Daily driver thread

[roguetoaster]

How about a Honda Fit, or if you don't need four doors/seats you might consider a manual hardtop Miata. Or perhaps just get a 08+ TDI wagon as MkIVs are something to avoid after 100k miles.

[squidmaster]

Personally, I have had great reliability with Subaru. My 2010 legacy has four doors, a big boot, and never gets me below 31mpg (and uses regular fuel, so no springing for premium). I put over 24k miles on the car every year and haven't had a single mechanical or electrical issue and I'm at 68k. A super comfortable and roomy interior as well. No useless frills.

You can get a used 2010+ legacy under 18k.

The Mazda skyactiv stuff seems really cool, but I've had two coworkers/friends have their new skyactiv cars take a crap on them. Could just be coincidence. Mazda did a good job repairing the cars however and gave them decent complimentary rides. That being said some of the new models look great and the interiors feel better than the new VWs.

Hyundai and KIA have some cool cars with good economy and excellent warranties. Heard only good things about the newer models.

The new focus looks quite decent has good economy and a great warranty. Again good reviews from most people I've talked to that own one.

Just personal experiences.

[justin_l_]

^ 40k on my 2011 optima with no issues. Oil changes and a set of winter tires is all I have done. Plus can't be the 10 year 100k warranty. You can find a leftover for around 18k new around here currently.

[lambo]

Minor thread jack, but still relevant...

Opinions on 02-06 WRX's? I'm thinking about picking up another car and I really like the Saab 9-2x and the same gen WRX wagons.

[Sea Aych]

my ex dd'd a base impreza and a forester with over a quarter million on each and more than a few owners. Those two were tanks and weren't without a few dings and knocks. afaik they get "decent to good" mileage and they're comfy and great in winter, as i see you're from the northeast.

edit: also, @Lambo, out of curiosity what's the parts availability for Saab now given their GM connection?

[einhander]

Lamborghini Aventador

[lambo]

my ex dd'd a base impreza and a forester with over a quarter million on each and more than a few owners. Those two were tanks and weren't without a few dings and knocks. afaik they get "decent to good" mileage and they're comfy and great in winter, as i see you're from the northeast.

edit: also, @Lambo, out of curiosity what's the parts availability for Saab now given their GM connection?

If I'm not mistaken, the 9-2x is literally a WRX with Saab badges.

[slammin.e28]

edit: also, @Lambo, out of curiosity what's the parts availability for Saab now given their GM connection?

They're getting better. Someone started up some Saab dealer parts North America thing.

Saabs still suck dick. IDK why people still buy those fucking piles.

[long tall eta]

well sorted eta. almost 400k on mine with no major problems. 1 trans at 300k the rest just normal wear. for 18k ? I would let levent find u an E and put the other 13k in my pocket. imho

[TimKninja]

Daily S50 Swapped E30 in the Summer,

Just bought a 240 Wagon for $500 To replace my Family's Beater Corolla. Runs and drives needs basic maintenance which Im doing this weekend. Just did the blower motor, which was terrible. Has 275k on it, Hopefully 5 Speed swapping it over the summer.





To the OP: Once those TDI's hit 150-180k they seem to need a shit-ton of maitenence, Turbos, headgaskets, And alot of little things that go wrong and then they dont run right.

[MPLFoster]

90-93 Honda Accord w/5-spd trans. don't bother with an autotragic...they're notorious for catastrophic failure.

With routine maintenance they'll live forever. Mine has 315k+ miles, all original, and runs like a champ even after neglegting it and flogging it daily thru high school. Cold start and go to redline? sure. Low a half quart and drive 600miles? no problem. All while getting a 32mpg average.

[mccor023]

+1 TDI 09+
I have a 2010 model now w/ 100k+ and aside from glow plugs and routine maintenance I have had no issues. The other nice thing about the jetta is the comfort that if I hit a butterfly at 5mph I won't die.

[ParsedOut]

My experience with the MKIV TDI is about the same as the OPs. Great engine, nice interior, hard seats, ENDLESS electrical issues. After years of trying to track them down I ended up trading the damn thing in on a 2010 Scion xB for the wife, that has been a champ. It's slow and numb, but it's big on the inside and has only needed brakes, tires and oil changes in the last 3 years.

[ParsedOut]

Minor thread jack, but still relevant...

Opinions on 02-06 WRX's? I'm thinking about picking up another car and I really like the Saab 9-2x and the same gen WRX wagons.

I had an 05 9-2x Aero, great car. Exactly the same thing as a WRX except it has a better looking front end and Saab badges. Less attention from kiddie racers and cops. I went Stage 2 turbo upgrades and suspension, one car I regret selling but I had to pay off some bills at the time...

[DEV0 E30]

How about a Honda Fit

+ Hyundai Veloster (non-turbo's get way better gas mileage than the turbos)
+ NEW(er) Ford Escort / Fiesta
+ NEW(er) Civic


OR

The better option for the wallet, a cheap no-frills, not new car that is reliable but may require some wrenching. Put the rest in your savings account.

Older Civic
An ETA