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scutzi128 · 02-13-2008, 11:57 AM

Alright guys so I'm looking into getting a second car that I will be DD. I think the top three car I am looking at are a used s2000, used cobalt ss or a used srt-4. All are sub 15k. I'm leaning more towards the s2000 cause I have always wanted a convertible plus it seems the most comfortable out of all my choices. Any one wana add anything else in? You opinions would be greatly appreciated.

ozthunder · 02-13-2008, 11:59 AM

If you get a Cobalt I will personally run you over the next time I see you.

esunbaboon · 02-13-2008, 12:02 PM

I said other because none of them are really a good choice for a daily driver.

doug · 02-13-2008, 12:03 PM

I've been interested in S2000's too.. and my boss (owner of CARV2 performance shop in DE) was saying to steer away from the 2000-01 model.. they had valve problems and such. He also said the 02+ have glass back windows instead of plastic. Hope that helps.

ozthunder · 02-13-2008, 12:04 PM

If you want a DD, get something practical. The S2000 is on the ass-end of practicality.

Just buy a Taurus, and we'll put a few turbonators in it!

scutzi128 · 02-13-2008, 12:19 PM

lol IDK Ive always been into the cobalt for some reason...Im leaning more towards the s2000

scutzi128 · 02-13-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esunbaboon

I said other because none of them are really a good choice for a daily driver.

reccomendations please?

scutzi128 · 02-13-2008, 12:20 PM

I was also thinkning about a smart car but I dont think I could deal with the 12.8 0-60 time

scutzi128 · 02-13-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozthunder

If you want a DD, get something practical. The S2000 is on the ass-end of practicality.

Just buy a Taurus, and we'll put a few turbonators in it!

lol my friend has a neon with 2 in it and man that thing rips now

Erik · 02-13-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozthunder

If you want a DD, get something practical. The S2000 is on the ass-end of practicality.

Just buy a Taurus, and we'll put a few turbonators in it!

look at my avatar. i drove a taurus. want that every night?
DONT GET THE TAURUS! lol

Scapegoat · 02-13-2008, 12:47 PM

cobalt or srt would make a better daily driver than a 2 seat roadster.

scutzi128 · 02-13-2008, 01:02 PM

I rarely use the back seat in my sti so its not really a big deal to not have a back seat for me.

K-Rex · 02-13-2008, 01:11 PM

If you want a convertible feeling and a cheap dd. Miata all the way. I heard with a set of blizzacks they are graceful in the snow.

Keep in mind that it is not fast (handles like a mofo though) but when you have the top down, even doing 30 mph seems like 70.

My .02

pearl · 02-13-2008, 01:15 PM

i hate the cobalt ss, but as a daily driver, i would grab one.

LilSubiedrvr · 02-13-2008, 01:45 PM

My friend drives an hour and a half to work each day and just picked up a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. She loves it and says it is great on gas. Don't know if that helps you but that's my 2 cents haha

wgknestrick · 02-13-2008, 01:46 PM

Honda Fit

It is hard to beat this as a DD

scutzi128 · 02-13-2008, 02:02 PM

I like the miata but last time I drove my friends the thing was just uncomfortably small.

pearl · 02-13-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wgknestrick

Honda Fit

It is hard to beat this as a DD

i agree. its for daily driving, not for racing. thats what the second cars for

Kiel · 02-13-2008, 02:07 PM

91 Civic hatchback - spend the rest of the money on mods ;)

NJGOAT · 02-13-2008, 02:19 PM

Audi A4....I had a 2000 A4 1.8T Quattro w/ a 5 speed manual. It was one of the best cars I've ever owned. It cost me 12k to buy with 60k miles on it and I put another 50k+ on it over the course of 2 years. Never had any major problems and it was a tank in all weather. It handled really well, the acceleration was ehhh, but it did move nicely on the highway and got around 32mpg.

It's also fairly modable if you wanted some extra performance out of it. Hands down, I couldn't think of a better "cheap" DD.

