Looking for a daily driver under $10k
10-22-2005, 02:59 PM
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Looking for a daily driver under $10k
I'd like to stay under $10k, and this isn't necessarily a daily driver, but something to complement the s2000.
ideally, this would be either a wagon, hatchback, sedan, SUV, or truck. automatic is prefered over manual. reliability is necessary, as i do not want to spend much more money on this car, and something comfortable (for longer trips) would be nice... please share thoughts and opinions...
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ideally, this would be either a wagon, hatchback, sedan, SUV, or truck. automatic is prefered over manual. reliability is necessary, as i do not want to spend much more money on this car, and something comfortable (for longer trips) would be nice... please share thoughts and opinions...
TIA
10-22-2005, 05:39 PM
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I'm very happy with my under $10k beater:
No auto though...at least not in SVT trim...and then, what's the point?
Anyway, before everyone else says it: Accord/Camry
No auto though...at least not in SVT trim...and then, what's the point?
Anyway, before everyone else says it: Accord/Camry
10-22-2005, 06:25 PM
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SVT would be great.
More practical yet quite cost effective would be a SAAB 900/93. Very comfortable, great seats, good amenities, reasonable for 4 and that hatch is huge! Stock handling is Ok but not overly sporty. I've heard you can really improve them. I don't really care for the lazy feeling throttle on the 900 (not actually slow but a combination of a relatively small 2L, with long gearing and some turbo lag all mixed together). The 900s give good performance on regular gas (I think the 93 ask for premium but can run on regular). Finally, SAABs have poor resale. That sucks for SAAB dealers and the original owners but it's good for you. A '99 Civic costs about the same as a '99 93 (same mileage and condition). The SAAB is a much nicer car. Anyway, that's my off the cuff suggestion.
More practical yet quite cost effective would be a SAAB 900/93. Very comfortable, great seats, good amenities, reasonable for 4 and that hatch is huge! Stock handling is Ok but not overly sporty. I've heard you can really improve them. I don't really care for the lazy feeling throttle on the 900 (not actually slow but a combination of a relatively small 2L, with long gearing and some turbo lag all mixed together). The 900s give good performance on regular gas (I think the 93 ask for premium but can run on regular). Finally, SAABs have poor resale. That sucks for SAAB dealers and the original owners but it's good for you. A '99 Civic costs about the same as a '99 93 (same mileage and condition). The SAAB is a much nicer car. Anyway, that's my off the cuff suggestion.
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10-24-2005, 06:54 AM
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I would go with a used Toyota Tacoma. It has utility and can offer some offroading fun or all weather driving. I don't know if you might have to bump your limit to get the TRD 4-wheel drive, extended cab model but it would probably be worth it.
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Originally Posted by StormBringer,Oct 24 2005, 04:00 PM
I picked up a ep3 for around 8K a month ago, lots of fun, reliable, great gas mileage