OT Daily Driver
08-02-2005 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by chris luckett
I've been doing some research along the same lines and here are some cars that I've put on my list (some may be slightly over 15K):
C5 Corvette
BMW Z3, E36 M3, E46 323/325, E39 540
MINI
Audi B5 S4, TT, A6
350Z/G35
964, Boxster
C5 Corvette
BMW Z3, E36 M3, E46 323/325, E39 540
MINI
Audi B5 S4, TT, A6
350Z/G35
964, Boxster
08-02-2005 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
I can't stand front wheel drive cars. . . I gotta' be pushed, not pulled. Dunno, just a thing with me. I think any car with the front wheels spinning doing a burnout looks dumb.
true but you need them to get you around in the snow or at least awd
08-02-2005 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pcarphanatik
How about an audi s4?
Very nice car imho.
Very nice car imho.
That said, I love mine!
08-02-2005 | 03:12 PM
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I just got a really great deal on a 1992 Audi 100CS quattro. They're easily a 300-400K car, and they're really cheap now.
If you want something new, go find yourself a '96 - 2001 or so A4. Around here you can pick up a mint 2.8L, 5-speed car with quattro for well under $10k.
If you want something new, go find yourself a '96 - 2001 or so A4. Around here you can pick up a mint 2.8L, 5-speed car with quattro for well under $10k.
08-02-2005 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
S4 is a great daily driver, hwoever it is horrible on gas and expensive to maintain
That said, I love mine!
That said, I love mine!
08-02-2005 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chris luckett
Sorry to hijack the thread...Why are they so expensive to maintain? I can't imagine the parts are more expensive than porsche parts.
The S4 is a pretty complex car, the Turbos can be prone to failure and must be replaced in pairs. Labor and parts are comparable to Porsche prices.
I enjoy having a warranty on the car.
another car to check out is the VW Passat, great car, just got my wife a brand new one.
08-02-2005 | 04:02 PM
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I suggest NOT getting a turbo daily driver. Too much temptation to mod. Get an Audi 90 or 100 Quattro, a Subaru Outback, or something like that. AWD is great. Actually if you are 19 you must pay a ton for insurance, you might want to get something to replace the pickup rather than have three cars and pay ten grand a year in insurance. Either a good 4wd pickup or something you can tow a utility trailer with to haul stuff around.
-Joel.
-Joel.
08-02-2005 | 04:27 PM
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Since this seems to have turned into a suggestion thread, I vote WRX! Subaru reliability & performance. No, it doesn't say Porsche or Ferrari on the back, but I got over it. I love my daily driver STi. I kicks butt over my 951 in just about every way.
08-02-2005 | 04:38 PM
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The rare Audis do cost more than a Porsche to maintain. My dad's 91 200 Quattro Turbo ate through brakes like there was no tomorrow ($1000 pad and rotor job) and had bad power steering problems (special high pressure system) and just cost a fortune for the smallest parts.
08-02-2005 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Jfrahm
I suggest NOT getting a turbo daily driver. Too much temptation to mod. Get an Audi 90 or 100 Quattro, a Subaru Outback, or something like that. AWD is great. Actually if you are 19 you must pay a ton for insurance, you might want to get something to replace the pickup rather than have three cars and pay ten grand a year in insurance. Either a good 4wd pickup or something you can tow a utility trailer with to haul stuff around.
-Joel.
-Joel.
. I just keep an extra vehicle so i can be put liability on that vehicle. I will only pay around 180 for all three of the vehicles last time i talked to our insurance agent
08-02-2005 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by UDPride
Mine is coming off lease in about 3 weeks. Ill sell you mine for 15K. Has 35K miles on it. 2002 blue sedan. Rims and tires have 1,500 miles on them. Upgraded Suby sound system (if you can call it that), center armrest, upgraded Suby security. Windows tinted. Colored side spoilers.
That is a great deal.
I think the WRX is a great daily driver. 4-doors, AWD, good gas milage (I get about 26-28 mpg) and adequate power.