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fastpace · 05-18-2005, 01:49 AM

I am going to get a daily driver at the end of summer that I can use mainly for work.My 240 will be a track/autox car and will not see much of the road. I have been talking to some people of what would be a good daily driver. The things I am looking for is something cheap, good gas mileage, little maintence involved, and something fun to drive. Some of my choices have been miata, eg civic, and even contemplated a small suv. What have some of yalls experience been with daily drivers and what would be a balance?

sw20>>s14 · 05-18-2005, 01:58 AM

mr2 mkII n/a
92-96 camry v6 5 speed coupe (dont know if you like that kind of shit...)

SochBAT · 05-18-2005, 03:18 AM

MIATA! Turbocharge that bitch =D

SxMachine · 05-18-2005, 04:56 AM

HONDA BABY. 87 honda accord, great gas mileage and just damn reliable. I luv my 240 but i swear it can be so tempermental.

TK · 05-18-2005, 09:48 AM

i have a 94 integra i use for daily driving... its fun to drive at that as well

matlock · 05-18-2005, 02:20 PM

Yeah Hondas are good on gas and parts and stuff are fairly cheap they aren't super obsolete or anything. I think a small SUV would be more expensive insurance & gas-wise but thats just my feeling. Miata would be awesome as a daily driver in my opinion.

fastpace · 05-18-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by matlock

Yeah Hondas are good on gas and parts and stuff are fairly cheap they aren't super obsolete or anything. I think a small SUV would be more expensive insurance & gas-wise but thats just my feeling. Miata would be awesome as a daily driver in my opinion.

Yeah, I think I am going to look into a miata more. I don't care if it is slow because it handles great and if I need to hope in something fast I'll just drive my 240 ka-t.

jdm538 · 05-18-2005, 03:36 PM

get a honda civic

drftwerks · 05-18-2005, 04:40 PM

truck, good all around transpo, and can use to do work, and haul stuf, most versatile vehicle,and most useful

chlatboy · 05-18-2005, 05:51 PM

GEO METRO!!!!

infinitexsound · 05-21-2005, 12:55 AM

91 cressida or toy pick up.............. cressida best bang for the buck roomie I6 rwd 4dr.. toy pick up it has uses for everything and last forever...

OptionZero · 05-21-2005, 01:08 AM

why not a GS-R? used parts plentiful, reliable, easy to find upgrades, slap some tires on it and you've got a decent fun car to drive to work, and you have a hatch to put stuff

also, 2.5 RS, 6th gen Accord v6 (auto), or...

any Maxima with a VQ..

TheSnail · 05-21-2005, 01:24 AM

B13 Sentra SE-R ! ! ! WHATS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS ! ! !

fastpace · 05-21-2005, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSnail

B13 Sentra SE-R ! ! ! WHATS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS ! ! !

That doesn't sound bad at all. What was your gas mileage on the sentra?

infinitexsound · 05-21-2005, 02:49 AM

get a gsr and u plan to make new friends with thieves and the popo's alot more unless u plan on keeping it stock... still that wouldnt stop those swap thieves...

DrtyRat · 05-21-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitexsound

get a gsr and u plan to make new friends with thieves and the popo's alot more unless u plan on keeping it stock... still that wouldnt stop those swap thieves...

...my freind just got his '96 gsr that was completely(sp?) stock stolen from his apartment

matlock · 05-21-2005, 11:37 AM

Yeah people are also stealing OEM wheels for 240's now haha, see chat thread about that, but seriously I would say stick with something not too flashy or whatnot.

kings_blend · 05-21-2005, 12:56 PM

sentra or prelude?

o5i2 · 05-21-2005, 01:14 PM

older model 2.5rs, or any year mr2, or another 240....

