Daily driver thread

[agent]

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.

I second this. I bought a '92 EX Coupe in '93, and it was bulletproof. I drove it for nearly 8 years, and my wife drove it for 6 more. Besides change the oil the only maintenance I ever had to do was replace the master cylinder. I still regard it as one of the best cars I've ever owned.

[henryki]

Daily my E30 sedan 24 miles a day. And I just lowered it more last night.

[MR E30 325is]

You may want to consider a motorcycle, if you already have a car.

A brand new Ninja 250r is less than 5 grand. Talking about 60-75 mpg, depending on driving habits.

hell, even a new R6 is less than your max, and I can boast around 40-45 mpg even with my spirited riding style.

Definitely takes some getting used to though.

[alB5]

so here's an update if anyone cares. 35 mpg and gives way more smiles per gallon than any of my other cars.

[squidmaster]

That's good economy! I like the st

[Jon325i]

Seeing the OP is going to be a full-time college student PLUS working a job PLUS racking up miles each week, my sensible side says go for something basic and very reliable. Some have mentioned going with a Civic or Accord.....and I echo these suggestions. These cars are good on fuel economy and incredibly reliable. What maintenance you will have to do won't be much in terms of effort or cost. It is a sacrafice you make for the short term (i.e. while finishing school). Once that is done and you have time/money on your hands, go buy your fun car.

Just my


Jon

[nick_318is]

I DD a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT, with a 5 speed, basically a WRX on steroids, fun car, looking to sell it. Only averages about 18-19mpg (all city), can be found for about $9-12k for good ones. You want mine? I'll sell it, I want a e46 m3.

[squidmaster]

I want your legacy!