If you had to find a daily driver right now

[Paul G]

What would you get?

[myk]

Those late 90's Geo Metros are kind of cute, and they get equal or BETTER gas mileage than those fancy, expensive hybrids everyone's having orgasms over...

[69bronzeT5]

I have my '05 Magnum R/T.....I love it. I do want a new Challenger though.....

[b5blue]

Cherokee is what I picked up.

[bull]

A generic-type Mopar in the 66-74 range is what I hope to be buying next time around.

[Ghoste]

Daily driver?  Hmm, maybe a good V8 Dakota.

[twodko]

Latest model Crown Vic LS.

[Bobs69]

Those late 90's Geo Metros are kind of cute, and they get equal or BETTER gas mileage than those fancy, expensive hybrids everyone's having orgasms over...

Seriously?  Okay I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

Ford Crown Victoria CVPI   /thread

[Tilar]

Ford Crown Victoria CVPI   /thread

        Had a 2003 that I really liked, I just liked my other cars better so I sold it. Very dependable, handles like a sports car and almost bullet proof.  

[Indygenerallee]

I have a 2008 Crown Vic P71 91,000 miles, ex sheriff car Brown and Tan, Car is SUPER clean not ragged out I drive it daily now, I put a cold air intake on it and I have a OBX Headers,x-pipe and 40 series flowmasters I have to install yet.. for $3700.00 It was a easy decision!!!!

[John_Kunkel]

Daily driver?  Hmm, maybe a good V8 Dakota.

That would be my choice too. Inferno Red '09 extended cab to be exact.

[Bobs69]

okay besides the metro, what other little beaters get amazing gas mileage?  The metro's were 3 cyclinder jobs weren't they?

[Indygenerallee]

Here is a pic of my aforementioned daily!! People really check their six when I am cruising down the highway!! Get people waving, Car rides and drives great and gets 23 mpg out on the open road.


IMAG0186 by indygenerallee1, on Flickr

[Tilar]

Nice! 

[myk]

okay besides the metro, what other little beaters get amazing gas mileage?  The metro's were 3 cyclinder jobs weren't they?

Yup, and they couldn't get out of their own way if their lives depended on it but hey-Metro on weekdays, Charger on weekends...

[F8-4life]

For a beater with high mpg, you cant beat a used 90s toyota.

[A383Wing]

I still would like a Mini Cooper, but with my back issues, it will probably never happen. They ride kinda hard

My daily drivers now are my 88 Dodge Shadow and my 94 Dodge Dakota

Bryan

[c00nhunterjoe]

I'm in love with my 07 charger rt. The 5.7 models have the multiple displacement system in them. On a cruise it shuts down 4 cylinders. Other then the exhaust going from "american muscle" to "rice rocket" you can't tell.  The car runs 13's, handles like its on rails, gets 20 mpg in the city, and 29 on the highway...... I've been so close to 30, but can't quite break it.
Its also extremely comfortable. Th seats hug you, and they areheated....... so nice in the winter. The stereo is incredible, its really a badass, all around performer. 

For all of you that hate them because its "not a charger", I get it, I was there with you when these things 1st came out. Trust me, go drive one.............

[grdprx]

okay besides the metro, what other little beaters get amazing gas mileage?  The metro's were 3 cyclinder jobs weren't they?

I got an 87 Civic last year for $850, get twice the fuel mileage as my pickup; saved my self $850 in one year!  And nothing broke down!!  Knock on my wood.  It's a 4 door, 5 speed; just averaged 39 mpg on my last tank!  Usually get 35.

[TK73]

 

[TK73]

okay besides the metro, what other little beaters get amazing gas mileage?  The metro's were 3 cyclinder jobs weren't they?

I got an 87 Civic last year for $850, get twice the fuel mileage as my pickup; saved my self $850 in one year!  And nothing broke down!!  Knock on my wood.  It's a 4 door, 5 speed; just averaged 39 mpg on my last tank!  Usually get 35.

