What do you think a fun cheap dd is?

turbotalon1g · 02-22-2015

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.

A//// Guy · 02-22-2015

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.

1990GSX · 02-22-2015

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.

turbotalon1g · 02-23-2015

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy

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.

I was actually thinking of your old bmw

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Originally Posted by 1990GSX

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.

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.

turbotalon1g · 02-23-2015

Op updated

dsmDolney · 02-23-2015

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

RlySlow · 02-23-2015

a DSM

seat 4 comfortable?
Galant v4

A//// Guy · 02-23-2015

540i 6 speed, ls swap, get goin.

**Goat Blower** · 02-23-2015

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.

awd-drifter · 02-23-2015

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.

dsmDolney · 02-23-2015

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

tehehodi · 02-23-2015

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

A//// Guy · 02-23-2015

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

AwdGSX13 · 02-23-2015

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Originally Posted by tehehodi

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

awesome, top gear tested one of these

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

apparently they roll over pretty easy

typeRA · 02-23-2015

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

**Trogdor** · 02-23-2015

What about an Impreza RS?

typeRA · 02-23-2015

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Originally Posted by Trogdor

What about an Impreza RS?

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

Speedfreak · 02-23-2015

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

**Trogdor** · 02-23-2015

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Originally Posted by typeRA

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

And Civics aren't?

**Kracka** · 02-23-2015

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.