OT: Car for my daughter, Might be mine someday. |
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OT: Car for my daughter, Might be mine someday. |
914Eric |
Dec 20 2012, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
OK...so I need a nice transportation car for my daughter, that she will supposedly pay me back for. Given past history, there is a 50/50 chance that will happen. Since I might end up owning it, I don't want just anything. I mean it might actually be parked next to a perfect original 914 someday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
I’m thinking in the $2-4K range that is maybe 10-15 years old. Maybe something worth putting a new engine in it if it came to that and is a cool driver. Perhaps a particular year/model Honda civic; maybe a particular Subaru that is fun to drive? Maybe a Volkswagen? I would love to hear all your suggestions. With your suggestion, how many miles will it should run before a new engine is likely? |
stuttgart46 |
Dec 20 2012, 01:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 305 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Santa Monica, CA Member No.: 8,474 Region Association: None |
I would look at the newest Miata you could find for your budget. Fun car and reliable.
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JRust |
Dec 20 2012, 02:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I would look at the newest Miata you could find for your budget. Fun car and reliable. I wouldn't highly recommend a Miata just for insurance rates. Not sure your daughters age. I have twins who are 17. I've been through a few. Bought a PT Cruiser fairly cheap first. Wasn't overly impressed & I replaced it with a 91 honda Civic. I've always loved these little Civic's & have owned like 5 over the years. I like these earlier models but they are tough to find in good shape. I finally bought a 2008 Toyota Prius for them. Not exactly a cool kids car but is very practical & has been great. I've used it on many a parts runs out of town & love the mpg. I would stick with a 4 door car overall. Volvo's always rate really high safety warning wise & are very nice cars. I don't think you can ever go to wrong with a Honda Civic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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