Did you even read post #32 from me? I know I told you to PM me with any more questions and I believe IKSHO89 gave you his phone number…
ANYWAY
I still have the window sticker for my 93 TT…said gas mileage was 19-25. The non turbo is probably a little better then that, though keep in mind the car takes premium gas. From my 5 years of ownership with the NA and TT models I remember being in the low 20’s for MPG.
These cars require 60k and 120k maintenence to be done. This includes, plugs, wires, timing belt, water pump, pully tensioners, etc. I believe that you can get all the parts for around $400-500. The cost to install this stuff is around the same if you can find a good 3S guy to do it. So you’re looking at about $1000 every 60k to maintain the car. My stock clutch on the turbo model lasted me about 70k and the car wasn’t stock. I was over 70k in mileage on the NA and the clutch had NOT been replaced yet. I knew another guy who had an NA and replaced the clutch at about 80-90k, but he kinds sucked at stick lol. Basic maintenence on the NA car and you’ll get a lot of mileage out of it. Nothing to worry about. Spun berings happen on the TT cars, but it’s never anything that I had to worry about. If you’re looking for a nice daily with little maintenence, get the Non turbo. Sounds right for you. The turbo models are more expensive to maintain and more things can break in a turbo model. The transmissions had issues with carrier bearings for the drive shaft and other general issues that needed to be addressed. It’s like they weren’t really built to be beat on as much as an EVO. Again, unless you’re dropping the clutch from stop lights it wont be an issue…or shouldn’t be.93+ turbo models were built with a stronger crank and a 4 bolt main instead of 2. Probably not worth worrying about unless you’re modding, but I personally would only buy a 93+ for a turbo model.
A good turbo model car should cost you about 10k-12k. (good condition Turbo 70k miles)
A good NA car should cost about half that. (Good condition NA with 70k miles should be around 6-7k)