# Looking for a daily driver under 5k **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 3, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334 "2008-09-03T20:52:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/1 "2008-09-03T20:52:49Z")
Hey, I have to buy a car ASAP and I have roughly 4500 cash to work with on hand… really like the idea of getting an Infiniti I30 or G20, but I can’t find one that isn’t autotragic…so its either get an autotragic G20/I30 or find something else…I’m kinda set on the Infiniti but I havent driven one yet so I can’t comment…plus the auto shit sucks… I have to get my girlfriend to drive me out to pick something up and I want to keep it within 40-50 miles of where I live…traffic can be nuts out here…I want to avoid NYC as well…I don’t want to have her haul me 2-3 hours away just to find out it’s a piece of shit. I live in the zip code 06516 by the way. I don’t want to mod the car, I’ll buy a fun car in a year. I have a lot of money tied up in investments and shit that I won’t recover til next year. I’m just hoping to get something to drive to my apartment and school and gigs…the bus and getting rides is really tedious and I hate being a leech…so the car just needs to be somewhat reliable…suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![ZOMGVTEK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zomgvtek/32/5063_2.png) [@ZOMGVTEK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZOMGVTEK)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/2 "2008-09-03T21:08:18Z")
Get a older 5spd civic and youre done. If it has under 200k you shouldnt have problems. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/3 "2008-09-03T21:09:19Z")
get yerself a honda don ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/4 "2008-09-03T21:15:43Z")
yeah it’s looking like that…i never saw myself as a honda guy, so I guess I was looking for something outside the obvious…but then again beggars can’t be choosers. i need to get out and drive one of those infinitis. ---
**Author:** ![Boarderx192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/5 "2008-09-03T21:20:17Z")
Why not get an E30 “ix” ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/6 "2008-09-03T21:35:17Z")
RWD is fine, it doesn’t snow that bad here… I am wondering if a 100k BMW would be worth it - I am considering it Also considering buying a nicer one in 2-3 months when I get my cash right ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/7 "2008-09-03T21:37:43Z")
ix’s have the worst awd everrrr ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/8 "2008-09-04T07:31:03Z")
Why does it suck so bad in comparison to other AWD systems I don’t recall that ever really being explained. (Asides from the obvious weight, and other disadvantages from RWD BMWs in a performance oriented application.) But more back on topic: But $4500 can get a good solid car. Honda’s being the obvious choice if reliable transportation is the main priority. [http://newhaven.craigslist.org/search/cta?query=&minAsk=2000&maxAsk=4000](http://newhaven.craigslist.org/search/cta?query=&minAsk=2000&maxAsk=4000) ---
**Author:** ![speedracer18t](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@speedracer18t](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedracer18t)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/9 "2008-09-04T07:42:35Z")
> [@cky89](#): > > ix’s have the worst awd everrrr ix is different from the xi (AWD) and not its not that bad… i own one :shithitfan: ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/10 "2008-09-04T08:31:09Z")
main concern at a \>$5000 price range for a clean car reliability: Honda civic luxury: Saab 900 or 93 Economy: Honda civic Honda civic wins in my book. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/11 "2008-09-04T08:37:55Z")
My 95 Honda civic EX is always up for sale, just passed inspection yesterday 🙂 Kills the MPG, gets the hotties to drop their panties, crushes LS7’s from a dig and single turbo supras from a roll 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/12 "2008-09-04T08:53:44Z")
why not just pick up another audi a4… they can readily be had in that price range, and you certainly know how to fix them if need be… just get a 2.8 so your not tempted to mod the fucker ---
**Author:** ![ILCisDEAD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/13 "2008-09-04T09:33:00Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > RWD is fine, it doesn’t snow that bad here… > > I am wondering if a 100k BMW would be worth it - I am considering it I’ve had 3 already over 100K, the only servicing I’ve done was changing the oil, they are seriously tanks ---
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/14 "2008-09-04T09:39:21Z")
Just because you buy a honda DD doesn’t mean you turn into a “honda guy”. A honda is a pretty safe move IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/15 "2008-09-04T10:06:43Z")
> [@EvilJay](#): > > Just because you buy a honda DD doesn’t mean you turn into a “honda guy”. > > A honda is a pretty safe move IMHO. SRSLY. Any you know me, that shit breaks it is so easy to fix. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/16 "2008-09-04T10:13:41Z")
![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/IMG_1628.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/IMG_1628.jpg) [http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55086&highlight=525i](http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55086&highlight=525i) ---
**Author:** ![Boarderx192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/17 "2008-09-04T11:19:04Z")
:word: ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/18 "2008-09-04T14:30:17Z")
[http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54172&highlight=ek](http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54172&highlight=ek) I know you said you wanted something other than a civic, but you could buy mine and have some money left over to play with. Its runs great and has about 50k on the motor. ---
**Author:** ![someguytony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@someguytony](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/someguytony)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/19 "2008-09-04T14:36:17Z")
i have a 97 civic for 2700. its all yours ---
**Author:** ![AshyLarry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f475e1/32.png) [@AshyLarry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AshyLarry)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2008, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334/20 "2008-09-05T13:32:39Z")
[quote=DarkkstaR;1074003] I live in the zip code 06516 by the way. quote] You’re living in west haven now? Thats where I’m from… Can’t you find an E30 in decent shape around there? and manual… [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-daily-driver-under-5k/54334.md?page=2)