It's how I explain him and this channel to other people who haven't heard of it. Usually just send them the video of him cooking marshmallows with the jet exhaust.
I daily drive a '69 Corvette, and the ONLY problem is that people always come up and ask about it. I love to talk, but I always end up late to where I'm going!
Old sports cars are like people. They all have imperfections and that's a part of their characters. You feel more connected when driving a vintage car. I drive my 1994 Mazda RX-7 FD3S and I absolutely love it...
I love daily driving my '83 944. It's in awesome condition and I get lots of attention pretty much everywhere I go. I like the fact it's so analog. I don't need the latest gadgets, and would probably not use most of them anyway. And, I enjoyed watching your series restoring the red 944. Even if a few of the jobs were out of my abilities, it's great to understand the ins and outs of maintaining this slice of history.
I daily drive a 944 up in Canada and I'm 23 years old. I normally get the thumbs up or a crazy smile on the freeway and I sometimes get the old heads at the gas station who talk about how they knew someone who had it back in the day
I daily drive a 1998 mustang V6 with a manual trans Bright Atlantic Blue. I'm 18 and this was my first car, I worked hard to be able to buy it, I've rebuilt the engine myself, and I love the hell out of it. I've learned many things from this car, yes I wish I had the V8 but the SN95 mustangs look awesome and that's all I really care about since its a daily driver, I also get decent gas mileage that I can afford and that's another big factor of having a V6. It's been reliable for about 4 months now for me but I'm never going to stop working on it.
My Wife daily drives a very clean and all functioning 1979 Datsun 280zx. Her new job asked her if she was ‘doing Ok’ because she drives such an old car everyday.
JesterialInsanity I hate that mentality many Americans have that they think you’re poor if you drive a car older than 5 years. Fun fact, you save a lot of money buying pre owned cars.
I'm doing the same thing with a 1987 Porsche 924S. The only reason I think it is feasible is that I like working on cars, not terribly bad at it and parts are reasonably priced and readily available. I also really like the analog experience verses all the nanny-state electronics.
@@captain_princeps8669 Not where I am, people that weren't getting paychecks are hoping to make up the lost money by selling stuff at way over value. Cars that were cheap just a year ago have doubled in price, craziest part is I'm not even in a state that got "locked down"
OH OH OH! You've gotta be on CarTrek 3 or another episode! Maybe as a knockoff Stig or mechanic? Your personality is perfect for it and you have an appreciation for older interesting automobiles.
Technically you can daily drive anything the question is how safe is it where you live to do so and can you afford the gas depending how badly the mpg is
Not to mention how easy it is to maintain. In Brazil, if you got anything with a good ol' VW "AP" engine, it doesn't matter if it's carburated, fuel injected, naturally aspirated, turbocharged... You can find parts in any plance. Literally. And they're cheap. It'd be hell to maintain any LS engines over here though.
Vinícius Gouveia maintenance wouldn’t even be my major worry sure it’s a factor to things but when you live in a place like New York (thank god I don’t anymore) you can’t really Daily drive something like a mustang or anything similar you almost need something with 4wd like a truck or an SUV
I've daily driven an '85 Corvette off and on for over a decade and its been interesting watching the perspective change from me being a nut for driving it to me being an "enthusiast" for driving it. I do think some of the perspective has changed because I now own "better" cars too.
You know, I own a 99 camry, it might be a slow r door sedan, but I mean, it's a great little car, I love driving it every day to my tech classes, it's good on my gas budget, and It's really easy to work on, this video really showed me that even though it's a camry, it's still a fun car to drive everyday and know it's going to be reliable...
Old Porsches are awesome and astonishingly reliable cars to drive daily, but if you don‘t have your own workshop, be prepared to throw lots of money after them for maintenance. Btw, I am one of the snobs with a 964 C2 that has patina and gets driven almost daily. 😂
yup, I'm with ya 100 percent on this one. I"m an indy benz mechanic and my daily is a 91 300e & also have a 92 500e & a 86 190 16valve in my collection. Out of the 11 cars I currently own, only 1 is newer than y2k (wife's 03 ML350)
The monetary part was a major determining factor for me almost 7 years ago when I needed to buy a commute car due to increasing my commute from 3 miles to over 120 miles each way. At the time when I commute was short I daily drove my Viper, but that wasn't cost effective once I had the 120 mile commute. So instead of buying a new car that I would drive into the ground and lose a ton of money on I went out and bought a 1992 Honda Civic hatchback with a 5 speed manual because it was cheap to buy and super easy to work on. Now almost 7 years later and having put almost 200k miles on it I have saved thousands of dollars by driving a now 28 year old car.
The problem with antique plates is, depending on the state you live in, they may require that you restrict your use of the vehicle to exhibition or parade use, or to a restricted amount of mileage per year. In those circumstances it's better to just pay the full amount for the normal license plate and be able to insure it for regular daily use. I am only speaking from my experiences with my 1967 GTO. Have a great day! 😉👍
Sure, but at least here(WA) no cops are paying attention to that. We have those restrictions on our collector plates, I and many others still daily, haul stuff, etc. not a single person I'm aware of has gotten in trouble for doing so.
I daily drive a 1998 mustang V6 with a manual trans Bright Atlantic Blue. I'm 18 and this was my first car, I worked hard to be able to buy it, I've rebuilt the engine myself, and I love the hell out of it. I've learned many things from this car, yes I wish I had the V8 but the SN95 mustangs look awesome and that's all I really care about since its a daily driver, I also get decent gas mileage that I can afford and that's another big factor of having a V6. It's been reliable for about 4 months now for me but I'm never going to stop working on it.
Really enjoyed your video, and I have an old sports car that I drive daily in the summer (I live in Quebec Canada) it's a 1987 Fiero GT standard shift which has 222000km. And I love my car, no air bags, no ABS or traction control, no power steering. I get waved at and Tums up a lot. Ok it's a little more maintenance than new cars but the joy and the trill you get is worth it, and the sound of the exhaust yes.
I had an 1986 Fiero it wasn't a GT but it was a V6 and had a GT spoiler on it. Fun cars they were like driving a go cart being so low to the ground. I also had a 1971 Opel GT that drove similar to the Fiero. It was my mini Corvette because it had the shape of a Sting Ray just smaller.
I’ve been dailying my AW11 here in Texas lately while waiting for a starter for my truck to come in. Even my truck is considered a classic vehicle now.
That's right! I bought 1994 Nissan Cefiro A31 with 1JZ gte and manual transmission with sport clutch and I use it daily in Bangkok))))) That’s totally new experience man. This is my first manual car in one of the hardest traffic in the world but I like it so much!