SochBAT · 05-21-2005, 04:07 PM

Hybrid Civic. Saves gas up the wazoo! or a bike. Fill up 2gallons, and you are set for a week.

that180guy · 05-21-2005, 09:25 PM

im down with the toyo pick up or old skool nissan truck

ultimate daily driver? 510 with full interior, slaped to the ground and a dock ka

ghostuss · 05-21-2005, 10:05 PM

Get some kind truck or SUV. So you can Uhaul ur 240sx to event. Save on insurrance, registration blah blah on ur 240sx.

goodjuan · 05-22-2005, 01:20 AM

get a HOT BOX

Look at the rediculous room!!!
Great gas mileage
comes in a manual
easy to park
easy to get in and out of
lots of head room
toyota reliable
and, unlike a metro, it's got style

rokmplutonium · 05-22-2005, 01:34 AM

If you want a FUN car, Hands down Miata.
I've driven just about every major car out there in the market.
Miata is FUN! Not to mention its relatively inexpensive!

smellslikecurry · 05-29-2005, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodjuan

get a HOT BOX

Look at the rediculous room!!!
Great gas mileage
comes in a manual
easy to park
easy to get in and out of
lots of head room
toyota reliable
and, unlike a metro, it's got style

you forgot to mention that it has plenty of room for you and a chic to get it onnnn.....

for any daily driver you should focus on reliabiltiy...toyota/honda def wins that dep...if you dont like to spend tons of money on gas thena truck isnt your best choice...i say go for an older camry wagon or an accord

MakotoS13 · 05-22-2005, 12:22 PM

here's my daily driver.

reliable, cheap, fun to drive, and when you wanna go off road it can do that shizzle.

JDMvelocity · 05-29-2005, 03:23 PM

not trying to jack your thread but since where on topic of a miata would insurance be alot for it? and is it considered as a sports car? thanks

go240 · 05-29-2005, 03:37 PM

94 accord w/ h22

lucky7 · 05-29-2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by go240

94 accord w/ h22

add some nitrous, and have alot of fun! always been something ive wanted.

i drive a B16 swapped civic everyday. im planning on getting a 4 runner 5spd next year. although, you do live in texas. these michigan winters require 4wd sometimes.. anyhow, if you look at the 4 runners on ebay, there are plenty of them in the 200k+ mile club. that shit is cool. or ive been looking for a 5spd turbo volvo wagon. that shit would be cool too!

zero.counter · 05-29-2005, 08:08 PM

CRX...light, quick, economical, and since it is a Honda...dependability is a given.

05-18-2005, 01:49 AM	#1
fastpace Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Age: 43 Posts: 689 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: fastpace Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Daily Driver options... I am going to get a daily driver at the end of summer that I can use mainly for work.My 240 will be a track/autox car and will not see much of the road. I have been talking to some people of what would be a good daily driver. The things I am looking for is something cheap, good gas mileage, little maintence involved, and something fun to drive. Some of my choices have been miata, eg civic, and even contemplated a small suv. What have some of yalls experience been with daily drivers and what would be a balance? __________________ life is what you make of it!!!! "well, I go out, I do the practice, I think about it and I concentrate on one small thing I can change that will have an effect. I make that change then I go out and drive to my maximum." -Ayrton Senna

05-18-2005, 01:58 AM	#2
sw20>>s14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 5,656 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	mr2 mkII n/a 92-96 camry v6 5 speed coupe (dont know if you like that kind of shit...) __________________ s14\| y34\| 911 gts\| exige s\| 600rr\| r3\| 250r\| 85 girlfriend

05-18-2005, 04:56 AM	#4
SxMachine Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jerzie2Atl, Ga Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HONDA BABY. 87 honda accord, great gas mileage and just damn reliable. I luv my 240 but i swear it can be so tempermental. __________________ 91 Bmw 318is 90 S13 (sr20det)

05-18-2005, 04:40 PM	#9
drftwerks Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: california Posts: 2,343 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	truck, good all around transpo, and can use to do work, and haul stuf, most versatile vehicle,and most useful __________________ giantroboteyes.wordpress.com/

05-18-2005, 05:51 PM	#10
chlatboy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GEO METRO!!!! __________________ If you dont know SEARCH!!!

