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I commute to work 160 miles per day. The current 97 SHO has 145K miles and I am thinking next year will be time for a new POS. Looking for some suggestions. I am really looking to go RWD next time as Frnt wheel is a PITA to work on and the only way to change a trans is by dropping the sub-frame.
Criteria: -Manual trans(or a car with an easy to swap auto trans) -22+ MPG HGWY -Rear wheel drive -Mechanic friendly(as in easy to work on not as in mechanics loved them because they always break down) -200K+ mile capability -under 6K in cost -Must be "snow friendly"/ will be running snow tires. Any suggestions? Smartazz comments welcome ![]()
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Lee I think you missed the boat on a Cash for clunkers candidate
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Lee - if times were better I would look for employment closer to home
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sounds Like you need another ZR1
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There aren't many economical RWD manual cars. All I can think of is the 240SX?
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mini pickup truck?
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I have a Grand Prix, 3.8 V6 is good for one million miles. It's good in the snow, gets 30 mpg on pure highway driving and parts are easy to find. It's so practical I hate it - bores me to death.
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How is the GM FWD tranny? Ford Sux, ask my wallet.
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The 4T65 isn't great in my opinion, at least not with the SC or V8 cars. Ours went about 170k in the Regal GS, but that seems to be uncommon. The 4T80 is pretty bulletproof, but only paired with Northstar based motors.
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