So both cars I have bought I knew what I wanted going into my search. Now I am looking for a daily driver and I am a little lost. I am hoping some of you can give me some suggestions.

My requirements are:

~$3000 or less
Over 30 MPG
Dual Airbags
Reliable
Decent space

I don't mind buying a '95 or '96 as long as it is something like a Honda or Toyota or Mazda or something on that level of reliability. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Also, if you mention a make and model please try to suggest a range of model years I should look at.

Thanks.

 

Do you want fun too, or just basic trasnport?

 

Old Corolla, Civic or Impreza(FWD only)

 

doesnt have to be fun. my S is fun.

 

do a search for almost the same topic.

best in show is a 92-95 5th gen civic-vx or cx but this will not meet your price limit because post iraq gas prices have driven its price >$4000. i have one tho. consider a Toyota of the same class.

honda had maybe 10 different types of civics 92-95. fun? honda peeps were buff in the mid 90's so its a Del Sole 4you. there were limits.


something getting 33mpg gives you alot of range, even more recent cars get that gas millage. to get a recent car you pay an extra $5000-10,000 for this type of performance. this defeats the purpose of a high gas millage vehicle. my guess your stuck in the mid 90's.

Del Sole

 

jah, I didnt totally follow, but you are saying a del sol? trouble is they a little small. I want something with at least an ok back seat. i will look into civics, but they hold their value really well.

i had a 94 protege as my first car and it was a great car. i may go that route.

 

any hatchy has infinite space.

dual airbags? my civic-vx has such a thingy, dont know if its a dual or not. i fasten my seat belt. nanny nation.. re-try the fun thing.

 

clarify:
consider a Corolla, old Toyota something.

you may have to compromise on the dual air bag option?

 

i had a mid 90's mazada, they did not age well, junk

 

the mid 90s mazda we had and have since donated is still on the road w/ about 200k on it.