Whats a good daily / fun car for cheap?

[00bolt]

with gas prices going through the roof, its getting expensive driving my truck back and forth to work everyday. Was talking with the wife about maybe getting a little car as a daily that gets better gas mileage. Not looking to spend alot, maybe around $5k give or take a little. Not looking for a prius type of car, but something that is still halfway "cool" and maybe even can fix it up a bit... was thinking maybe a Porsche 944, looks like they get 20+ mpg but parts seem expensive... looking for alternatives like that... thanks

[GrayStangGT]

[Sean88gt]

My SVT focus is a great daily. I'll avg 28-30mpg depending on driving style and it handles great. Could use more low end but pulls well to 7200.

Bish is for sale too.

[David]

TDI Jetta

[Mike]

TDI Jetta

Ever find your truck?

[David]

Ever find your truck?

Nope

[Mike]

Nope

Sorry to hear that man.

[black50]

subaru wrx

[A_A_G]

Integra GSR. Decent power, lots of aftermarket support & gets low 30s hwy

[VaderTT]

e36 m3's can be found for around that price.

[Steve]

Miatas are fun little cars believe it or not.

[dblack1]

If you are secure in your manhood I'd go Miata. I drove one years ago and had a blast.

[sc281]

1990-1996 Nissan 300zx

[Sleeper]

Ill second the older integra's

With minimal mods it was a low 14 sec car.

on my last trip with it before i sold it i got 39-40mpg interstate driving.

Mine was the b18b1 Ls integra 1996.

[ALLAN]

My SVT focus is a great daily. I'll avg 28-30mpg depending on driving style and it handles great. Could use more low end but pulls well to 7200.

Bish is for sale too.

Sounds like mine.