Ideal daily driver.
So what do you guys think is the ideal daily driver? I am starting to think about what I would like to get for a daily when when I turn the Mustang into a weekend car. I am just toying with ideas for now but I am planning to buy within a year.
Here are the criteria that I was thinking I'd like to have. *Sporty *Four door *Decent/good gas mileage *Reliable (no mods other than appearance) *Reasonable purchase price $15k to $18k I really like the Mazdaspeed 3 at the moment. Lets see what you guys can come up with.:D http://www.mazdaview.com/images/2010...ASPEED-3-3.jpg |
Before I even opened the thread I thought of the MS3 right off the bat. Something like that or a Subie, newer Ford Focus, Escape Hybrid, Civic, or Toyota something if sporty wasn't needed.
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MS3 is in its own class. Espeically if you can find a GT with fairly low miles for right around 17k. They are one of the few cars I would absolutely LOVE to have as a DD, and it still be very practical.
And like FR500 its the first car that came to mind when I saw the title. The new focuses are sweet too, but you're going to pay that "new car" premium and they still don't even touch the MS3 IMO. |
How about the Mazdaspeed 6?
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Originally Posted by PColav6
(Post 473594)
How about the Mazdaspeed 6?
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The 6s are AWD turbo.
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No Shit. I didn't know they were AWD. I just searched autotrader but they didn't have any under $18k within 300 miles of me :confused: So I guess they are fairly rare or they are selling for more than that.
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Hmm. I like that Mazda.
Could someone enlighten me on the car? Specifically the one in the picture. Year, Model, etc. |
Originally Posted by Steeda97
(Post 473600)
Hmm. I like that Mazda.
Could someone enlighten me on the car? Specifically the one in the picture. Year, Model, etc. Is that what you were looking for? ;) ETA: Car & Driver actually recorded a best 0-60 of 5.3 :eek: |
I found a few, their going price is about right at $18000
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=1304293014560 |
Originally Posted by PColav6
(Post 473602)
I found a few, their going price is about right at $18000
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=1304293014560 |
Originally Posted by whitestang04
(Post 473601)
It's a Mazdaspeed 3 GT (2007-2009). They are a turbo'd I4 that make 260hp and 280 ft. lbs. They go 0-60 in 5.9 secs and go 13.7-14.00 in the quarter at a little over 100mph. The MS3 is FWD with a manual 6 speed.
Is that what you were looking for? ;) ETA: Car & Driver actually recorded a best 0-60 of 5.3 :eek: No automatics? :confused: boo. I've been looking around for a neat little car. I've been pretty bored. I test drove a TBSS and didn't like it. I test drove a couple H3's and didn't like them. I can't seem to find anything, so i've been looking into little sporty cars. But I need some room too. A hatchback would be sweet. I like the STI's, but I don't want a manual. I can't find shit that i like. |
Originally Posted by Steeda97
(Post 473604)
Thats pretty sweet. I like the wheels on it. I can't find any decent ones near me.
No automatics? :confused: boo. I've been looking around for a neat little car. I've been pretty bored. I test drove a TBSS and didn't like it. I test drove a couple H3's and didn't like them. I can't seem to find anything, so i've been looking into little sporty cars. But I need some room too. A hatchback would be sweet. I like the STI's, but I don't want a manual. I can't find shit that i like. |
Chargers aren't exactly little or sporty, lol.
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Lol
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Originally Posted by PColav6
(Post 473606)
Chargers aren't exactly little or sporty, lol.
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If you do decide on a Speed 3 get the GT. Those are the ones with real HID's, alcantara seat inserts, leather, red stitching, stereo is okay bose with 6" sub thats weak as phuck but its something. I typically get 25 mpg or 320-330 a tank full with 18x8.5 235/40 on it. Stock rims are 18x7.5 215/40. The sport models are pretty plain looking in the interior and are basically just a quick toy box car with a hatch.
I have a 2009 GT and I'm sure its still NADA valued around 19-20k. Back in November its high value was 21k :eek: I am actually looking forward to driving this over my mustang :confused: My other pic would be a Subaru WRX or Legacy GT. |
STi?
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I like the STIs, I just don't want a manual
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Zoom Zoom!!!
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no offense..but I think mazdas are kind of feminine. the headlights imitate a woman's eyes..plus every mazda I see is being driven by an 18-25 year old girl lol.
am I alone on this? |
I didn't think Mazdas were too gay until they all started smiling.
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I agree. The speed 6's are nice and have way more luxury compared to the speed 3. They stopped building them in 08 though and none were on sale when I was shopping. They are a little bigger though and for a sedan I would go Pontiac G8 GT or a 2005-2006 Cadillac CTS-V...but those are in the 20-25k range.
Edit: Mazda's are cheap and are safe. Key ingredients for a parent to buy their kid a reliable safe car for a low price. I see tons of Mazda's on the road driven by all types. But the station wagon Mazda 3 is a moms choice to drive their snot dribbling 2 year old around in. I dont see a lot of speeds on the road and when I do it's usually some dude in their low 20's. I ignore the rest. Mazda's did get a lame face lift in 2010 and I'm glad to have found one of the last 2009 MS3's in Arizona. |
Originally Posted by Badfish
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no offense..but I think mazdas are kind of feminine. the headlights imitate a woman's eyes..plus every mazda I see is being driven by an 18-25 year old girl lol.
am I alone on this?
Originally Posted by PColav6
(Post 473637)
I didn't think Mazdas were too gay until they all started smiling.
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
(Post 473632)
I like the STIs, I just don't want a manual
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
(Post 473632)
I like the STIs, I just don't want a manual
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Originally Posted by 08mustang_gt
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Puusssssssyyyyyyyyy.
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
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While I occasionally enjoy driving stick shift, it is very difficult to do so while getting blown by your sister.
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oh snap.....lol
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I try to make funny. Did not work. So I fix.
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Here's my daily driver. Well it splits time between the mustang since my commute is so short. they both get roughly the same gas mileage. I average 18-19 on city streets and about 24-25 on straight highway. Fun car completely stock and in the rain it kicks ass.
08 WRX, 225hp. You could also probably find a 09 in your price range now and those were bumped up to 265hp. Attachment 14267 Attachment 14268 |
Originally Posted by 00blkstanggt
(Post 473657)
Here's my daily driver. Well it splits time between the mustang since my commute is so short. they both get roughly the same gas mileage. I average 18-19 on city streets and about 24-25 on straight highway. Fun car completely stock and in the rain it kicks ass.
08 WRX, 225hp. You could also probably find a 09 in your price range now and those were bumped up to 265hp. |
Speed6's have 274hp
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
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While I occasionally enjoy driving stick shift, it is very difficult to do so while getting blown by 08mustang_gt's sister.
Just fyi. She's 12 lol. |
Originally Posted by 08mustang_gt
(Post 473660)
Fuuuuuucccckkkkkkk you win. Lol.
Just fyi. She's 12 lol. |
Originally Posted by PColav6
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Speed6's have 274hp
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Originally Posted by 00blkstanggt
(Post 473684)
WRX is about 350lbs lighter.:cool:
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Originally Posted by 00blkstanggt
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WRX is about 350lbs lighter.:cool:
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Originally Posted by PColav6
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Speed6's have 274hp
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