Ideas for a fun daily driver

[sean]

I am looking for a fun dd that can accommodate 3 people. I had my heart set on a bmw 330ci (coupe) but after sitting in one I didn't really like it. The plan is next month to spend @ 6000 or so. I have been looking at the following. RX8, celica gts, rsx, 98 m3, wrx, sn95 cobra, 97 or newer 4.0 wrangler, saab, infiniti g35 sedan, acura, and a few other cars. I've just had so many cars nothing sounds fun anymore. What have you guys had that you had fun with.

[SN95N/A]

Geo metro!lol

[inferno50]

Most of those cars seem to be way over 6k. But they all sound cool.

[sean]

I'm able to go more. Some are closer to 7500 and some are closer to the six area. Everything on that list I have found for between 6000 and 7500. Thats asking prices.

[sean]

I work at a car lot so I have some connections that help on pricing.

[R825OH]

What about the Acura TL??

[jktruckin06]

+1 for the Geo metro... gotta go old school and get the vert. Big ole 3cyl. Or get a ford festiva or assfire. Nothing like 45 mpg

Or the wrx or Acura...

[jeep45238]

I rock a '93 K1500 standard cab, long bed for a DD. It fits 3 on a bench seat, tightly if there's a big person in the cab though.

I love it because I don't care if anything hits me, or if I hit anything. Takes out trees and stumps like a champ, and not too bad in the mud either.

[sean]

Lol. I am going to pass on the reg cab truck. I've done it in the past and it is fun though.

[97dustang]

i just bought a jeep wrangler, i wasnt sure whether I would really like it or not but I needed something practical so i got it. I've really enjoyed it so far, its a good a to b car, and now that we have some decent weather i've got the doors and roof off and its alot of fun

[1bad5.0]

i would say go with a jeep . you can drop the top and doors and have all kinds of fun

[blown96cobra]

I am looking for a fun dd that can accommodate 3 people. I had my heart set on a bmw 330ci (coupe) but after sitting in one I didn't really like it. The plan is next month to spend @ 6000 or so. I have been looking at the following. RX8, celica gts, rsx, 98 m3, wrx, sn95 cobra, 97 or newer 4.0 wrangler, saab, infiniti g35 sedan, acura, and a few other cars. I've just had so many cars nothing sounds fun anymore. What have you guys had that you had fun with.

I just picked up an 06 Mazda RX8 6spd for a dd and its a blast to drive. Its fast enough to piss all over the ricer boys civics and most lt1 cars not to mention it handles like a flippin gocart. If you can find one in your price range I highly reccomend it.:bigthumb

[sean]

I think a wrangler or the rx8 is top of my list. mazda 6 doesnt look bad either.

[redfirepearlgt]

What's funner than a mustang Sean??????? Sorry but I have a one tracked mind, just can't help it...Do the cobra. All mustangs are fun in my opinion.

[V8Mustang1967]

SVO Mustang

[my little pony]

What's funner than a mustang Sean??????? Sorry but I have a one tracked mind, just can't help it...Do the cobra. All mustangs are fun in my opinion.

^^^^^^x2^^^^^^

[rsrr]

svt focus,i have 2.30 mpgs and fun to drive.

[dedpedal]

Without a doubt, tha funnest daily driver Ive ever had was a 93 coupe with an 87 Turbo Coupe motor. If it would have had a posi 8.8 with 4.10s and working AC I would still have it.

[sean]

I already have a nice fox. Want a little more dd friendly.

[dedpedal]

The one I had was very DD friendly, minus what said about AC and Gear. It still had the 3.73 open end 7.5 I sold it to Carl (USAF STANG) and hes had a blast with it too. Something to think about. Id like to build another someday.

[jeep45238]

I think a wrangler or the rx8 is top of my list. mazda 6 doesnt look bad either.

Mazdaspeed 6 is stupid fun. Very technoligically advanced to boot - the AWD system is amazing for a street car.

[97dustang]

I looked into an rx8 before I got my jeep. They are a blast to drive but they have longevity issues and I needed something reliable and that will be good in the snow

[sean]

My fix is def dd able but the drag radials and 20 dollars a day to go to work won't do. That and it only has @ 60,000 documented miles...

[redfirepearlgt]

I already have a nice fox. Want a little more dd friendly.

Well then get an S197 body.

[sean]

Well then get an S197 body.

