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LGAFF · 09-18-2009

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

GOLDCYLON · 09-18-2009

Lee I think you missed the boat on a Cash for clunkers candidate

bobbyhi · 09-18-2009

Lee - if times were better I would look for employment closer to home

180 miles commute

WOW!!

Bob G · 09-19-2009

sounds Like you need another ZR1
Bob G
427 LT5

Aurora40 · 09-19-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Lee I think you missed the boat on a Cash for clunkers candidate

I doubt it got bad enough fuel economy. Our '97 Regal GS has 207k on it, thought about using C4C, but it's too economical to qualify.

There aren't many economical RWD manual cars. All I can think of is the 240SX?

gbrtng · 09-19-2009

mini pickup truck?

LORDVDR · 09-19-2009

I got 385,000 miles out of a Ford F150 1994 straight six with a stick. Wish I never got rid of that truck. Got @20 mpg.

scholtmj · 09-19-2009

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.

LGAFF · 09-19-2009

How is the GM FWD tranny? Ford Sux, ask my wallet.

John Boothby · 09-19-2009

Don't cars back there in snow country rust out before wearing out?

09-18-2009	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Next POS Commuter Car 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 __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359 Last edited by LGAFF; 09-18-2009 at 09:40 PM.

09-18-2009	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,154	Re: Next POS Commuter Car Lee I think you missed the boat on a Cash for clunkers candidate __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

09-18-2009	#3
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: Next POS Commuter Car Lee - if times were better I would look for employment closer to home 180 miles commute WOW!! __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

09-19-2009	#4
Bob G Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Huntley IL Posts: 170	Re: Next POS Commuter Car sounds Like you need another ZR1 Bob G 427 LT5

09-19-2009	#6
gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: Next POS Commuter Car mini pickup truck? __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

09-19-2009	#7
LORDVDR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prince Frederick,Md. Posts: 150	Re: Next POS Commuter Car I got 385,000 miles out of a Ford F150 1994 straight six with a stick. Wish I never got rid of that truck. Got @20 mpg. __________________ LORDVDR Steve Miller [URL="http://www.Alive-N-Kickin.net"]www.Alive-N-Kickin.net[/URL][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

09-19-2009	#8
scholtmj Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 384	Re: Next POS Commuter Car 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.

09-19-2009	#9
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Next POS Commuter Car How is the GM FWD tranny? Ford Sux, ask my wallet. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

09-19-2009	#10
John Boothby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 777	Re: Next POS Commuter Car Don't cars back there in snow country rust out before wearing out? __________________ JB 1990 #148 Red/Saddle Haibeck AYBKG5 Chip/RC Engineering/Flowmasters/K&N/Samco/Fuzzy Dice :cheers: