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> OT: Car for my daughter, Might be mine someday.
914Eric
post 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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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: :rotfl: 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
Cupomeat   I agree with Crusty and would go with a A4 golf, w...   Dec 28 2012, 07:47 AM
jfort   I went the MB 300D route for my daughter. Solid. N...   Dec 28 2012, 03:40 PM


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