[00 SS]

It's been a while since I've considered buying a little car just to go from point A to point B but I find myself needing one. I have a few requirements.

1. It must be capable of at least 80 on the highway without being right at redline.

2. It must get at least 30 MPG on the highway.

3. It must have enough room for 4 people or 2 people and 2 big dogs.

4. It must be competent in bad weather and snow.

5. It must be cheap because I plan to pile miles on it and replace it in a couple years.

6. I'd preffer sometheing newer to keep maintenance costs down.

Any suggestions?

[Vracer111]

It's been a while since I've considered buying a little car just to go from point A to point B but I find myself needing one.  I have a few requirements.

1.  It must be capable of at least 80 on the highway without being right at redline.

2.  It must get at least 30 MPG on the highway.

3.  It must have enough room for 4 people or 2 people and 2 big dogs.

4.  It must be competent in bad weather and snow.

5.  It must be cheap because I plan to pile miles on it and replace it in a couple years.

6.  I'd preffer sometheing newer to keep maintenance costs down.

Any suggestions?

I'f you want a fun yet reliable beater check out a '90-'93 Acura Integra RS Hatchback...RS because it's the lightest Integra that was made (~2500lbs).
Bought one for $1300 with 115k on it (motor and transmission are in excellent condition!) and put another $1500 into it to correct known issues with the particular vehicle (replacement of CV shafts, new pan seals/valve cover gaskets, and new Main Relay) plus upgrade its performance with items from my previous Integra GS (Tokico Illumina dampers, Eibach Prokit Springs, Neuspeed front tie bar, Axxis Ultimate brake pads, and my old worn looking 15x7 American racing Spyder wheels mounted with 205/50-15 Hankook R-S2 Z212 tires.) All the interior except for the dash was removed because interior and carpeting were in bad shape. Not only does that Integra RS get 35mpg cruising and around 27 average, but at its first autocross event last month the times I got with it would have been neck and neck with my SM Camaro based on past SM class results... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) And its handling is nearly instantaneous with nearly no understeer at all, yet was not nervous - rock stable. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

The second generation Integra has to be one of the best Honda's ever made... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) And it's much easier to work on than the dang 4th Gen Camaro! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant2.gif) Oh and you know what is sad... the V6 Camaro's top speed is limited around 15mph below the Integra's... LOL