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  • moatilliatta
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2005
    • 6121

    #241
    With Hagerty your only good with 5000 miles a year?

    I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
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    • 2mAn
      Señior Mod
      • Aug 2010
      • 20085

      #242
      Originally posted by moatilliatta
      With Hagerty your only good with 5000 miles a year?
      I think i told them 6k, and I put around 8k on the i3, so we’ll see what happens.
      Simon
      Current Cars:
      -1966 Lotus Elan
      -1986 German Car
      -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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      • 2mAn
        Señior Mod
        • Aug 2010
        • 20085

        #243
        Alright, 2024 is in full swing... 1 week of DD the 911 and I'm on the hunt. The 911 can do it, but I dont really want to subject it to that treatment...

        SO: AWDBOB if you knew what Im looking at for new DDs...

        1 hint: 2 door + hatchbacks. 00+ cars.

        Feel free to drop your thoughts here... ​
        Simon
        Current Cars:
        -1966 Lotus Elan
        -1986 German Car
        -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

        Make R3V Great Again -2020

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        • AWDBOB
          R3V Elite
          • Aug 2013
          • 4372

          #244
          Originally posted by 2mAn
          Alright, 2024 is in full swing... 1 week of DD the 911 and I'm on the hunt. The 911 can do it, but I dont really want to subject it to that treatment...

          SO: AWDBOB if you knew what Im looking at for new DDs...

          1 hint: 2 door + hatchbacks. 00+ cars.

          Feel free to drop your thoughts here... ​
          If I had to guess, ignoring your 2dr designation, it should be a 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross Wagon.
          1989 Hooptie 325iS Build Thread
          1989 Zinnoberrot M3 Build Thread

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          • MrBurgundy
            R3V Elite
            • Mar 2012
            • 5294

            #245
            Originally posted by AWDBOB

            If I had to guess, ignoring your 2dr designation, it should be a 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross Wagon.
            That's too sensible
            Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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            • 2mAn
              Señior Mod
              • Aug 2010
              • 20085

              #246
              Originally posted by MrBurgundy

              That's too sensible
              seriously!... they are ugly, but not ugly enough for me... and finding a manual would be too much money.

              cheap sh!tbox status
              Simon
              Current Cars:
              -1966 Lotus Elan
              -1986 German Car
              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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              • DEV0 E30
                R3V OG
                • Oct 2004
                • 8812

                #247
                Originally posted by 2mAn
                Alright, 2024 is in full swing... 1 week of DD the 911 and I'm on the hunt. The 911 can do it, but I dont really want to subject it to that treatment...

                SO: AWDBOB if you knew what Im looking at for new DDs...

                1 hint: 2 door + hatchbacks. 00+ cars.

                Feel free to drop your thoughts here... ​
                hmm....

                VW Golf/GTI?

                There were some years where they were only 2 doors.

                Mini? Did you already have a Mini? Those fit into that description.

                Scion TC?

                Celica? Neighbor just picked up a GTS with the 6 speed and 2zz for cheap, ripped off the bodykit, it isn't bad. Those are forgotten gems.

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                For your consideration:







                My Fiesta ST was fun, saved my life, but those are only 4 doors here. Averaged 30mpgs driving it like a hoonigan.

                Another 4 door: If you get a Honda Fit in manual, I will vicariously live through you.

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                Just get another e30. :P
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                • DEV0 E30
                  R3V OG
                  • Oct 2004
                  • 8812

                  #248
                  And for a daily... how efficient are you looking to get?
                  Project: Touring | Project: Unknown | Phoenix, Arizona Events Thread

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                  • Panici
                    Moderator
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 2311

                    #249
                    My vote goes for an "EK" Civic Hatch from the late 90s.

                    I had a '99 and even with the non-vtec D16 it was a blast.
                    SO SLOW but felt fun anyways with a 5-speed.
                    Very practical with the large hatch, and I never got stuck in the snow even without snow tires.

                    I really wish I kept it, would have been amazing with a B series swap.

                    In my area they're worth 4x what I sold mine for these days. 💀
                    If they're still cheap where you're at it's an excellent option IMO.

                    Sound deadening, quality dampers, and maybe a better seat and you have yourself a nice daily.


                    '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

                    '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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                    • DEV0 E30
                      R3V OG
                      • Oct 2004
                      • 8812

                      #250
                      I was literally just about to edit my post, and say wait... EK / civic hatch?

                      I really enjoyed my EM1 I got from a friend, broke even selling it to someone else after wheels/tires.

                      Now it has 5 lug, sick multipiece wheels, and fresh multicolored rain interior.

                      Aside from them being able to be stolen in 2 seconds and that being a legitimate worry, I'd love another golden era Honda.

                      ====

                      Ayeeeee :

                      https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/antelope-2000-honda-civic-cx-hatchback/7711961353.html

                      https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/san-diego-2000-honda-civic-hatchback-ek/7713069313.html
                      Project: Touring | Project: Unknown | Phoenix, Arizona Events Thread

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                      • 2mAn
                        Señior Mod
                        • Aug 2010
                        • 20085

                        #251
                        Originally posted by DEV0 E30

                        Just get another e30. :P
                        This is what my friends are trying to get me to do, but for now its not in the cards. If I can find a cheap convertible thats auto, I might pull the trigger but that wouldnt be the daily.

                        I had a Mini and sold it because as fun as it was, I couldn't imagine throwing my kid in the back of one...

                        Criteria is post 2000 because the child seat will be nice and secure, and I'm leaning towards efficiency over fun/ power.
                        Simon
                        Current Cars:
                        -1966 Lotus Elan
                        -1986 German Car
                        -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                        Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                        • moatilliatta
                          R3V OG
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 6121

                          #252
                          Prius

                          I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
                          @Zakspeed_US

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                          • IronJoe
                            R3VLimited
                            • Oct 2010
                            • 2275

                            #253
                            Originally posted by 2mAn
                            Alright, 2024 is in full swing... 1 week of DD the 911 and I'm on the hunt. The 911 can do it, but I dont really want to subject it to that treatment...

                            SO: AWDBOB if you knew what Im looking at for new DDs...

                            1 hint: 2 door + hatchbacks. 00+ cars.

                            Feel free to drop your thoughts here... ​
                            First thing that sprang to mind, Saab 9-3 Viggen (mine was a '99 but they made them til '01). Here's mine on Dyno Day, I made 236whp. FWD, manual transmission only, fun to drive, easy to mod, decent fuel economy.

                            viggen_wint by IronJoeT16S, on Flickr
                            '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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                            • 2mAn
                              Señior Mod
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 20085

                              #254
                              Prius & Viggen!... we're getting weird now... but are somehow getting closer to what I'm thinking
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
                              -1966 Lotus Elan
                              -1986 German Car
                              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                              • roguetoaster
                                R3V OG
                                • Jan 2012
                                • 7746

                                #255
                                When I think full time DD there's only one make I think of, Lotus.

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