Hi,

I'm going to be getting another car soon and it is going to be my daily driver yet I would also like it to kind of a sporty car that is reliable. I've been following a member named SoCalLove and my needs are a lot like his. I don't expect it to be super fast but I would just like it to keep up with my friends cars (Honda Prelude VTEC, Ford F150, etc.). Anywho, I've been looking at these cars:

- Chevy Cavalier Z24
- Nissan Sentra SE-R
- VW (Any model really as I would plan on chipping it.)
- Acura Integra

So, what do you guys think? Which do you think would be best suited for my needs? Thanks in advance guys!

what years of the cav, sentra, and teg are you talking about?

__________________

more info would be nice

__________________

Yeah, we need a little bit more info. Range of years acceptable? Maximum price? Preferred body style? Automatic or manual? Minimum fuel economy required? Can you do maintenance yourself? etc. etc.

__________________

My Camry...someday.

Okay, sorry about that guys. What year the car is isn't a huge deal to me, if I had a choice though probably like a late 90's car would be my first pick. I'm definately going to be getting a manual. I have virtually no car experience so any major things on the car I doubt I would be able to do so reliability is something I'll definately think about. Also, whether the car is 2 Door or 4 Door doesn't really matter to me.

Thank you!

i would say go with the integra gsr, followed closely by the sentra se-r

__________________

You'll need some decent power to keep up with a Prelude VTEC. The Sentra SE-R, a.k.a. 200SX SE-R, isn't quite up to the task, but it's still fun as hell to drive, not to mention cheap, reliable, and well-built. That'd probably be my top pick.

__________________

My Camry...someday.

Okay, thanks. Most of our racing would just be short little sprints so top end power isn't really a major factor. I highly doubt that we would every break 100 MPH. Thanks guys!

Another question: How much upgrading do you plan on/feel like doing. There are some cars that might be over looked in stock trim but with a little bit of attention can be made quick enough.

__________________
1989 240SX Fastback - 1995 300ZX Twin Turbo


I refuse to tiptoe quietly through life, cautiously avoiding every danger, only to arrive safely at death.

Well, the cheaper the car the more modding I will do to it...

Edit: Also, I've been looking at the late 90's Celica's. I don't know how those compare to the Sentra's or Integra's but just thought I'd bring it up.

My suggestion is that one would expect: Get a Z and be happy.

__________________
1989 240SX Fastback - 1995 300ZX Twin Turbo


I refuse to tiptoe quietly through life, cautiously avoiding every danger, only to arrive safely at death.

A 300ZX would be great if you can afford it and handle it, a 240SX would also suffice if you can't.

__________________

My Camry...someday.

Mk. IV VW GTi 1.8t. Good little car that makes a good daily driver. Its not RWD like a 240sx, but its got a stock turbo, and is capable of nearly 220hp with only a chip. Its interior is also far better then the various Nissans and the Chevy. There is a massive aftermarket 1.8t VWs.

__________________

///M Power

2002 E46 M3
Carbon Black
SMG
Full Dinan S2 Package
CSL Spoiler & Rear Diffuser
Diamond Black BBS RGR 18x8.5 Wheels

I am in the process of making a BMW 3-Series FAQ thread and any suggestions would be welcome. Just send me a PM.

look into a maxima, they make great daily drivers and are deceptively quick cars plus they have a pretty large aftermarket.

__________________
BP's Rides;
- 2K2 Maxima 6 Speed-Mods: Advanced Timing, H&R Springs, Tokico Illumina Adjustable Struts, Konig Theory 19" Rim's.
- 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R-636cc's

Okay, thanks.I would love to get a 240SX and was looking at them but I’ve heard that they don’t get very good gas mileage. Since this is my daily driver I would like my car to get decent gas mileage. I would love to get a VW GTi but I don’t think that I could afford one. My price range is pretty pathetic, probably around $5K give or take some. So, what do you guys think? I’ll be sure to check out the Maxima. Thanks guys!