Hey Casey! Thanks again for the shout out man! And it's true... I daily my Porsche 944S to work every day Monday - Friday To lower my mileage on my new car It's a 2018 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD And in fact I did lease it at first... Most people laugh hysterically at that AT FIRST HOWEVER, it's a bit of a buying hack if you do your research. For me, I leased then do a "buyout" and get a discount or lease incentives / buyout however you want to put it. So in the long run I think I made a good choice 38k for a new car with a 10/100,000 mile warranty and a 6 year 60k bumper to bumper warranty. Thanks again for the shout out!
I'd love to see a video of you talking about some older cars that (in your opinion) have held up well and are affordable enough (initially to buy and to work on) to daily drive. Older cars are just way more interesting in my opinion
Dude, script seats? Damn, I'm jealous and I have a really nice 944! Thanks for validating my purchase and love driving it to work. I hope to get it to a point where I can take it a cross the country. Much Porsche front engine love!
Pulled the same move at Culvers, cup between the legs and all. I wasn't talking to myself though LOL! Love seeing the 944 stuff. I always want to drive my car after seeing your 944 vids.
I was inspired by a neighbor who used to "daily" a 1939 MG TA for years. My "daily" is a '74 MGB/GT, which is very practical for light city use, and a 1990 Miata. The GT brings home the bacon, and the Miata carves up the backroads. They're both great fun. I also occasionally "daily" a 1972 Spitfire ... on the back of a flatbed.
Few years ago, I had an '84 944 as my only car daily commuting in Los Angeles. I lost it in an accident but it was very reliable and fun to go anywhere. Now I have a '79 diesel Mercedes as my daily.
Greetings from Cleveland. I agreed on all counts. This only applies to car enthusiasts though. Don't get me wrong, I love my E90 M3, but my Z3M and E36 M3 put a smile on my face every time I drive them. Plus they are simple enough to work on and not lose your mind.
I was contemplating saving for a Porsche 944 turbo and after watching this video, I think I’d be really comfortable buying one. I have a REALLY bad example of a 2003 bmw 325i that I fixed up and slammed on coilovers, and my car is so much fun, but every Porsche guy tells me they started with BMW’s and porsches just have more driver feel and the 944 has been a dream car of mine for years
instead of going to a newer car from my current 97 tahoe i went back to a 35 year old foxbody mustang, i got the last year it was carbureted which i was very happy about considering i wanted to learn how to work on carbs more, im 18 and very broke now but im happy to be driving a car worth the time i put into it the tahoe i bought was my first car and it was and still is very clapped out so its nice to have a car to drive that i enjoy alot more
Oof man I have an 03 Mustang GT too (silver color). I agree the insurance and gas mileage is a nightmare, but I would personally recommend you keep it and get a cheap 4 banger to daily.
Yeah, I agree with Angel. Unless you're trying to impress people you don't know on your daily commute, get a cheap, ugly, mass produced car with good gas mileage. Maybe a 4 or 5 year old Chevy Spark or Hyundai Elantra. Something past the worst of it's depreciation curve, but still very reliable.
At least it's not a 20 year old Mitsubishi complete with some of the most stupid part placement ever conceived. For instance,to replace the high beam bulb on the passenger's side headlight you have to either remove the windshield washer resevoir or use a wrench or two to leverage up near where it attaches to the core support. It's a great way to skin some knuckles,all for a simple headlight bulb.
Just got a new car, the newest car I own a 2000' Pontiac Trans Am. Have (4) others that take turns on & off the streets. Just me, grew up in the muscle car era. Always been that way. Luvit! Wouldn't have it any other way! I'm an oldie butt a goodie!
I’ve always thought it’d be a lot of fun to own a older car and I think I have pretty good mechanical knowledge. Only problem is I live in an apartment, so no space to work on it.
I absolutely love my 1994 bmw 540i 5 speed manual that I have fully rebuilt so everything works in it and it's super luxurious with a 300 HP V8 that hits 7K
I took leave of my senses and sold off my 2005 Matrix commuter (because I don't commute any more) and bought a super low mile 2009 RX-8 as a companion to my 1996 Miata. :) I do have my 2003 pickup if the weather is ever really foul.
@@ScottJ175 Sadly mine has low compression (bought it that way but it's still going haha). People think I'm mad for daily driving an 8 but there is something quite special about a 9k redline. I was thinking of an MX-5 or maybe MR2 while I fix up the RX-8
i had a 1984 Mercedes Benz 190(W201) and i got smiles and waves for it. :) had it as my first car and i drove it as a daily. and the maintanance was not that bad. right now i Daily a 1997 Volvo V70 5 cylinder Turbo diesel wagon. also a 20+ year old car and it really only needs work once or twice a year. My fun car is actually a newer car,2008 Cadillac STS. i bought it because i am into comfy American Sedans. i drive it on my days off from work to just cruise and relax. Working in a resturant and always going at a fast pace makes me want just slow down a bit.
7:05 too bad you’re married, cause HOT DAMN that’s the *_best pickup line I’ve ever heard!_* I’ll use it since you can’t. Now to figure out the bat mobile and jet..
Casey, recruiting subs, one at a time!!! For me, it depends on my situation. I always had a rule - keep one presentable, modest, cheap car to daily drive. If that meant I could not afford a second car that was fun or interesting, so be it. My first priority is to make sure I can go earn the money I need for my fun, so I have always had/still have a 4 banger Toyota to "daily" and only once in several decades missed money due to my vehicle being out of commission. Today, I could daily anything, but time comes at such a high premium, I cannot justify it and stick with my Toyotas. But I could see daily driving a manual 50's-60's vintage car IF it was totally sorted. They are just good enough for modern driving but simple. That vintage car has a trunk that can accommodate everything you need to fix it on the side of the road. ECU driven cars are not as user friendly and since I like to go to far flung places by car, the prospect of being stranded where phones do not work is real. 60's simplicity make good odds you can find a fix anywhere so long as your vintage vehicle is not modified too much - meaning sticking with OEM type parts. I typically put on 30,000+ miles a year, so, my needs are different than many, and if you were a short commuter, you probably have more options than I would. And I do have toys, but daily driving comes with door dings, scratches and the like which I would hate to subject them to - or too much attention when I am trying to get work done. (Sorry, I can't spare 30 minutes to talk cars at the gas station when I have meetings to get to).
I daily drive a 1968 Morgan that I took apart, revitalized and painted and reassembled. I hear and feel every bit of it when I drive it. I also have a Subaru. My dog and I much prefer the Morgan. As you have said a lot can depend on where you live. Where I live the top speed is 45 mph, unless you get onto a ferry and go to the mainland. In this I am very fortunate, for while the Mogan's top speed is slightly North of twice the limit, it is frankly terrifying at anything over sixty, and running at 4000 rpms all day would be annoying as hell. I have landed in an ideal situation to enjoy my car every day, and have a n anonymous boring back up tin top when I need to take out the trash! I did have to reupholster the Morgan to accommodate my old cricked back, but that was a fun winter project and the seats are softer than park benches now!
