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Topic: Daily driver, what would you buy for under $5,000
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stangin'
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If you had to buy a daily driver, either for yourself, your spouse, your child, or even recommend one to a friend, what would you buy that's under $5,000. If you can be specific about the year and model, that would be a plus. Also explain why you chose this car/truck/jeep.
Thanks.
[ February 27, 2007, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: stangin' ]
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depends on who it's for, if it's for me i'd get a 5.0 hands down, if it was for a teenager or a female , a honda or toyota, civic or corolla anything from 90 on up.
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i had a 94 cherokee that was very reliable and i actually smoked a v8 blazer in 4w hi one time. plus you can go in the mud ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
oh yea you can get one like that for about $4k
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I would get the highest year manual Civic or Corolla you can afford for reliability.
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I have a 1998 Nissan Sentra GXE. It's a 4 door with the smallest motor available and I've basically owned it since new. Car has had ABSOLUTELY NO problems EVER! I meticulously maintain it, change oil, tune up etc. 120kish and running strong!
1 thing, the oil pan was leaking oil, I had it resealed.
Otherwise I've stashed 8 ponies in it, 2 mustang doors, etc. Basically a great parts runner, daily driver etc.
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stangin'
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Originally posted by F8LSN8K:
ya it all depends.....
answer for all; i.e. for yourself, spouse, child, anf friend.
Posts: 2993 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Oct 2001
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you can get a nice `96-`99 ford explorer for that amount, very comfy, pretty good size, pretty damn reliable. I bought one a couple years ago for $4800, drove it for a little over a year and a half or so, put 30k miles on it, no major maintenance, just had to replace the rear brake pads/rotors, sold it for $4500 a few months ago to upgrade to a newer 4x4 suv.
I don't daily drive my suv though, I personally have a 1980 bmw 320is 5spd, it gets around 30mpg no matter how I drive it, has a cool old school look to it, and is pretty fun to drive. Oh yeah, it cost me $380 including purchase of the car, and nothing is wrong with it. I put a set of foxbody tweed GT seats in it and it's a great beater, huge trunk.
if I was to spend around $5k for a daily driver that would just be basic transportation to get to work and school (meaning gas mileage is main concern), it would probably be on an acura integra 4dr, honda accord 4dr, or a 1988-1991 bmw 318 (e30). Most likely a 4dr integra 5spd though.
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I would NOT recommend an explorer. They are Exploders not explorers. Probably one of the junkiest SUV's ever made. And for a daily I wouldn't recommend an suv either especially with gas prices these days. For a daily I'd say something economical, easy to find parts for and cheap to fix. Hondas and Toyotas are the best and like others have said Civics or Corollas. Nice lil 4 banger with an auto and a/c with power accessories. That's the shit right there for a daily! Nissans are cool too you can pick up a later model Sentra or Altima. But Hondas and Toyota are always the best DD's they are cheap to fix, easy to find parts for, economical and they are always hot sellers. You'll have no trouble unloading them. That's my IMO and its not H.
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quote:
Originally posted by cummins:
I would NOT recommend an explorer. They are Exploders not explorers. Probably one of the junkiest SUV's ever made. And for a daily I wouldn't recommend an suv either especially with gas prices these days. For a daily I'd say something economical, easy to find parts for and cheap to fix. Hondas and Toyotas are the best and like others have said Civics or Corollas. Nice lil 4 banger with an auto and a/c with power accessories. That's the shit right there for a daily! Nissans are cool too you can pick up a later model Sentra or Altima. But Hondas and Toyota are always the best DD's they are cheap to fix, easy to find parts for, economical and they are always hot sellers. You'll have no trouble unloading them. That's my IMO and its not H.
+1 exploders are junk.
I would get a 92-96 lexus sc300 or sc400. they have the least amount of recalls and tsb's, are pretty sharp looking and they fit 22's
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I love those SC400's. They should have kept making those.
