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| SirAndy |
  Apr 10 2007, 09:08 PM
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Resident German  Group: Admin Posts: 42,469 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California  |
so, i'm looking to get a reliable daily driver.
i'm undecided if i should go small and efficient or get a truck and eventually a trailer for the 914. right now, the 914 is still streetlegal and can get itself to the track. but that might change at some point. on the other hand, i don't really need anything huge for most of my daily driving, so a smaller, more efficient car seems like a good choice as well ... HELP! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) btw. i don't really want to buy brand new. currently, my budget for this is about ~$300 per month. how much car will that buy me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
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| TINCAN914 |
Apr 10 2007, 09:10 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
How much do you have to put down, that will determin what you will get for $300 a month unless your going lease...
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| SirAndy |
Apr 10 2007, 09:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,469 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(TINCAN914 @ Apr 10 2007, 07:10 PM)  How much do you have to put down, that will determin what you will get for $300 a month unless your going lease... not much ... i've spent all my cash on the damm moneypit 914 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) right now, probably $1k in cash, that's about it ... again, i'm not looking for a brand new car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
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| swl |
Apr 10 2007, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Kingston,On,Canada Member No.: 4,550 Region Association: Canada |
OK Andy- its new and will probably set you back more than $300 month even adjusted for fuel economy but ...
It's German (even though it is made in france) 2 seater targa top (ok - that is stretching it a bit) mid engine Rear drive light weight - go cart handling underpowered funky styling Boatload of fun http://www.smartcar101.com/images/pages/sc_018_jpg.htm |
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| Crazyhippy |
Apr 10 2007, 09:45 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
$300 per month is 16k roughly (decent credit, 60 months)
2 door or 4? BJH |
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| nebreitling |
Apr 10 2007, 09:46 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
since you're planning on tracking the 3.6... sadly, i'd say to get a truck.
a full size half-ton truck from the late 90's/early 00's with 60k+ will have depreciated enough to easily fit into that budget. the down size is the 20mpg and dirty looks from SF vegan peace-activists -- but it can tow, haul parts, and still be reliable enough for daily use. |
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| Crazyhippy |
Apr 10 2007, 09:47 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(nebreitling @ Apr 10 2007, 08:46 PM) i assume you're still planning on tracking the 3.6? sadly, i'd say to get a truck... a full size half-ton truck from the late 90's/early 00's with 60k+ will have depreciated enough to easily fit into that budget. the down size is the 20mpg and dirty looks from SF vegan peace-activists -- but it can tow, haul parts, and still be reliable enough for daily use. And run over the SF vegan peace douchbags if needed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Apr 10 2007, 09:48 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I use a 1995 Honda Civic 4 door. It's cheap to operate, very reliable, fully paid for since it's 12 yrs old & gets anywhere from 35 to 40 mpg. It's also very cheap to modify, in comparison to any Porsche. I also found that the 92 thru 95 Civics are the exact same chasis as the Acura Integra from 94 to 01, so leather interiors bolt in, 1.8 litre DOHC engines & trannys plop right in making parts more than plentiful. I also have a pickup for "hauling" occasions.
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| SirAndy |
Apr 10 2007, 10:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,469 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
ok, so i looked around at the automall a bit.
comments on the cars below are welcome! ========================= TRUCKS ========================= 2002 Ford Ranger, 88k miles, $11k 2004 Dodge RAM 1500, 25k miles, $18k 2001 Dodge RAM 1500, 160k miles, $10k ========================= CARS ========================= 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 64k miles, $10k 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 81k miles, $8k 2000 Honda Civic, 87k miles, $9k 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 115k miles, $8k 2002 Subaru Forester, 95k miles, $10k 2002 Ford Mustang Convertible, 68k miles, $15k (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Andy |
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| McMark |
Apr 10 2007, 10:21 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
The Ranger is OUT. I've towed with one and it is way underweighted. Forget about that one.
