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Hi All
Need some guidance here, looking for an inexpensive, light on gas commuter type vehicle. About to start a new job with about an hours commute each way, mostly motorway. Preferably I want something FWD and it must be fun. Would love it to be a Yank brand, but am open to suggestions.
TIA
Need some guidance here, looking for an inexpensive, light on gas commuter type vehicle. About to start a new job with about an hours commute each way, mostly motorway. Preferably I want something FWD and it must be fun. Would love it to be a Yank brand, but am open to suggestions.
TIA
The only FWD I can think of is a Dodge Daytona. They have their own following so may be a good idea to Google it?
Of course it all depends on your budget. My daily is a 2.8 V6 Camaro which is worth about 2 grand or less. My mate is selling his 97 Trans Am which has a 6 speed box and a 5.7lt V8 but will do 30mpg easily and is an excellent daily choice.
Of course it all depends on your budget. My daily is a 2.8 V6 Camaro which is worth about 2 grand or less. My mate is selling his 97 Trans Am which has a 6 speed box and a 5.7lt V8 but will do 30mpg easily and is an excellent daily choice.
Not sure on your budget. Lots of choice depending on how economical and how much. Dodge Neon SRT-4 would be a fun choice but rare in the UK.
However I think the answer is obvious:
Pontiac Fiero (Formula or GR)
Personally I love the clean lines of the Formula or earlier GT's (top pic).
They are mid engined, either 4 or V6. Ok not massively quick, but ok. But they were built and designed for fuel economy. They are also simple and easy to work on.
MID ENGINED!!
Have a galvanized chassis and fibreglass body.
They are also surprisingly cheap to buy.
If you fancy a bit more go a Chevy V8 slots right in (conversion kits available).
Retro, cool, good looking and rare. What more could you want??
However I think the answer is obvious:
Pontiac Fiero (Formula or GR)
Personally I love the clean lines of the Formula or earlier GT's (top pic).
They are mid engined, either 4 or V6. Ok not massively quick, but ok. But they were built and designed for fuel economy. They are also simple and easy to work on.
MID ENGINED!!
Have a galvanized chassis and fibreglass body.
They are also surprisingly cheap to buy.
If you fancy a bit more go a Chevy V8 slots right in (conversion kits available).
Retro, cool, good looking and rare. What more could you want??
FIeros are nasty little beasts. If you want to be an authentic Yank and get a small FWD car for commuting, suggest you look at a Corolla or Civic
Realistically, maybe there's a privately imported Chevy Cobalt or, uumm... truth be told, we dont make very good small cars, remember, in America, people generally drive small cars because they're cheap, not because they generally want to.
Realistically, maybe there's a privately imported Chevy Cobalt or, uumm... truth be told, we dont make very good small cars, remember, in America, people generally drive small cars because they're cheap, not because they generally want to.
Hi Yes looking for Front wheel Drive, I have a Yukon XL for the really nasty weather, so ideally want a small FWD fun car for the daily commute, and as gas prices have just hit 99c/litre here it is starting to make even more sense. Trying to stay away from Japanese type cars as I have driven them before and whilst very very good, I would like something a bit different ( for me )
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