Best Daily Driver Under $25k
 

After going back and forth and back and forth... I think I have it narrowed down to these:

1. 02 Mustang GT (****** the snow, it'll be more fun :) )
2. Pontiac GTP (smaller blower pulley + nitrous and I'd be happy)
3. Subaru WRX (factory boost + all wheel drive)

This car will be my daily driver. That's over 300 miles a week plus it has to be driven through the winter and the snow. Anyone have any opinions on these cars?? Any other cars you think I should consider??

Now would be a good time to get a new car with all the 0% finance offers available. A new GT would be nice.:)

I agree about the 0% financing. It is a BIG reason why I'm looking at NEW cars instead of USED cars, however, I don't know of any Ford dealers around here offering 0% on GT's :(

I like the GTP out of the ones listed... Or a Monte Carlo SS ;) I know, I know, no supercharger on the Chevy.. The GTP's r really nice tho.... Basically the same car as the monte & my mom has S/C Regal (same motor), No trouble from either car. MIne has about 68,000 miles (I drive a lot) & moms has 100,000.

get the gt, then trade it to me for my 2k, lol, really though get the stang, they are fun to drive, plus now you can get the mach 1,000 stero instead of the mach 460 system i have. :D :D :cool:

Dude you gotta get a GT!!!!!!!!!

Mustang V6 is a better car for daily driver status than the GT in my honest opinion. Pick one up brand new for $5000-8000 less than a new GT. That's about $100-150/mo less.

Personally, none of those cars would be the greatest daily driver. Volkwagen Jetta TDI. I can't argue with 50mpg and cheaper diesel fuel along with a standard 5/60 warranty and 10/100 on the powertrain, I think.

If you want performance too, the GT is your best bet. I don't think you're gonna be able to get the WRX for under $25k, but the GT base is somewhere in the $20k neighborhood, fully loaded you can get an 02 for about $22000 with destination.

get the WRX! good gas mileage, reliable, hadles great, does well in the snow and it is pretty quick. check this out:

All of those choices sound like they'd be a lot of fun, especially the GT. If I was in your shoes, I'd get the GT.
However, if you're looking for an actual Daily Driver and not a sports car (and all things that go along with sports cars), then I'd pick the GTP.
You already have a track car, and ultimately it is your choice, but my opinion has been given to ya bro.

As much as it would be cool to have a new GT I think I would pick a WRX for a daily driver if you can find one for 25k. They actually have a fairly large aftermarket growing for them too.

Later,
Nick

SRV, could that picture be any bigger?

Personally, I'd go with the GT. That's why I got mine. I needed a car that would get around that I wouldn't mind spending all that time in.

But if I was getting a second car, I'd go with the VW GTI. Either the VR6 or the 1.8T. Both are respectably quick, have decent mods available, and you gotta love that German build. Heck, they do well in the snow too. If you need more room, those motors are both avail in the jetta, and you can get any of those for just under 25.

I don't know about you, but when I think of "Daily Driver" the first thing that comes to mind is "gas mileage"

Let's take a look at this:

Pontiac GTP: 18 City/ 28 Highway

Subaru WRX: 20 City/ 24 Highway

Mustang GT: 17 City/ 24 Highway

The GTP gets the best gas mileage (highway), barely. All of these cars are gas hogs. Obviously what is more important to you here is power. THUS my expert opinion (haha) is... get the Mustang GT. You will love this car, you will not be disapointed.

You can probably get one for 18-21,000k being that the MSRP is 23,970. Which means this car is also the cheapest. You get the most bang for your buck here.

I am not biased really.. :D

(P.S Get the Mustang)

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Errant

Well you already have a stang......now you need a good daily driver, something with good gas mileage and that's good in the snow. Honda anyone? Or hell....pick up a SVT Focus

I was out today looking at some cars and boy is there alot of GARBAGE out there. Some of these cars are just hideous. I was thinking of going to the Honda dealer cause they have a 00 Si for sale. I wanted to take it on a test drive and just powershift the hell out of it, then comment to the dealer how it's too slow for my tastes :) But then I thought if I did that, my Mustang would be mad at me and would break down or something...

