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  1. 08-08-2008, 08:35 PM #1
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    Default What would you get for a daily driver?

    I want a decent beater/daily driver. I dont like my Civic (94 LX) for a few reason, one being that its just so slow but I could live with that. I want something with a slightly nicer interior than a Civic and its a 4 door. Which is good for a daily I guess. But Id just rather have something else. So my plan is to fix the car back to stock for the most part and either sell it or trade it.

    So Im looking for suggestions as to what you would get as a daily for $4000 or less. Thats my budget really because thats the most I think Ill get for the Civic.

    So far Im looking at:

    Volvo. Wagon prefered, but they are hard to come by cheap and in decent condition.

    Ford Taurus, wagons included.

    Audi A4/A6

    Cadillac STS. Not a good choice though being an older/higher milage luxury car.
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    I would try and go for a audi or maybe like an older Jetta or Passat.
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    my neighbor has a 96 civic ex coupe in mint condition with 130,000 miles for $1,950
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    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    I dont want another Civic honestly. I dont know, kinda want to get away from Civics. Accord or 97+ Prelude would be the only Honda Id want again.
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    this thing is fackin nice though. its completely different from a 94
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    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    im confused, why would you need a dd? does an xrunner really constitute needing one?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil Goat
    im confused, why would you need a dd? does an xrunner really constitute needing one?
    ummm...


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    get a maxima
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    Get a new gen Celica, not fast, but I like em
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cjrp18
    Get a new gen Celica, not fast, but I like em
    the new gen celicas are nice, and surprising. but a lil costly.
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    Nah, it really doesnt. But I want something else to daily, Ive got some plans for the X-Runner and Id rather not drive it 24/7.
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    i've got plans for the tib, but i drive it everywhere lol.

    so... if all you need is a daily, why not just keep the civic??

    it's just a car to get you from point A to point B.

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    Why go with an Audi or Volvo? Don't you want the dd's maintenance cost to be low?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BlkCD5
    Why go with an Audi or Volvo? Don't you want the dd's maintenance cost to be low?
    Im a tech, get 10% over dealer cost and like 20%-30% discount at parts stores. Not real worried about it anyways.
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    I dont know... Ill keep it if I can sell it but I just really dont like driving the car for some reason. It was a clean car but I guess it just left a bad taste in my mouth with all the problems I had when I bought the car.
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    you cant go wrong with a prelude
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    Get an SE-R sentra
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    Man Im selling my Prelude soon cuz I hate it. LOL
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    cant go wrong with a geo metro. :P
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    I love my s13 DD. Perfect for me. But as mentioned before, even if parts costs are low for you, german engineering, while amazing at times, can be the most backwards crap in the world, and a pain to work on. Stick with something easy to work on and gentle on the wallet for insurance and gas.

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    get a DSM, they are reliable
    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    Quote Originally Posted by slovic-fcc
    get a DSM, they are reliable

    Fuck stance. Stance is for kids in skinny jeans with Justin Beiber haircuts. You don't need stance when you got swagger.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xPhantomSilviax

    lolololololol. +1
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    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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