View Poll Results: What should I get for my second car <15k?
SRT-4	2	11.11%
Cobalt SS	2	11.11%
S2000	10	55.56%
Other	4	22.22%
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02-13-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	Opinion what I should get for my second car. Alright guys so I'm looking into getting a second car that I will be DD. I think the top three car I am looking at are a used s2000, used cobalt ss or a used srt-4. All are sub 15k. I'm leaning more towards the s2000 cause I have always wanted a convertible plus it seems the most comfortable out of all my choices. Any one wana add anything else in? You opinions would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-13-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	If you get a Cobalt I will personally run you over the next time I see you. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-13-2008, 12:04 PM	#5
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	If you want a DD, get something practical. The S2000 is on the ass-end of practicality. Just buy a Taurus, and we'll put a few turbonators in it! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-13-2008, 12:19 PM	#6
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	lol IDK Ive always been into the cobalt for some reason...Im leaning more towards the s2000 __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-13-2008, 12:02 PM	#3
esunbaboon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Feasterville Member #2490 My Ride: 1992 Volvo 940 Turbo iTrader: (0)	I said other because none of them are really a good choice for a daily driver.

02-13-2008, 12:03 PM	#4
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	I've been interested in S2000's too.. and my boss (owner of CARV2 performance shop in DE) was saying to steer away from the 2000-01 model.. they had valve problems and such. He also said the 02+ have glass back windows instead of plastic. Hope that helps.

02-13-2008, 12:20 PM	#8
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	I was also thinkning about a smart car but I dont think I could deal with the 12.8 0-60 time __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-13-2008, 12:47 PM	#11
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	cobalt or srt would make a better daily driver than a 2 seat roadster.

02-13-2008, 01:02 PM	#12
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	I rarely use the back seat in my sti so its not really a big deal to not have a back seat for me. __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-13-2008, 01:11 PM	#13
K-Rex Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: D-Town Member #2255 My Ride: 2004 Forester XT iTrader: (0)	If you want a convertible feeling and a cheap dd. Miata all the way. I heard with a set of blizzacks they are graceful in the snow. Keep in mind that it is not fast (handles like a mofo though) but when you have the top down, even doing 30 mph seems like 70. My .02

02-13-2008, 01:15 PM	#14
pearl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Member #1108 My Ride: suck it trebek iTrader: (0)	i hate the cobalt ss, but as a daily driver, i would grab one. __________________ Last Activity: 03-24-2009 12:05 PM

02-13-2008, 01:45 PM	#15
LilSubiedrvr Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Member #5777 My Ride: '01 Subaru 2.5 RS iTrader: (0)	My friend drives an hour and a half to work each day and just picked up a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. She loves it and says it is great on gas. Don't know if that helps you but that's my 2 cents haha

02-13-2008, 02:02 PM	#17
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	I like the miata but last time I drove my friends the thing was just uncomfortably small. __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-13-2008, 02:07 PM	#19
Kiel Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morton, PA Member #5456 My Ride: 2003 WRX - Sonic Yellow iTrader: (0)	91 Civic hatchback - spend the rest of the money on mods ;) __________________ TST Work Crew/Saturday Club To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-13-2008, 02:19 PM	#20
NJGOAT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moorestown, NJ Member #1583 iTrader: (0)	Audi A4....I had a 2000 A4 1.8T Quattro w/ a 5 speed manual. It was one of the best cars I've ever owned. It cost me 12k to buy with 60k miles on it and I put another 50k+ on it over the course of 2 years. Never had any major problems and it was a tank in all weather. It handled really well, the acceleration was ehhh, but it did move nicely on the highway and got around 32mpg. It's also fairly modable if you wanted some extra performance out of it. Hands down, I couldn't think of a better "cheap" DD. __________________ *Current Ride:* 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line *Former Rides:* 2005 VW Jetta GLI, 2003 Chevy Avalanche, 2000 Audi A4, 2004 Pontiac GTO, 2003 VW Jetta GLI, 1998 Mustang GT, 1994 Jeep Wrangler To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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