Shopping for a Daily Driver

[terik.m]

Summer is almost over and its about time to dig into the T Type. Future plans for the T Type are gonna make it a bit unreasonable for daily usage so I've been looking at a few of potential dd's. My girl suggested another mid 90s BMW 325i but that's not really my thing. Believe it or not I am leaning more towards the Riviera or the 240.

95-99 Buick Riviera SC
97-04 Buick Regal GS SC
91-96 Buick Park Avenue Ultra SC
88-91 Iroc Camaro
89-98 Nissan 240sx (Tons of them around here with RB Skyline swaps)

 

[101prf]

I'd go with the GS having two kids, but I like the riviera. Would make a nice sleeper.

 

[Little6pack]

I say go with the SC RIV.. its an oddball and FAST..

REALLY summer is over?

 

[terik.m]

Yeah I have been really leaning towards the SC Rivi. They have a futuristic look that hasn't gotten old yet. Plus it's a definite sleeper. I've seen a few around here for around $2500.

 

[83turbomon]

Yeah I have been really leaning towards the SC Rivi. They have a futuristic look that hasn't gotten old yet. Plus it's a definite sleeper. I've seen a few around here for around $2500.

240's in california = $999,999 Insurance + A ticket= Towed and crushed
Whenever I go to cali... I take a good old hooptie cheap beater. IMO RIVI all the way:biggrin:

 

[terik.m]

240's in california = $999,999 Insurance + A ticket= Towed and crushed
Whenever I go to cali... I take a good old hooptie cheap beater. IMO RIVI all the way:biggrin:

X2 on 240's being cop bait.

 

[83turbomon]

X2 on 240's being cop bait.

hey Ive been to cali enough to know that t HWY patrol are ticket happy, they did a felony stop on us one time and they had the wrong car

 

[terik.m]

hey Ive been to cali enough to know that t HWY patrol are ticket happy, they did a felony stop on us one time and they had the wrong car

Sounds like CHP to me.

 

[SGRIM]

Got to borrow Vicious's hair to drive the Iroc:biggrin: Nice cars, espcially if you can find one with the 5.7...

I like the Regal GS you listed. First car I drove over 100mph:tongue: The rivera is cool too but hard to find parts I would think...

 

[TurboRegal84]

I am a big fan of the Regal GS...however I am partial! Low cost, great gas mileage, and extremely comfortable to drive!

 

[allblackcars]

I know it wasnt on the list but take a look at 94-96 SS Impalas.

 

[Little6pack]

Yeah I have been really leaning towards the SC Rivi. They have a futuristic look that hasn't gotten old yet. Plus it's a definite sleeper. I've seen a few around here for around $2500.

If you do buy one. Try to find records that the supercharger oil was changed. Or make sure you change it.

 

[terik.m]

Got to borrow Vicious's hair to drive the Iroc:biggrin: Nice cars, espcially if you can find one with the 5.7...

I like the Regal GS you listed. First car I drove over 100mph:tongue: The rivera is cool too but hard to find parts I would think...

Vicious's hair is awesome!!! That would be the period correct hairdo for the Iroc!!!

I am a big fan of the Regal GS...however I am partial! Low cost, great gas mileage, and extremely comfortable to drive!

The Regal GS is a great pic too!!! I like them in black with gray interior...wonder why!!!

I know it wasnt on the list but take a look at 94-96 SS Impalas.

There are tons of them around too...I used to have a 95 Caprice Impala Clone on 22'' Wire Wheels. I'm kinda over Impala/Caprices unless it's a lowrider.

If you do buy one. Try to find records that the supercharger oil was changed. Or make sure you change it.

Will do.

 

[terik.m]

I've also been seeing a lot of late 80s to early 90s Mustangs. I've never owned a Mustang in my life but the prices on these are just right. Besides being a Ford have any of you had major issues with them?

 

[allblackcars]

I have a 99GT and its been a great car, Im not a big fan of the 4.6 though. I think a 94 cobra or GT will make a nice DD. I think they still had the 5 liter in 94.

 

[CamoDeafie]

i;m also in the Regal GS/Riveria camp too. I personally am an advocate of buick engined cars lol...but doesn't hurt to look at the late model (04+) Impalas with the L36 or the SS with the L67 Series 2.....dont your state have state surplus auctions? might wanna check it out for ex-cop cars, or state fleet cars...

 

[terik.m]

I have a 99GT and its been a great car, Im not a big fan of the 4.6 though. I think a 94 cobra or GT will make a nice DD. I think they still had the 5 liter in 94.

Next weekend I'm going to check out a 89 Vert Stang GT with a 347 stroker/5 speed in it and a 94 GT with a Novi blower on it. Both are under $3500.

i;m also in the Regal GS/Riveria camp too. I personally am an advocate of buick engined cars lol...but doesn't hurt to look at the late model (04+) Impalas with the L36 or the SS with the L67 Series 2.....dont your state have state surplus auctions? might wanna check it out for ex-cop cars, or state fleet cars...

I have owned alot of cars but never a Ford. Even though I am a GM man at heart, I have always liked the late 80s early 90s Mustangs. I have had friends that owned them and they look like a lot of fun. Honestly the $ vs fun factor is in the Mustangs favor. My brother keeps telling me to get a 94 up Camaro but they are a royal PITA to work on. As long as my DD has some power and an most importantly an A/C then I'm good.

 

[turbo39151]

How about a Crown Vic? A clean cop car doesn't usually attract cop attention...( I presonally like the black detective models) I saw a few out there a few years ago rigged up for using CNG. Several spots out ther to buy CNG as well... Maybe ease the pain at the pump?

 

[Little6pack]

What about motorcycle?

 

[terik.m]

How about a Crown Vic? A clean cop car doesn't usually attract cop attention...( I presonally like the black detective models) I saw a few out there a few years ago rigged up for using CNG. Several spots out ther to buy CNG as well... Maybe ease the pain at the pump?

Crown Vics are cool but if I go with a Ford product its gotta be a Mustang Notch 5.0 or a mid 90s Lincoln Mark VIII....maybe even a SC Thunderbird.

What about motorcycle?

I had a HD V Rod a few years ago but sold it. If I ever get another it will be a little toy bike... like a 2 stroke YSR50 or an Aprilia 50. Really rare, low power, and just made for buzzin around the neighborhood.