# What car to buy Daily Driver **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 6, 2007, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968 "2007-09-06T22:46:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2007, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/1 "2007-09-06T22:46:06Z")
Ok so im having some serious problems deciding what type of car i want to buy. I already have a fast car so i dont really car about speed or modifying it but however i do prefer a fun to drive car even if it is just a daily. It will be driven in Seattle for about a year then i will be moving back to b-lo so it will see snow. I really like 3-series bmws but i just dont know if i would enjoy driving it enough and how it would be in the snow. I have always really liked the WRX STI and EVO so Im looking at them as well. I also have other options like quit being a wuss make the fast car way faster and drive around a 5-6k car. Or lol i hate to say it but ive also thought of getting a 99-00 FRC C-5 and a cheap car lol. Ok so what direction would you go I probably wont spend more then 20-22k. Thanks alot. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2007, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/2 "2007-09-06T23:01:35Z")
If I didn’t feel like over-extending myself, I’d absolutely have an EVO or STi as a new daily driver in addition to my MR2 and Esprit. ---
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/3 "2007-09-07T03:55:38Z")
good luck keeping the evo/sti stock lol ---
**Author:** ![Joe\_Omerta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Joe\_Omerta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe_Omerta)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/4 "2007-09-07T05:11:32Z")
grand prix’s make nice daily drivers :roll: ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/5 "2007-09-07T05:56:19Z")
Can’t go wrong with an Evo or STi in this area. 3 Series would be fine in the snow. Put some snow tires on and you are good to go…but I prefer RWD in the snow so I am probably biased. ---
**Author:** ![SVT3945](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/svt3945/32/7409_2.png) [@SVT3945](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVT3945)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/6 "2007-09-07T06:00:53Z")
I know Im going to get ripped for this but here goes, I was at a Dodge dealer last night looking around for something for the wife. I have to tell you that the Avenger R/T AWD is a nice car. [http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/avenger/](http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/avenger/) ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/7 "2007-09-07T06:03:36Z")
[quote=“SVT3945,post:6,topic:34968"”] I know Im going to get ripped for this but here goes, I was at a Dodge dealer last night looking around for something for the wife. I have to tell you that the Avenger R/T AWD is a nice car. > **[Dodge Official Site – Muscle Cars & Sports Cars](https://www.dodge.com)** > > Domestic. Not Domesticated. Dodge vehicles are bred for performance. Explore the full Dodge lineup, inventory, incentives, dealership information & more. [/quote] :rx3: . ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/8 "2007-09-07T06:19:54Z")
Put snows on the Fbod ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/9 "2007-09-07T06:23:14Z")
STI for the win ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/10 "2007-09-07T06:27:10Z")
buy neonGLHs STi ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/11 "2007-09-07T06:27:42Z")
If you are single then E46. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/12 "2007-09-07T09:55:01Z")
evos stuck for daily drivers… just not tame enough… I would vote STi because the loose steering feel, climate, wide seats, and large displacement work better for a daily. I’d probably just go with a 3 series over that… they have a lot more luxury and are very fun to drive without being annoying. ---
**Author:** ![Vile](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vile/32/7595_2.png) [@Vile](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vile)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/13 "2007-09-07T12:11:45Z")
mazdaspeed6? awd… more of an… adult look…not as much tempation or availability for upgrades… and why havnt u eliminated those call centers in india yet? EDIT\* u said 20-22K… /shrug ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/14 "2007-09-07T12:19:52Z")
[quote=“93dx–hatch,post:8,topic:34968"”] Put snows on the Fbod [/quote] I seriousley would drive it in the snow. I have no real issue driving it all the time. But honestley fuel economy owns me lol and shaking all the time FTL. Ok so i think i have EVO out of the question. I really like the E46 and STI. You guys are right I probably wont leave the STI stock but oh well. I would also ponder a regular WRX to save some cash for umm more important things in life lol. Is there a big difference in the WRX vs STI aside from power. E46 is really tempting as i want to be an adult someday. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/15 "2007-09-07T12:26:52Z")
The tranny in the WRX is made out of glass compared to the Sti ---
**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 7, 2007, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/16 "2007-09-07T12:28:35Z")
Differences WRX vs. STI in a nutshell -Softer seats -Less aggressive suspension -No fancy center differential control -Cheaper to maintain -Less power -5-Speed Tranny, or Automatic -Available in wagon form for the ultimate in boring practicality -Costs less -Early WRXs with their glass transmissions if you like to launch. And probably a few others I’m missing, or not empathizing enough. ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/17 "2007-09-07T12:36:11Z")
[quote=“SVT3945,post:6,topic:34968"”] I know Im going to get ripped for this but here goes, I was at a Dodge dealer last night looking around for something for the wife. I have to tell you that the Avenger R/T AWD is a nice car. > **[Dodge Official Site – Muscle Cars & Sports Cars](https://www.dodge.com)** > > Domestic. Not Domesticated. Dodge vehicles are bred for performance. Explore the full Dodge lineup, inventory, incentives, dealership information & more. [/quote] god you are old ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/18 "2007-09-07T12:48:49Z")
Ok so what do you guys think would be cheaper to maintain. BTW i was really hoping more people would support FRC vette and beater lol shit. Maybe ill sell the mullet mobile and get a vette. I really want a FRC. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/19 "2007-09-07T12:53:52Z")
E46 will have a lower maintance cost than the EVO for sure, I can say for the STI ---
**Author:** ![dcrdev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@dcrdev](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dcrdev)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-to-buy-daily-driver/34968/20 "2007-09-07T13:23:38Z")
The STI’s gas mileage is the same as the EVO I thought?