Bored at work too, what are your next daily drivers?

"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228) 08/08/2014 at 11:44 • Filed to: None

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Inspired by !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , what cars would you be looking for as your next daily driver?

Personally, I really want something with an Alfa V6 and a rear transaxle. Ideally, I'd love a GTV6, but realistically a 75 would be closer to my price range.

Either that or a Rover SD1/P6 V8. I could swap in a tuned fuel injected RV8 and be sitting at 220bhp in a ~1300-1400kg car quite nicely. The other two options would be a Citroen BX with a modern 2.2 HDi turbodiesel or this rather nice !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! :)

Before you ask, yes I do plan on daily driving these. No I'm not crazy, no I don't love being stranded at the side of the road and STOP LAUGHING!

Wildcard 5th option: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

GhostZ > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:47

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Arguably, you could own all 4 and daily drive one of them while the other 3 are in the shop.

Brian Silvestro > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:49

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Next car will probably be a

944

Or

RX-7

Or

Miata

Or

GTV6 IF I can find one

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > GhostZ 08/08/2014 at 11:50

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That's remarkably close to the current plan :) the only difference is that 'in the shop' is replaced by 'in the queue to be fixed by yours truly'

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:51

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Currently DDing an FR-S, and likely will be for awhile still.

Next will likely be a small pickup or SUV, possibly diesel depending on how these new diesel models that are coming out perform. Or, if I get a substantial enough raise, I'm thinking a Cayman would make a nice replacement for the FR-S (which would then assume track car duties).

As nice as the regular female company of a GF would be, I may need to stay single... lol

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Brian Silvestro 08/08/2014 at 11:52

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'GTV6 if I can find one'

You and me both :) I saw one go for £2750 the other day, running and on the road, minor rust (par for the course). Utter steal. One of those moments where I really rue not having any money at the moment.

GhostZ > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:52

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Oh yeah. I forgot to look at who wrote this post.

Bi-Turbo228, Oppo's most masochistic car owner.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:52

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Depending on finances either a Panda 100hp or a Fiesta ST. Or if I somehow get much richer a blue Focus ST estate with recaros.

Brian Silvestro > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:53

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Damn that's a deal!

I let a 2000 GTV slip through my fingers for $16k because I didn't have the cash... now they're going for over $30k..

Ilike_cougars > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:55

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Has to be a SVT Focus 5 door, cat drive my impractical vert now that I am in Pittsburgh sigh!

uofime > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:57

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2005 Chevy Aveo, but it's a stick! also free. ( my parents want rid of it and my current car is rusting out so bad I don't want to go through another winter with it

next car I'll buy will be a WRX next spring/summer or as soon as I stop being cheap

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 11:58

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In my dreams, anyway.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:00

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I can't see getting rid of my Crosstrek for probably the next ten years or so. If I was to get another vehicle though, I'd probably lean towards a Mazda 6. Or a Mini Cooper.

Big Bubba Ray > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:01

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My next DD will hopefully be a Volvo C30, with a stick of course. I don't know why, but I love these cars.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Brian Silvestro 08/08/2014 at 12:02

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I've been really annoyed at 2000 GTV prices. They've tracked my earnings with pinpoint accuracy: when I could stump up £1500 they were £4000, when I could stump up £4000 they were £8000, and now when I could just about stump up £8000 they're £20,000 :(

I'm still kicking myself for not getting a project GTV6 (reasonable condition, but non-running) with a 3.3l Autodelta V6. Sold for £2150 .

BarryDanger > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:02

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Winter in CO is coming and I've had my sights on one of these - roughly 7-10 grand

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Ilike_cougars 08/08/2014 at 12:03

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Bloody good cars them :)

Brian Silvestro > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:04

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The prices will always just be out of reach...

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/08/2014 at 12:05

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I wonder how much these are 2nd hand...

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Big Bubba Ray 08/08/2014 at 12:07

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The rears of these are damn sexy :)

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > GhostZ 08/08/2014 at 12:07

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I sense a name-change coming :)

EL_ULY > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:08

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which ever has fuel lol

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 08/08/2014 at 12:12

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Tell me about it. I've recently got a girlfriend and now I'm spending money on nice things like holidays rather than crusty heaps of old cars :)

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:15

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I drive a bunch of different cars for my jerb. Without doubt, my next one will be one of these:

Preferably black or white, and with the Si badges and spoiler removed — maybe replaced with the one from the hybrid.