05-18-2005, 03:18 AM	#3
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	MIATA! Turbocharge that bitch =D

05-18-2005, 09:48 AM	#5
TK Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: socal Age: 44 Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a 94 integra i use for daily driving... its fun to drive at that as well

05-18-2005, 02:20 PM	#6
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah Hondas are good on gas and parts and stuff are fairly cheap they aren't super obsolete or anything. I think a small SUV would be more expensive insurance & gas-wise but thats just my feeling. Miata would be awesome as a daily driver in my opinion.

05-18-2005, 03:36 PM	#8
jdm538 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LA/OC SOCAL Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (30) Feedback Score: 30 reviews	get a honda civic

05-21-2005, 12:55 AM	#11
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 42 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	91 cressida or toy pick up.............. cressida best bang for the buck roomie I6 rwd 4dr.. toy pick up it has uses for everything and last forever... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

05-21-2005, 01:08 AM	#12
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	why not a GS-R? used parts plentiful, reliable, easy to find upgrades, slap some tires on it and you've got a decent fun car to drive to work, and you have a hatch to put stuff also, 2.5 RS, 6th gen Accord v6 (auto), or... any Maxima with a VQ..

05-21-2005, 01:24 AM	#13
TheSnail Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Marietta Georgia Age: 42 Posts: 2,434 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	B13 Sentra SE-R ! ! ! WHATS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS ! ! !

05-21-2005, 02:49 AM	#15
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 42 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get a gsr and u plan to make new friends with thieves and the popo's alot more unless u plan on keeping it stock... still that wouldnt stop those swap thieves... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

05-21-2005, 11:37 AM	#17
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah people are also stealing OEM wheels for 240's now haha, see chat thread about that, but seriously I would say stick with something not too flashy or whatnot.

05-21-2005, 12:56 PM	#18
kings_blend Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: WINDSOR Age: 40 Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sentra or prelude?

05-21-2005, 01:14 PM	#19
o5i2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	older model 2.5rs, or any year mr2, or another 240....

05-21-2005, 04:07 PM	#20
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Hybrid Civic. Saves gas up the wazoo! or a bike. Fill up 2gallons, and you are set for a week.

05-21-2005, 09:25 PM	#21
that180guy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: EaStO BaYo Age: 39 Posts: 968 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im down with the toyo pick up or old skool nissan truck ultimate daily driver? 510 with full interior, slaped to the ground and a dock ka __________________ LP stylez!! bishes Lazy Penguin since teh 04' Part of the Elite Shasta Speed Stars RIP......05-09-03....sniff sniff the beast nears completion..... YOU LOOK AND U BUY STUFF !!!!!*

05-21-2005, 10:05 PM	#22
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get some kind truck or SUV. So you can Uhaul ur 240sx to event. Save on insurrance, registration blah blah on ur 240sx. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

05-22-2005, 01:20 AM	#23
goodjuan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San andreas Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get a HOT BOX Look at the rediculous room!!! Great gas mileage comes in a manual easy to park easy to get in and out of lots of head room toyota reliable and, unlike a metro, it's got style

05-22-2005, 01:34 AM	#24
rokmplutonium Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you want a FUN car, Hands down Miata. I've driven just about every major car out there in the market. Miata is FUN! Not to mention its relatively inexpensive!

05-22-2005, 12:22 PM	#26
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here's my daily driver. reliable, cheap, fun to drive, and when you wanna go off road it can do that shizzle.

05-29-2005, 03:23 PM	#27
JDMvelocity Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: san jose Age: 44 Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	not trying to jack your thread but since where on topic of a miata would insurance be alot for it? and is it considered as a sports car? thanks

05-29-2005, 03:37 PM	#28
go240 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Age: 39 Posts: 261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	94 accord w/ h22

05-29-2005, 08:08 PM	#30
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	CRX...light, quick, economical, and since it is a Honda...dependability is a given.

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