Personally I know 5 mechanics in my family and some friends and they all say the same thing if you ask them "what do u think about Hyundai, porsche, Chrysler, BMW even Hondas " they will say "oh does Cars are bad, unless they as mechanic point you out in what they think it's a good car and it's only right, "if it come from their mouth"....... Personally my mom had own cars for 10+ yrs to 20yrs, a Kia and she has kept up with maintenance and never had a mayor mechanical issues.... mom it's a perfect example on how to take care of cars ❤❤❤
It isn't sporty but I daily an 87 mercedes 300d that's fast enough to keep up with traffic in 2020. Reliable, efficient and carries that "they dont make em like this anymore" legacy when anyone else sees it. Probably the best car I've ever had
Great vid. I wish I'd have had the nerve to go down the old car daily road 15ish years ago. It doesn't apply to just cars though. My profile pic is me standing in the engine bay of my 2003 Ram 1500 because $4,500 to rebuild the engine and interior made more sense to me than paying the ask for other used trucks on the market.
I wish I could daily drive my roadrunner but it gets 10 mpgs and no ac. I just cant do it captain! I have actually thought about selling it and getting a Viper just like yours but not sure I'm ready to pull the trigger.
Holley efi could work for that car(, not gonna push your choices one way or the other).Vipers are really nice but a roadrunner is a historical benchmark for performance I can understand if you don't want to modify her too.
@@metalbob3335 I agree with you. My Roadrunner is stock looking but I have stroked the 340 out to a 416 and actually making more power than a stock viper but those vipers are just so dang beautiful. Maybe one day I can have both if I'm blessed enough.
Yeah, with the right upgrades that Roadrunner can get at least 20MPG(30 is possible), have AC, stop well, etc. Old Mopar is a bit more challenging in regards to getting a good OD transmission, but solve that and the rest is easy.
You should drive around with your RUclips award, Casey. Then they'll know for sure you are big time. And I enjoyed this monologue and this is you at your best. Or at least your best behavior, no shoe drama :)
If a 1998 Porsche 911 counts then yeah I daily an old sports car 50km per day peak hour heavy traffic manual and I wouldn't have it at other way imagine driving a mundane car like my wife's Prius that's just misery.
I completely agree with the video with one caveat. For anyone with a commute they either need to be very competent mechanically or have a second vehicle. And it's unlikely to be practical if you rent. Personally I'm big proponent of having vehicles in pairs. For example I have a late '89 F350 4WD Diesel and a 89 Ford Centurion C350 4WD Diesel. They compliment each other very well. Also, I'm finding it possible to have it all with the right vehicle. I think I found that with my '14 Chrysler 300. It wasn't expensive, paid $17K for it a year ago. Being popular and sharing 90% of it's parts with the Charger the internet and aftermarket support is abundant. It has a really nice timeless style, so people like it, I look successful. And mine is a rare high end version, a John Varvatos Luxury Edition with the Hemi, AWD, and every option. So that makes it a stand out for the ages, rare,(1 of 2 actually) etc. I'm confident that it'll be a viable worthwhile car until either we can no longer drive gas vehicles or some jack wagon totals it too badly to repair.
I owned a 1988 turbo and sold it years ago. I don't/can't afford it now. Decent ones seem to be asking $20k plus if you find one . I'm thinking of looking at a 944S. I just don't like any new cars, and this car has manual 5 speed, transaxle, and still looks modern or aerodynamic in its design .. 👍
I was dailying a 96 Honda Prelude that was basically in "barn find" condition, until I took it off the road to rebuild it. When I got a raise my boss said, "Hey you can finally fix your car now." I think it's more acceptable behavior since I'm an engineer. All the cars in the parking lot at my work are either really NICE or 20 year old hail dented hoopties that some guy is keeping running just because he can. No in between.
I would drive my 69 912 daily, but I work at home. I drive it as much as I can. After all, I rode in the back seat as a toddler. I even rode in the front passenger seat without a seat belt(no baby seat, how am I still here, Karen?). Old cars are great, not a whole lot of nanny crap to remind us just how much we have dumb down. My 912 has a punch for short wave on the radio, how cool is that. :)
👍 Sadly what killed alot of the "Older Cars" was the Liquidation of Poor Fuel Efficiency Measure (Forgot what it was called..), that paid people for their Derelict Vehicles in order to get them to purchase newer cars... My absolute favorite (don't laugh), was my Firt Car, a 1978 4-Door Ford Fairmont with the Straight-6 200ci. I'd love to be able to find one as a Daily Driver!
I used to daily a '98 Camaro V6 5-speed manual, mostly stock except factory perfomance options (sportier gear ratio, limit slip diff), a set of bigger wheels (245/30/19) and the exhaust system from the z28. Bought the car new and imported to Germany back then. Horrible paperwork. Now I commute via office chair (not an old timer yet) from bed to desk. Car is parked away further. For fun when time allows, I'm resto-modding a '73 Charger to an evil race car (360 SB, heavy modded, overbuilt limited slip rear end, 6 speed manual, new race suspension in all 4 corners, planning to rebuild a lot of non structural parts with glass fiber to save weight. But still mostly a pile of parts in boxes and a vision :(
I want to buy that car when you go to sell it. I had a black '83 with Fuchs wheels, so I find this one's interior and manual steering highly desirable.
I know the owners don't owe anyone anything with their cars, but I do wish fun cars and special cars were shared more often. I internally flipped a bit when I heard some S2000 owners keep it as a garage queen. I could understand if you need a car with more space, but for other daily driver duties, it's a Honda...
Fuel injection in cars have helped as many would say to improve better reliability fro turn key and go. although it does cause elevate maintenance costs to operate vs Carb operation. Carb or efi it's all fun to me .
You NEED to stop making videos that make me wanna buy a Porsche 944! Seriously, With every video I want one more! It’s your fault if I end up broke Casey! 😂
i used to commute in a super rusty old toyota pick-up. It went anywhere in the snow and was super cheap. My boss at the time saw it and said: "we should pay you more if that's the type of car you drive." to which I replied: "Yeah, you should." I would have still drove that truck though
I daily my 1994 3000gt when i'm not modding it, and having to solve issues pertaining to that. Haven't had an issue with it. And yes i got the historic vehicle plates on it xD. I bought and repaired a 1986 Porsche 944 that was totaled after the owner decided to drift it in the rain, lost control and smashed the rear end on the open tail gate of a pick up truck at like 55mph. I legit felt bad For the car because it was just rotting away at were i was working at. Paid the guy 1,000$ and re-fabbed up the rear end had to re-create the tail light housings, trunk seal, and inner chassis. Took 6 months casually working on it. And sold it for 3,400$ when i decided to buy my 3000gt and didn't have the room to keep it.