The hybrid spoiler is much cleaner:

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:23

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Holidays and travel are good too. haha

Big Bubba Ray > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:30

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I KNOW! Me every time I see one.

feather-throttle-not-hair > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 12:36

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I have wanted to get a nice, clean, barely modified EG Civic for DD duties for years now.

But the truth is I really dont need 2 cars.

Still, 350Z and EG Civic, how much of a ricer am I?

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 13:20

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My next DD is many years off, like 7-8, I'm very happy with the SHO. Depending on gas prices at that time, I have my eye on a few things, Chevy SS Manual, ATS RWD Manual, perhaps Lincoln will have a RWD sedan by that time that I can buy used? Basically Manual, RWD, sedan is what I'm looking for.

Sometime sooner I'd like to get some kind of convertible, perhaps a 70's Mercedes.

vicariousILive > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 13:49

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back in the day when I was going I had a 98 Nissan 200sx E series couple with a 1.6L. The reason I got it because it was cheap and it 40mpgs. It was blue and has aftermarket wheels. Drove great in all conditions, snow was great to drive in because my ultra low torque kept the tires from spinning out. I traded it in to get my wife an actual beige Camry... I'm a dumbass.

As a daily driver I would totally pick one of those again probably would go with the SE-R with a 2.0L for some extra balls.

KirkyV > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 14:54

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This:

Or this:

Or this:

Warm hatch HO!

n54 & s38 > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 15:52

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Possibly an Audi S4 if I can find one in a color I like with a 6MT. I'm planning on keeping 335xi for at least a few more years. If I was gonna buy anything, it would be a fun second car, like an E34 M5 or an E36 M3.

Ilike_cougars > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/08/2014 at 16:47

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Yeah, drove a 2002 sometime ago, even with shocks that were on their way out, it felt good.. You should get the SD1 always liked them..

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > n54 & s38 08/10/2014 at 05:25

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Big props for the E34 M5 :) always liked those.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > KirkyV 08/10/2014 at 05:26

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I've always thought the Ford Ka was a great design. Not one I'd buy, but they'll age very well I reckon.

I remember seeing a picture of one with a 2.0l Cosworth I4 and RWD. Now that is a beast I'd like to drive :)

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/10/2014 at 05:40

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Hmmm, that is much better. I'm not a fan of big showy spoilers.

The hybrid one is probably a lot less draggy, and I doubt the Si one does anything for downforce so you'd be up on style and performance :)

Dsscats > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/11/2014 at 00:28

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Hmmmm, maybe a Gc8 or WRX or if I felt crazy, a rat rod. It rained literally 4 days this year, so that's not an issue. I think it would be fun

Jeeper1 > BarryDanger 08/11/2014 at 10:17

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Looks like a Stark choice to me.

Pacer Racer > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/12/2014 at 15:03

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I just got my Mustang, so I won't be switching DDs until I graduate college, but when I do I'm getting either a 2002 WRX STi Wagon or a 1970s VW Vanagon. For some reason, I couldn't get my photos to work, so you'll have to use your imaginations.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Pacer Racer 08/13/2014 at 05:18

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Neat :) which Mustang, and good choices for a replacement.

The photos thing is something that Gawker's doing to temporarily stop some people who keep posting disgustingly violent gifs as replies to comments. Hopefully it'll be temporary.

Pacer Racer > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/13/2014 at 12:35

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Thanks for explaining about the pictures. Glad that they're doing something about that. My Mustang's an 06 Fastback, clear veil blue with tan stripe (very rare color combo). I've got it all fancied up with quarter window louvres, Bullitt rims, aftermarket exhaust and a hood scoop.

George McNally > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/13/2014 at 18:12

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Ideally, after our son moves out- I'd like to buy a dune buggy . Yeah, it's completely impractical, but who gives a shit?

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > George McNally 08/14/2014 at 01:41

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That's the attitude :)