadowhunter]

Personally I am in the same pickle. I will be buying another S14 or Gen 3 Integra GSR as a daily have not made up my mind yet.

[S14DB]

With Beaters,

common factors to consider:
-cost to purchase/finance/lease
-cost to insure
-mpg
-risk of getting stolen
-fun to drive.

Excellent points.

I am looking at car with good MPG but everything is overpriced. Seems to be no deals on cars right now. The dealers are like, people are only buying if they have to so lets rape them for all we can.

[mrflip69]

Come again? A lot of incentives for American cars right now if you're looking to buy new. Hell, look for a Pontiac LOL. Even the Japanese automakers are feeling the heat, so you could probably still pick up 08 inventory at a bargain. If anything, it's still a buyer's market. So many broken dreams up there for you to pick up the pieces.

[heavenskrow]

dude please dont go to dealerships...i work at dealerships and lets just say buy it used off private

[turbo_dreams]

Mx83 Cressida. Cheap, 4 doors, a/c, Comfy as hell, The cons are: Heavy, slow, Not awesome on gas but yet not bad. I'm looking to pick one up this week for 500 w/ a blown headgasket.

[madd ocx]

are you looking to buy to finace or buy? do you care how old the car is? i would say get a 95-99 maxima those are great cars.

[JVD]

I had a B12 sentra and it was a great little car.They are cheap and great mpg and if you get one with A/C and other goodies its a perfect DD.I never had a problem with mine.
I have one for winter.

The thing is incredible. 300,000 kilometers and it still runs perfect. Only thing I've changed in the last year and a half was brakes and the front main seal.

When the main seal went I drove the car around with literally no oil. The valvetrain started getting really noisy so I topped up the oil. Same thing for like a week... and I drive A LOT.

[VROOOM]

Excellent points.

I am looking at car with good MPG but everything is overpriced. Seems to be no deals on cars right now. The dealers are like, people are only buying if they have to so lets rape them for all we can.

damn i got the Mitsubishi dealership down from $36,500 to $28,500 last night on a 08 Lancer EVO X GSR with the SSS package. i might go buy it tonight im not sure yet

[S14DB]

damn i got the Mitsubishi dealership down from $36,500 to $28,500 last night on a 08 Lancer EVO X GSR with the SSS package. i might go buy it tonight im not sure yet
I don't think a EVO X qualifies as MPG friendly.

I was looking at a Camry Hybrid with a sticker of $26k and the sales guy said he could let me have it for $31k. There was a fully loaded one for $30k that they wanted $36k for. I told him to go fuck himself.

VW dealership wanted sticker for their Jetta TDI's. But could cut me a deal on a 2.5L Golf. Less so on a GTI.

But, I was talking used. They seem to be listing stuff for much higher then it's worth. I think I may have to grow even bigger balls to offer them 2/3rds to half what they want for these cars. I guess it's time to break out the blue book and bust some balls.

[coww-cho!!!!!]

if ya wanna go cheap and save gas get a 94-97 Corolla
it saves gas for days and is cheap on everything they go for $1k

[240sxCODY]

if ya wanna go cheap and save gas get a 94-97 Corolla
it saves gas for days and is cheap on everything they go for $1k

I agree go with the Corolla best on gas i think.

[mrflip69]

LOL of course hybrids and whatever can be classified as "green" will be marked up. Those are fucking image cars. Definitely go for some POS 1.6L if you're that hard up for gas.

[clark]

my friend just got a 2003 saab 9-3 for his daily and loves it. 6 speed, GT17 turbo1!!! lol it's classy and he got it for cheap and it's kinda different for a young dude to drive one.

i think you can find one for cheap too.

[DALAZ_68]

id say go with a 97 accord...i would fill up once every 2 weeks and i drove a good distance from work to school back home every 5 days...

[kalypso123]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/6-4.jpg

[zTheStig]

Come again? A lot of incentives for American cars right now if you're looking to buy new. Hell, look for a Pontiac LOL. Even the Japanese automakers are feeling the heat, so you could probably still pick up 08 inventory at a bargain. If anything, it's still a buyer's market. So many broken dreams up there for you to pick up the pieces.

I wouldn't mind an american car honestly like i've considered getting either the new camaro, mustang gt or the challenger. But i mean if i get those its gonna be later i just need something to drive now.

dude please dont go to dealerships...i work at dealerships and lets just say buy it used off private

ya all my cars i got from private.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/6-4.jpg
:wackit::wackit::wackit::wackit:

[Boostin510]

I drive a 1998 Nissan Maxima. Its decent on gas, drives nice and not obviously a 4 door considered to the 240

[94cc0rd]

Driving this rental auto tranny mustang is really making me realize how comfortable having a daily is...

yea its a mustang but its quiet, automatic, comfortable, and i don't have to worry about unneeded attention...

when my s14 gets out of the shop, i'm going daily shopping...

so keep on shooting out suggestions. i guess i'm on the market for a daily too now...

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Volvo 850s are nice if you want something comfortable and reliable. The turbo ones are pretty "peppy." They're hella cheap too.

[InlineS13]

Civic!!! I didn't want one at first, but my brother forced me to get one and now I love it!! Best cars ever!! Cheap, easy to work on, used parts everywhere. Easy and cheap to modify if you want. And only about 2100lbs. Great in the mud and snow!! :)

[zTheStig]

Driving this rental auto tranny mustang is really making me realize how comfortable having a daily is...

yea its a mustang but its quiet, automatic, comfortable, and i don't have to worry about unneeded attention...

when my s14 gets out of the shop, i'm going daily shopping...

so keep on shooting out suggestions. i guess i'm on the market for a daily too now...

the new mustangs? cuz i was thinking about getting one. My choices now is a Ap1 or Ap2, Mustang, or the Hyundai genesis all are relatively in the same price range im thinking of just do a finance on any of them.