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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by PurpleIcedGT
Kind of fun to drive??? Easy answer- 1999 civic Si....8700rpm redline and 30+mpg
Same as rsx type s I mentioned
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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I had a 1993.5 Infiniti G20 as a daily driver. It got 33 MPG on a regular basis AND it was fun to drive. All leather and power everything. 4 doors and I got so much grip I would lift my rear inside tire before I broke traction. Not to mention it's one of the best jap tuner platforms EVER. You want to drop in an SR20det? NO PROBLEM. You want to make it AWD? NO PROBLEM. Great cars!!! I'd buy another one in a minute.
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kugzgt
i dont think id buy any of them to be honest with you, vw/audi's suck to work on and expensive as hell, i HEARD that rsx type s trannys have 2nd gear issues, and i think subarus are just made cheap. if i were to be in the market for a good dd id buy something very reliable if you're not worried about make/model. you can get alot of good cars for 12k
Yea I think audi and subaru are both expensive to fix and a pain to work on, that's why I am leaning away from them.
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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IMHO you don't need to spend even remotely close to 12k to find a solid fun and economical daily driver man.
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kugzgt
did they come from the factory with puerto rican flags hanging from the rear view mirror?
i think so lol
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by PurpleIcedGT
IMHO you don't need to spend even remotely close to 12k to find a solid fun and economical daily driver man.
I spent $1500 for this.

Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PurpleIcedGT
IMHO you don't need to spend even remotely close to 12k to find a solid fun and economical daily driver man.
I don't want over 60k miles, and I know I don't have to that's just a max number.
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by PurpleIcedGT
1999 honda accord 4cylinder 5speed....100ishk miles, ~3800-4400 bucks.....screw the others mentioned
I've got this exact car except in an auto. The thing gets 30mpg going 90 down the highway and runs like a top. Sure it's not much fun, but it's practical. We have our mustangs for the fun.
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 945LSTANG
I've got this exact car except in an auto. The thing gets 30mpg going 90 down the highway and runs like a top. Sure it's not much fun, but it's practical. We have our mustangs for the fun.
Yea, I am kind of thinking I definately want to stick to a honda. I'd love to have AWD for a little snow, but I think an audi or a subaru would just cost too much to fix if something were to break.
Old Feb 22, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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I picked up a '98 Monte Carlo with the 3.1 in it from my Uncle. Gave it to me because it didn't run. Needed new lower intake manifold gaskets, battery, alternator, tires, and recently starter. I've probably only dumped about $500 into car before starter to get it running again.



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