All right Ian, put DOWN the JAP car and step away.. lets get that BADASS Charger out !!

Mike and I would be more than happy to "test and tune" it until about November  

[Silver R/T]

Used Nissan Altima or Sentra

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Late model diesel Passat or a 2006-2007 MB E class diesel. The Passat will get in the high 40s & the MB will get in the high 30s.

[Bobs69]

Late model diesel Passat or a 2006-2007 MB E class diesel. The Passat will get in the high 40s & the MB will get in the high 30s.

I had asked a mechanic about getting a diesel.  I couldn't help wondering if they are so good on fuel why isn't everyone driving one?

The answer I got was, that when the car breaks down the cost of repairing it more then makes up for the fuel savings.

[speedfreak68]

Late model diesel Passat or a 2006-2007 MB E class diesel. The Passat will get in the high 40s & the MB will get in the high 30s.

I had asked a mechanic about getting a diesel.  I couldn't help wondering if they are so good on fuel why isn't everyone driving one?

The answer I got was, that when the car breaks down the cost of repairing it more then makes up for the fuel savings.

But you also have to look at how long the diesel is lasting..... If I was going to get a car it would definitely be a diesel... I love my cummins Truck

[grdprx]

okay besides the metro, what other little beaters get amazing gas mileage?  The metro's were 3 cyclinder jobs weren't they?

I got an 87 Civic last year for $850, get twice the fuel mileage as my pickup; saved my self $850 in one year!  And nothing broke down!!  Knock on my wood.  It's a 4 door, 5 speed; just averaged 39 mpg on my last tank!  Usually get 35.

All right Ian, put DOWN the JAP car and step away.. lets get that BADASS Charger out !!

Mike and I would be more than happy to "test and tune" it until about November  

I'm right there with you Chris, I'd drive the Charger every freaking day if I could.  I just hate leaving it out of my sight for too long.

[TK73]

okay besides the metro, what other little beaters get amazing gas mileage?  The metro's were 3 cyclinder jobs weren't they?

I got an 87 Civic last year for $850, get twice the fuel mileage as my pickup; saved my self $850 in one year!  And nothing broke down!!  Knock on my wood.  It's a 4 door, 5 speed; just averaged 39 mpg on my last tank!  Usually get 35.

All right Ian, put DOWN the JAP car and step away.. lets get that BADASS Charger out !!

Mike and I would be more than happy to "test and tune" it until about November  

I'm right there with you Chris, I'd drive the Charger every freaking day if I could.  I just hate leaving it out of my sight for too long.

AH, separation anxiety    Little steps...

[chargerboy69]

A 2003 Excursion Limited 4X4 with a 7.3 is my first choice.  I would also take another 91 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

[Mike DC]

  

For a beater with high mpg, you cant beat a used 90s toyota.

True.  Sad, but true.  


There might be a Detroit product in existence that matches a boring-ass Jap-crap 1990s Corolla in longevity, but it would be much newer.  An old Toyota still has the lower price & reduced complexity of a 15yo car going for it.

[chargerboy69]

Late model diesel Passat or a 2006-2007 MB E class diesel. The Passat will get in the high 40s & the MB will get in the high 30s.

I had asked a mechanic about getting a diesel.  I couldn't help wondering if they are so good on fuel why isn't everyone driving one?

The answer I got was, that when the car breaks down the cost of repairing it more then makes up for the fuel savings.

But you also have to look at how long the diesel is lasting..... If I was going to get a car it would definitely be a diesel... I love my cummins Truck

A diesel is the way to go.  My buddy has a 2000 Jetta TDI with nearly 400,000 miles and gets 55mpg on the highway.

I will not buy another gas truck.  I love my 7.3.

[A383Wing]

I wish I could find a decent Rabbit diesel pick-up.......

Bryan

[resq302]

1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Edition or a Chrysler T&C with the Maseratti engine!