 What would be a good classic daily driver???, if such a thing exist |
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
 Apr 15 2006, 04:28 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com  Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None  |
I agree with previous remarks about getting an air-cooled VW. Though I'm partial to the the Type 3, the Type 1's (Bug, Ghia) would be a good snow car as well. Dime-a-dozen for parts if you stick to the more common years -- which you should if you plan on using the car on salted winter roads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) The rear engine, rear wheel drive makes the car a GREAT snow/ice car. I'll take my Squareback (Type 3) over my '95 Jetta any day of the snowy/icy week and twice on Sunday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've taken closed roads that required traction devices in my baby with street tires. But I am also an experienced snow/ice driver which does make a difference, as I'm sure you know.
As for the Type 4 (411/412 VW's)...yeah, they are spacious inside (and butt-ugly outside) but finding parts for them is a bee-yotch and a half! Stick to the 'common' VW if you go that route and shy away from the T4. Unless you find a beater and don't really care about it. I don't know. A 'classic' car in the salty snow isn't a good idea on many levels. |
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| Pat Garvey |
Apr 15 2006, 04:40 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
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I maintain my vote for a good GTI. Drive it somewhat sanely during the week & do this on the weekends! |
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| Pat Garvey |
Apr 15 2006, 04:46 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
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I maintain my vote for a good GTI. Drive it somewhat sanely during the week & do this on the weekends! |
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| Rand |
Apr 15 2006, 04:48 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
This whole thread has been interesting.
Boiling it down.... To me, "classic" and "cool" and "front-wheel-drive" do no go together. Maybe someone could cite an example of one that I haven't heard of?? Many suggestions have been made (myself included) for cars that are not front-wheel drive. This is a 914 forum. If a non-front-wheel-drive car is an acceptable suggestion, then I would suggest a 914 built to handle the conditions. Since when is a Mini, or a Ghia, or a 2002, or a Thing, or an Opel, or an old Mustang, or a VW wagon, or a 240Z, or an El-Camino, or a yada yada yada better than a 914 that has been well-built?????? Ok, I'm spouting BS out of line now.... but.... Drive a non-classic during the winter-snow-ice-crappy-weather-season, and drive the classic of your choice when weather permits! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| turboman808 |
Apr 15 2006, 07:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
Hey just so happens I got to take a test drive of a 1972 volvo 144 today. Pretty solid car but the steering was a bit wishy washy. Some sporty seats and steering wheel and it would be more fun. Pretty good acceleration and a fresh motor.
One thing I wonder about though... why does every old car have a god awful smell inside? Just riding my bike and came across these 2 guys with all these old cars. 4 volvos 2 mbs 1 austin healy. And yeah talked to them a bit and suddenly found myself driving there volvo. |
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| Aaron Cox |
Apr 15 2006, 07:14 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(turboman808 @ Apr 15 2006, 06:08 PM)  Hey just so happens I got to take a test drive of a 1972 volvo 144 today. Pretty solid car but the steering was a bit wishy washy. Some sporty seats and steering wheel and it would be more fun. Pretty good acceleration and a fresh motor. One thing I wonder about though... why does every old car have a god awful smell inside? Just riding my bike and came across these 2 guys with all these old cars. 4 volvos 2 mbs 1 austin healy. And yeah talked to them a bit and suddenly found myself driving there volvo. pics! 144's are pretty rare. neat cars. |
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| turboman808 |
Apr 15 2006, 08:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Apr 15 2006, 05:14 PM) pics! 144's are pretty rare. neat cars. Sorry like I said I was just out riding my bike so no phone/camera (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Looked pretty good. I could see some slight surface rust but no bubble yet. Guy only wants $2500 for it and could probably be talked down. He had more cars then he could maintain so kinda wants to sell. Not sure I want to go thru redoing the interior though. It's blue and smelly!!! (IMG:http://www.vrtnieuws.net/nieuwsnet_master/versie2/nieuws/details/051128VolvoGent/N_051128_volvo_144.jpg) |
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| drewvw |
Apr 15 2006, 08:17 PM
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new england car guy Group: Members Posts: 1,631 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 5,630 Region Association: North East States |
Old volvos are the WAY to go for an classic daily driver. A nice 142 with a 4 speed would treat you real nice....
