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Post your Daily Driver
I haven't found a Thread like this ,soo what do you guys drive daily ?
Another Miata or something else ? I had several Miata's over the Years as a DD ,but last Week i bought a Bmw e36 It's a Compact "323ti" with a 2.5l Engine (was offered for the German Market only) I think in the Usa you get only 2 Engines 1.6 and 1.8 which are fucking lame ;) The 2.5 is the same Engine which was offered in the sedan ,coupe and Touring Models . But in the Compact Model it has a short Diff (3.07) and Compact is around 50-70kg lighter . They're dynoed most Times around 180-195 stock at the Crank So this Thinks moves really nice compared to other e36 with the same Engine . I will post some Pictures Tommorow.... So what do you drive daily ? |
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2001 Nissan Sentra SE 2.0 with the Performance Package
Not exactly an inspiring car, but it's a step above the daily beater. Last of the Sentra's with the SR20DE. Has a decently stiff suspension, an LSD, okay seats, and a reasonably good shifter. Paint is terrible, and the left front fender has a dent, but that's okay. It's reliable. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426807754 |
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Originally Posted by mgeoffriau
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2001 Nissan Sentra SE 2.0 with the Performance Package
Not exactly an inspiring car, but it's a step above the daily beater. Last of the Sentra's with the SR20DE. Has a decently stiff suspension, an LSD, okay seats, and a reasonably good shifter. Paint is terrible, and the left front fender has a dent, but that's okay. It's reliable. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426807754 A family sedan with a stock Lsd is nice :) Sr20de is a nice Engine (i only drove it once in an nissan almera....) The main Reason for the Bmw was "more Space" I really love the Miata but on longer Trips (german Autobahn etc.) it really sucks for many Reasons.... Driving with around 100mph means high Rpm ,really high fuel consumation and annoying Noise from all Corners. For Canyons ,City driving and Race Tracks there isn't something better for the Money as a Miata but on long Trips it sucks many Times |
Originally Posted by MiataGarage
(Post 1216786)
It's fwd i guess ?!
A family sedan with a stock Lsd is nice :) Sr20de is a nice Engine (i only drove it once in an nissan almera....) It's good for a daily. SR20DE isn't a beast, but is a pretty happy little 2.0l given it's age and technology. It doesn't feel quite so lively in this car as it does in an early B13 Sentra, but that's to be expected. I'm hoping that once I get the interior sorted out in the Miata, I'll be able to use it a bit more as a daily when I don't need to carry people or stuff. |
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This or the Miata:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1426809467 |
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Not an actual pic of mine, but identical - even the wheels. 2001 Silverado 2500HD. 140K miles and it runs great. My first full-size truck, and a very pleasant surprise. 12-14 mpg FTW!
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426809591 |
Originally Posted by DNMakinson
(Post 1216790)
This or the Miata:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1426809467 I've got similar "townie" bike built on a Curtlo CCX frame but my commute doesn't really work for cycling. Distance (5ish miles) isn't bad but the road is (2 lanes each way, but no shoulder or sidewalk, traffic speed is 45+). |
@mgeoffriau
It wasn't offered here at all as far as i know ,like many Sedan Models of several Manufactures which were sucesfully sold in america . There isn't such a huge Market for japanese Sedans in whole Europe like it is in America and Asia . In Europe People mostly drive German Models these Days(i they want a sedan) ,like Audi,Bmw,Mercedes,vw,a few italian Cars and some french Cars like Renault,Citroen and Peugeot.... There are some really nice Models which were never sold in Europe but in the Usa. For Example Lexus : The old is300 was offered in Germany but only with At Tranmission (in the Us you can get Manual ) which is a huge Joke in my opinion ;) Is350 was never offered in Europe ,we only get the is220d (diesel) ,the lame is250 and the Is-f I searched a long time for a is350 but there were only 2 us imports(crap condition) offered in the last 3 Years for a huge amount of Money . |
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When we were having a baby I needed something 4 door. I started looking for a car that fit what I wanted: 4 door, RWD, manual, AC, under $10k. Quickly realized that was hard as hell to find. Ended up with a G35 and I've been really happy with it.