I may but the only sn95 I would really want would be a fairly stock cobra. Its def a poss but not sure yet. Im going to lowball a bunch of stuff and see who wants my money I think

[sean]

not against a v6 tiburon either.

[sean]

Mazdaspeed 6 is stupid fun. Very technoligically advanced to boot - the AWD system is amazing for a street car.

Love those but the mazda 6 s is in the range but the mazdaspeed one is a bit more.

[golfer11287]

What about a z3? I've seen a couple sell for 6ish.

If you're wanting to stay American or Japanese, I'd also consider a Miata. As long as you aren't super tall or fat, they're comfortable enough to daily, get 30++ mpg, are reliable, and handle like a go kart. Not fast in a straight line, but more fun than other practical dailies.

I'd also look into another Fox or sn95 stang too, like the fox Racer X has for sale. As long as they're not built crazy, foxes can be great dailies and will be in your price range.

[chris91]

He has a Miata so those are probably out. Why not just make a monster miata sean? Thatd be a fun daily!

[1_slo_92]

Mazda 3. Fun to drive. Handle like crazy and mines been very reliable. Seen quite a few in the 200k range and still going

[sean]

I'm looking for more of an impractical family car. Wrx or rx8. Even celica or rsx. Don't care if its a coupe or sedan but has to have a back seat

[67Terror]

I bought my jeep about six months ago and i love it so far.

[bestracing]

Look into GM's W-Body's. I have a Impala SS with the 3800 S/C motor and they can scoot.

W-Body models with super chargers:
97-03 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP,
97-04 Buick Regal GS (GSX, SLP performance package 270Hp/312Tq)
00-05 Monte Carlo SS
04-05 Impala SS
06-07 Monte Carlo SS (5.3L V8)

[redfirepearlgt]

OH! A Mercury Marauder!

[sean]

OH! A Mercury Marauder!

like this idea.

[sean]

OH! A Mercury Marauder!

To darn expensive

[Tabitha]

We had a '02 wrx for a daily a couple of years ago and it was awesome. I loved that car, sad we ever got rid of it. Bonus though, we had a 2.5L and 6spd swap in it. It was fun in the snow :)

[sean]

I do like the wrx. I have found a few but I dont want anything that has been beat to death by some spoiled kid or had every autozone piece of rice thrown at it.

[67Terror]

look at crown vic lx sports. basically a marauder but with a 2v. still has the bucket seats and console though. my dad had a 2002 theyre pretty sweet

[jk5.0]

If you like the WRX look for a Legacy GT same 2.5 motor/6 speed bigger car.

[90 notch]

build a focus w/ 5.0 drive train, I seen them build one with a bolt in kit, that would be an awesome dd

[90 notch]

I also seen a RX7 with a 302 5-speed, i think that'd be a lot of too! I would like to big either a nasty 4cylinder turbo fox body or a nasty turbo'd straight six just to be different and get decent gas mileage too.

[04 Venom]

svt focus,i have 2.30 mpgs and fun to drive.

Second that.

[90 notch]

But So there is no cross breading to those who dont like that, the Ford Focus would be the better choice but it'd be close on that Budget but i think you could do it. talk about a sleeper

[sean]

Had something come up that kept me from getting something and put a good friend in a tough spot. I was able to get a car off the lot to drive that is a cool ride for sure. A 2012 mazdaspeed3. Turbo 6 speed. Little thing is nasty. Would love to own something like this. The clown car needs work. Oil leaking from the crank.

[Katmandu]

I had my heart set on a bmw 330ci (coupe) but after sitting in one I didn't really like it..... and you didn't drive it ? WTF good is that ? :confused: Have you ever driven a Bimmer ? There's a reason they're called the Ultimate driving machine.

I have an old (94) 530i w/207k. Awesome car! Does everything extremely well. Doesn't compromise anything. It has DOHC 3.0L V8 (yes.... Very small V8) that absolutely screams!

I'll be upgrading to a newer 5 Series not to far down the road.

Check something like this out....

http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/2922096607.html


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[Katmandu]

or this 7 Series with the 281HP 4.0L DOHC V8.

http://dayton.craigslist.org/ctd/2919886976.html


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[Katmandu]

Here's an amazing older (95) 540i!

http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/2900898112.html

[redrocker]

mazda 3 . nice little ride

[sean]

I have driven the bmw before and like the way they drive. The model I wanted just didn't feel right to me. The turbo mazdaspeed3 I'm borrowingright now is an absolute blast.