My first car was a 1988 Toyota Celica (which I bought a bit over a decade ago) and while it didn't have a modern trip computer or AC, it did have electric windows, electric mirrors, electric roof, power steering and actually quite nice interior materials. I was kinda shocked when I got into an, at the time, brand new Volvo V50, which I perceived to be cramped, plasticky and noisy. Not a true sports car since it's FWD, but still.
I daily a 92 and 97 Lexus SC400, they are the best kept secret for $5000... she's faster, smoother and better quality than all new cars. Supra with a V8! And ultra reliable.
I've been daily driving my '68 Mustang for the past 5 years. Some seasons go smoothly and I have no problems. Other times, like this year, it gets a bit rough, like going through 3 distributors (I'm on the 3rd one but I'm having misfiring issues).
My daily is an 01 Audi A4. I break it, or find something to fix up, at least a couple times a month. I paid next to nothing for it and have invested a bunch of time and money to get it where it is now and I'm not done yet! I like to drive it and I like working on it. In fact I'm going to start pulling the AWD system off my parts car because I want to convert my FWD to AWD before it gets too cold here in PA because I don't have a garage!
The only problem I have with daily old driving sports cars is waiting for replacement parts when things do wear out. Other than that, definitely daily drivable
Haven’t gotten all the way through the vid, but one consideration is insurance. I could absolutely daily drive my 86 911. However, I have Hagerty collector insurance on it and that comes with limitations. I’m not allowed to commute in it. Other collector insurance cos. have mileage limitations. Just something to consider.
YES, we really need to find an insurance answer. Nobody will do declared value insurance for a daily. I have a vehicle that few insurance companies even know exists. I can't insure it in any practical way.
I am 53 never owned a car newer than 15 years old. I have never paid more than 3k for a car. Never paid a repair bill if it breaks I fixed it .Never had a loan payment . Just buy cars that have been looked after and not abused , generally that is someone old estate sales are a great way to find them , older family members know of people who can't drive anymore. Loan payments are for people who want to look rich but are broke .
I drive a 2000 HSV R8, LS1 4l60e (urghh i cannot change to a manual soon enough) it currently has 240,000 k's, id love a '61 Buick Electra 225 tho.. Also, "jack wagon" my new favorite insult.. haha
A good car to get into classic cars that will become classic cars. Yes I feel old when typing that but get a Japanese car from the late 80s or early 90s. They'll never break and their quality is impeccable. I have a 1988 Galant E30. Apart from being rusty which is the biggest problem with Japanese cars it's just a charm. Got it for free as nobody wanted it. Very low insurance good fuel economy nothing will go wrong and I get more looks than other people.in a 40k new car although I really don't care for that although I'm just as eccentric as you. The biggest problem is winter for any classic car no matter how well rust protection was/is. That's why I own my as a beater but I love it so much I want to get one in Good shape. Which is a first in the history of about 20 cars. It's just so heart warming and this is the single car that somehow everybody likes and has sympathy for. Although underneath rust wise it's a real shitbox. Usually I just drive cheaper cars that already went through depreciation but before they start to develop serious problems. Only one car so far that kept me stranded constantly
“If you type in Casey and jet bat mobile that’s the easiest way to find me” what a flex Casey
It's how I explain him and this channel to other people who haven't heard of it. Usually just send them the video of him cooking marshmallows with the jet exhaust.
Anybody else type this in to see? haha
Yeah! Props for high functioning crazy people!
My dad gets exactly the same fuckin thing at bk 🤣🤣plain burger large Dr. Pep.
@@manderz2075The only Dr you need
I daily drive a '69 Corvette, and the ONLY problem is that people always come up and ask about it. I love to talk, but I always end up late to where I'm going!
Old sports cars are like people. They all have imperfections and that's a part of their characters. You feel more connected when driving a vintage car. I drive my 1994 Mazda RX-7 FD3S and I absolutely love it...
I love daily driving my '83 944. It's in awesome condition and I get lots of attention pretty much everywhere I go. I like the fact it's so analog. I don't need the latest gadgets, and would probably not use most of them anyway. And, I enjoyed watching your series restoring the red 944. Even if a few of the jobs were out of my abilities, it's great to understand the ins and outs of maintaining this slice of history.
I daily drive a 944 up in Canada and I'm 23 years old. I normally get the thumbs up or a crazy smile on the freeway and I sometimes get the old heads at the gas station who talk about how they knew someone who had it back in the day
A lot of experience and knowledge in this video. You young fellers pay attention! I wish I still had my Acura legend 1992. Oh man. 2 door manual.
Food for thought and cool cars to drive? What old car do you daily?
I daily a bright red C5 corvette with a massive anime sticker on the back. loads of fun.
I daily a '90 Mazda Miata
I daily drive a 1998 mustang V6 with a manual trans Bright Atlantic Blue. I'm 18 and this was my first car, I worked hard to be able to buy it, I've rebuilt the engine myself, and I love the hell out of it. I've learned many things from this car, yes I wish I had the V8 but the SN95 mustangs look awesome and that's all I really care about since its a daily driver, I also get decent gas mileage that I can afford and that's another big factor of having a V6.
It's been reliable for about 4 months now for me but I'm never going to stop working on it.
Hopefully a 87 mr2
ihave a 1970 MG midget i drive very frquently
I just bought an 02 Viper... Partly because it looks so fun when you drive yours! And it is fun!
My Wife daily drives a very clean and all functioning 1979 Datsun 280zx. Her new job asked her if she was ‘doing Ok’ because she drives such an old car everyday.
That's a dream car right there, those people have a problem
JesterialInsanity I hate that mentality many Americans have that they think you’re poor if you drive a car older than 5 years. Fun fact, you save a lot of money buying pre owned cars.
Interestingly I drive a much nicer car than all my bosses. I'm also "blue collar" while they're all middle management types.
@@angelgjr1999 Yup, I paid $17K for a 6 year old car that retailed for $54K new.
snek I paid 4,000$ for a 2003 Mustang GT which was 30k new. :)
I'm doing the same thing with a 1987 Porsche 924S. The only reason I think it is feasible is that I like working on cars, not terribly bad at it and parts are reasonably priced and readily available. I also really like the analog experience verses all the nanny-state electronics.
