Whats a good daily / fun car for cheap?

[BP]

DSMs get crap for fuel economy and need 93 octane, I never got more than 24 out of mine and it was usually 20-21. LT1 F-bodies do better than that.

Forget about the 944 or anything Porsche for that matter if you are looking to save money. Maintenance and repair costs will eat your lunch. Same goes for pretty much anything else German for that matter.

Personally I'd stay away from TDI VWs, they are usually fairly reliable but when they aren't it gets expensive quick. That and they don't meet the fun to drive criteria in my opinion.

SVT Focus, yep a great car, good luck finidng an engine though if it ever has problems. Even Ford can't get you one. That's the only fault they have though, great car just no parts support.

I don't know where you'd find a WRX for $5000, if you did though they still get crap for fuel economy in my opinion. You can squeeze out 30 if you nanny it but usually 22-23 is realistic. Engines though have problems, just a little detonation and you'll be out $3000+ for a used one.

I'd consider a classic Beetle, Miata, MR2, Celica, the various Civics (CRX's were awesome), RSX, Integra, etc... All of these can get 35+mpg, have loads of aftermarket parts available and other than the MR2 or Miata you won't look like a homo driving them.

[Blame Canada]

That just makes me think of that shit from southpark.

This?

[dville_gt]

I got my 97 m3 for around 5500$ with a fair amount of mods (will be receiving an lsx) and my 98 328i five speed with 100k on trade for my stunt bike (valued @ around 1800$) and its in great condition.

With general maintenance, they run forever. The major issues are almost all suspension bushings and suspension related, rsm's, rtab's and so on.

you got great deals. dont expect to find clean e36 m3's in this price range (nor clean non-m's in that price range)

[VaderTT]

E36 could be fun, too. Didn't realize that they were that cheap though.

I got my 97 m3 for around 5500$ with a fair amount of mods (will be receiving an lsx) and my 98 328i five speed with 100k on trade for my stunt bike (valued @ around 1800$) and its in great condition.

With general maintenance, they run forever. The major issues are almost all suspension bushings and suspension related, rsm's, rtab's and so on.

[Blackout]

look for a SVTF zx5 thats the 5 door. great little cars. not much for drag racing but auto cross or twisty roads then hands down one of the best cars to go with. i miss mine.

[Wicked SVO]

My SVT focus is a great daily. I'll avg 28-30mpg depending on driving style and it handles great. Could use more low end but pulls well to 7200.

Bish is for sale too.

4 door?

Looking at SVTF's very seriously but need the 5 door version for the family.

-keith

[Kenny_Stang]

Miata would be my pick, but I'm a roadster kinda guy.

[jdgregory84]

Mustang SVO if you can find one ....

Not real familiar with the SVO's, huh? He said good and fun. Not fun and prone to catching on fire.

I'll second the WRX mentioned above. E36 could be fun, too. Didn't realize that they were that cheap though.

[DON SVO]

...and with one of those you'll get great exercise and stay in shape too!

I fixed that issue with a Painless harness

Best $360 I spent on that car!

[Rreemo]

Mustang SVO if you can find one ....

...and with one of those you'll get great exercise and stay in shape too!

[SEB]

I always had a softspot for the Eclipse GSX & GST cars & Eagle Talons. They are fun & pretty fast stock. I think mid to high 14s. Not sure on gas milage though & also not sure how dependable they are, It seems like most people have problems with them. But I remember back when I had a 93 5.0 Coupe with Bolt Ons & it ran mid 13s all day I got my ass handed to me by a 96 GSX out the hole & up top!

[T.J.]

Maybe he needs a second vehicle anyways?

Stevo

Yeah I dont know the whole story, or maybe he just needs an excuse for the wife so he can buy a new toy

[stevo]

After saving a few mpg with the new car/daily, how long do you think it will take you to make it worth it spending the 5k out of pocket?.... why don't you just set 5k aside for a gas fund and continue driving the truck lol

Maybe he needs a second vehicle anyways?

Stevo

[T.J.]

After saving a few mpg with the new car/daily, how long do you think it will take you to make it worth it spending the 5k out of pocket?.... why don't you just set 5k aside for a gas fund and continue driving the truck lol

[Sleeper]

You sure you didnt mean low 15s? There's no way a b18b is running low 14s unless its boosted or a big shot of nitrous. The LS integra is a low 16 sec car.

55 shot.