2004 G35 sedan 6 speed https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426812125 |
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my 2 daily drivers
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426812367DGP_3015 by Max Denisevich, on Flickr https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426812367DGP_3030 by Max Denisevich, on Flickr |
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2001 Frontier 2.4 KA24de w/ 5spd
Retarded reliable. Cold a/c. Give zero fucks about dents/dings. 28+mpg because I drive like an adult. |
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02 Civic,The most boring car I've ever owned. Basically,I bought a house and sold my Legacy gt to replenish my savings. I then bought the Miata and after months of searching for another decent and cheap Subaru I found nothing worth while. Then one day this car was towed into where I work with a nasty rod knock. $200 dollars later it was mine. I got a used engine,popped it in and it became the new DD. However the trans is on its way out (175k on her) The only perk to this car is that I honestly couldn't care less about its appearance. Its nice to drive a car you're not worried about.
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Originally Posted by mgeoffriau
(Post 1216793)
Nice! Surly frame, Brooks saddle...do you have a handlebar mustache?
I've got similar "townie" bike built on a Curtlo CCX frame but my commute doesn't really work for cycling. Distance (5ish miles) isn't bad but the road is (2 lanes each way, but no shoulder or sidewalk, traffic speed is 45+). Couldn't grow a 'stash if I tried. Not in the genes. I do spend a little time on such a road, but traffic is not heavy during my ride. Commuting is a good way to build base miles. |
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This one is the best best FORD
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426816084 However, I do love the car. 2011 Edge Sport, fully loaded. It replaced my super problematic Subaru LGT. It is nice to have a car that I don't have to work on, so I can focus on the Miata. The wife drives a 2012 Explorer. So I knew what I was getting into when I picked up the 2011. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...psumswfbqq.jpg |
Originally Posted by DNMakinson
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This or the Miata:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1426809467 |
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Originally Posted by Justin case
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^^^^Pics of LGT? Heres my old one:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426817112 This was my fully built 09 WRX that I sold for the LGT + Miata + Built Engine / Turbo setup (and goodies) for the Miata. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426817112 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426817112 |
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Picked up a new GTI a few months back. Love it so far. |
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Great looking subarus ofspunk7 :bigtu:
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Either pushbike:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426836178 Or diesel powered Nike high top: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426836178 :giggle: |
Mine looks exactly like this, but oxidized and with TX plates. Gets 32mpg no matter how I drive, allows me to jam it into tiny parking spots when other drivers have parked like asshats.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...12-14-2011.jpg |
http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150320/zwsymnep.jpg
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150320/njtylqoz.jpg http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150320/9w7c5wda.jpg Complety stock so far exept the Headlights .... Lsd ,m50 manifold ,Headers and some Coilovers will come in the Future but not more i think ;) |
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2012 Escape Limited AWD. Love this damn thing. Gets through snow no problem and its comfortable as all hell. Heated leather seats, sunroof, ice cold a/c. No complaints!
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426864499 |
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2003 G35 6MT:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426865228 2007 Forester XT: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426865228 |
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I'd post my car but I'd be lying since I only drive it ~ once every two weeks. I drive this nearly every day. Bought it when I was 14. Left it at my parents when I went to college and they returned it to me a few years ago.
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^he's dead, Jim.