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| bondo |
Apr 15 2006, 08:19 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(Rand @ Apr 15 2006, 03:48 PM) To me, "classic" and "cool" and "front-wheel-drive" do no go together. Maybe someone could cite an example of one that I haven't heard of?? Mini Cooper? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Apr 15 2006, 08:23 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
BMW 2002 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Lotus Cortina ? (IMG:http://www.boogerballs.com/Lotus_Cortina.jpg) |
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| drewvw |
Apr 15 2006, 08:50 PM
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new england car guy Group: Members Posts: 1,631 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 5,630 Region Association: North East States |
debate over: '64 Impala Convertible with dubs, hydrolics, and some subs. Living in queens, you NEED to be rolling in your six fo', with all the biatches sayin'..... |
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| TROJANMAN |
Apr 15 2006, 09:08 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
THe ultimate claasic daily driver.....drum roll please............
BMW E28 M5 |
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| Dead Air |
Apr 16 2006, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 2,042 |
QUOTE(bondo @ Apr 15 2006, 06:19 PM) QUOTE(Rand @ Apr 15 2006, 03:48 PM) To me, "classic" and "cool" and "front-wheel-drive" do no go together. Maybe someone could cite an example of one that I haven't heard of?? Mini Cooper? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Lancia Fulvia Opps, wrong picture! Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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| anthony |
Apr 16 2006, 12:53 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
How about a 911? Maybe an SC or Carrera? They are supposed to make great winter cars when equiped with snow tires for the winter.
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| richardmosselman |
Apr 16 2006, 09:19 PM
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slvr bullet Group: Members Posts: 390 Joined: 18-September 05 From: Victoria BC Member No.: 4,822 |
Had a fine Volvo 142S for a few years in Northern Manitoba. Best winter car I ever had -and man could it drift! Just toss it it into a snow covered corner and hang tail! Nice firm seats,good heat and sounded swell. Also had a 164-cool car with Jag like interior and a straight six with fuel injection;bit wishy-washy in the corners but had great brakes and VERY comfy leather seats;bit hard on gas tho'. We've got a vintage 'Benz Turbo-Diesel Wagon now ('85). Young people think it's retro-cool,we don't know any better,have had it 13 years and seems like it will run forever; good heat and bun warmers too! Unfortunately the turbo isn't any good in the snow-just spins the wheels when it kicks in-lucky for us we don't get snow here very often.
Cheers,Richard |
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| Eddie914 |
Apr 16 2006, 11:30 PM
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Trojanman,
1988 BMW M5 ... any color you like ... as long as it's black. I agree! I'm on my second. This one only has 300K on the original engine. Fabulous engine Great interior |
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| racerx7 |
Apr 17 2006, 02:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 28-January 06 From: Belmont, CA 94002 Member No.: 5,489 |
In the order that I like them, bmw 2002, 240z, vw ghia, 510.
or if you need 4wd for the snow get a uni-mog:) (IMG:http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/Unimog/abb.jpg) |
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| drewvw |
Apr 17 2006, 07:14 AM
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new england car guy Group: Members Posts: 1,631 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 5,630 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(richardmosselman @ Apr 16 2006, 08:19 PM) Had a fine Volvo 142S for a few years in Northern Manitoba. Best winter car I ever had -and man could it drift! Just toss it it into a snow covered corner and hang tail! Nice firm seats,good heat and sounded swell. Also had a 164-cool car with Jag like interior and a straight six with fuel injection;bit wishy-washy in the corners but had great brakes and VERY comfy leather seats;bit hard on gas tho'. We've got a vintage 'Benz Turbo-Diesel Wagon now ('85). Young people think it's retro-cool,we don't know any better,have had it 13 years and seems like it will run forever; good heat and bun warmers too! Unfortunately the turbo isn't any good in the snow-just spins the wheels when it kicks in-lucky for us we don't get snow here very often. Cheers,Richard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) When I was younger my family always had 240s. Swinging the tail around on a snowy road was a blast. Loose, but very controllable....there's a company called IPD which makes some good upgrades too. Sway bars were worth every penny and easy to install. |
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| dflesburg |
Apr 17 2006, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
cool rims on the unimog!!! What is wrong with people? I vote for manditory drug testing.
my daily driver is a 2003 Mustang Cobra Convertable in nice weather and a F150 in crappy weather. |
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| brokenmoped |
Apr 17 2006, 11:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 143 Joined: 27-May 05 From: Mission Viejo, CA Member No.: 4,152 |
E30 E30 E30 E30 M3!!!! One of my favorite cars of all time.
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