best daily driver?

[Accord_tunerx]

spending under 5k
what the best DD you can get? and explain why.

Thanks

[rp_guy]

5k.. they're all the same.. high mileage old beaters

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by rp_guy
5k.. they're all the same.. high mileage old beaters

I really, really do not think you can go wrong with a $5K EG civic. Should be able to get one not rusty (probably even a fully loaded Si) with under 200,000kms on it. Will be stupid reliable, good gas mileage, FUN, and can haul a ton of shit. What more could you want?!

Edit-
What you are asking is very open ended, so there will be widely varying answers. But thats my idea anyways!

[sillysod]

5G?

you can find a mint taurus that some old woman has driven for that.....
:drool:

[shin0bi]

I might be biased here, but if I needed a daily driver for $5000 or less, I'd definitely go for a Saturn SC2 with a manual transmission.

You'll never have to worry about rust or dents. It's not Japanese, so your e-thugg ricer street cred might be tarnished, but I'm of the opinion that you can't go wrong with these cars. The SC2 trim level is nice and sporty with a dual overhead cam engine, so that'd be the one I'd go with.

They are very good on gas, light weight thanks do dent and rust-proof polymer bodywork, and they hold up very well mechanically.
Look into some owner reviews.

[Masked Bandit]

It really depends on your needs. Are you looking for just city driving, no cargo capacity needed? Is image a concern?

[sillysod]

The 1.9L motors on the SC2's like to retire around 100,000km's so I'd be careful with it...

Although if you can get a yellow one it would be worth it.

Absolute Sweetness!!! :eek: with a new motor too!

http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i9/04/k/000/7b/e3/4e94_20.JPG

V8 Taurus SHO!!!! (http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Ford-1997-SHO-TAURUS-W0QQAdIdZ68888788)

[shin0bi]

Mine's going on 150,000 kms and the only thing I've ever had to replace was to alternator and the serp belts. Still making close to factory spec compression too :)

Could be in part to the fact that I've babied my car and ensured that all maintenance was done like clockwork... but a lot of my fellow Saturn enthusiasts are still rocking their 1st gens with 250k + kms on them with no major problems. Some with forced induction too.

Ultimately I think it all depends on who drove the car, how it was driven, and whether or not proper attention to maintenance was paid, REGARDLESS of what kind of car you drive.


Also, WOW! I've never seen a Taurus Sho in Calgary

/end thread hijack.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1


I really, really do not think you can go wrong with a $5K EG civic. Should be able to get one not rusty (probably even a fully loaded Si) with under 200,000kms on it. Will be stupid reliable, good gas mileage, FUN, and can haul a ton of shit. What more could you want?!

Edit-
What you are asking is very open ended, so there will be widely varying answers. But thats my idea anyways!

Yah get yourself a Civic really good on gas pretty reliable.

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by sillysod
The 1.9L motors on the SC2's like to retire around 100,000km's so I'd be careful with it...

Although if you can get a yellow one it would be worth it.

Absolute Sweetness!!! :eek: with a new motor too!

http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i9/04/k/000/7b/e3/4e94_20.JPG

V8 Taurus SHO!!!! (http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Ford-1997-SHO-TAURUS-W0QQAdIdZ68888788)

Do they? I put 196,XXX on mine, gave it to my dad to drive it between Calgary and Creston and it's at about 240,XXX with no work done other than regular maintenance.

[rc2002]

All depends on what you mean by best daily driver. There are a bunch of different cars that you can buy depending on what you value most:

-fuel economy
-cheap maintenance
-ride comfort
-cabin space

[Weapon_R]

96-00 Civic, 97-00 Corolla.

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
96-00 Civic, 97-00 Corolla.

^^This

Probably the best suggestions. You certainly wont feel like ab aller in the corolla, but man will that car go forever

[rc2002]

^ That's what I thought too until I saw my friends 2000 Corolla start to die. It's been well maintained, original owner, local car. And the engine is smoking already at 160k.

The EK Civics are made in North America and I find their build quality isn't typical of Honda. The Y7's die early on, and the interiors seem to wear more easily. They just don't feel very well put together.

Good thing is that Civic and Corolla are cheap to run. But as for a DD, I would go for something with a bit more room and luxury.

[reese]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
96-00 Civic, 97-00 Corolla.

that wouldve have been my suggestion as well.. plus your paying less in insurance

[Accord_tunerx]

has to be four doors and auto. and some what comfortable to drive.

[Dj_Stylz]

Caravan :D . That's what im driving haha.

