Daily Driver Candidates

[Zack01GC]

The 335d only comes in sedan, but they're out there. They will most likely break your budget at this point in time, though.

I've found them as low as $32k used, and as high as $58k new.

[MrRamen]

Hell effin yeah, I want a diesel.

Zack01GC, are you saying I could possibly find an E91 335d somewhere around America? Don't tease me, bro!

[Zack01GC]

e46 330D touring, great to drive an when driven sensibly can easily achieve 45mpg+.

No BMW diesels were imported to the U.S. between 1985 or 1986 until the E9X 335d.

[nellydragracer]

e46 330D touring, great to drive an when driven sensibly can easily achieve 45mpg+.

[NerdCore]

e34 Touring

+1, I have a white E34 525i. It has a leaking headgasket and radiator, the central locking system if fubar, and the car has rust all over. Still turns over every time and starts. It's the worlds most reliable turd.

[MrRamen]

I think if I can swing it and find the right deal in the future, the car I really want is an Alpine White BMW E91 (the E90 Touring). High 20s gas mileage, I-6, unbelievable wagon looks, and could be bagged with some bright-blue rims.

Any comments? Or if not, thanks for the help guys. I don't want to rock an older E46, because I read that they changed a ton of stuff that was wrong with it. Plus it gets a few worse mpg for no real gain in horsepower or anything.

[NegativeCamber]

but that's just me

you got the vip bug, dude. i think its time to go with what you wanted to do.

[motocaddy]

a3 or a4 with 2.0T & DSG. a3 or jetta sportwagen with TDI & DSG.

[hi its me alec]

e46 5spd touring for sure.

[Ollie]

but that's just me

[MrRamen]

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm

The E39 does gets decent mileage, about 24 highway, and I know the EPA estimates are conservative. But it's cars like the CC that amaze me with their 31 mpg highway. Of course having a turbo'd 4 banger with FWD helps a ton.

I would love me a 2011 TDI. However, I test drove an Audi A3 for fun at a dealer and it size-wise feels just like the Mk4 Golf I had when I got my license. I think that's a little small for my tastes now. Also I didn't think the build quality of the interior represented the price I would pay for an Audi. The A6 Avant is too low in gas mileage. The greatest car would be if VW released the TDI CC here in America.

EDIT: Anyone know where I can find an old Toyota Corolla wagon? Or a Passat B3 wagon? Those things are siiiiick.

[Zack01GC]

E39 525i wagon? That has to get decent mileage.

[Average_Jerk]

The VW CC is a great car. I do about 300miles a week in one. smooth ride, comfortable.

[Geschlecht]

2011 Jetta/Passat, A3.

[dork]

A6 Avant?