02-08-2012, 02:12 PM | #1 |
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Another help with DD thread..
Hi. I know of occasional "help me pick out a DD" and I've read much of all of them. But I need help from you guys as well for my specific needs..
Currently I DD my e90 m3 for a 60 mile work commute (30 miles each way). More than the gas price, I don't like putting "useless" miles tho I do enjoy driving the M3 regardless. I just feel I should save the miles for something better. So here are my needs.. - Gas saver (why not?) - Good for occasional snow trip (I live in CA so I've never really driven in snow) - Reliable (this is a beater/DD so the less headache, the better) - Budget around and south of 15k I've looked into 04-08 WRX, but I'm not sure how reliable they are. In the used market, a lot of them seemed to have been modded with 120k+ miles already on them. DC - I had it before, it fit all my needs above, except snow trips. I never really took it out there but I think AWD is better for me since I'm not experienced with snow drives? GTI - gas saving is just ok compared to M3, like WRX.. also reliability is questionable for VW (based on what I heard) I want to add I don't want any audi. If I haven't thought about any other good choice, please entice me. Thanks!
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02-08-2012, 03:18 PM | #4 |
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Wait for the GT-86.
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02-08-2012, 10:34 PM | #7 |
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It's the same thing with a different badge. The Scion FR-S and the GT-86 are essentially the same car give or take a few different trim levels/options.
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02-14-2012, 08:41 PM | #10 |
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For $15k, good in snow, and good gas mileage? I'd look for an AWD hatch like a Toyota Matrix or a Suburu Impreza. If awd isn't important, I'd look at used Accords/TLs
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