In your opinion, what is the best car for DD under 5k?

[BuBBa DRiFT]

Looking for a DD thats under 5 grand, reliability, style, gas mileage, not too slow. What is your opinion on a car that meets all these?

pictures and links to potential deals would be appreciated.


no s13s or civics please! :tongue1:

[Revmaynard]

I would say a BMW if you're not trying to make a project out of it.

Something like this? (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=236560600&dealer_id=58274886&car_year=1994&model=3_SERIESCLASS_SERIES&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&only_price=1&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=75&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=BMW&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=30033&advanced=y&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=5000&cardist=16)

[chituntang]

S14......

[xlilvi3tx]

94-01 accord dd ftw

[bandydesign]

Your probably not thinking along these lines, but if your looking for a dd, then you should consider a small affordable yet reliable truck. I don't wanna get rid of my Ranger. It is so ideal as a dd. Just some food for thought. You might be suprised how often you need one.

[santacruz77]

ya i would say a nice small truck

[aaronfelipe]

Well I was going to say civic :ninja:. I find it hard to have all of the qualities you are looking for unless it's high mileage. I far gas economy, I would recommend a four cylinder. You could try:
-Prelude
-Integra
-Legend (v6?)
-MR2 (good luck finding a well kept one)
-Miata
-Mirage
-Corola
-Ranger would be nice

[EJ25RUN]

GC impreza

[OneSlow5pt0]

a celica..very reliable,and great gas milage

[BuBBa DRiFT]

thanks guys, i was looking at beamers honestly, but everyone keeps telling me that its too expensive to own, but i dont see how it could be THAT expensive to maintain if I do all the labor myself, reps awarded

and i was also thinking of a small truck to haul my 240 to drift events, so i dont have to bum my parents tahoe every month :goodjob:

[BLK JDM]

I'd go w/ a truck!! Comes in very handy.

[AnclyT]

I saw a 2002 corolla with like 70k miles for $5k the other day


Those would be great DD's.. from A to B with great gas mileage.
And it won't leave you stranded at B

[Revmaynard]

I'm biased, but a nice 4.3 Blazer. :)

With 3.42 gears and a five speed I average between 19-22. Plenty of space and torque to boot. Not trying to whore my truck, but they can look good for a DD too.:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/true_men_dont_kill_coyotes/Picture081-1.jpg

[mushroom_toy]

I would say Honda accord Or 90-94 Toyota pickup.

[WhiteAccord]

Accord... Great on gas. Reliable too.

[1000cckiller]

malibu
crown vic with police interceptor.

[kyx]

im pretty satisfied with my accord ... its a 97" 4dr manual ... 2.2L SOHC 145hp VTEC, i put in there almost 14galons and drive 330miles city.