My search for a new daily driver
08-15-2016, 04:03 AM
#11
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08-15-2016, 05:28 AM
#12
Originally Posted by dlq04' timestamp='1471221604' post='24039352
Two I definitely would want to test:
Ford Focus RS (manual, 350hp!, 4-door, all wheel drive, $36k)
VW Golf R (manual, 292 hp, turbo 4-cylinder, 4-door, $37k)
Two others but likely too small:
Mini Cooper Works Hardtop (manual, 228 hp, 2-door, $36k)
Fiat 500 Abarth (5-speed manual, 2512 pounds, 2-door, $23k)
Ford Focus RS (manual, 350hp!, 4-door, all wheel drive, $36k)
VW Golf R (manual, 292 hp, turbo 4-cylinder, 4-door, $37k)
Two others but likely too small:
Mini Cooper Works Hardtop (manual, 228 hp, 2-door, $36k)
Fiat 500 Abarth (5-speed manual, 2512 pounds, 2-door, $23k)
08-15-2016, 06:13 AM
#13
Originally Posted by dlq04' timestamp='1471221604' post='24039352
Two I definitely would want to test:
Ford Focus RS (manual, 350hp!, 4-door, all wheel drive, $36k)
VW Golf R (manual, 292 hp, turbo 4-cylinder, 4-door, $37k)
Two others but likely too small:
Mini Cooper Works Hardtop (manual, 228 hp, 2-door, $36k)
Fiat 500 Abarth (5-speed manual, 2512 pounds, 2-door, $23k)
Ford Focus RS (manual, 350hp!, 4-door, all wheel drive, $36k)
VW Golf R (manual, 292 hp, turbo 4-cylinder, 4-door, $37k)
Two others but likely too small:
Mini Cooper Works Hardtop (manual, 228 hp, 2-door, $36k)
Fiat 500 Abarth (5-speed manual, 2512 pounds, 2-door, $23k)
08-15-2016, 06:39 AM
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Go get a nice used Acura TL or TLX with a manual. My daughter has the 6 speed TL and absolutely loves it. I agree with her. (Acura no longer has new manual transmission cars)
Its a Honda too!
Its a Honda too!
08-15-2016, 06:49 AM
#15
Of the 4 you mentioned the Civic would be my choice. However like Dave said check out the Focus and GolfR. They both got some good ratings. You have 3 years to check them out. 
08-15-2016, 08:48 AM
#16
+1 had a CEL,and rough idle,on her Mini Cooper S,Saturday.
Off to the garage,this morning.
Have to change timing chain,sliders,and tensioner = $2000.00
This with 103,000 KMS.or roughly 60,000 MILES.
And,that's after a $4000.00 clutch job,last summer.(she drove her CRX SI 250,000+,kms.on the same clutch.)
Now,she's off to the Honda dealer,to check on the due date for the SI Coupe,6 speeds manual.
Off to the garage,this morning.
Have to change timing chain,sliders,and tensioner = $2000.00
This with 103,000 KMS.or roughly 60,000 MILES.
And,that's after a $4000.00 clutch job,last summer.(she drove her CRX SI 250,000+,kms.on the same clutch.)
Now,she's off to the Honda dealer,to check on the due date for the SI Coupe,6 speeds manual.
08-15-2016, 09:37 AM
#18
Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire
+1 had a CEL,and rough idle,on her Mini Cooper S,Saturday. Off to the garage,this morning. Have to change timing chain,sliders,and tensioner = $2000.00 This with 103,000 KMS.or roughly 60,000 MILES. And,that's after a $4000.00 clutch job,last summer.(she drove her CRX SI 250,000+,kms.on the same clutch.) Now,she's off to the Honda dealer,to check on the due date for the SI Coupe,6 speeds manual.
This with 103,000 KMS.or roughly 60,000 MILES. And,that's after a $4000.00 clutch job,last summer.(she drove her CRX SI 250,000+,kms.on the same clutch.) Now,she's off to the Honda dealer,to check on the due date for the SI Coupe,6 speeds manual.
08-15-2016, 10:20 AM
#19
Well, with your BMW disappointment I definitely would not go near an Audi. That is sure to disappoint you on reliability. Nice cars to drive, though.
I suspect the Mini would be a more BMW experience (less than ideal) and at least suspect the Fiat may be the same but I have no real feedback on Fiat 500 based stuff.
I suspect the Mini would be a more BMW experience (less than ideal) and at least suspect the Fiat may be the same but I have no real feedback on Fiat 500 based stuff.
08-15-2016, 10:37 AM
#20
I would suggest you add the Honda Accord Touring sedan to the list
I have a '11 coupe with the V6 and it is very quick.
Zero issues since I bought it and looks terrific inside and out.
If you drive long distances it is a wonderful cruiser as well.
I have a '11 coupe with the V6 and it is very quick.
Zero issues since I bought it and looks terrific inside and out.
If you drive long distances it is a wonderful cruiser as well.