What do you think a fun cheap dd is?
 

Was talking about this with a friend and I had to be honest that I haven't driven enough cars to figure this out.

But I said, miata if 2 seats were doable or crx Maybe but I don't know the last time I was in one. Maybe a 92-95 civic hatchback.

Then my brain was curious about an old 3 series bmw.

Thoughts

More requirements: 20/30 mpg, manual, can seat 4 if needed.
$5k spending limit.

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How cheap? 335 for low teens is probably my pick after driving a couple. E36 m3 for around 5k if you can find one, loved mine, great dd. Or lightly modded evo possibly.

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G35/37. My buddy has a 335 and it has stranded him twice with less than 40k miles on it. It also wont start a lot of the time if the temp goes below -10. Obviously all covered under warranty but still annoying to have a car strand you.

If you want cheaper and more fun I used to own a couple old school 5.0s. They were pretty reliable and fun but also death traps when it got slick outside. The miata is also a good call and so are the civic hatches you mentioned.

Remember in most cases you can only pick 2 of the following 3 parameters: cheap, fast, reliable.

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I was actually thinking of your old bmw

No one said fast and you don't have to tell me I don't believe in iT.

My friends girlfriend dds a 96 5.0 she has no problems driving even without snow tires.

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Ill be getting a subi impreza hatch for a beater next winter they last forever and can beat the shit outa em

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a DSM :)
seat 4 comfortable?
Galant v4 :)

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540i 6 speed, ls swap, get goin.

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Yeah, I'm thinking a DSM, or I'll second the E36 M3, although you'd probably have to get the auto to get a decent one under $5k. I had that auto one and loved it, I'll eventually buy it back and LS swap it.

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I'd opt for a Civic HB (92-93). Driving my brother's around, it's fun and gas is good and the gas tank is even smaller. Too bad the theft rate is really high in the metro area for these.

I think an auto 1gb would be fun to be a dd.

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An auto is really boring to dd to me i dd my 2g auto gsx and yea got sick of it real fast

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You guys are looking at it wrong. Everyday would be an adventure!

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/...--1990-008.jpg

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Just make sure whatever you get, has navigation, so you dont get lost! hehe

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awesome, top gear tested one of these

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQh56geU0X8

apparently they roll over pretty easy

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e36 325is with konis and h+rs . just about as fun as the m3 at half the cost, wish I still had mine for DD

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What about an Impreza RS?

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overpriced, usually beat, and frail as hell. Also pretty slow and uneventful to drive, stock.

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2002 - 2005 Civic SI is surprisingly fun. And can be found in your price range. Done.

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And Civics aren't?

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DSM, Omni GLH, StarQuest... Under $5k is a tough target since most "enthusiast" cars down there are going to be old, tons of miles, and beat up.

Have Neon SRT-4's gotten that cheap yet? What about the Neon ACR? I'm sure most those are hacked up by now though.

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my 06 Si is actually a pretty fun daily!

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Thats what im saying a subi rs or something just dont get a boosted one na they will last forever

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uh when did I or anyone say anything about civics at the time of my post?

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They are actually all frail, the 2.5rs engine is one of the weakest.

I've had 4 of them with various high dollar Jdm swaps.

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I would love a older sti to tell the truth ha ha. But like a impreza hatch or forester or somethin they last awhile if there na. Buddy has a outback with over 250xxx miles runs mint

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A basic subaru would be a fun daily in the winter time and given the thought of not modding it, i wouldn't mind driving as a daily.

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because of mods? I guess i assumed when it was a daily, it wouldnt be getting tons of mods.

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Can you get one for $5000 that isn't beat to fuck? That was what I was getting at. You forget that there is a big Asian tax on old Civics here in MN.

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Would be hard to find any cars listed that arent rust buckets with high miles, unless maybe you go south again. My M3 had some rust on it with only 90k miles, e36s in general rust out pretty fast.

You had a 330, why didnt you just keep that lol.

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I don't know, lol.

I couldn't find places without my navigation, lol.

lol, lol.

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I was just bringing some car discussion to our car forum, thought it would be interesting since we have all driven different cars.

I like the old E30 suggestion that has come up a lot.

Actually kracka's neon suggestion is something an amateur racer friend of mine drives, I'll ask him what he thinks.

Does this mean audi's aren't cool anymore, lol.

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I've owned one VW and i will never buy another vw/audi again lol

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haha yea good discussion for sure. I wouldnt say audis are a great drivers car, they are comfy, and great all weather cars, they dont rust out as fast as bmws or others. Because racecar, audi wont work for you, unless you up your price range and get a R8. lol

Although my B7 A4 S line was very fun modded up, handled really well with upgraded springs and shocks, as well as sways and they are getting pretty cheap now.. Sub 10k. K04 turbo upgrade and you get nearly 300hp and tqs.

Why not just DD the dsm you have, not a good dd?

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I needed to bump the price a bit and picked up an 07 Imprezzzzzzza. It's basic yet simple. Phone covers the lack of GPS, and it's AWD with lower miles for the year. It's clean, rust free, and I can pay it off in 8-10 months.

A good daily also relates to the route you drive. For me it's 7 miles of back roads each day. Never above 40 mph unless I hit the freeway on a holiday with no traffic. I'd rather put the miles on something like this and have a fun summer/weekend car to really enjoy (which is planned)...

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Change my vote to srt4. Wont get much more fun for the price.

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Nice shot there, I'd like an A7 of some sorts in the long distant future, they are beautiful.
I do like having a racecar though.

FUnny you say audi's aren't great drivers cars, but of course the one you had fit the bill.

DD a DSM?
Been there done that, and auto's are mega boring esp. for my little drive.

Nice, I have a 4.6 mile drive, about 2 of it is neighborhood and the rest is a 55-65mph divided highway with some curves. Be good for some pulls, which I will be doing in the summer time.

I don't remember the last time I was in one, but I have sat in them and I know the seats are comfy.

My friend said his old dodge spirit is perfect, turbo noises, decent power and gets over 30mpg mixed, his gf would get high 30s with hers.

A shit ton of room in those old things and giant trunks too.

As far any more person shots at me, I get bored super easy usually 9 months is the longest I usually hang onto cars.
I've kept a handful longer than that, but right now I do have desire to try and drive some real drivers cars and then to just get into some old shit for the heck of it.

Will it happen? probably not, too many other things that I have to spend money on that I WOULD rather spend money on, but having some knowledge of what out there is nice.

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Early Nissan Sentra SER with an sr20det. Or a sr20det NX.

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OH FOR FUCKS SAKE, MAN!!! GODDAMMIT!!!!111one

http://i.imgur.com/wrROO6H.jpg

If you want a really cheap DD, I know of a Galant that is super cheap. Only needs a transmission! Now you can feel free to LOL at that.

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LOL

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LOL!