Hwilli1647545487 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Need some thoughts/opinions on a daily driver. Under 30k My original thought was to get a 4x4 truck that had enough seating for 4, and could tow a 3600lb car, but my commute has me reconsidering(40 miles round trip). Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Need some thoughts/opinions on a daily driver. Under 30k My original thought was to get a 4x4 truck that had enough seating for 4, and could tow a 3600lb car, but my commute has me reconsidering(40 miles round trip). Thoughts? Subaru! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX-7 Addict Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 does it have to be new? or can it be used for 30k. $25-30k buys an 04-05 Audi S4 with low miles.. maybe not the best for fuel economy, but a nice V8 and quattro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 does it have to be new? or can it be used for 30k. $25-30k buys an 04-05 Audi S4 with low miles.. maybe not the best for fuel economy, but a nice V8 and quattro probably not the best for gas mileage but a great car. minus the towing a new vw gti is a fun DD. chip and downpipe offers 250hp / 300ft/lbs and gets 30+mpg. I am averaging 400 miles on a 13 gallon tank. kicker is you got to get 93oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 does it have to be new? or can it be used for 30k. $25-30k buys an 04-05 Audi S4 with low miles.. maybe not the best for fuel economy, but a nice V8 and quattro I just got done looking at those. The real life fuel economy is terrible. AW s4'rs are reporting 12-14mpg and maybe 16-18 if you are convervative and dont' goose it very much. The car doesn't have much in the way of heavily overdriven 6th gear as you might expect.In 6th @ 70mph you're spinning at about 3000rev's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 diesel 4x4 truck, then add veggie oil for free gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I've learned from experience that turbo AWD I4 = shitty gas mileage. Sure it's only a 2.0, but boost changes everything. I'll bet your MKIV uses less gas than my WRX, when driving it easy. I went through this same debate a year ago, only my budget was far smaller. It seems like the better the gas mileage, the more the car sucks to drive. I miss my Tundra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Supra??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I've learned from experience that turbo AWD I4 = shitty gas mileage. Sure it's only a 2.0, but boost changes everything. I'll bet your MKIV uses less gas than my WRX, when driving it easy. Psst! The WRX has an H4. But anyways, the trick is to stay out of boost. A boost gauge helps a lot. My STI will get 19-20 mpg around town and 25-26 on the highway. That's better than a big truck or SUV. But I wasn't entirely suggesting a boosted Suby. The Legacy is a great daily. It's comfortable, still AWD, and comes in boosted or N/A flavors. Otherwise, I guess there's a stipped down 128i new, or a used 3 series. Unfortunately, as copperhead said, the better the mileage the less fun the car. FWD car is where you'll find the best economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwantaturbo Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 well what are you looking for in a daily? i want good mileage, comfy seats/ride/suspension, not too loud, but defintly can handle its own from light to light. AWD isnt necessary in ohio, unless you suck at driving in adverse conditions. gti is a great choice, and can be had used for half the money you are trying to spend. the wrx is nice, but the mileage is OK, 25mpg at most when driven light and it runs fine on 89, no knock what so ever! and no interior space how bout 03+ bmw 3, or 5 series? very quick, great mileage, sits low with no clearance issues. add a set of rims and your good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 05+ Silverado, 06+ TrailBlazer, or a 3/4 ton diesel from any of the BIG 3. I've got customers pushing well above 24 MPG with 3/4 ton diesel's towing a load or a trailer. Not to mention can seat more than 4 passangers, can get around no matter the weather conditions, makes GOBS of power, and can run for hundreds of thousands of miles. Dodge or GM would be my pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Howard, if you want something to tow a vehicle with, your not going to get good gas mileage for anything. Just get an F250 super duty and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Howard, if you want something to tow a vehicle with, your not going to get good gas mileage for anything. Just get an F250 super duty and call it a day. I'd rather be Cummin, than Strokin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Example of Diesel: One of our customer trucks, intake turbo back exhaust, and a Bully Dog triple dog normally gets 26MPG on the freeway on 37in tall tires. http://www.pickupspluscars.com/images/PPC%20Gallery/Customers/Phil%20Hawk/cust08_01.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I told you what to look for damn...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted January 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Educate me more on these Diesels. I don't want a HUGE truck. 4x4, extended cab, short bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Educate me more on these Diesels. I don't want a HUGE truck. 4x4, extended cab, short bed. Basically diesel's are freakin torque monsters. If you were to ever have to tow something, they'll do it effortlessly. Maintainance is kinda low, but the big thing with most diesels are the tranny's from what I've seen. Unlike gas motors, diesel's use glow plugs. Rarely do they go out, but after a good 150K atleast. The motors really break in after a good 80K on the clock, and can tick way past 200K miles. Another plus is, diesel's usually have a great re-sale value. - You can basically get any of the Big 3 diesel's, and they're all around great trucks. Granted the Cummins motors seem to respond to mods and not to mention get a little better fuel economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 For around $2K extra or so, I could have any of the BIG 3 diesels pushin well over 20+MPG on the freeway, and I've even seen around town MPG upwards of 18. Tell me what car could get that, tow a house, and seat 4 people comfortably? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted January 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Can you give me more specific #s. Tow ratings, MPG stock, problems with each type. My friend is pushing me hard towards Dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Can you give me more specific #s. Tow ratings, MPG stock, problems with each type. My friend is pushing me hard towards Dodge. That is a good friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 we have a 2001 7.3l powerstroke. ex-cab short bed. 25mpg highway. will pull a dura-dud and cummins backwards any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 http://dls.diamondlot.com/vi/400x300/2042974_400x300.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 we have a 2001 7.3l powerstroke. ex-cab short bed. 25mpg highway. will pull a dura-dud and cummins backwards any day! Ahh so young, I remember the days of my retarded thoughts. The intarweb forgives you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81mercury Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 id recomend a cummins for a diesel as much as i hate to say it there badass if you want to pull.....but for an all pourpose truck id get a powerstroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 My I6 TrailBlazer gets 22mpg freeway and has good power. They're proven, reliable, and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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