BobbyZ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have been casually looking around for a car that I can drive to work every day. My commute currently runs a little over an hour each way so I need a car that is going to be comfortable but it would be nice if I could have a little fun too (nice windy roads on the way to work). I was kind of hoping I could get something for around $2000 probably a little more. I dont mind if I have to put a little work into it but I want it to be something that wont require constant and expensive maintenance. One idea I had was to wait for a good deal on a 280zx turbo with high miles. Hoping I could get one for cheap and then put in a few hundred dollars making it more reliable. Browsing around on CL I found another possibility that I really dont have a lot of experience with. The porsche 944 N/A gets fairly good gas mileage and can be had for fairly cheap. I dont really know much about them though, heard a lot of praise though. Here is one that I saw on CL for pretty cheap. It has some body damage but as long as the damage is purely cosmetic it seems like it would still be a pretty good deal. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/564178759.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I just picked up an EG hatch(92-95 civic hatchback) for $600. My buddy needed it gone and I needed better gas mileage and less miles on the car then my current DD(93 Sentra) which was getting high 20's, and had 195K on the clock. The hatch has 134K on it, runs great, is 5-speed. Hes gotten upto 52mpg on it, but mostly in the mid 40's. The fender caved in when the tire blew out and coated the whole side of the car in rubber. A few minutes with a dent puller and some brake cleaner, and its hardly noticeable, and now I can open the door. I too drive about an hour each way, to work though, and it adds up quick. Get a cheap civic, and use the money you save on the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Wow, that is a great deal. $600 for a EG hatch? Prices are much higher here in the land of the imports, real bummer too, I spend alot on gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 How about a 300zx. I know I cant fit into the Z32 (I am about 6' 3") but what about the Z31? Those seem to be cheap all over. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/564049179.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_cars_rule Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 How about a 300zx. I know I cant fit into the Z32 (I am about 6' 3") but what about the Z31? Those seem to be cheap all over. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/564049179.html I am just over 6' 4" and I can easily drive a Z32. We have one that is just bliss to drive. I have done a 5000 mile road trip in it without any comfort issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 a z32 is not a good daily driver, do some research. A z31 is nice daily, had one for awhile. Gonna go with savage on this and get an older civic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_cars_rule Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 yeah i would not say a Z32 is a great daily, I was just saying that they can fit quite a tall driver. I personally DD my RB20DET 280ZX, it gets great mileage and can go well in the corners too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Ya I would love to dd my z but as of now it is in project mode. I have been thinking that a 280zx turbo would be my best bet so I will keep an eye out for one. I will also keep an eye out for a good deal on a honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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