Help me choose my DD - I got 17 candidates

I need it to drive to work and back, be reliable, cheap to fix, that's all
I will be driving in snow but I drove fbody thru winter before and I am still alive, so being good in snow is a plus but not a requirement

Here they are:

1.
1980 El Camino
Mileage: 19,000
Engine: 8 Cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Features: A/C: Front, Bucket Seats, Power Seats, Cassette Radio
Selling Points: Custom 1980 El Camino with less than 19k miles on a rebuilt V8 360 engine.
Chrome beauty rims. Custom paint, metal flake and pearl (color formula provided) with gold pin stripe.
Plush interior with leather trim. 6k on Dunlop Qualifier tires. Tilt wheel.
Powerful sound system.

2.
1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Description — $3,995, CHEV '95 Camaro Z28. All options. 6-speed. 99k miles. $3995.

3.
1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - $3000
Mileage 198,000
Engine 8 Cylinder
Transmission Automatic
1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO, 198K mi, Z-28, air bag, abs, ac, ps, cc, tilt, p/seats, p/windows,
stereo, pdl, p/mirrors, $6,000+ into engine, transmission & A/C, $3,000

4.
1985 Chevrolet El Camino
Description — $3,800, CHEVROLET '85 El Camino fresh paint, nice car, $3800 bo.

5.
79 El Camino
Mileage: 100,000
Engine: 8 Cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Features: CD Player, Alloy Wheels
Selling Points: 79 El Camino, Blue Pearl, 350/350 horsepower newly rebuilt engine.
Engine has less than 100 miles on it.
Rebuilt turbo 350 transmission with shift kit. all new Edelbrock performer rpm package.
Includes new edelbrock carb, intake, cam, lifters, pistons,roller rockers,and much more.
Cowl induction fiberglass hood. New B&M floor shifter. Nice body and paint.
I also have the original hood which is also painted the same color. Must see. Car runs great.
I just have to many cars and don't like it that the El Camino just sits there.
Condition: Few minor scratches on body. Just had body work and paint done a few years ago.
Hood also has a few scratches. Interior is original.

6.
1997 Thunderbird - $3,995
Mileage: 57,814
Engine: 8 Cylinders
Transmission: 4 SPD AUTO W/OD
Drivetrain: RWD
Features: Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Radio, Cassette Radio, **Low Mileage**,
One Owner, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Seat, Power Steering, Power Windows, Tilt Wheel
Standard Equipment: Air Conditioning, 15 inch Rim Size, Power Brakes, Power Steering,
Dual front air bags/active belts, 4 speed automatic with overdrive Transmission, AM/FM Cassette,
281 Cubic Inch Displacement, Tilt Wheel, Power Windows, 8 Cylinders

7.
2001 Ford Taurus SE
Description — $3,900, FORD '01 Taurus SE, white, 72K mi, loaded, CD, clean, runs exc. $3900.

8.
1997 Thunderbird - $3,400
Mileage: 120,000
Engine: 8 Cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Features: A/C: Front, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering, Bucket Seats, Power Seats,
Airbag: Driver, Airbag: Passenger, Anti-Lock Brakes, Cassette Radio, Power Windows, Rear Window Defroster,
Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Selling Points: looks and runs great, a short crack on driver seat, other than that, every thing is
in good condition. nice chrome wheel. just done a turn up with all new plugs and wires. power sun roof.
moving out of contury. need to sell it fast, all stock car, never race or mods on it.
Condition: great in and out, nice white paint.

9.
Bronco - $2,800
Mileage: 136,000
Engine: 8 Cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Doors: 2
Features: A/C: Front, A/C: Rear, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering, Bucket Seats,
Leather Interior, Airbag: Driver, Airbag: Passenger, Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Player, Power Windows,
Rear Window Defroster, Tinted Glass, Alloy Wheels, Tow Package
Selling Points: good running car.new brakes
Condition: has shopping cart dents in both doors

10.
1993 Ford Bronco
Description — $2,500, '93 FORD BRONCO new trans & tires, must sell $2500 or best offer.

