Help me pick a daily driver....

[AdironRider]

The 4 pots get mid 20's. Not bad for a 4x4 pickup.

[ping65810]

Try a Volvo 850/s70. Cheap, economical, and safe. The 5 cylinders go pretty good, and are pretty bulletproof. I also have a s60 as a DD, so I like Volvos.

[The Fast One!]

I think Im kind of leaning towards a 535i an ddo some nice cosmetic stuff to it down the road.

[Bimmerfanatik]

Try working on or getting work done to a Volvo - from what I've heard they're not that much fun, nor cheap. Heavy and not exactly spectacular on gas either.

Every dime you spend "enhancing the appearance" of your daily (read: modifying) is a dime you could have spent on your e30. I can't imagine owning more than one BMW and not modding one of them. I'm eventually owning my e30 vert, an e34 540i 6-spd, and an e38 740i Sport. But I won't buy the e34 until I finish the e30, and same with the e38. Too hard to mod just one car when there's another calling your name from the garage ;)

Get a car you DON'T care about. I loved my honda - snow, carriages, never worried about it. Sat on the hood, roof, whatever. Strapped shit to the roof, didn't care about the interior, so I could hop in with shit clothes on without worrying about the leather, or load up the engine hoist. Basically, a car that will get you around. Anything more and you'll be tempted to modify.

[german g]

Yota v6's junk? What are you smoking? My pops' 94 4runner has 320k miles and purrs like a kitten.

Id get a honda civic hatchback. Cheap, reliable, and youll actually have some room to put shit in the back.

now common, I know those engines can last forever, but they do not purr like a kitten, they tick like a woodpecker..hehe..

[The Fast One!]

I'm definitly NOT getting a honda.

I know WAY too much about them, If i get one I would build the motor..... If it has a crappy motor then I would swap in a better motor in a heartbeat and build it up.

I really don't mind having to "mod" two cars. especially if I get a somewhat decent daily than my dad might put some money towards a nice build-up of the e30.

I'm almost done witht he e30 anyways, wheels, something new in the front. keep my seats but redo to interior (dash consoles, etc.) and then build up the motor with a nice turbo set-up.


volvos are nice but I'm not a fan of the older ones that are in my price range. I reall only like the new ones like the S40 and S60.

Was looking at audi, but I would end up doing a little to that and I would rather spend that money on an e34.

I'm not getting a pick-up, thats already ruled out.

looked into nissan but hard to find somethign nice and someone that isn't asking way more than it is worth.

[german g]

Knowone Understands What You Want..

[The Fast One!]

Knowone Understands What You Want..

lol, I'm looking for a nice daily driver. I was just looking for opinions on what people thought would be a good car.


above post explains what I definitly don't want and why.

[Bimmerista]

If you want to stick with BMWs: e34 Touring.

+1

I really love those!

[E30 Wagen]

If that 535i is in decent shape, just get that. When properly taken care of, these old BMW's seem to hold their value pretty well, which might make it easier if you want to sell it without losing your butt to somebody who just wants cheap transportation. As the years go buy, I expect people will be more willing to pay a premium to own a "classic" BMW. I doubt that will be the case for a Honda or Toyota. But i'm just speculating ten years into the future.

Just my perspective.

[my8086]

A 4th gen (94-99) maxima wouldn't be a bad choice for a DD - IF you're content with an auto (their MTs are too notchy and have known problems). They're in your price range, plenty of room, pretty solid for japanese, and a nice 3L 6.

[luvin my 325es]

A 4th gen (94-99) maxima wouldn't be a bad choice for a DD - IF you're content with an auto (their MTs are too notchy and have known problems). They're in your price range, plenty of room, pretty solid for japanese, and a nice 3L 6.

+1. My DD is 97 infin I30T, which is just a maxima with stiffer susp. and BBS honeycombs. Got in 2000 with 29k. After over 130k I still enjoy this car. Extremely dependable.Never been left stranded. Done all maint. myself. Starter and battery are only parts replaced. Good performance, handling, great hi-way car and a bose.
91 octane,fuel mileage and fwd are my only complaints(20-24 mpg), but I would not trade any of the performance for mpg. From 50-90 mph this car pulls hard as any.

[nkell09]

come on mike!

this is an easy decision..... Honda or a Toyota tacoma or 4runner.

[turnofftheradio]

my wife's hyundai elantra has been a great DD. we bought it a while ago. handles pretty good stock too. hatch has a lot of room, plus you can get it fully loaded super cheap with a 100k warranty.