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It will not be my daily driver. More of a fun car, but I would like to drive it to work one day a week, and pretty much all weekends. I would also like the ability to take multiple back to back 4-5 hundred mile days
It will not be my daily driver. More of a fun car, but I would like to drive it to work one day a week, and pretty much all weekends. I would also like the ability to take multiple back to back 4-5 hundred mile days
[quote=”zakmartin” post=14994]Easy. Anything made by GM after 1972. I hate ’em all. I owned a 1979 Chevy Malibu, a 1986 Chevy Spectrum (aka re-badged Isuzu) and a 1995 Saturn SL-1. They were all made by fingerless monkeys on a Friday. Seriously, they got more mileage going up and down on shop lifts than they got going foward or backward. [/quote]
I can almost agree with you. I would stretch it to about 75 or 76 on some GM made products, particularly the Fbodies. Late 60’s to early 70’s were definitely GM’s best looking cars. They have improved some lately though. Anything designed after the Bankruptcy is an improvement. But most Fords and Chrysler corp cars were pretty bad during this time too.
But that original Honda was pretty bad. The one sold thru motorcycle dealers.
[quote=”zakmartin” post=14994]Easy. Anything made by GM after 1972. I hate ’em all. I owned a 1979 Chevy Malibu, a 1986 Chevy Spectrum (aka re-badged Isuzu) and a 1995 Saturn SL-1. They were all made by fingerless monkeys on a Friday. Seriously, they got more mileage going up and down on shop lifts than they got going foward or backward. [/quote]
I can almost agree with you. I would stretch it to about 75 or 76 on some GM made products, particularly the Fbodies. Late 60’s to early 70’s were definitely GM’s best looking cars. They have improved some lately though. Anything designed after the Bankruptcy is an improvement. But most Fords and Chrysler corp cars were pretty bad during this time too.
But that original Honda was pretty bad. The one sold thru motorcycle dealers.
New and low miles is one way to go. And if you weren’t planning on working on it yourself, I would concur. But if you want something simple and easy to work on, but still fun to drive, look into a 60’s or early 70’s midsize or pony car. A six cyl. Mustang, 65 to 68, Camaro,2nd gen Nova, etc. in decent shape, could be purchased within your budget. Just check it thoroughly for rust, and have someone check out the suspension and brakes. Cars don’t get much easier to work on that this, and if you keep things reasonable, you won’t lose any money on one either.
Good luck to you. And welcome to a great hobby.
Edit: I should ask what type of work you plan on doing yourself. A late model civic would be an excellent vehicle, except that they are somewhat complicated. My suggestions were assuming you want to do mechanical work. If you only want to change stereos, put on body kits, etc. I would resend my advise.
New and low miles is one way to go. And if you weren’t planning on working on it yourself, I would concur. But if you want something simple and easy to work on, but still fun to drive, look into a 60’s or early 70’s midsize or pony car. A six cyl. Mustang, 65 to 68, Camaro,2nd gen Nova, etc. in decent shape, could be purchased within your budget. Just check it thoroughly for rust, and have someone check out the suspension and brakes. Cars don’t get much easier to work on that this, and if you keep things reasonable, you won’t lose any money on one either.
Good luck to you. And welcome to a great hobby.
Edit: I should ask what type of work you plan on doing yourself. A late model civic would be an excellent vehicle, except that they are somewhat complicated. My suggestions were assuming you want to do mechanical work. If you only want to change stereos, put on body kits, etc. I would resend my advise.