Mustang, Intrepid, Sebring. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) But that's just me. I'd say: 1. Civic hatchback - mine (93) has done everything I've asked including transport a 3.6 motor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) 2. Ram Truck - I think a 2500 would probably be better suited to real towing, but the 1500 would work. |
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| Coy |
Apr 10 2007, 10:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-February 06 From: Salem, OR Member No.: 5,537 |
My wife picked out a 1991 Honda Accord in 1992. We had it 13 years and it was an all around good car ( all except the part about having no soul what so ever). Reliable, smooth, economical... all that stuff. It was just boring as hell. I just got so tired of driving it, or else we'd probably still have it. They glutted the market in 1990-94 so they are cheap and easy to come by and they run forever. You can probably pick up a good one for $1000-$3000 and have enough to buy a pick-up too. I also have a Chevy 1/2 ton that I've owned for 12 years and I still like it allot... all except the 15 mpg thing. But I work from home and at least I have cheap transportation when the weather is good. In fact, you can always buy a cheap German motorcycle and then you really have the best of all things. All my crap's old, but it's still fun and I have less into it than most people have in just one big pick-up.
Either way, good luck! |
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| messix |
Apr 10 2007, 10:27 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
get an s10 blazer with the 4.3. it'll tow the 914 on a lite weight trailer ok.
just make sure you use electric trailer brakes. they use the same tranny that the full size trucks use and the engine is just a 3/4 sbc. cheap parts! truck frame and chassis, and around town mpg about 16-17, hyway about 20ish. and they're cheap ! |
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| McMark |
Apr 10 2007, 10:36 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Get this one and have every tool you need at hand. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| jd74914 |
Apr 10 2007, 10:37 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,875 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Don't get any Dodge trucks. They are typically sh*t.
I'd get a cheapo Civic. |
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| JBart |
Apr 10 2007, 10:44 PM
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UNDER CONSTRUTION Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 9-October 06 From: Wildomar Ca. Member No.: 7,019 |
I have a 88' Honda prelude 2.0 SI with 283976 miles and still running perfect.
Better that any Ford or Chevy even though I own one of each. |
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| jimtab |
Apr 10 2007, 10:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
Have to agree about Honda products Andy, they've never left me on the side of the road and they are generally cheap to own...but they hold their value forever so you pay a little more up front.....screw USA trucks...by a used Toyota with a big engine...
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| Aaron Cox |
Apr 10 2007, 10:59 PM
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Professional Tinkerer Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,548 Joined: 1-February 03 From: Corona, CA Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
andy -
nate dog and i both have nissan frontiers. i have towed my 914 to utah and back and all over. gets around 20mpg highway, 3.3L v6. mine was an 01 with 60k on it. out the door for under 15k. have had great luck with nissans. |
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| Coy |
Apr 10 2007, 11:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-February 06 From: Salem, OR Member No.: 5,537 |
Japanese cars are great! I got better mileage from my wifes Accord than I got out of my Prelude. I have to say, that I still like Chevy and Ford Trucks better than Japanese trucks though. Go full size. Here we go getting into opinions and throwing stones and all, but even though I think Dodge trucks may be really good, I wouldn't buy one because I know from experience that later model (1990-2005 any way) mopar cars will nickel and dime you big time, once you get over 65000 miles!!!
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| nebreitling |
Apr 10 2007, 11:04 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
screw automall. get a good deal private-party on CL...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/309620001.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/309579416.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/309350084.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/309320705.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/309054957.html |
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| nebreitling |
Apr 10 2007, 11:09 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
yeah, my 04 frontier towed my 914 with a light-weight trailer and about 1000lbs extra gear without problem. ideal? no... but it works just fine. it's my daily driver, and i can average about 20mpg in my commute. hauls the kart, carries four people.
from experience, a ford ranger with a 4.0 V6 will tow pretty well for its size, too. both of these trucks have something around a 5000lbs towing capacity. Still, I'd prefer a full-size if I didn't have to make the compromise for fuel mileage and carpool... |
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