MoparMagic1992
Well-Known Member
Hey guys, come here soon id like to replace my daily driver, a 1993 Dodge intrepid, 3.3 low 20s MPG with 188k miles...i dont foresee it making it to 200, or maybe a wee bit higher, so in preparation of it croaking im starting my new(used) car hunt.
heres my specs (lol)
im 20, dont like bland or average cars, in college to be a welder with one year left until im out. single, dont haul people around very often, usually 1 or 2 max
id like to get something that gets around 20 MPG give or take a few, more is always better though. id like something newer, thinking late 90s or early 2000s would like to get a dodge, but also like subarus..doesnt HAVE to be either though, would like to stay away from compacts, neons interest me but ive heard theyre kinda iffy as far as reliability goes..
..Ive been looking at Dakotas, would be handy to haul light stuff around in the bed, dont know what engine would be best though, have heard the 3.9 is under powered, an R/T would be perfect, but is the gas mileage as horrid as everyone says with the 5.9? staying away from four wheel drive if i have to.
Intrepids are something i like, but know the second gens are problematic, would look for a 3.2 or 3.5..i know to stay away from the 2.7
im just rambling now but give me some opinions, and other car ideas! price limit is around 5 grand, could do a little more though
-John
heres my specs (lol)
im 20, dont like bland or average cars, in college to be a welder with one year left until im out. single, dont haul people around very often, usually 1 or 2 max
id like to get something that gets around 20 MPG give or take a few, more is always better though. id like something newer, thinking late 90s or early 2000s would like to get a dodge, but also like subarus..doesnt HAVE to be either though, would like to stay away from compacts, neons interest me but ive heard theyre kinda iffy as far as reliability goes..
..Ive been looking at Dakotas, would be handy to haul light stuff around in the bed, dont know what engine would be best though, have heard the 3.9 is under powered, an R/T would be perfect, but is the gas mileage as horrid as everyone says with the 5.9? staying away from four wheel drive if i have to.
Intrepids are something i like, but know the second gens are problematic, would look for a 3.2 or 3.5..i know to stay away from the 2.7
im just rambling now but give me some opinions, and other car ideas! price limit is around 5 grand, could do a little more though
-John