G Boost Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Can someone recommend a daily that has the following requirements; - Good on fuel - Auto - Under 10k - Aircon - Not classed as a "girls car" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo1985 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 If it was for a daily only and you did not really car about much else other than reliability and fuel economy I would go for a Nissan Pulsar, Toyota Corolla, Ford Laser etc.. All four cyls so rego, insurance, running costs are cheap as. Considering you got $10k to spend though you could look at some of the Subaru Libertys etc.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3541722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNGTR Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Corolla. Mega reliable & go forever if serviced correctly. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3541888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam-__- Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I'd get a corolla, but in manual form if you're looking at fuel eco. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3542213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33GOD Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 ford AU wagon on gas. reliable :sorcerer: room for shagging good on fuel take it anywhere and not worry about a thing i bought one. cost me 7k for a 2000 model Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3542423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
full house Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I recommend corolla! my friend has it and all packed up! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3542457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
guesty Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I would recommend a lancer or something with a small engine capacity. but if you want good fuel ecconomy it would be sensible to buy an auto, manual cars can just be revved harder. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3542466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo1985 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I thought manuals would be better on fuel but coz of the different gear ratios. It's easier to travel at 100klm in 5th gear than it is to travel at 100klm in the same car in 3rd gear (most auto boxes on 4 cyls are 3 gears only). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3542532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLICE Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 no auto are 4 speed (Gear 1) 0-20km/h (Gear 2) 20-40km/h (Gear 3) 40-60km/h (Gear 4) 60km/h to infinity and beyond I'd recommend a lancer if you want to go a lil sportier or spend a lil on mods and the corolla if you're on a tight budget Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3542819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
road_racer Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I'd say a corolla to.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3542838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Big_boy Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 My daily. Cost me $6,000 from at friends neighbour who was selling it as a trade in. Has: leather interior Working Tv (factory) touch screen as well Auto 4lt 1uzfe. not to bad on fuel as long as you dont gas it everywhere i will get same Lt/100 as my dads Sv6 commo and i put a dvd player in it, that cost me $70. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3542871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gts-t Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I have a 93 nova(corolla) so +1 for the rolla I was looking for a manual hatch, but a sedan auto came up at a good price (1300) so i grabbed that. Some days i like the auto, other days id rather have a manual so i can save a bit more on fuel, probably just being cheap tho lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3543237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighty01 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 ford AU wagon on gas.reliable :sorcerer: room for shagging good on fuel take it anywhere and not worry about a thing i bought one. cost me 7k for a 2000 model X2 best option for a daily imo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3543241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Abuser Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 (edited) Autos get worse fuel economy due to the use of a torque converter arrangement over a direct (manual) clutch engagement as a form of power transmission. In addition you generally will have another gear to play with (5sp manual vs a 4sp auto) which can make it better on fuel eco but typically the final drive for both will be the same. This is provided if driven the same way same revs etc etc. I would go with a carolla, but only downside is that they are a tad small. Depends what your using it for as a daily. If you need to ship stuff about which is bigger than ur usual run of the mill cargo, then mayb a falcodore station wagon v6/straight 6 could be a better option. The rolla tho has excellent fuel eco, reliable as anything, aircon, and can be found under 10k. Up to you... Edited December 20, 2007 by R32Abuser Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3543250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 i would get a corolla there cheap on petty and they are good with parts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3543312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anfo Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 civic! mrs got one goes well? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3543630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPlates Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 what are VTEC Hondas like on fuel? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3546212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Not all auto's are 4 speed... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3546683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 another one for corolla. cheap car and also cheap to run. im driving one atm as well. ae101 96 model.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3546750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffy Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Can someone recommend a daily that has the following requirements;- Good on fuel - Auto - Under 10k - Aircon - Not classed as a "girls car" mitsubishi magna, '02 onward , they go ok, cheaper on juice than most 6cyl cars and respond well to rice corollas are girls cars btw Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/198301-daily-car-recommend/#findComment-3547057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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