Help me decide on a new daily driver - Page 2

CamaroGreg · 07-25-2010, 10:26 AM

Thank you all for your opinions. I've only driven the mini so far and it was fun to drive, had a unique interior, and gets great gas mileage. I've only sat in the Z and i liked the interior also, and it by far was much better looking. I'll probably end up getting the Z once I test drive it.

CamaroGreg · 07-25-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klatterblast

men need trucks for dd's

I have a 88 GMC Sierra with 260k miles and it runs great, just not daily driver material. And it's horrible on gas.

CamaroGreg · 07-25-2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

It looks pretty ugly to me from the pictures and I really never saw myself driving a ford, although they're proving themselves as a great company. I'll go check one out at a local dealership.

n2oSS · 07-25-2010, 11:28 AM

the 2005 350z is a rip off for that price, the motor in that year is worthless. get an 07 for about the same price and get the HR motor. Don't understand the daily driver choices, i would think you'd want something better on fuel. Get ya a TDI jetta, as ugly as the mini but way better on fuel.

wavrun2000 · 07-25-2010, 11:35 AM

What about a C5 Corvette M6. Mine averages 25mpg around town and 30 on the highway. They are fun to drive, faster then a Z, and you can get a nice one for 20k >

Jay J · 07-26-2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2oSS

the 2005 350z is a rip off for that price, the motor in that year is worthless. get an 07 for about the same price and get the HR motor. Don't understand the daily driver choices, i would think you'd want something better on fuel. Get ya a TDI jetta, as ugly as the mini but way better on fuel.

If he does a plenum spacer, Intake, and a full exhaust I think he'll be happy with the VQ

JMM1181 · 07-26-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2oSS

the 2005 350z is a rip off for that price, the motor in that year is worthless. get an 07 for about the same price and get the HR motor. Don't understand the daily driver choices, i would think you'd want something better on fuel. Get ya a TDI jetta, as ugly as the mini but way better on fuel.

I agree 100% with this, if you're going to spend the money- get an 07-08 350z, there is a significant difference and you will kick yourself later if you don't. I got my '07 for under $20k with only 7k miles on it, you should be able to find one as the prices have been coming down a lot.

SWAT 79 · 07-27-2010, 12:02 PM

350z

MikeSVX · 07-27-2010, 12:53 PM

Between those two I'd say the 350z is probubly a little roomier. however I would look for a used Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited. It's roomy, good looking, packed with goodies, AWD, quick stock and easy to tinker with to get more juice out of.

Her's a few in youor price range:

http://www.usedcarsplus.com/usedcars...ted/index.html

Stingr69 · 07-27-2010, 03:42 PM

The IT guy for our company had a mini and traded it in. The local dealer dit NOT stock any parts for them and everything it ever needed had to be shipped in from out of state. Nothing was cheap for that car. Just what he told me.

Hope this helps,

-Mark.

07-25-2010, 11:28 AM	#18
n2oSS Drives: 2010 SS2 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 434 View My Garage	the 2005 350z is a rip off for that price, the motor in that year is worthless. get an 07 for about the same price and get the HR motor. Don't understand the daily driver choices, i would think you'd want something better on fuel. Get ya a TDI jetta, as ugly as the mini but way better on fuel. __________________ Mods: Dynatech Headers, High flow cats, MSD 8.5 wires, magnaflow bullits, Halltech intake, SCT tuner, maggie tvs 2300, Jannetty Tune, BMR driveshaft safety loop, Pfadt drop springs, Pfadt rear trailing arms, Pfadt rear tie rod, ACT Twin Disc Clutch, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft. Appearance Mods: AAC Concept Sidemarkers, P13W Plasma LED Bulbs, Iforged Classics 20". Next Mods: Cam and Fuel System.

07-25-2010, 11:35 AM	#19
wavrun2000 o come on Drives: 06 GTO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Naples FL Posts: 437	What about a C5 Corvette M6. Mine averages 25mpg around town and 30 on the highway. They are fun to drive, faster then a Z, and you can get a nice one for 20k > __________________ 06 GTO with three pedals like it should be

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Where we are coming from (check inside)	ljustin293	2010 Camaro5 Fest (I)	106	05-13-2010 12:31 AM
Camaro 5 Fest Drivers or Spectators	garcmol	2010 Camaro5 Fest (I)	427	04-23-2010 03:32 PM
CLOSED - Driver Signup for the 1st Annual Official Camaro5Fest (April 16-18, 2010)	GTAHVIT	2010 Camaro5 Fest (I)	923	03-20-2010 12:56 AM

07-25-2010, 10:26 AM	#15
CamaroGreg Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Daytona Posts: 119	Thank you all for your opinions. I've only driven the mini so far and it was fun to drive, had a unique interior, and gets great gas mileage. I've only sat in the Z and i liked the interior also, and it by far was much better looking. I'll probably end up getting the Z once I test drive it.

07-27-2010, 12:02 PM	#22
SWAT 79 Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 448	350z

07-27-2010, 12:53 PM	#23
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Between those two I'd say the 350z is probubly a little roomier. however I would look for a used Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited. It's roomy, good looking, packed with goodies, AWD, quick stock and easy to tinker with to get more juice out of. Her's a few in youor price range: http://www.usedcarsplus.com/usedcars...ted/index.html

07-27-2010, 03:42 PM	#24
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	The IT guy for our company had a mini and traded it in. The local dealer dit NOT stock any parts for them and everything it ever needed had to be shipped in from out of state. Nothing was cheap for that car. Just what he told me. Hope this helps, -Mark.