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https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426875321 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426875321 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426875321 This is grimace, 330whp/340wtq, just over 200K now, been in my family since new. |
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It is seasonal. From mid April to first snow it is the Miata. Rest of the time it's my truck. This is the day I bought it, 3 years ago:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1426882599 Grill has been changed, lightbar added, LED offroad lights installed. Can't find a pic with the lights at the moment. Must be on my thumb drive, which is at work. |
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1217061)
It is seasonal. From mid April to first snow it is the Miata. Rest of the time it's my truck. This is the day I bought it, 3 years ago:
Grill has been changed, lightbar added, LED offroad lights installed. Can't find a pic with the lights at the moment. Must be on my thumb drive, which is at work. ^ post up the pics when you find them |
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No picture of mine (no energy), but imagine silver wheels and dirtier.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426885247 42mpg average as DD. 27mpg while towing the Miata with "only" 800lbs overweight on the hitch, only 55mph though. 1.6L diesel with 90hp can do more than it looks on paper. |
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Pic is a year old has a little bit done now
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426887303 2012 WRX |
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Some great dailys in here. Some are funny, like Vlad, who has two sports cars as his daily and his 5-door hatchback as a weekend special. :dunno:
My daily changes constantly due to work. Currently repairing a wrecked 2004 S2000 for my daily. My wife's car and our road trip car is a 2004 VW Jetta TDI w/5-speed, leather, sunroof, etc. In beast towing mode (towed that Volvo, packed full of stuff, from Ann Arbor Michigan to Salt Lake City. Still got 27+ MPG. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426888416 In trials bike hauling mode (the original reason for installing the hitch) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426888416 And in tight parallel parking spot mode: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426888416 Love this car, just wish it was a wagon. 165k miles, just barely replaced the original brake pads and rotors. Still on original clutch and it hardly feels worn. The car has held up tremendously well. |
very cool on the vdub tdi tow vehicle.
I'm in between on a wrx/sti or something with TORQUE like this vw :dunno: so torn. |
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Originally Posted by ofspunk7
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^ post up the pics when you find them
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1426892483 Some insane number of candlepower on those LEDs. Really lights up the trail to hunting camp. |
Originally Posted by Girz0r
(Post 1217083)
very cool on the vdub tdi tow vehicle.
I'm in between on a wrx/sti or something with TORQUE like this vw :dunno: so torn. I'll buy another, but only because it's my wife's daily. It's just a little too slow and boring to be my daily. Love the bit of clatter though. New 2015 WRX FTW if you can afford it though. One of my favorite cars I've ever driven as long as it doesn't have the terrible short shifter on it. |
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Monday's Car
Attachment 233709 Tuesday's Car Attachment 233710 Wednesday's Car Attachment 233711 Thursday's Car Attachment 233712 Friday's Car Attachment 233713 Saturday's party van Attachment 233714 Sunday's grocery getter Attachment 233715 |
You have a problem.
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2005 Subaru Outback XT Limited, Stage 2
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426896800 2014 Mercedes C63 AMG, Stock https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426896800 Miata will be a semi-DD whenever it's finally finished! |
:drool: love that AMG
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Originally Posted by turbofan
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:drool: love that AMG
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Originally Posted by rleete
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You have a problem.
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I have a company car for work, but when not driving the Miata I rotate between my Bronco, E150 and 'Busa...
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426948116 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426948116 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426948116 Wife DD's an NC... https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426948116 And we are also former Legacy GT owners... bought it new in 9/04. 'Stage 2' and typical suspension bolt ons... never did get around to that STi swap... https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426948116 |
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pardon the semi re-introduction
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426995767 Nissan Navara/Frontier https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426995767 It does more than tow though. Good to be back her after a long while :party: |
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My DD is a 2000 Ford Focus that I've owned since 2006. Its treated me pretty well over the years, currently has 216k miles on it and still on the original clutch.
When I first brought it home https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426999236 Lowered a little with an SVT front end swap and some Team Dynamics wheels. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426999236 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426999236 Katzkin leather interior https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426999236 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426999236 Went through a very short-lived slammed/swag phase and couldn't stand it. It looked good parked but thats about it. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426999236 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426999236 Once I got the MSM I sold most of the parts off the Focus and now it looks like this. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1426999236 |
Who's yacht is that parked next to it?
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I drive my miata when I'm on my own, and this is our family car. Hauls ass from 0-10, and the over inflated Eco tires make it feel like a stiff sports car :party:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427036091 *edit* now with a photo, for realz |
Originally Posted by viperormiata
(Post 1216817)
2001 Frontier 2.4 KA24de w/ 5spd
Retarded reliable. Cold a/c. Give zero fucks about dents/dings. 28+mpg because I drive like an adult. |
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I picked this up last month for 2k flat.
117k and needs clutch pretty soon. Drives great, though. Attachment 233705 Attachment 233706 |
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This is my DD. When I have to haul something I'll take my 07' 2500HD Sierra Duramax or the wife's Ridgeline |
Such a clean NC, very nice
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Originally Posted by rleete
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Who's yacht is that parked next to it?
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