Good daily drivers
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Good daily drivers Coming this January I will be starting classes at the School of Automotive Machinists. It is a 166 mi round trip for me to make every day from college station to Houston. Mostly open highway except about 10 miles of traffic. I need a new car because I don't want to tear up my firebird.
Requirements:
1. MUST be a manual transmission
2. Be under $4000
3. Get as close to 30mpg on 87 octane
4. Be somewhat 'cool' or something clean.
Ideas would be like a 06 Scion tC. Under 5k all day, sporty 4cyl with a 5 speed. 30 hwy mpg. Any other ideas from car guys? I just wanted to find more things to search.
Requirements:
1. MUST be a manual transmission
2. Be under $4000
3. Get as close to 30mpg on 87 octane
4. Be somewhat 'cool' or something clean.
Ideas would be like a 06 Scion tC. Under 5k all day, sporty 4cyl with a 5 speed. 30 hwy mpg. Any other ideas from car guys? I just wanted to find more things to search.
Honestly man the smarter move is to just move close to SAM. That drive is a killer it sounds easy now but after doing it a while between wear and tear on you and any vehicle you buy it's just not worth it in the long run. Been there done that drove hour one way to work every day for 3 years it's sucks.
If you must do it though Honda accord or civic, Toyota corolla, avalon Nissan Altima or a stone stock no mods Fbody or mustang.
If you must do it though Honda accord or civic, Toyota corolla, avalon Nissan Altima or a stone stock no mods Fbody or mustang.
Kia Spectra5. My sister daily drives one. 32mpg highway, decent power, excellent build quality, and stupid reliable. When I first got hers, was one owner, 250K miles. Original timing belt, original drive belts, original accessories, original spark plugs, original transmission. The oil looked like chocolate syrup and it had 3 rod bearings spun, I still drove it home.
Besides that, I would say a newer Cavalier. Ecotec is a beast and the cars just drive nice.
Besides that, I would say a newer Cavalier. Ecotec is a beast and the cars just drive nice.
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These are great cars I haven't looked into yet guys, thanks. I'm having problems finding good examples of each tho. Craigslist, autotrader, and other resources for local used cars? I might try dealerships this week.
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I'm a weird Volvo wagon guy, so I think this is awesome. 236 hp so it wouldn't be a total turd, and should net you higher 20's highway driving: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4812757507.html
I have a non-turbo one currently with 272k miles, no issues. Had a turbo V70R (same thing as that one, but AWD and auto) with 280k+ miles on it.
I have a non-turbo one currently with 272k miles, no issues. Had a turbo V70R (same thing as that one, but AWD and auto) with 280k+ miles on it.
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Verdad Gallardo I also wont touch a full size honda product made after 97. The 98-04 accords are DIRT CHEAP and plentiful at auction, they all have valve body failure.
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4th built 4l60e is slipping 3-4 this afternoon... I can't fix the trans and buy a car. Should I t56 swap my bird and tune it for 87 octane fuel? I get 26hwy mpg already.. Just the 93 that would hurt me.
88-2000 Honda civic any model wether it's 2door sedan or hatchback u can't go wrong with the reliability and gas mileage! I'm a Honda guy all the way when it comes to daily drivers.. my wife also drives a 2008 Honda Fit and its bullet proof lol. Lol @ all these cats driving 40+ miles one way in a big gas gussler truck just to say they do
Accord, we've owned 4 accords and one civic, they'd still be here if they weren't wrecked or flooded. The biggest problems with Hondas are transmissions, especially the V6 models like in the newer TL's and accords.
90% of the ones I see at auction are bad.
Guessing yall changed the transmission fluid at the proper times? The problem with those cars are no filters for the transmissions. Most people never bother changing the fluid and the valve bodies get all gummed up. The piston that allows fluid to the torque converter gets clogged, the converter overheats and your tranny is toast.
90% of the ones I see at auction are bad.
90% of the ones I see at auction are bad.
