Johny Utah Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Needs to be 10000 or less. I would like something somewhat fun to drive. Needs to be an auto, reliable, pretty good gas millage. I will have my sons car seat in the back also. I really like the 05-08 Grandprix GXP but im not sure. Maybe like a 05 Chevy Colorado 4X4 Edited November 30, 2012 by Johny Utah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I dont forsee either of those being fun, reliable, or good gas mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixdarican Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 there might be a honda accord or civic in youre future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I really like the 05-08 Grandprix GXP but im not sure. Maybe like a 05 Chevy Colorado 4X4 GXP are NOT what you want. Owned one. 14mpg in the city, tranny will fail, water pumps will fail, etc.....trust me. Loved mine but ditched it at 16k miles and watched 50+ members on clubgp learn their lessons the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Stock 6 speed F bodies get 22-28 MPGs, I'd say they're pretty fun. But with your sons car seat in the back may be tough. I like Acura TLs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 cobalt ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Don't laugh toooo hard. An Altima? I took one to Naigra falls a few weeks ago. Roomy but not huge. Descent pickup. 40MPG freeway. I want to say i got a type S but could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Face it if you want mpg and reliability steer clear of the sub-$10K GM crap (for a DD).... Then it comes down to hunting for something "fun".... The TL may be...you'd have to drive one and see for yourself!...not sure if they're under 10 yet. It's almost one of those "pick 2 of the 3" situations. Maybe "pick 2 of the 4" if we factor in price! Of course that is why you made the thread, for ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 What about a Ford Fusion like what Tim (pdqgp) has, they can beat a stock v6 Camaro :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I have looked at Acura TL online. You can get a 04 or 05 with about 120,000 miles for around 10,000. I like those also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 cobalt ss The turbo 4-door would be nice, although they are all manual. (which I would prefer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Why bother with a TL if you can get an Accord for less. I've driven both and the interiors are the exact same and they drive the same. TL does look better, not sure if it has more power but buying an Acura, Infiniti, Lexus is such a fucking rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I need to have an auto. I have a 5 speed dd right now. Dont like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 What about a used Rav4 or CRV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbracing81 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Stock 6 speed F bodies get 22-28 MPGs, I'd say they're pretty fun. But with your sons car seat in the back may be tough. I like Acura TLs.... I daily mine with 2 car seats in the back. one of them is for my 4 month old thats still in the carrier. Although it is not ideal I make it work everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I daily mine with 2 car seats in the back. one of them is for my 4 month old thats still in the carrier. Although it is not ideal I make it work everyday. :barf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Yep a Honda product is your best bet. They do cheap reliable gas savers better than anyone (even Ford gasp lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 A Colorado as you mentioned in your first post would be a big dissapointment. Older W-bodys make great DDs with a little TLC and a 3.8 preferably supercharged. I would not own a V8 W-body, they are too hard to work on not to mention a weak ass tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 A Colorado as you mentioned in your first post would be a big dissapointment. Older W-bodys make great DDs with a little TLC and a 3.8 preferably supercharged. I would not own a V8 W-body, they are too hard to work on not to mention a weak ass tranny. +1 '97+ Grand Prix GTP or Regal GS. Great cars, I've owned three. Loved them as a daily despite them being FWD and automatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thats to bad about the 05-08 GXP I text drove a couple a few years ago. I thought they were fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 i'd find a 5 speed is300. should set ya back between 5k-8k at the top end. spend the rest of the money on either suspension and wheels or start funding a turbo kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Buy an 03 Grand Prix GTP (last year for the good body style). If you can find one with lower miles, buy it, drive it, love it. Have had 3 that made it to 150,000+ miles. Only issues I ever had was wheel bearings, intake gasket leaks, tie rods and tranny solenoids. Nothing major and nothing that I didn't expect at 100,000 miles. If you don't mind the interior, you might be able to find an 04-05 GTP or a 06-08 GT (they all have the 3.8 supercharged). With a few easy mods, you can have a really fun daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Do the supercharged 04-08 have the same transmission as the 05-08 gxp V8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 i'd find a 5 speed is300. should set ya back between 5k-8k at the top end. spend the rest of the money on either suspension and wheels or start funding a turbo kit. Yeah, I love those IS300's but overall they are a little overpriced for what you're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 How reliable? You can get a nice e46 or s4 etc under 10k or a wrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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