A good daily driver?

jetblk328i · 02-21-2008, 09:56 PM

Hey guys, with high gas prices and all, i may be getting rid of my SUV and these gas prices are also stopping me from buying another SUV, or an A6. So i was wondering what commuter car would be good for everyday traffic, safe, cheap, good gas mileage, not terribly ugly cheap looking. I was thinking a VW Jetta however if i get rid of the SUV, i really want something with AWD cause of the PA winters...im not aware of any nice economical everyday commuter cars with AWD....Perhaps a older B6 A4 1.8T with Quattro would fit?

The_Blob · 02-21-2008, 10:04 PM

Honda Civic.

md80tom · 02-21-2008, 10:22 PM

One of those suzuki hatchbacks are nice i guess. They come in AWD too!

A b5 audi a4 1.8Tquattro would be awesome for a daily beater as well.

ChaneRZ · 02-22-2008, 02:21 AM

toyota prius haha

L~R~G nor cal · 02-22-2008, 03:56 AM

Personaly if you were going to go for cheapness in the gas division, then I would stay away from a car than needs top tear gas.

I would get one of those new civic SI's. I went on a road trip with my friend that has the 2door one, and it was fun. It did not use any gas, and was a peppy little ride, comfortable, and overall fun.

go test drive one and tell me what you think.

02-22-2008, 03:58 AM

civic. i was surprised when i brought my gf's to the gas station. $30 to fill it up (full tank)!

323d · 02-22-2008, 03:59 AM

lol how does a A4 1.8T = good on gas .

if you want a decent looking, good on gas, reliable car, i'd say either honda civic coupe, toyota yaris RS, or if you have the $ , the smart four two

02-22-2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 323d

lol how does a A4 1.8T = good on gas .

if you want a decent looking, good on gas, reliable car, i'd say either honda civic coupe, toyota yaris RS, or if you have the $ , the smart four two

i was gonna say a smart car but i dont think the size is ideal

plus i hate how you can feel the shifts. sorta like SMG on drive.

wrickem · 02-22-2008, 06:17 AM

328xi. Pretty good on gas (I am now getting about 25mpg) comfortable, goes in all weather. It handleed the snow here like a champ today. It's a great commuter car!

montreal red · 02-22-2008, 08:48 AM

vw golf... i used to own a 1993 golf... it sipped gas... and it was so cheap to fill up.

mmm def · 02-22-2008, 10:16 AM

honda fit or civic si

md80tom · 02-22-2008, 12:06 PM

only reason why i mentioned suzuki was because they have a relatively cheap AWD small car.

Hawkeye · 02-22-2008, 01:00 PM

Civic... I drove one for 5 years and they handle better than my parents Montero Sport did in the winter. They are fun to drive as well.

BMWGator · 02-23-2008, 11:19 PM

I drive a POS Civic as my beater car. Works well enough...reliable and has been mostly trouble-free. It's so freakin painful to drive, though...actually, it's torture!

It does make me appreciate the E93 more, though. Civic to 335 is like going from a golf cart to a Formula 1 car. lol

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323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	lol how does a A4 1.8T = good on gas . if you want a decent looking, good on gas, reliable car, i'd say either honda civic coupe, toyota yaris RS, or if you have the $ , the smart four two __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	328xi. Pretty good on gas (I am now getting about 25mpg) comfortable, goes in all weather. It handleed the snow here like a champ today. It's a great commuter car! __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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BMWGator Captain 16 Rep 653 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I drive a POS Civic as my beater car. Works well enough...reliable and has been mostly trouble-free. It's so freakin painful to drive, though...actually, it's torture! It does make me appreciate the E93 more, though. Civic to 335 is like going from a golf cart to a Formula 1 car. lol
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