I love these old Porsche's! After the mid - late 90's they just didn't feel the same.
i daily my right hand drive 1994 Mitsubishi GTO with 115,000km, its a blast and has alot of cool tech that was ahead for its time
That’s cool you have an old Mitsubishi before it became a cheap SUV brand.
I'm getting a 1975 firebird with 56,000 miles on it for 12,000
Cut it into pieces just to piss people off.
Jk, that’s my favorite body style!
@@fastinradfordable since covid has hit all the cars have been much cheeper
@@captain_princeps8669 Not where I am, people that weren't getting paychecks are hoping to make up the lost money by selling stuff at way over value. Cars that were cheap just a year ago have doubled in price, craziest part is I'm not even in a state that got "locked down"
OH OH OH! You've gotta be on CarTrek 3 or another episode! Maybe as a knockoff Stig or mechanic?
Your personality is perfect for it and you have an appreciation for older interesting automobiles.
Maybe someday!
@@CaseyPutsch a little less conversation, a little more action baeb
I'd love to see Casey done up as an Elvis lmfao
Technically you can daily drive anything the question is how safe is it where you live to do so and can you afford the gas depending how badly the mpg is
Not to mention how easy it is to maintain. In Brazil, if you got anything with a good ol' VW "AP" engine, it doesn't matter if it's carburated, fuel injected, naturally aspirated, turbocharged... You can find parts in any plance. Literally. And they're cheap. It'd be hell to maintain any LS engines over here though.
I daily drive old Polo 6N with 230 000km on it and get around 4l/100km (60mpg) and it doesn't consume a ton of oil.
Vinícius Gouveia maintenance wouldn’t even be my major worry sure it’s a factor to things but when you live in a place like New York (thank god I don’t anymore) you can’t really Daily drive something like a mustang or anything similar you almost need something with 4wd like a truck or an SUV
"how safe is it where you live" is a valid question
@@AustinHector24 I would imagine that 24 year Polo weighing around 900kg would have deformation zone around where your face is tbh.
I've daily driven an '85 Corvette off and on for over a decade and its been interesting watching the perspective change from me being a nut for driving it to me being an "enthusiast" for driving it. I do think some of the perspective has changed because I now own "better" cars too.
You know, I own a 99 camry, it might be a slow r door sedan, but I mean, it's a great little car, I love driving it every day to my tech classes, it's good on my gas budget, and It's really easy to work on, this video really showed me that even though it's a camry, it's still a fun car to drive everyday and know it's going to be reliable...
Old Porsches are awesome and astonishingly reliable cars to drive daily, but if you don‘t have your own workshop, be prepared to throw lots of money after them for maintenance. Btw, I am one of the snobs with a 964 C2 that has patina and gets driven almost daily. 😂
from one ol' car guy to the next, this was great! , and really got me thinking of the what and why's for my next sports coupe.
Casually dropping the Batmobile reference. Nice. ;)
yup, I'm with ya 100 percent on this one. I"m an indy benz mechanic and my daily is a 91 300e & also have a 92 500e & a 86 190 16valve in my collection. Out of the 11 cars I currently own, only 1 is newer than y2k (wife's 03 ML350)
Id love to daily a DeLorean. One reason is your story from VINWiki showing me my dream car isn’t as stupid as I thought before
The monetary part was a major determining factor for me almost 7 years ago when I needed to buy a commute car due to increasing my commute from 3 miles to over 120 miles each way. At the time when I commute was short I daily drove my Viper, but that wasn't cost effective once I had the 120 mile commute. So instead of buying a new car that I would drive into the ground and lose a ton of money on I went out and bought a 1992 Honda Civic hatchback with a 5 speed manual because it was cheap to buy and super easy to work on. Now almost 7 years later and having put almost 200k miles on it I have saved thousands of dollars by driving a now 28 year old car.
The problem with antique plates is, depending on the state you live in, they may require that you restrict your use of the vehicle to exhibition or parade use, or to a restricted amount of mileage per year.
In those circumstances it's better to just pay the full amount for the normal license plate and be able to insure it for regular daily use.
I am only speaking from my experiences with my 1967 GTO.
Have a great day! 😉👍
Yeah but registration (in Ohio)
Is forever.
Come on tell me it’s not worth trying to try hold on to.
@@fastinradfordable - what are you referring to?(the thing that's worth "holding on to")
Sure, but at least here(WA) no cops are paying attention to that. We have those restrictions on our collector plates, I and many others still daily, haul stuff, etc. not a single person I'm aware of has gotten in trouble for doing so.
I daily a boxster, it is great
I daily drove my 986 for 6 years. Ran a small donut shop. Used it to bring stuff from sam's club all the time. The 2 trunks were great for it.
@@ItzAlex626 definitely, I got the boxster as my first car and it is some of the most fun I have had
I daily drive a 1998 mustang V6 with a manual trans Bright Atlantic Blue. I'm 18 and this was my first car, I worked hard to be able to buy it, I've rebuilt the engine myself, and I love the hell out of it. I've learned many things from this car, yes I wish I had the V8 but the SN95 mustangs look awesome and that's all I really care about since its a daily driver, I also get decent gas mileage that I can afford and that's another big factor of having a V6.
It's been reliable for about 4 months now for me but I'm never going to stop working on it.
I have a New Edge Mustang GT, I agree the SN95 Mustangs look great!
Really enjoyed your video, and I have an old sports car that I drive daily in the summer (I live in Quebec Canada) it's a 1987 Fiero GT standard shift which has 222000km. And I love my car, no air bags, no ABS or traction control, no power steering. I get waved at and Tums up a lot. Ok it's a little more maintenance than new cars but the joy and the trill you get is worth it, and the sound of the exhaust yes.
I had an 1986 Fiero it wasn't a GT but it was a V6 and had a GT spoiler on it. Fun cars they were like driving a go cart being so low to the ground. I also had a 1971 Opel GT that drove similar to the Fiero. It was my mini Corvette because it had the shape of a Sting Ray just smaller.
I’ve been dailying my AW11 here in Texas lately while waiting for a starter for my truck to come in. Even my truck is considered a classic vehicle now.
I've got an 89' MR2 AW11 as my daily in LA. Works great!
Aeden Gasser-Brenan That’s Awesome! There’s an owner in one of the fb groups that daily drives his in North CA I believe.
I got an AW11 here in London and I love it, a 1988.
@@Spring794 yup I daily my AW11 in NorCal 👌🏼 1988 Supercharged my instagrams @ TheSlowFastCrew
@@Spring794 yup I daily my AW11 in NorCal 👌🏼 1988 Supercharged my instagrams @ TheSlowFastCrew
I daily drive my 1987 Porsche 944. Love it.
Dailying a 1985 E30 right now. Miss some of the modern comforts buts it’s been a blast!
