What's a good daily driver?

**Tusker** · 8th March 2007, 10:40 AM

Tusker won't fit underneath the building we're about to move into. No Defender will. Stuffed if I know what to do, any suggestions?

1. Could sell Tusker as is, & setup say a D3. Don't want to, big $$$ to buy & fitout.
2. Keep Tusker for weekends & hols. Then need a daily driver.
3. Never had anything Japanese, not starting now. I'd rather get the train..
4. Current Freelanders, even if sorted out, would depreciate too much methinks.
5. Could wait for a Freelander2, not keen on being the first to buy.
6. Mini would be fun. New model almost here.
7. Could go the Falcon/Commondoor route. Boring.
8. Magnas/380 are an underrated car in my book. Just needs to be the right price.
9. What else.. the Jag S type with the 2.7L diesel would be a nice setup. Too $$$ just to go to & from work though. BMWs aren't anything to rave about. Smaller Mercedes are too $$$ for what they are. Current Audis are not bad, but I'd rather get the equivalent VW.
10. Something classic has an appeal, but this new one has to be reliable. Anything 20 or 30 yrs old regrettably is out. Swapping the good bits from Tusker to say a classic Rangie is out for the same reason.

Any thoughts anyone?
Regards
Max P

HSVRangie · 8th March 2007, 10:51 AM

Go to Caufield jag.

get a fully restored/remanufactured series 3.

http://www.caulfieldjag.com.au/home.htm

MIchael.

**Phoenix** · 8th March 2007, 10:52 AM

Tough choice there. D3 is a great option, but it's always hard to let go of a vehicle you have put so much work into. Mini Clubman (4 door) is about to be released, that would be a good option

**cookiesa** · 8th March 2007, 10:55 AM

It's a daily driver, go Japanese so you can leave your weekends free to work on the Rover ! LOL

Great Value to be had with Hyundai Elantra or if you only need a buzz box then go the Getz

**Ace** · 8th March 2007, 10:57 AM

Go the Mitsubishi 380 VRX, i agree they are a highly underrated car, to many people see them as a magna, thats why sales are slow.

Failing that the new commodore has had good reviews, but i'd go for an XR6 BF Falcon, much better resale value than a standard falcon or commodore, plenty of grunt and space and they look good.

Dont sell tusker, park him at my place, i will look after him until such a time as you need him.

**UncleHo** · 8th March 2007, 11:03 AM

G'day Tusker

A fully restored Ford Mustang is the go, Class,and they Appreciate in value, 65 notch back has a boot and has most parts common to aust falcons, there are a few Very Good Professional Restorers around, if interested I can give you some Ph No's

cheers

**dobbo** · 8th March 2007, 11:05 AM

I wouldn't be selling Tusker, to much hassle and money to get a new car up to that standard. Perhaps a storage place could be a feasile option.

As for a daily driver, secretly I have always liked the Audi's.

**BigJon** · 8th March 2007, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Ace

go for an XR6 BF Falcon, much better resale value than a standard falcon or commodore, plenty of grunt

IIRC, same grunt as a base spec Falcon...

HSVRangie · 8th March 2007, 11:15 AM

Subaru Liberty 3R or 3RB eats the audi.

MIchael.

ak · 8th March 2007, 11:25 AM

What is the height of the building carpark and is a defender higher than a D2. I sneak into most underground car parks in the city when I have to go to Sydney.

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