Less than $30K daily driver,what you'd buy?

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Flash68

05 MB E55 with ext warranty.

anyone know if these cars really start having issues at a certain mileage, or if they can go 150K+ miles like most modern cars if maintained correctly? A low 12 second car that seats 4 for under $30K...............

[Rhino]

I'm a Chevy guy at heart, but I'm really warming up to VW's. The Germans do some funky things under the hood, but they have good build quality, the interior in particular when comparing to my other vehicles.
I picked up a GTI when I had about an hour's commute to work, simply to save on fuel costs. I ended up falling in love with the little car. If/when anything happens to this thing I'll be replacing it with another GTI in a heartbeat.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

Skip, you're definitely on to something with that statement. Greg's AMG barge, Josh's (tuned) E55, or even my GT500 are excessive on horsepower for a daily driver. If 500+ seems excessive, I would think 350 would be barely adequate for Lenie's wife, right?

Matt

Perhaps Lenie could post here before $$$ change hands to get our approval, rather than us takin' up all this bandwidth guessin' what the Missus wants.

[Lenie]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Perhaps Lenie could post here before $$$ change hands to get our approval, rather than us takin' up all this bandwidth guessin' what the Missus wants.

[Lenie]

Originally Posted by Rhino

I'm a Chevy guy at heart, but I'm really warming up to VW's. The Germans do some funky things under the hood, but they have good build quality, the interior in particular when comparing to my other vehicles.
I picked up a GTI when I had about an hour's commute to work, simply to save on fuel costs. I ended up falling in love with the little car. If/when anything happens to this thing I'll be replacing it with another GTI in a heartbeat.

We own a 2001 Jetta VR6 w/180,000 miles on it. It's been a great car except for the $800 starter We drive em' till they drop, so whenever we get another car I kinda like it to be different so we don't get bored.

[Lenie]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Lenie, we know of course that at least 500hp is the right thing to do for a daily driver, but does your wife want more than 200 hp?

I'm with you, 500hp + but fuel economy here is a bit of a concern so yes something in between 300-500hp and she's the one who need it to be a little sporty also.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by Lenie

I'm with you, 500hp + but fuel economy here is a bit of a concern so yes something in between 300-500hp and she's the one who need it to be a little sporty also.

Just don't get something that will run circles around the rides here built with lottso sweat and cost mucho roberto dinero.

[96z28ss]

Get a Saab there are some good deals out there now. GM parts on the drivetrains. There won't be much of a resale on them though.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by camcojb

anyone know if these cars really start having issues at a certain mileage, or if they can go 150K+ miles like most modern cars if maintained correctly? A low 12 second car that seats 4 for under $30K...............

Like a lot of cars I think they can easily nickel and dime you to death once you get up there close to 100k. I've spent time on the MB forums and I don't think there are many 05 models near 150k miles.... I would not own one without the ext warranty. One trip to the Stealership can easily cost you $1000.

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Just don't get something that will run circles around the rides here built with lottso sweat and cost mucho roberto dinero.

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

Get a Saab there are some good deals out there now. GM parts on the drivetrains. There won't be much of a resale on them though.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

Get a Saab there are some good deals out there now. GM parts on the drivetrains. There won't be much of a resale on them though.

Friends don't let friends drive Saabs....