I'm going to test drive all three cars tomorrow and see what kind of deals I can get. I was also looking at a late 90's Eclipse GST, but I don't know if I can find a decent one around here. As you can tell, gas milage is not one of my top priorities. The 94 Grand Prix that I drive now eats $20+/week in gas money so I'm used to paying alot for gas. If I can find a new GT 5-speed for around $20k, I'll be driving home in it tomorrow.

All things considered, if I were in your shoes, I'd change my socks.

Then I'd get the Subaru.

:)

Take care,
~Chris

Hey man, are you trying to say something about my shoes? ;)

NO!!! Of course not!!! It's your socks that concern me.

;)

Take care,
~Chris

My socks are fine!!! The doctor said my fungus isn't contagious (sp) :D

I was more concerned with the little pink hearts. I prefer plain white socks.

:)

Take care,
~Chris

*Falls out of chair*
Thanks for the laugh Chris :p :cool:

My pleasure!

I wasn't kidding, though.

:)

Take care,
~Chris

Y'all are wussies. Get a truck. It just dawned on me today how modern our babies are and that my Mustang might just become my workhorse if(when) I decide to give up the bike for a Fairlane 500. Oh yeah, 390, 9" t-10, makes me drool just thinking about building it.

Sorry, I have a horsepower hangover.:D

Ford Fukkus, or maybe even a Pontiac Vibe...

JUST KIDDING!!! :D

None of those cars are really good daily drivers. If you can drop even $5 per week, that's $5 per week for something else.

First you should get something with front wheel or 4 wheel drive. Then get something will good gas mileage. My daily driver is an F150, can't beat 4X4 or the 4X6 box, but since it's a company truck I don't pay gas bills :).

Also, Mustang GT's suck in the snow.

I'm noticing more and more post counts in signatures LOL :D

EDIT: Perhaps you should put them in your "Location" slot under your avatar? Just a suggestion :)

Ya know, you're pretty clever, for a chick. ;)

Really belle, that's a brilliant idea, but I'm sure I'd get a nasty note if I did it. Besides, I really wish others would do it. It's theirs that I want to see!

:)

Take care,
~Chris

I would like to go on record as being the one that started this trend. As per my thread entitled "He He"

:)

You mean like that?

;)

Wow. I am in the presence of true genius. I am so impressed, and I am not being sarcastic.

:)

Take care,
~Chris

I can only assume you mean someone else.:confused:

Never assume.

Never say never.

Oh. Okay.

Take care,
~Chris

Get the Suburu! 4WD and turbocharged..what more could a man want, especially one who wants a car to drive in the snow and likes horsepower. And Im originally from Pittsburgh, and know how hilly it is. 4WD is the way to go for you.

You already have a stang', and you should be shot for even considering a GM product. Go to your room for 6 months.

PKRWUD - while placing your post counts in your "location" slot might seem like a good idea to some, Im finding it very difficult to consider the idea "genius". Are you feeling OK?

And have you forgotten that nobody cares about post counts anyways. If you do, why? Thats not a good enough reason...sorry
:p

It's been unusually humid here this week. Sorry.

:)

Take care,
~Chris

No problem, I understand. I live in the most humid place on the planet, or at least it feels like it.

Later

Man, I don't know how you do it! We've had major humidity this week because of the remnants of a hurricane off of Baja, and it's just sucked big time! Can't get comfortable at all, break a sweat way too easily, takes forever to dry off after a shower, total loss of any motivation, feel worn out way too soon, etc. I am so thankful it's not like that here more often! I wouldn't be able to get anything done. Man, I don't know how you do it!

Take care,
~Chris

Yeah Mach 1,
I thought Arkansas was humid until I visited your wonderful state in July. It was gorgeous but dang it was hot. Have a great one and hope it cools off soon.


Chris,
You ain't seen nuthin yet. Come to the southeast. :D
C-ya, Melisa

We sit in air conditioning all day, and get fat and lazy. It sucks, and it is very hard to enjoy any outdoor activities. At least Florida has a breeze, here its just miserable 24/7.