That's right! I bought 1994 Nissan Cefiro A31 with 1JZ gte and manual transmission with sport clutch and I use it daily in Bangkok))))) That’s totally new experience man. This is my first manual car in one of the hardest traffic in the world but I like it so much!
Great sensible advice. What more can I say?
Keep inspiring Casey!
Hey Casey! Thanks again for the shout out man!
And it's true...
I daily my Porsche 944S to work every day Monday - Friday
To lower my mileage on my new car
It's a 2018 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD
And in fact I did lease it at first...
Most people laugh hysterically at that AT FIRST
HOWEVER, it's a bit of a buying hack if you do your research.
For me, I leased then do a "buyout" and get a discount or lease incentives / buyout however you want to put it.
So in the long run I think I made a good choice 38k for a new car with a 10/100,000 mile warranty and a 6 year 60k bumper to bumper warranty.
Thanks again for the shout out!
I'd love to see a video of you talking about some older cars that (in your opinion) have held up well and are affordable enough (initially to buy and to work on) to daily drive. Older cars are just way more interesting in my opinion
Dude, script seats? Damn, I'm jealous and I have a really nice 944! Thanks for validating my purchase and love driving it to work. I hope to get it to a point where I can take it a cross the country. Much Porsche front engine love!
Pulled the same move at Culvers, cup between the legs and all. I wasn't talking to myself though LOL! Love seeing the 944 stuff. I always want to drive my car after seeing your 944 vids.
I was inspired by a neighbor who used to "daily" a 1939 MG TA for years. My "daily" is a '74 MGB/GT, which is very practical for light city use, and a 1990 Miata. The GT brings home the bacon, and the Miata carves up the backroads. They're both great fun. I also occasionally "daily" a 1972 Spitfire ... on the back of a flatbed.
my God 1939 very old
Few years ago, I had an '84 944 as my only car daily commuting in Los Angeles. I lost it in an accident but it was very reliable and fun to go anywhere. Now I have a '79 diesel Mercedes as my daily.
Greetings from Cleveland. I agreed on all counts. This only applies to car enthusiasts though. Don't get me wrong, I love my E90 M3, but my Z3M and E36 M3 put a smile on my face every time I drive them. Plus they are simple enough to work on and not lose your mind.
I was contemplating saving for a Porsche 944 turbo and after watching this video, I think I’d be really comfortable buying one. I have a REALLY bad example of a 2003 bmw 325i that I fixed up and slammed on coilovers, and my car is so much fun, but every Porsche guy tells me they started with BMW’s and porsches just have more driver feel and the 944 has been a dream car of mine for years
instead of going to a newer car from my current 97 tahoe i went back to a 35 year old foxbody mustang, i got the last year it was carbureted which i was very happy about considering i wanted to learn how to work on carbs more, im 18 and very broke now but im happy to be driving a car worth the time i put into it the tahoe i bought was my first car and it was and still is very clapped out so its nice to have a car to drive that i enjoy alot more
Living with a Classic is a channel all about this topic
My 03 Mustang GT is basically bankrupting me driving it 80 miles/day. Can't wait to get rid of it
Oof man I have an 03 Mustang GT too (silver color). I agree the insurance and gas mileage is a nightmare, but I would personally recommend you keep it and get a cheap 4 banger to daily.
Yeah, I agree with Angel. Unless you're trying to impress people you don't know on your daily commute, get a cheap, ugly, mass produced car with good gas mileage. Maybe a 4 or 5 year old Chevy Spark or Hyundai Elantra. Something past the worst of it's depreciation curve, but still very reliable.
At least it's not a 20 year old Mitsubishi complete with some of the most stupid part placement ever conceived. For instance,to replace the high beam bulb on the passenger's side headlight you have to either remove the windshield washer resevoir or use a wrench or two to leverage up near where it attaches to the core support. It's a great way to skin some knuckles,all for a simple headlight bulb.
Shouldn't have bought a newer ford. Pure garbage
V12 Sacapuntas? LOL, means V12 pencil sharpener in English. that is an exquisite sense of humor!
Thank you 85% of America thinks it's means very expletive things.. 😂 at least when I'm playing video games online.
Just got a new car, the newest car I own a 2000' Pontiac Trans Am. Have (4) others that take turns on & off the streets. Just me, grew up in the muscle car era. Always been that way. Luvit! Wouldn't have it any other way! I'm an oldie butt a goodie!
I’ve always thought it’d be a lot of fun to own a older car and I think I have pretty good mechanical knowledge. Only problem is I live in an apartment, so no space to work on it.
Yup, take it from someone who's done it, very hard to rent and have classic cars.
This would be cool. I think having a great mechanic or being able to do the work yourself is a a plus…
I absolutely love my 1994 bmw 540i 5 speed manual that I have fully rebuilt so everything works in it and it's super luxurious with a 300 HP V8 that hits 7K
I daily an RX-8, I'd bet your Porche is a hell of a lot more reliable, trustworthy and economical... But I still love it :)
I took leave of my senses and sold off my 2005 Matrix commuter (because I don't commute any more) and bought a super low mile 2009 RX-8 as a companion to my 1996 Miata. :) I do have my 2003 pickup if the weather is ever really foul.
@@ScottJ175 Sadly mine has low compression (bought it that way but it's still going haha). People think I'm mad for daily driving an 8 but there is something quite special about a 9k redline. I was thinking of an MX-5 or maybe MR2 while I fix up the RX-8
Good thing about having an old car, is that you can finally get some use out of your old cassette tape music collection :)
i had a 1984 Mercedes Benz 190(W201) and i got smiles and waves for it. :) had it as my first car and i drove it as a daily. and the maintanance was not that bad.
right now i Daily a 1997 Volvo V70 5 cylinder Turbo diesel wagon. also a 20+ year old car and it really only needs work once or twice a year.
My fun car is actually a newer car,2008 Cadillac STS. i bought it because i am into comfy American Sedans. i drive it on my days off from work to just cruise and relax. Working in a resturant and always going at a fast pace makes me want just slow down a bit.
Daily my 67 ford Galaxie. Or my tundra if I need a truck but love being a high functioning crazy person. Have a wonderful day everyone.
7:05 too bad you’re married, cause HOT DAMN that’s the *_best pickup line I’ve ever heard!_*
I’ll use it since you can’t. Now to figure out the bat mobile and jet..
Casey, recruiting subs, one at a time!!!
For me, it depends on my situation. I always had a rule - keep one presentable, modest, cheap car to daily drive. If that meant I could not afford a second car that was fun or interesting, so be it. My first priority is to make sure I can go earn the money I need for my fun, so I have always had/still have a 4 banger Toyota to "daily" and only once in several decades missed money due to my vehicle being out of commission.
