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    Cheap daily- suggestions?

    Hey all,

    I recently purchased a new car, and i really don't want to use it as an everyday car, especially not to run to work in! I'm wanting to buy a nice little reliable daily for under 4k (3-3.5 would be ideal). I had a Daihatsu Terios offered to me for 3800 with 150k on it and in very tidy condition, and was about to buy it this arvo, but I can't quite bring myself to it just yet

    So, i'm coming to you guys. I want something very good on fuel, reliable, cheap rego, speed bump friendly, and enough room in the back for a bike or 2, for that price range! Suggest away!

    -Drew.
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    Theres that Mk2 GT that looks nice in the for sale section in that price range and on the Gold coast too...
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    I have a MK1. But the fact of it being a 20-30 year old car puts me off, i was 100% reliability. Plus, i want it to be able to hit speed bumps at top speed.
    2011 TDI Caddy- AirRex x AccuAir setup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by drewr View Post
    ...Plus, i want it to be able to hit speed bumps at top speed.
    ya hoon!

    mk3 2lt?
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    something from toyota.. early camry or cressida
    Driving the coal. Low and rattly.

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    AE101 Corolla.
    Cheap, Fast, Reliable. Choose two.

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    late 90s Honda Accord. Dad just about had to give his away last year ($2500) & it was immaculate with no mechanical issues
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    The Daihatsu would make a good cheep car. I sold a Daihatsu Charade to buy my first VW.
    I owned the might 3cyl for 17years and she had done a mere 330,000km trouble free.
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    Keep it VAG Mk3 CL

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    I'd go a Mk3 or a Seat Cordoba. Both are cheap, easy to get parts and economical (and the mk3 are easy to make look horn)
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