OT: Car for my daughter, Might be mine someday. Options

[914Eric]

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?

[rhodyguy]

240sx(s-14,s-13) prices have sky rocketed. esp an LE. i've looked around. i doubt you will find a GOOD one at your price point. add an LS1 or a jdm engine (and every thing that goes with the upgrade) and it'll be pretty spendy.

a decent ford escort can be had at your price point. screw the cool factor. ins is cheap and the mpg is well over 30 around town, 35+ on the highway. she can buy something groovy when she can afford it. it's a CAR, transportation...i still drive my dad's old 92' sw. pretty bullet proof so far and it's a toss away for major problems.