OK, so I should have enough dough in my bank account withing the next month to start looking at another car to drive as a DD, while I prep the 944 for track/autocross use.
I have been looking at early 90s Audi 200 Turbos, l
ate 80s/early 90s Volvo 240/740 series(prefferably turbo),
Toyota Corolla GT-S's (AE86) <--- if you wonder why, do a google search for AE86 and do some research, this is the only Toyota I'd ever own except for maybe a 1st gen MR2,
and also later VW Scirroccos
I'd prefer to have a RWD car/or AWD(scirroco is an exception)
It also needs to be half way comfy enough to use as a DD and have a little performance, and be economical
So what do you guys suggest that would fit my needs?

 

Subaru SVX. It's AWD/FWD, looks semi Acura NSX-like, and economical. You can find them for around 4-6k. good luck.

 

E30 bmw - bulletproof and no less fun than a 944. Cheap too.

 

While this did not make your list, get a pick up truck. It can eventually be your Porshe support vehicle and you could trailer your 944 to the track.

NC

 

Finding a clean Corolla GTS is a challenge, i have looked in the past for one as a project car.

 

90's Audi UrS4/S6

 

as long as you remember to tighten the hose clamps...

 

Of that list, no question: the AE86 assuming you can find one in decent shape.

I had an old girlfriend come SOOOOO close to buying one new in 85. ****, I wanted to buy one when I graduated from college the next year, but finding a job was a bit tough.

 

I had been thinking of getting an older Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel, get excellent fuel economy for a full size truck that puts out that much power, but I'm really looking for a smaller car for a commuter, though an 8' bed would definately come in handy.

Have actually been thinking of getting a 3 Series thats a similar year to yours, I love the body styling, how do you like yours so far?
And about the SVX, I was shopping for one a while back, but they see hard to come by around here, as is the AE86, its just to hard to make up my mind, I can only afford to buy 1 at the moment
Thanks for the replies guys

 

Also look into the 1991 318is. 2550 lbs, 134hp 1.8 i4 w/ timing chain, 4.10 LSD. GREAT cars with 30mpg, incredible handling, and unmatched reliability.

There are some locally in decent shape for under two grand!

I like mine a lot.

 

Wow, only 2550lbs? So the perfomrance will be close the same as my N/A, but its a DD, this sounds good so far, the maitnence cost isn't quite as much as the 944, I hope?

 

There is no comparison as far as maintenance costs. Parts are up to 5x cheaper, depending on the part. I mean, 30 dollar water pumps, 25 dollar brake rotors, etc.

There are also lots of used parts up for grabs. Take one for a test drive and see if you like it.

If I could start again, I probably would have gotten a 1991 318is over my current car.

An example: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/176248800.html This one needs a little work though.

 

Hmmm, I think I have made my decision, the bimmer it is (unless I can find an SVX for cheap, before I find a 318.) This thread has brought back my craving for an SVX
Thanks for the input Serge

 

Bimmers rust BADLY up here, otherwise I'd look at one. I see rust spots in the trunklids of E36s, and I've seen the trunklid actually rot on an E30. Looks like Swiss cheese around the trunk lock and propeller. Luckily, you live in an area where rust doesn't factor in.

 

get a truck. I did the two sports car thing for a while, a supra and an eclipse, a porsche and an eclipse, two mustangs etc etc...then i got a truck and i didnt have to ask to borrow them anymore. Get a little nissan or toyota truck-cant go wrong.