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  Sep 15 2004, 08:30 PM
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I'm looking to get a nice little daily driver... something in the $5,000 or less range that can handle a little Chicago snow. I had my dad's old Corolla in high school which was a great car as far as dependability and gas mileage.
It would be nice to get something quasi-sporty this time around... I don't usually have more than one other person in the car with me at a time so it doesn't need to be a four-door. I was thinking of a Celica, 240SX, N/A DSM, or maybe a Prelude? Any suggestions? Thanks. |
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Sep 17 2004, 02:36 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 67 Joined: 17-September 04 From: Houston, TEXAS Member No.: 460 |
Hello, first post here and my suggestion is of something different to look into... like the pre '90 Isuzu Impulse JR (RWD), the post '90 Isuzu Impulse (FWD), or the Geo Storm GSI (akin to the Isuzu Impulse like the firebird is to the camaro). Handling is supposed to be decent on the impulses (Lotus designed suspension) and they are pretty inexpensive vehicles...the only question would be one of reliability, but I've heard plenty of good things about them, with no major problems. If you want AWD there is a Turbo Impulse RS that is AWD also.
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