Today, I could daily anything, but time comes at such a high premium, I cannot justify it and stick with my Toyotas. But I could see daily driving a manual 50's-60's vintage car IF it was totally sorted. They are just good enough for modern driving but simple. That vintage car has a trunk that can accommodate everything you need to fix it on the side of the road. ECU driven cars are not as user friendly and since I like to go to far flung places by car, the prospect of being stranded where phones do not work is real. 60's simplicity make good odds you can find a fix anywhere so long as your vintage vehicle is not modified too much - meaning sticking with OEM type parts.
I typically put on 30,000+ miles a year, so, my needs are different than many, and if you were a short commuter, you probably have more options than I would. And I do have toys, but daily driving comes with door dings, scratches and the like which I would hate to subject them to - or too much attention when I am trying to get work done. (Sorry, I can't spare 30 minutes to talk cars at the gas station when I have meetings to get to).
I daily drive a 1968 Morgan that I took apart, revitalized and painted and reassembled. I hear and feel every bit of it when I drive it. I also have a Subaru. My dog and I much prefer the Morgan. As you have said a lot can depend on where you live. Where I live the top speed is 45 mph, unless you get onto a ferry and go to the mainland. In this I am very fortunate, for while the Mogan's top speed is slightly North of twice the limit, it is frankly terrifying at anything over sixty, and running at 4000 rpms all day would be annoying as hell. I have landed in an ideal situation to enjoy my car every day, and have a n anonymous boring back up tin top when I need to take out the trash! I did have to reupholster the Morgan to accommodate my old cricked back, but that was a fun winter project and the seats are softer than park benches now!
I'm also looking at a 1955 jeep cj with an f head engine.
glad to see this video, i daily a 2000 integra gsr with 220k all original bone stock miles... its miserable, but i love it.
Personally I know 5 mechanics in my family and some friends and they all say the same thing if you ask them "what do u think about Hyundai, porsche, Chrysler, BMW even Hondas " they will say "oh does Cars are bad, unless they as mechanic point you out in what they think it's a good car and it's only right, "if it come from their mouth".......
Personally my mom had own cars for 10+ yrs to 20yrs, a Kia and she has kept up with maintenance and never had a mayor mechanical issues.... mom it's a perfect example on how to take care of cars ❤❤❤
I still daily a 1996 acura integra I got from 2015 still good on gas and revs really smooth
Just picked up a 01 bmw 330i to daily drive.5spd manual. First car i have ever had that will appreciate as i drive it.
Start buying plastic cooling pieces.
@@fastinradfordable already have them in stock 👍terrible cooling systems
It isn't sporty but I daily an 87 mercedes 300d that's fast enough to keep up with traffic in 2020. Reliable, efficient and carries that "they dont make em like this anymore" legacy when anyone else sees it. Probably the best car I've ever had
Great vid. I wish I'd have had the nerve to go down the old car daily road 15ish years ago. It doesn't apply to just cars though. My profile pic is me standing in the engine bay of my 2003 Ram 1500 because $4,500 to rebuild the engine and interior made more sense to me than paying the ask for other used trucks on the market.
Right on.
I wish I could daily drive my roadrunner but it gets 10 mpgs and no ac. I just cant do it captain!
I have actually thought about selling it and getting a Viper just like yours but not sure I'm ready to pull the trigger.
Holley efi could work for that car(, not gonna push your choices one way or the other).Vipers are really nice but a roadrunner is a historical benchmark for performance I can understand if you don't want to modify her too.
As an armchair car reviewer, get the viper
(Lol)
@@metalbob3335 I agree with you. My Roadrunner is stock looking but I have stroked the 340 out to a 416 and actually making more power than a stock viper but those vipers are just so dang beautiful. Maybe one day I can have both if I'm blessed enough.
Yeah, with the right upgrades that Roadrunner can get at least 20MPG(30 is possible), have AC, stop well, etc. Old Mopar is a bit more challenging in regards to getting a good OD transmission, but solve that and the rest is easy.
@@snek9353 I have a 5 speed manual installed in it. Its probably closer to 13 mpgs if im just cruising but I can't keep my foot out of the gas. 😅
You should drive around with your RUclips award, Casey. Then they'll know for sure you are big time. And I enjoyed this monologue and this is you at your best. Or at least your best behavior, no shoe drama :)
If a 1998 Porsche 911 counts then yeah I daily an old sports car 50km per day peak hour heavy traffic manual and I wouldn't have it at other way imagine driving a mundane car like my wife's Prius that's just misery.
I daily my 88MR2 SC, never had any major issues but at the end of the day it's a lower mileage toyota and toyota reliability is actually incredible.
I daily drive my 280zx with 182,000 miles and love every minute of it. New cars are for people who can't drive while a classic is a drivers car
I completely agree with the video with one caveat. For anyone with a commute they either need to be very competent mechanically or have a second vehicle. And it's unlikely to be practical if you rent. Personally I'm big proponent of having vehicles in pairs. For example I have a late '89 F350 4WD Diesel and a 89 Ford Centurion C350 4WD Diesel. They compliment each other very well.
Also, I'm finding it possible to have it all with the right vehicle. I think I found that with my '14 Chrysler 300. It wasn't expensive, paid $17K for it a year ago. Being popular and sharing 90% of it's parts with the Charger the internet and aftermarket support is abundant. It has a really nice timeless style, so people like it, I look successful. And mine is a rare high end version, a John Varvatos Luxury Edition with the Hemi, AWD, and every option. So that makes it a stand out for the ages, rare,(1 of 2 actually) etc. I'm confident that it'll be a viable worthwhile car until either we can no longer drive gas vehicles or some jack wagon totals it too badly to repair.
I owned a 1988 turbo and sold it years ago. I don't/can't afford it now. Decent ones seem to be asking $20k plus if you find one . I'm thinking of looking at a 944S. I just don't like any new cars, and this car has manual 5 speed, transaxle, and still looks modern or aerodynamic in its design .. 👍
I was dailying a 96 Honda Prelude that was basically in "barn find" condition, until I took it off the road to rebuild it. When I got a raise my boss said, "Hey you can finally fix your car now." I think it's more acceptable behavior since I'm an engineer. All the cars in the parking lot at my work are either really NICE or 20 year old hail dented hoopties that some guy is keeping running just because he can. No in between.
Doug Demuro voice, “This.... is a 1983 Porsche 944.”
I would drive my 69 912 daily, but I work at home. I drive it as much as I can. After all, I rode in the back seat as a toddler. I even rode in the front passenger seat without a seat belt(no baby seat, how am I still here, Karen?). Old cars are great, not a whole lot of nanny crap to remind us just how much we have dumb down. My 912 has a punch for short wave on the radio, how cool is that. :)
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Sadly what killed alot of the "Older Cars" was the Liquidation of Poor Fuel Efficiency Measure (Forgot what it was called..), that paid people for their Derelict Vehicles in order to get them to purchase newer cars...