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COPFITY
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I love those SC400's. They should have kept making those.
have no fear my friend!
http://www.lexus.com/models/SC/
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Posts: 884 | From: Pittsburg CA... No "H" cuz we don't hate! | Registered: Sep 2002
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Originally posted by COPFITY:
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Originally posted by cummins:
I would NOT recommend an explorer. They are Exploders not explorers. Probably one of the junkiest SUV's ever made. And for a daily I wouldn't recommend an suv either especially with gas prices these days. For a daily I'd say something economical, easy to find parts for and cheap to fix. Hondas and Toyotas are the best and like others have said Civics or Corollas. Nice lil 4 banger with an auto and a/c with power accessories. That's the shit right there for a daily! Nissans are cool too you can pick up a later model Sentra or Altima. But Hondas and Toyota are always the best DD's they are cheap to fix, easy to find parts for, economical and they are always hot sellers. You'll have no trouble unloading them. That's my IMO and its not H.
+1 exploders are junk.
I would get a 92-96 lexus sc300 or sc400. they have the least amount of recalls and tsb's, are pretty sharp looking and they fit 22's
Good suggestion. Those sc300s are bad ass! And guess what they are the same motors as Supras (na version), 2jz-ge. Not a bad motor and you can easily put a turbo kit on it and run 10s no prob.
SC400s are cool. If you plan to leave it alone and not mod it then the sc400 would be the way to go. They share similar gas mileage but the sc400 has a lot more power than the sc300 stock for stock.
The best year sc300 to get is the 1997. But you won't find one for 5k. You can find sc's 92-96 for 5k or under all day long. You can even get the front bumper and lights from a later gen and put it on an earlier gen.
I've had serveral sc's and many LS400s too. Great cars! The only thing that keeps me from saying its a great DD is the gas mileage. They eat gas. And with today's gas prices I think DD's should be somewhat economical. JMO.
[ February 27, 2007, 06:44 PM: Message edited by: cummins ]
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Ford Ranger hands down. Mine has been a *great* DD. Get a 2WD with a V6. If you want more room get an extended cab. You should be able to pick up a late 90's Ranger for under 5k or so. Mine has given me no problems at all.
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great info guys, keep the suggestions coming.
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ive got a 96 camry here
bought it off an elderly couple for 2 grand...96,000 miles.
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find the newest civic you can find for that price WITH service records. as long as they've done all the general upkeep and have had the timing belt/water pump replaced they'll run for daaayss and be pretty damn reliable. gas savers too. just keep on with maintenance and they should run well into the 200k mile range.
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Originally posted by t top freak:
ive got a 96 camry here
bought it off an elderly couple for 2 grand...96,000 miles.
You stole it from them and you should be ashamed. Poor elderly couple! I hope it was your grandparents!!!
[ February 28, 2007, 05:30 AM: Message edited by: cummins ]
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
I have a 1998 Nissan Sentra GXE. It's a 4 door with the smallest motor available and I've basically owned it since new. Car has had ABSOLUTELY NO problems EVER! I meticulously maintain it, change oil, tune up etc. 120kish and running strong!
1 thing, the oil pan was leaking oil, I had it resealed.
Otherwise I've stashed 8 ponies in it, 2 mustang doors, etc. Basically a great parts runner, daily driver etc.
Those little nissan motors run great. My dad has a 94 frontier with almost 300k on it. Not to mention i beat that thing harder then hell. Still runs like the day he brought it home.
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I just got an infiniti g20 5spd for 2400, gets 28mpg at 95 mph down to LA ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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My friend, you want a car under $5,000 which will hold its value AND save gas, reliable?
Go look at Lexus ES300s, all my cousins have them, years between 92-96, one of my cousins has a 92 Lexus Es300, has over 318K miles and he drives it like a maniac..
Also consider, 94-98 Honda Civics, i had one and its one of those cars you can do whatever to blow the damm motor and it wont blow! I have a 2004 Civic and 05 Corolla and both are great, one is going to the dealership for a trade in soon.
Another one is a 94-2000 Camry, those cars are great! Gets 30-40mpg highway with the lowest headaches.
Overall, get a Es300 for looks, power and reliabilty along with 25-35mpg, get a Corolla, Civic, or a camry if you want to save gas 30-40mpg and drive all day and night
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yeah i found my brother a 97 ranger 4cyl ext cab super clean with 80k on it for 3400. great trucks! Runs like a champ!
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