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the4g63 · 01-14-2008, 01:49 PM

So, I got a new job. I'll be making pretty decent money within 3-4 months (after training). I work in King of Prussia, and it's 20 miles each way. I'll be working more than 5 days a week normally, on call. I don't want to put too many more miles on my Evo seeing as it has 15k on it in less than a year. So, I'm going to be starting the search for a daily driver. i want something fun, not necessarily GREAT on gas, but reliable. Doesn't have to be AWD or anything, 'cause I'm not afraid to take the Evo out in the snow for work. I just don't know what to get. I figure the most I want to spend is 15k. Any ideas?

96Stang · 01-14-2008, 03:19 PM

my car?!?! pm for details if actually interested...alot cheaper than your budget

pearl · 01-14-2008, 03:25 PM

a slightly used honda civic or one of the hyundais with the crazy warranty.

Roto · 01-14-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pearl

a slightly used honda civic or one of the hyundais with the crazy warranty.

didn't he say "fun" and "not necessarily great on gas"

Those two options suck IMO... A camaro would do nicely...or a saab 9-3 is a good and comfortable daily...

the4g63 · 01-14-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roto

didn't he say "fun" and "not necessarily great on gas"

Those two options suck IMO... A camaro would do nicely...or a saab 9-3 is a good and comfortable daily...

Didn't even think of a saab. For some reason, I'm thinking an SRT4. And I'm looking at Camaros and Mustangs.

pearl · 01-14-2008, 04:30 PM

camaro in the snow, that sounds good.
haha even the srt4, that would suck even worse.

the saab sounds good.

hondas are great in the snow too.

Kerplunk105 · 01-14-2008, 04:54 PM

Buy my car

Get an accord or something.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/538095466.html
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/538443844.html

96Stang · 01-14-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by emd645e3

Didn't even think of a saab. For some reason, I'm thinking an SRT4. And I'm looking at Camaros and Mustangs.

any interest in my mustang or no go??

SovXietday · 01-14-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emd645e3

Didn't even think of a saab. For some reason, I'm thinking an SRT4. And I'm looking at Camaros and Mustangs.

I <3 my Camaro, careful though, you're really really really going to want to mod it after a few days.

jdm free · 01-14-2008, 06:33 PM

get a type-r

DSMTJ · 01-14-2008, 06:38 PM

jack if you want a f body, get a 6 speed ls1 camaro, they are reliable and know how to take a beating. or you could get a bmw, i'm actually looking into them myself.

Roto · 01-14-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emd645e3

Didn't even think of a saab. For some reason, I'm thinking an SRT4. And I'm looking at Camaros and Mustangs.

Saabs can be fun

And cheap to buy and fix if needed.

Kevin · 01-14-2008, 07:24 PM

Jack. The best DD ever is a Nissan Maxima. But your listing sports cars as DD's? Idk about that decision. Most nice DD's turn into primary cars and get modded and ****.

pharnhyte · 01-15-2008, 04:42 PM

Non turbo MR2
As reliable as a civic, looks good, and is a smile to drive, and having drove a few EVO's before I can say you wont be dissapointed in the grin category. And expect 25-30 mpg on 87 octane. Get one for a couple grand and keep the rest of your money.
I had a turbo one to lol, one of my favorite races was when I took out a EVO on 76 at 2 in the morning

my old one:

pearl · 01-15-2008, 04:42 PM

212 for regular!?

jdm free · 01-15-2008, 04:58 PM

what about the mazdaspeed protoges? you can find them for around 15k and they are pretty reliable or atleast thats wat ive read about them

01-14-2008, 01:49 PM	#1
the4g63 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delco Member #5544 My Ride: Evo IX SE iTrader: (0)	Ideas for a DD So, I got a new job. I'll be making pretty decent money within 3-4 months (after training). I work in King of Prussia, and it's 20 miles each way. I'll be working more than 5 days a week normally, on call. I don't want to put too many more miles on my Evo seeing as it has 15k on it in less than a year. So, I'm going to be starting the search for a daily driver. i want something fun, not necessarily GREAT on gas, but reliable. Doesn't have to be AWD or anything, 'cause I'm not afraid to take the Evo out in the snow for work. I just don't know what to get. I figure the most I want to spend is 15k. Any ideas? __________________ -Jack

01-14-2008, 03:19 PM	#2
96Stang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bucks County Member #174 My Ride: 2009 VW Rabbit iTrader: (1)	my car?!?! pm for details if actually interested...alot cheaper than your budget __________________ took me 2 years and some change to get an avatar up on here... am i proud of that?? no would i do it again?? maybe is this place addicting?? yes

01-14-2008, 03:25 PM	#3
pearl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Member #1108 My Ride: suck it trebek iTrader: (0)	a slightly used honda civic or one of the hyundais with the crazy warranty. __________________ Last Activity: 03-24-2009 12:05 PM

01-14-2008, 04:30 PM	#6
pearl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Member #1108 My Ride: suck it trebek iTrader: (0)	camaro in the snow, that sounds good. haha even the srt4, that would suck even worse. the saab sounds good. hondas are great in the snow too. __________________ Last Activity: 03-24-2009 12:05 PM

01-14-2008, 04:54 PM	#7
Kerplunk105 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #1967 My Ride: 2007 Subaru Impreza iTrader: (2)	Buy my car Get an accord or something. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/538095466.html http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/538443844.html __________________ ~Elizabeth~ Last edited by Kerplunk105; 01-14-2008 at 05:01 PM.

01-14-2008, 06:33 PM	#10
jdm free Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne Member #1481 My Ride: 6spd Civic iTrader: (3)	get a type-r

01-14-2008, 06:38 PM	#11
DSMTJ Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aston, PA Member #1442 My Ride: Callaway Sledgehammer iTrader: (0)	jack if you want a f body, get a 6 speed ls1 camaro, they are reliable and know how to take a beating. or you could get a bmw, i'm actually looking into them myself. __________________ Tristian C5 Z06, weekend driver 2003 Jetta GLI VR6/6 Speed, daily beater

01-15-2008, 04:42 PM	#14
pharnhyte Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomeryville Member #2787 My Ride: 98 supra tt/(2)97 supra tt iTrader: (0)	Non turbo MR2 As reliable as a civic, looks good, and is a smile to drive, and having drove a few EVO's before I can say you wont be dissapointed in the grin category. And expect 25-30 mpg on 87 octane. Get one for a couple grand and keep the rest of your money. I had a turbo one to lol, one of my favorite races was when I took out a EVO on 76 at 2 in the morning my old one: __________________ Mensa Society one of these days 98 supra TT 6 speed IJM apu 1 of 14 97 Supra TT auto bpu daily #1 97 Supra TT auto #2

01-15-2008, 04:42 PM	#15
pearl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Member #1108 My Ride: suck it trebek iTrader: (0)	212 for regular!? __________________ Last Activity: 03-24-2009 12:05 PM

01-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#16
jdm free Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne Member #1481 My Ride: 6spd Civic iTrader: (3)	what about the mazdaspeed protoges? you can find them for around 15k and they are pretty reliable or atleast thats wat ive read about them

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