11.
1996 Ford Bronco - $3000
1996 FORD BRONCO EDDIE BAUER, 4x4, 5.8L, CD, DVD, Prem sound, ac, detachable top, tow pkg, runs exc,
must sell, won't last, call now this is a sacrafice!! $2,995 OBO,

12.
1999 Ford Taurus
Description — $1,900, TAURUS 1999 WAGON 7 passenger, AT, tags, 64K original miles, dependable, $1900 obo.

13.
1996 Cougar - $3995
Mileage: 77,468
Engine: 4.6L V8
Transmission: AUTO 4SPD W/OD
Features: Automatic, Air Conditioningpower Steering, AM/FM Stereo, Dual Front Air Bags, Alloy Wheels,
Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Cassette, Power Seat, Leather, RWD

14.
1986 Pontiac Fiero - $2300
Red
123,200 miles
This is a great little car. It's quick & a lot of fun. I've owned a Fiero twice.
It has been tuned up. New fuel pump, tank drained and cleaned. Watertight vehicle.
Runs great, everything works,Even The Headlights. Clean Interior..
This is the last year of the Fiero 2 seater, Mid-engine, 6 - cylinder.
I've seen a 6ft 4" person drive this car, comfortably (getting in & out might be a little tricky)
This car is a great driver or commuter. Safe frame & good mpg.
* 4-speed manual transaxle, 6-cyl, RWD, mid-engine

15.
1991 Pontiac Firebird
Description — $950, PONTIAC '91 Firebird, V8, 5 spd, pwr windows, $950 obo

16.
1991 Pontiac Firebird - $3400
Mileage 121,000
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
1991 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA, 2nd owner, rare T-top, 5 spd, 5.0 TPI, custom exhaust, keyless entry, excel. cond.,
$3400 obo,

17.
1996 Saturn SL 1 - $3,488
Mileage: 74,598
Engine: 1.9L I4
Transmission: MANUAL 5SPD
Drivetrain: FWD
Doors: 4
Features: ABS (4-Wheel), Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, Drive Train: FWD, Dual Front Air Bags, Tilt Wheel

# 7or #17

#5:yup:

number 6.... you will go a lnog way and not have to do anything to a v8 t-bird

Any of the ones without the blue oval:ar: FORD

#7 and #17 aswell

Do not deal with broncos and what the hell is wrong with you and all the El Camino's?

BTW do not let the one minded folks talk you out of a ford product alot of thier cars are cheap and easy to fix.

And you want a old lt1 as a daily :lol: gas mileage and oil loss alone would keep me clear :lol:

I wouldn't choose those third-gens as a DD. I agree with Zboner, those will probably be the best. Some of those cars are what I would buy a daily driver for, not the other way around.

#6 ........:yup:

I vote for the 91 Formula, the 2nd one for $3400

2 or 5

#11

#2 or #5 :)

#9 or #11, make some winter money with a plow

#6 has nice LOW miles and should be very comfortable and WARM as a DD in winter. Shouldn't take much to keep it running cheap for years!! Just make sure that mileage is real and not a replaced odometer.

5

asdfsaf

#2 :yup:

:lol: i really wonder about most of you and your choices for a daily driver.

I thought the purpose of a daily driver was gas mileage and reliability, plus low cost of keeping up the vehicle. I never thought people would pick the oldest v8's that are either carb (shitty for winter when you have to warm it up) or shitty on parts/gas :lol:

asdf

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Beater1.
A car used for daily transport to avoid damage or wear on a nicer car.
I drove my beater to work today, it's raining too hard to take the Z.

it doesnt necessarily have to be any of those things you listed. just something to keep the miles off your real good car. in that case, might as well have something with a nice V8 and a pickup bed.

my daily driver is a 68 el camino

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Originally Posted by Modulistic

asdf

So you mean instead of getting a beater that uses less gas, and does not require alot of wrenching, or be comfortable you just use a beater to drive in the rain?

OMG all these years i have been wrong...well next time i get a muscle car and i need a beater when it is raining i will go buy a older version of it, or a 25 year old vehicle with no comforts :lol:

real men are only vaguely aware of a cars interior or comforts.

for instance, my el camino has no power brankes or steering, no heat or ac, a 10 dollar stereo, crank windows.

and I like it that way. rock solid reliable.