Another Daily Driver Thread - E30 vs Yaris?

[88ratrod325]

xwill112x- Your sig is great. Did you set that up yourself, or swipe it from the web?

[Stu]

mini cooper s models are the shit.

handling is amazing, power is great, and they have a plentyful supply of aftermarket upgrades as well, all while retaining 30+ mpg

One of my friends from elementary school works at Mini and gave me keys to one of the Works editions a few months ago. I really enjoyed the car considering it is wrong wheel drive....took it down Fraternity Church rd at a very good clip and was impressed. Still liked the integra type R more and would have to take that if given the choice

btw, you can come pickup that parking light whenever, i'll leave it in the mailbox. no worries on monies

[graphikg]

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

[Stu]

Not a bad idea. Just remember that there is no space...at all. Trunk will hold a case of beer at most. Remember the movie Go?

[rwh11385]

Minis = meh. Wrong wheel drive FTL. Buzzy engine even with an S. Nice for parking, impractical for much else in life.

Be like M Triple and get a 5spd 525 E39. Great gas mileage, great A/C and dual zone climate control... lots of airbags and safe like a tank.

[e34john]

The guy had an echo and was happy so why are people suggesting fun cars when he obviously want a practical car.

I can't get into something that small. Once I was in a Yaris and we got sideswiped by a CBR we lost our side mirror front bumper and left headlight and he kept going. Glad we got hit by something that weighs like 300 pounds and not a real car.
Used Acura TL/CLs are getting pretty cheap for a car a few years old those should get about 25 MPG pretty good and they are comfortable, reliable and can actually merge at highway speeds.

[Stu]

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

[schwannman]

Fit!

[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.

[woodisgood]

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

[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.

[daniel]

Fit!

yes!

[Fast Frankie]

hyundai genesis!

[wolfgangstbd]

fit is go!

just go straight to 4:21

[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