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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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stuttgart46
post Dec 20 2012, 01:08 PM
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I would look at the newest Miata you could find for your budget. Fun car and reliable.
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post Dec 20 2012, 01:11 PM
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Subaru...for the winter months
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post Dec 20 2012, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(stuttgart46 @ Dec 20 2012, 11:08 AM) *

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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post Dec 20 2012, 02:56 PM
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Subi or Civic SI would be cool and fun to drive.
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post Dec 20 2012, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(stuttgart46 @ Dec 20 2012, 08:08 PM) *

I would look at the newest Miata you could find for your budget. Fun car and reliable.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) A convertible for the lady (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Good price, reliable car
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post Dec 20 2012, 03:15 PM
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320e mercedes-easy to work on and tons of parts out there-should be able to go 250k plus
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post Dec 20 2012, 03:18 PM
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You may be able to find a decent YJ Wrangler for 4k, fun and tough as nails, just don't expect comfort (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

4k would buy a nice Nissan 240sx if you can find one that the drift kids have not ruined yet... I really really enjoy mine.

Mazda Protege 5 would be good choice on practical side...
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post Dec 20 2012, 03:24 PM
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Lowest option, manual, base model, smallest engine for year, gas, non turbo VW golf.
You won't get it back and she will learn to drive stick.
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post Dec 20 2012, 03:28 PM
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320e mercedes-easy to work on and tons of parts out there-should be able to go 250k plus



Nice car, bur petrol consumption is high.
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post Dec 20 2012, 05:07 PM
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Lowest option, manual, base model, smallest engine for year, gas, non turbo VW golf.
You won't get it back and she will learn to drive stick.


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also, rip out the back seat and the radio. No passengers, no distractions.
I'm only partly kidding, I know people who have done this...

I am thinking the same thing for my daughter and looking at old e30 BMWs (3 series from mid 80s). But I have a couple more years to think on it...
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post Dec 20 2012, 05:14 PM
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pre '98 Volvo. I'm closing in on 300,000 on mine with nothing other than normal maintenance and a steering rack. Still has the original clutch and I'm not nice to it in any way


80's 300 D Benz. I've seen several of these pushing, and 2 over 500,000 miles


They're both tanks
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post Dec 20 2012, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE(OU8AVW @ Dec 20 2012, 12:56 PM) *

Subi or Civic SI would be cool and fun to drive.



So far, I think I'm digging the Civic SI, Miata, VW golf or Subi.

Subi's have about a 75% market share up here because of the AWD and bad winter roads here. Think maybe the the Miata or SI.

Anybody want to talk up the golf or Subi??

If I had to forclose, I could turn the Miata into a track car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 20 2012, 06:08 PM
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post Dec 20 2012, 06:56 PM
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Boxster... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)



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If I bought a Boxter...I wouldn't have to foreclose...She'd never get it in the first place.
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post Dec 20 2012, 08:43 PM
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I would look at the golf or jetta. I have had an old gti, an older rabbit and a newer jetta. I have run them extremely hard and each one was over 200k. Jetta still kickin.
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post Dec 20 2012, 08:50 PM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 20 2012, 04:18 PM) *

You may be able to find a decent YJ Wrangler for 4k, fun and tough as nails, just don't expect comfort (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

4k would buy a nice Nissan 240sx if you can find one that the drift kids have not ruined yet... I really really enjoy mine.

Mazda Protege 5 would be good choice on practical side...

I was going to suggest a 240sx aswell. I had an 89 coupe for my first car. Dare I say it was more fun than my 911 even with the stock engine. and there are plenty of awesome engine swap options available
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post Dec 20 2012, 08:53 PM
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my brother has a 2000 gti. With a few minor upgrades the 1.8t is very fun. also extremely handy with all the space in back.
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post Dec 20 2012, 09:05 PM
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I have an 02' GTI 1.8t with little mods and I love this car! I've put 20k miles on it since feb of this year. I track it for now until the 914 is done. I know some don't like them but I enjoy my little car. I beat the hell out of it and it keeps on trucking... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVjgkYsO6ek

This is on street tires so they "sing" a little!
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post Dec 20 2012, 10:06 PM
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I have an 02' GTI 1.8t with little mods and I love this car! I've put 20k miles on it since feb of this year. I track it for now until the 914 is done. I know some don't like them but I enjoy my little car. I beat the hell out of it and it keeps on trucking... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVjgkYsO6ek

This is on street tires so they "sing" a little!


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Very Cool
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