[ragu]

5g, find a well maintained accord.

[BigBadVlad]

The V8 SHO's had a problem with camshafts snapping IIRC. Probably not bad, could do worse. As long as you don't have the misfortune of picking one up that's go some tired cams in it, YMMV.

Not to mention that rear spoiler on those SHO's has been described as a fat woman trying to wear a thong....:drool:

[ercchry]

right here...

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/4791/dsc00002111wi8.jpg

[sxtothe240]

Old VW?

[Accord_tunerx]

no modded cars just somethign stock.
i was thinking of an EL

[sillysod]

Originally posted by BigBadVlad
The V8 SHO's had a problem with camshafts snapping IIRC. Probably not bad, could do worse. As long as you don't have the misfortune of picking one up that's go some tired cams in it, YMMV.

Not to mention that rear spoiler on those SHO's has been described as a fat woman trying to wear a thong....:drool:

you are just jealous....

there is nothing as intimidating as a SHO...

If I recall correctly they were available with a front bench seat too.

all you need is a 5 point harness and some nascar stickers.

Clicky HERE!!!!! (http://www.isitfast.com/NASCARDECALS/index.htm)

[mugenmclude]

91 civic si for me :werd:

Classic boxy style.

Economicle.

Honda reliability.

Great on gas.

[jay.low]

'92-95 BMW 3-series. You can find them for under $5k and it's a BMW.

[hypnotoad]

I would stay away from Honda and other plain old "Vanilla" cars for a daily driver. You're going to be spending a dodge'load of time in your car, and those honda's are a far chry from comfortable. I won't plymouth a try at even suggesting a vehicle brand, but I suggest you look for something a little more cool.

[Neil4Speed]

Originally posted by Accord_tunerx
has to be four doors and auto. and some what comfortable to drive.

Low Mileage Legend LS Sedan, or GS if your shopping in the states, or even the TL's that came after. Sometimes you can find some RL's in that same price range.

GS300's, ES300's, I30's, 94/95/96 C-Class.

[funkedelic2]

Any honda will do, Toyota cars are also good. My parents drive a corolla and the thing is unstoppable. It has never given them any major issues, its ridiculously gas effecient and it makes the perfect daily. Only thing i don't like is that it is slow.

[B20EF]

Originally posted by hypnotoad
I would stay away from Honda and other plain old "Vanilla" cars for a daily driver. You're going to be spending a dodge'load of time in your car, and those honda's are a far chry from comfortable. I won't plymouth a try at even suggesting a vehicle brand, but I suggest you look for something a little more cool.

So are you suggesting an old luxury car for DD? That's the worst idea I could think of, the "vanilla" cars are going to be the most reliable and efficient


I say Honda or Toyota for reliability

[funkedelic2]

Originally posted by B20EF


So are you suggesting an old luxury car for DD? That's the worst idea I could think of, the "vanilla" cars are going to be the most reliable and efficient


I say Honda or Toyota for reliability

where do you get that he is suggesting a luxury car

[sillysod]

Originally posted by B20EF


So are you suggesting an old luxury car for DD? That's the worst idea I could think of, the "vanilla" cars are going to be the most reliable and efficient


I say Honda or Toyota for reliability

i think he is suggesting trying to find an old high mileage Sebring...

[B20EF]

Originally posted by funkedelic2


where do you get that he is suggesting a luxury car

By suggesting the OP stay away from Honda in general and all other 'vanilla' cars

You're not going to feel more comfort unless you step up to a luxury brand, which are expensive to maintain in my experience

[mugenmclude]

I drove 88-91 civics for 5 years. I use one daily for my buisness and its fine.I racked up lots of km. Imo their teh shit :D

[euro_racer]

ek civic, can't really see anything topping it with the aspects you are looking at...unless you can find an el for that price :)

[Casa]

95-99 Nissan Maxima. Get it in a standard, they're pretty quick, really comfortable, super reliable and have lots of features and options. the SE is the best if you can find one =)

[G-ZUS]

Originally posted by Casa
95-99 Nissan Maxima. Get it in a standard, they're pretty quick, really comfortable, super reliable and have lots of features and options. the SE is the best if you can find one =)

:werd: or an Accord

[Accord_tunerx]

and again no stick...just wanna use one foot to drive! ahhaha

[Casa]

Originally posted by Accord_tunerx
and again no stick...just wanna use one foot to drive! ahhaha

95-99 Maxima
like this.
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Nissan-1999-NISSAN-MAXIMA-ES-W0QQAdIdZ83493987

or

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=83520316