Daily Driver options...

[fastpace]

I am going to get a daily driver at the end of summer that I can use mainly for work.My 240 will be a track/autox car and will not see much of the road. I have been talking to some people of what would be a good daily driver. The things I am looking for is something cheap, good gas mileage, little maintence involved, and something fun to drive. Some of my choices have been miata, eg civic, and even contemplated a small suv. What have some of yalls experience been with daily drivers and what would be a balance?

[sw20>>s14]

mr2 mkII n/a
92-96 camry v6 5 speed coupe (dont know if you like that kind of shit...)

[SochBAT]

MIATA! Turbocharge that bitch =D

[SxMachine]

HONDA BABY. 87 honda accord, great gas mileage and just damn reliable. I luv my 240 but i swear it can be so tempermental.

[TK]

i have a 94 integra i use for daily driving... its fun to drive at that as well

[matlock]

Yeah Hondas are good on gas and parts and stuff are fairly cheap they aren't super obsolete or anything. I think a small SUV would be more expensive insurance & gas-wise but thats just my feeling. Miata would be awesome as a daily driver in my opinion.

[fastpace]

Yeah Hondas are good on gas and parts and stuff are fairly cheap they aren't super obsolete or anything. I think a small SUV would be more expensive insurance & gas-wise but thats just my feeling. Miata would be awesome as a daily driver in my opinion.

Yeah, I think I am going to look into a miata more. I don't care if it is slow because it handles great and if I need to hope in something fast I'll just drive my 240 ka-t.

[jdm538]

get a honda civic

[drftwerks]

truck, good all around transpo, and can use to do work, and haul stuf, most versatile vehicle,and most useful

[chlatboy]

GEO METRO!!!! :2f2f:

[infinitexsound]

91 cressida or toy pick up.............. cressida best bang for the buck roomie I6 rwd 4dr.. toy pick up it has uses for everything and last forever...

[OptionZero]

why not a GS-R? used parts plentiful, reliable, easy to find upgrades, slap some tires on it and you've got a decent fun car to drive to work, and you have a hatch to put stuff

also, 2.5 RS, 6th gen Accord v6 (auto), or...

any Maxima with a VQ..

[TheSnail]

B13 Sentra SE-R ! ! ! WHATS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS ! ! !

[infinitexsound]

get a gsr and u plan to make new friends with thieves and the popo's alot more unless u plan on keeping it stock... still that wouldnt stop those swap thieves...

[DrtyRat]

get a gsr and u plan to make new friends with thieves and the popo's alot more unless u plan on keeping it stock... still that wouldnt stop those swap thieves...
:werd: ...my freind just got his '96 gsr that was completely(sp?) stock stolen from his apartment

[matlock]

Yeah people are also stealing OEM wheels for 240's now haha, see chat thread about that, but seriously I would say stick with something not too flashy or whatnot.

[kings_blend]

sentra or prelude?

[o5i2]

older model 2.5rs, or any year mr2, or another 240....

[SochBAT]

Hybrid Civic. Saves gas up the wazoo! or a bike. Fill up 2gallons, and you are set for a week.

[that180guy]

im down with the toyo pick up or old skool nissan truck ;)
ultimate daily driver? 510 with full interior, slaped to the ground and a dock ka :wackit:

[ghostuss]

Get some kind truck or SUV. So you can Uhaul ur 240sx to event. Save on insurrance, registration blah blah on ur 240sx.

[fastpace]

B13 Sentra SE-R ! ! ! WHATS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS ! ! !

That doesn't sound bad at all. What was your gas mileage on the sentra?

[goodjuan]

get a HOT BOX

http://scionfx.com/modules/xoopsgallery/cache/albums/album02/E_XB.jpg

http://www.carenthusiast.com/toyota/scion_xb2003_01.jpg

Look at the rediculous room!!!
Great gas mileage
comes in a manual
easy to park
easy to get in and out of
lots of head room
toyota reliable
and, unlike a metro, it's got style

[rokmplutonium]

If you want a FUN car, Hands down Miata.
I've driven just about every major car out there in the market.
Miata is FUN! Not to mention its relatively inexpensive! :aw:

[MakotoS13]

here's my daily driver.

http://www.makotoseven.com/OTHER/ranger1.jpg

reliable, cheap, fun to drive, and when you wanna go off road it can do that shizzle.

[JDMvelocity]

not trying to jack your thread but since where on topic of a miata would insurance be alot for it? and is it considered as a sports car? thanks

[go240]

94 accord w/ h22

[lucky7]

94 accord w/ h22

add some nitrous, and have alot of fun! always been something ive wanted.

i drive a B16 swapped civic everyday. im planning on getting a 4 runner 5spd next year. although, you do live in texas. these michigan winters require 4wd sometimes.. anyhow, if you look at the 4 runners on ebay, there are plenty of them in the 200k+ mile club. that shit is cool. or ive been looking for a 5spd turbo volvo wagon. that shit would be cool too!

[smellslikecurry]

get a HOT BOX

http://scionfx.com/modules/xoopsgallery/cache/albums/album02/E_XB.jpg

http://www.carenthusiast.com/toyota/scion_xb2003_01.jpg

Look at the rediculous room!!!
Great gas mileage
comes in a manual
easy to park
easy to get in and out of
lots of head room
toyota reliable
and, unlike a metro, it's got style


you forgot to mention that it has plenty of room for you and a chic to get it onnnn..... :love:

for any daily driver you should focus on reliabiltiy...toyota/honda def wins that dep...if you dont like to spend tons of money on gas thena truck isnt your best choice...i say go for an older camry wagon or an accord

[zero.counter]

CRX...light, quick, economical, and since it is a Honda...dependability is a given.

[TheSnail]

I still hold my ground. b13 se-r or G20, you cant beat it.

[EchoOfSilence]

Toyota. Anything.

[docrice]

i'd say get something cheap on insurance and something that doesnt have a bunch of mods available, cause you'll spend money on that and not on the 240...

[JtWo]

porsche 924 or 944. Pretty good on gas and hecka reliable. Barely any aftermarket too :]

[TheSnail]

Sentra is the cheapest on insurance, gas, repair and the car itself. Sr20 jdm tyte aswell:) the benefits go on.... This is my last attempt to convince you, if you dont want a b13, I will calmly step back heart broken:(

[chlatboy]

Metro!!!! Who can beat 49MPG????

[fastpace]

Sentra is the cheapest on insurance, gas, repair and the car itself. Sr20 jdm tyte aswell:) the benefits go on.... This is my last attempt to convince you, if you dont want a b13, I will calmly step back heart broken:(

I am looking at the b13 and a crx right now. Those are my last two choices, the hardest part now is to find a b13 in good condition and not modded. I have check autotrader and still looking around other places to see where I can find one.

Where did you find your b13 and how much did you get it for?