Bored, which would you pic for a Daily Driver?

Nik_95Cobra

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I recently sold my old daily driver and I can't make up my mind what to aim for. I had originally wanted an 87-88 Monte Carlo SS, but now my mind's going in other directions.

I would also like a Volvo 850 R, or maybe even an automatic notchback stang. What would you guys do? I'm also considering buying and selling 4-5 other cars to make more money off those so I won't be so broke after buying something to keep, but what would you do between a notch and a volvo R for a daily?

Here's the volvo in question for those that don't know it off hand.

Specs:

2.3 5-Cyl Turbo
Horsepower (SAE net) 240 @ 5200 rpm
Torque (ft/lbs., SAE net) 221 @ 2200 rpm
Compression ratio 8.5:1

Boring Friday Night, Discuss

 

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Man your DD will probably be faster than my car.

 

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i been thinkin about getting a new edge mustang to daily drive
or a 99 or 01 cobra
but i know in the end thats a dumb idea
cause ill wanna mod it

 

HISSIN50

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With the criteria presented, the Vulva (assuming it's in good condition mechanically).

Otherwise my friend, you'd be the first guy in history with an SN95 weekend car and a Fox III DD. Obviously, it's normally the other way around. Now if it was an uber clean notch that could work but otherwise, I dunno how comfy or reliable a DD it would be...........

Good luck with the decision.

 

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The Volvo, foxes are ghey.




(LOL- just did that in case any fox owners look in here. They always say that about SN's.)


I'm still tossing around the idea of getting one of these vs. fixing up the 'vert.

 

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I'd go with the Volvo, just seems like an all-around more practical solution, and probably much more comfy and fuel-efficient to drive on a daily basis.
I'm also looking for a new DD to buy in January, and so far I'm thinking Lexus IS300 or Acura TSX (2003-2005 range). That, or a truck.

 

Nik_95Cobra

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Reasons for a notch would be it wouldn't be black (PITA to keep clean here in AZ, and mooost likely wouldn't have leather, and if I got one it'd be an automatic. Reasons for Volvo would be better hook-ups on used parts (I'm in the parts/service business), The slightly better although not overly impressive gas milage, and it has an automatic as well, safety, more comfort. I had a 92 GT before my cobra and if I had to choose I'd take it over my Cobra. I'm pretty much set on a volvo, maybe even a 225 horse t5 non R version, but if a clean notch came up I'd have to think twice. I hardly ever see fox 3's at the dealer auctions anymore, and there's lots of volvos, and even non auction volvos can be had for not a whole lot of money with a little bit of milage on them. Just kicking around ideas for now and thinking out loud.

 

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'66 Coupe, bite thy tongue.




Nik, it really sounds like the Volvo is the way to go (for what you desire).

Or if you're not totally set on a Volvo, how about an Audi S-series or something along those lines (a la Duncan's 'winter' ride)?

 

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MMmmmmm one of my favorite cars, S60R...I vote volvo.

 

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sage2k said:

i been thinkin about getting a new edge mustang to daily drive
or a 99 or 01 cobra
but i know in the end thats a dumb idea
cause ill wanna mod it

Click to expand...

You have no idea how hard it is NOT to mod my daily driver (see below)



Anyway, i vote Volvo S60R. I got to drive one and i want one now!!

 

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sage2k said:

i been thinkin about getting a new edge mustang to daily drive
or a 99 or 01 cobra
but i know in the end thats a dumb idea
cause ill wanna mod it

Click to expand...

I already have plans for my truck once I get the transmission back.

Mainly just a small lift and some cheap black steel wheels. Then once I get teh Stang how I want it (God knows how long) maybe a turbo. lol

 

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Dont get something you'll want to mod. and get something with good gas ..or electric mileage..

 

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Nik.....unless you get a 6 banger stang......get the Volvo.......there is no way you would leave a notch alone for long...1`

 

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What would I want for a daily driver?

A supercharged 408ci '95 Mustang.

But between those two, I'd go with a nice low mileage fox.

 

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I bought a truck:

 

1TallMF

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Thats one sweet-looking truck

 

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Cool truck!!

 

Nik_95Cobra

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Thanks for the comments all. An S60 R would be sweet but it's out of my range, I would only be able to afford an 850R. No matter what I get I will mod it to a degree lol. Gas isn't at the top of my priorites either but would be nice. So far I'm leaning on a volvo, even if it's not an R. I loved my 92' GT so much though that I know I'd be happy with another fox 3.

My old fox

 

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Hey guys im new to this sight but.. i have to oppentunity to buy a 1996 mystic cobra for $20,000 it had 35,000 miles or km i dont know but it all brand new. is it wourth it?

 

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Nice car but No.