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| 914Eric |
 Dec 20 2012, 01:05 PM
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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? |
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| Cupomeat |
Dec 28 2012, 07:47 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I agree with Crusty and would go with a A4 golf, with base 2.0l motor.
My wife loved her 03 and they are reliable, not overpowered for a beginner, reasonably braked, have an extremely robust chassis, have air bags everywhere and cheap to fix. PLus it is small enough to not be running into things in parking lots/garages but has a huge carrying capacity for the trip to college (when that happens). ANd if it ever becomes yours there are LOTS of things to do with it... |
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914Eric OT: Car for my daughter Dec 20 2012, 01:05 PM
stuttgart46 I would look at the newest Miata you could find fo... Dec 20 2012, 01:08 PM
JRust
I would look at the newest Miata you could find f... Dec 20 2012, 02:52 PM
Nine_14
I would look at the newest Miata you could find f... Dec 20 2012, 03:08 PM 396 Subaru...for the winter months Dec 20 2012, 01:11 PM OU8AVW Subi or Civic SI would be cool and fun to drive. Dec 20 2012, 02:56 PM 914Eric
Subi or Civic SI would be cool and fun to drive.
... Dec 20 2012, 05:21 PM mhuber45 320e mercedes-easy to work on and tons of parts ou... Dec 20 2012, 03:15 PM Nine_14
320e mercedes-easy to work on and tons of parts o... Dec 20 2012, 03:28 PM Ferg You may be able to find a decent YJ Wrangler for 4... Dec 20 2012, 03:18 PM Mark Henry Lowest option, manual, base model, smallest engine... Dec 20 2012, 03:24 PM IanS
Lowest option, manual, base model, smallest engin... Dec 20 2012, 05:07 PM scotty b pre '98 Volvo. I'm closing in on 300,000 o... Dec 20 2012, 05:14 PM Krieger Boxster... :idea: Dec 20 2012, 06:08 PM 914Eric
Boxster... :idea:
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If I bought a Box... Dec 20 2012, 06:56 PM uncle smokey I would look at the golf or jetta. I have had an o... Dec 20 2012, 08:43 PM Porsche930dude
You may be able to find a decent YJ Wrangler for ... Dec 20 2012, 08:50 PM Porsche930dude my brother has a 2000 gti. With a few minor upgrad... Dec 20 2012, 08:53 PM tscrihfield I have an 02' GTI 1.8t with little mods and I ... Dec 20 2012, 09:05 PM 914Eric
I have an 02' GTI 1.8t with little mods and I... Dec 20 2012, 10:06 PM kg6dxn Subi or Audi/VW donor car. That way even if she wr... Dec 20 2012, 11:24 PM gendent I am in the same search. This is what I have found... Dec 21 2012, 12:04 AM Ferg
I am in the same search. This is what I have foun... Dec 21 2012, 01:05 PM 914Eric
I am in the same search. This is what I have fou... Dec 21 2012, 01:28 PM JawjaPorsche I bought my twins a 90 Isuzu Trooper when they got... Dec 21 2012, 05:58 AM Randal
I bought my twins a 90 Isuzu Trooper when they go... Dec 21 2012, 05:48 PM ClayPerrine Don't rule out the Boxster. Our local PCA zone... Dec 21 2012, 06:13 AM bulitt Something with alot of airbags, something you won... Dec 21 2012, 06:16 AM Razorbobsr
OK...so I need a nice transportation car for my d... Dec 21 2012, 06:50 AM rhodyguy 240sx(s-14,s-13) prices have sky rocketed. esp an ... Dec 21 2012, 12:25 PM Cap'n Krusty My usual answer. Golf/Jetta, NO automatic, BASE 2... Dec 21 2012, 03:05 PM Andyrew As mentioned an Audi a4 is in your price range. Th... Dec 21 2012, 03:23 PM bigkensteele I have a Mazda 3 and love it, but they are probabl... Dec 21 2012, 03:38 PM Cap'n Krusty IMO, and I've owned and/or worked on Audis sin... Dec 21 2012, 04:24 PM JRust I would stay away from the Civic Si. Insurance wis... Dec 21 2012, 07:41 PM 914Eric
Or maybe a nice new drivetrain for your current ... Dec 21 2012, 08:28 PM carr914 1998-2000 Civic - Get a 5 Speed. I've had Coup... Dec 22 2012, 09:48 AM gilty Just bought my daughter a 93 BMW 318i four door 5 ... Dec 22 2012, 11:26 AM john_g For lots of fun and yet practical, I'd go for... Dec 22 2012, 11:52 AM Ferg :D boxster
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/... Dec 22 2012, 11:56 AM Andyrew
:D boxster
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org... Dec 22 2012, 03:05 PM 914Eric
[quote name='Ferg' post='1788525' date='Dec 22 20... Dec 22 2012, 03:33 PM sixnotfour 2000 Golf 2.0= cheep insurance enough power for a ... Dec 22 2012, 01:26 PM Drums66 The Ford escort, is another great choice! or ... Dec 22 2012, 01:38 PM Johny Blackstain I have a 95 Civic DX 4 door that I've done a b... Dec 22 2012, 01:44 PM r_towle Get her a used 911.
She will likely make the payme... Dec 22 2012, 01:54 PM Mark Henry
Get her a used 911.
She will likely make the paym... Dec 22 2012, 03:51 PM 356'er No matter what car you decide to get your daughter... Dec 28 2012, 01:21 AM Ed_F I would only feel comfortable putting my daughter ... Dec 28 2012, 02:37 AM jfort I went the MB 300D route for my daughter. Solid. N... Dec 28 2012, 03:40 PM |
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