Another Daily Driver Thread - E30 vs Yaris?

[funcrew]

Don't overlook the Mazda 3's. If you hate the looks, fine, but they are fantastic DD's.

Every late-model sedan is going to be butt-ugly compared to the E30, that's a given. The Mazda3 with the 2.3 lump is almost the same in curb weight and power with a E30 325i, so that might be a pretty good match. I'll check the pricing on used ones.

[funcrew]

Miata then. over 30 mpg, RWD, AC, and great commuter. Cheap too!

Miata is no doubt the best driving car for the money ever created, and you get econobox reliability and mileage. But I need 4 or preferrably 5 seats and decent trunk space. I view my E30/S52 cabrio as sort-of a 4-seat Miata, but with 100 extra horsepower. Except without the reliability, gas mileage, and A/C, of course.

[416stroker]

vw tdi :-)

Best suggestion so far.

[funcrew]

mini cooper s.

Used Yaris = $10K
Used Cooper Clubman (non-S) = $25K

The Mini is obviously a much better car, but I'm pretty much looking at what can I get for the money from selling my S52.

[Tbolt]

Rabbit!

[Julien]

vw tdi :-)

[fiftytakedowns]

Look up Propane AC recharge

http://www.duracoolca.com/

The 'tuneup kit' should have you covered with two 6oz cans and a hose. You will also need an R134 adapter. They sell those at kragen. Better yet, you might be able to pull one off a JY car.
Two people I know have it, they blow FROST out of their e30. their temp gauge in the vents reads as low as 20º . I highly recommend it, it is freezing.

/keep e30

[wolfgangstbd]

fit is go!

just go straight to 4:21

[Fast Frankie]

hyundai genesis!

[daniel]

Fit!

yes!

[txtorquemade]

I dunno.. I just cant roll with a Yaris. Mini is just cool to look at and Ive heard good things. I suppose if your looking for a newish ride there are a lot to consider, but does a e30 really get that bad a mileage?

Im thinking OP just wants a comfy, reliable AC ride and will be ok with something less eccentric as a e30. I can relate to the repair replace factor, but again.. I dunno, just cant going JDM.

[woodisgood]

The Fit is go.........

[Wh33lhop]

+1

Idk about the newest model though, I liked the older styling more.

Me too. New one looks retarded. But it may grow on me as time passes.

[schwannman]

Fit!

[Stu]

Don't overlook the Mazda 3's. If you hate the looks, fine, but they are fantastic DD's.