Hey guys,

I'm in field sales for a company and have been putting too many miles on my S. I'm thinking about buying a beater for a daily driver. I drive about 500mi a week for business and want to spend about $6k for a daily driver. So far I've seen some mid 90's Accords in my price range. What do you think of Honda Accords with about 80k miles on them? Any other suggestions?

-s

 

Integra coupe. Unless you need 4-door flexibility. Then integra 4-door.

 

I used to have a Mazda Millenia S a years ago, I really liked this car, I was at 125000 KM when I got rid of it, and it was reliable, comfortable, and peppy. I too was in sales and beat the snot out of it.

 

94-97 integra, 94-98 accord, 93-96 prelude, 96-99 camary, 92-95 325, 93-95 lexus

Gl



Justin

 

I'm in the same boat shopping for a beater.

Does anyone know if the Integra GSR and Type R motors require using premium gas?

Also, I was checking the stats on edmunds and the EPA listings are the same for a GSR vs. an LS model Integra claiming 25/31 for both. Is that accurate? I'm trying to figure out how the car with 30 more hp is getting the same gas mileage.

 

yes the they both require prem gas,gl


Justin

 

the GS-R owners manual says it does not require it but suggest it for optimum power output. so no mid grade or the cheap stuff will work, but I wouldnt do it.

 

I would look at the second generation MR2s. Saw a bunch on ebay right around what you want to spend. Some had as low as 55k miles on it. Not sure if you need more room but always been a big fan of the MR2 first and second generation. Had a 85 in High School and absolutely loved that car.

 

If you can find it in the price range, look for a used SAAB 900/93. The turbos are quick and return good overall mileage. I paid $6300 for a '97 900 turbo with less than 60,000 miles. The only big issue is the very easy to swap, $320 ignition module. They seam to die every 70,000. Still, that easier and cheeper than a timing belt swap at 60,000 (SAAB I4's have chains).

 

Another vote here for 3rd gen Teg super reliable and can be really fun