My absolute favorite (don't laugh), was my Firt Car, a 1978 4-Door Ford Fairmont with the Straight-6 200ci.
I'd love to be able to find one as a Daily Driver!
Cash For Clunkers
I daily my 85 Pontiac Fiero. Not the greatest car for kids, but perfect for running around for the various delivery apps out there.
I used to daily a '98 Camaro V6 5-speed manual, mostly stock except factory perfomance options (sportier gear ratio, limit slip diff), a set of bigger wheels (245/30/19) and the exhaust system from the z28. Bought the car new and imported to Germany back then. Horrible paperwork. Now I commute via office chair (not an old timer yet) from bed to desk. Car is parked away further. For fun when time allows, I'm resto-modding a '73 Charger to an evil race car (360 SB, heavy modded, overbuilt limited slip rear end, 6 speed manual, new race suspension in all 4 corners, planning to rebuild a lot of non structural parts with glass fiber to save weight. But still mostly a pile of parts in boxes and a vision :(
I want to buy that car when you go to sell it. I had a black '83 with Fuchs wheels, so I find this one's interior and manual steering highly desirable.
I know the owners don't owe anyone anything with their cars, but I do wish fun cars and special cars were shared more often. I internally flipped a bit when I heard some S2000 owners keep it as a garage queen. I could understand if you need a car with more space, but for other daily driver duties, it's a Honda...
Fuel injection in cars have helped as many would say to improve better reliability fro turn key and go. although it does cause elevate maintenance costs to operate vs Carb operation. Carb or efi it's all fun to me .
You NEED to stop making videos that make me wanna buy a Porsche 944! Seriously, With every video I want one more! It’s your fault if I end up broke Casey! 😂
i used to commute in a super rusty old toyota pick-up. It went anywhere in the snow and was super cheap. My boss at the time saw it and said: "we should pay you more if that's the type of car you drive." to which I replied: "Yeah, you should." I would have still drove that truck though
I want to see a video of you picking the worst use case for each of your cars
I daily my 1994 3000gt when i'm not modding it, and having to solve issues pertaining to that. Haven't had an issue with it. And yes i got the historic vehicle plates on it xD. I bought and repaired a 1986 Porsche 944 that was totaled after the owner decided to drift it in the rain, lost control and smashed the rear end on the open tail gate of a pick up truck at like 55mph. I legit felt bad For the car because it was just rotting away at were i was working at. Paid the guy 1,000$ and re-fabbed up the rear end had to re-create the tail light housings, trunk seal, and inner chassis. Took 6 months casually working on it. And sold it for 3,400$ when i decided to buy my 3000gt and didn't have the room to keep it.
My first car was a 1988 Toyota Celica (which I bought a bit over a decade ago) and while it didn't have a modern trip computer or AC, it did have electric windows, electric mirrors, electric roof, power steering and actually quite nice interior materials. I was kinda shocked when I got into an, at the time, brand new Volvo V50, which I perceived to be cramped, plasticky and noisy.
Not a true sports car since it's FWD, but still.
I daily a 92 and 97 Lexus SC400, they are the best kept secret for $5000... she's faster, smoother and better quality than all new cars. Supra with a V8! And ultra reliable.
I've been daily driving my '68 Mustang for the past 5 years. Some seasons go smoothly and I have no problems. Other times, like this year, it gets a bit rough, like going through 3 distributors (I'm on the 3rd one but I'm having misfiring issues).
I daily my 2001 honda civic with 300000 miles . Everything still works on it and running strong lol.
" i only have like 130 thousand subscribers right now " .. me over here at 2.7k feeling proud
My daily is an 01 Audi A4. I break it, or find something to fix up, at least a couple times a month. I paid next to nothing for it and have invested a bunch of time and money to get it where it is now and I'm not done yet! I like to drive it and I like working on it. In fact I'm going to start pulling the AWD system off my parts car because I want to convert my FWD to AWD before it gets too cold here in PA because I don't have a garage!
Wow, I think you might have masochistic tendencies.
@@snek9353 possibly. I have a 2014 A4 as well.
The only problem I have with daily old driving sports cars is waiting for replacement parts when things do wear out. Other than that, definitely daily drivable
Great video!! Keep it up
I'm hoping to get a 1st gen Miata next spring for a summer daily. This is assuming that Big Rona doesn't make a huge come back and mess everything up.
Haven’t gotten all the way through the vid, but one consideration is insurance. I could absolutely daily drive my 86 911. However, I have Hagerty collector insurance on it and that comes with limitations. I’m not allowed to commute in it. Other collector insurance cos. have mileage limitations. Just something to consider.
YES, we really need to find an insurance answer. Nobody will do declared value insurance for a daily. I have a vehicle that few insurance companies even know exists. I can't insure it in any practical way.
I am 53 never owned a car newer than 15 years old. I have never paid more than 3k for a car. Never paid a repair bill if it breaks I fixed it .Never had a loan payment . Just buy cars that have been looked after and not abused , generally that is someone old estate sales are a great way to find them , older family members know of people who can't drive anymore. Loan payments are for people who want to look rich but are broke .
A 1984 pontiac fiero am4 was my daily for about 2 years lol
I drive a 2000 HSV R8, LS1 4l60e (urghh i cannot change to a manual soon enough) it currently has 240,000 k's, id love a '61 Buick Electra 225 tho..
Also, "jack wagon" my new favorite insult.. haha
I deliver pizzas 3 nights a week in my '83 944. Most reliable vehicle I own.
A good car to get into classic cars that will become classic cars. Yes I feel old when typing that but get a Japanese car from the late 80s or early 90s. They'll never break and their quality is impeccable. I have a 1988 Galant E30. Apart from being rusty which is the biggest problem with Japanese cars it's just a charm. Got it for free as nobody wanted it. Very low insurance good fuel economy nothing will go wrong and I get more looks than other people.in a 40k new car although I really don't care for that although I'm just as eccentric as you. The biggest problem is winter for any classic car no matter how well rust protection was/is. That's why I own my as a beater but I love it so much I want to get one in Good shape. Which is a first in the history of about 20 cars. It's just so heart warming and this is the single car that somehow everybody likes and has sympathy for. Although underneath rust wise it's a real shitbox. Usually I just drive cheaper cars that already went through depreciation but before they start to develop serious problems. Only one car so far that kept me stranded constantly
Yes
Parts and who repairs it ?
I would love to drive a 67 911 but would worry about breakdowns