Daily Driver? or "I paid for the car might as well drive it!"
12-08-11, 01:58 PM
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Daily Driver? or "I paid for the car might as well drive it!"
I've put over 6k miles on my IS-F in the past 2 months. I've been debating on a daily driver... cheap... Honda Accord/Civic type. It would help me out on gas, I've got a 40mi commute everyday. I take my dog to work everyday so my back seat is always dirty. Also not to mention maintenance wise I could go longer in between services if the F sits at home.
So question is... do I buy a Daily Driver or do I go ahead and drive the car I'm paying for anyways?
So question is... do I buy a Daily Driver or do I go ahead and drive the car I'm paying for anyways?
12-08-11, 02:02 PM
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Definitely buy a daily driver. I commute 90+ miles (both ways) 5 days a week to work and bought the Accord. Saves on gas, reliable, and the coupe looks really nice.
You should use the ISF for weekend driving.
You should use the ISF for weekend driving.
12-08-11, 02:36 PM
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honestly i never understand the concept of having these weekend cars (cars like isf) and then another daily driver. paid for the car already, drive it the way it's supposed to be. all my cars are modded, some quite heavily, and they have always been my daily driver, no exception. if things happen, they happen. i don't let my money just sit there. my m3 was lowered and what not and i just drive it like that
12-08-11, 02:45 PM
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honestly i never understand the concept of having these weekend cars (cars like isf) and then another daily driver. paid for the car already, drive it the way it's supposed to be. all my cars are modded, some quite heavily, and they have always been my daily driver, no exception. if things happen, they happen. i don't let my money just sit there. my m3 was lowered and what not and i just drive it like that
My IS 350 is no IS-F but is strickly for pleasure driving and it's great.
By not driving it as much I really appreciate it more.Feels fresh and new when driving it.
Plus it's always spotlessly clean as it never sees bad weather.
After a drive,it's back in the garage.After a cool down a detailer and microfiber is used.Battery tender installed,make shift 2 king 100% cotton flannel sheets sewn cover apllied till the next drive.
Maybe a waste to some but very enjoyable to me.
The wife breaks my ***** on occasion but she knows how I am and does accept it.
12-08-11, 02:59 PM
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If it weren't for my dog going with me EVERYWHERE... and that is not debatable, I wouldn't mind driving my F everywhere. Living in the South we don't see snow a whole lot but with the slightest bit they throw gravel/salt down everywhere. So it's just those few times where the weather is terrible or when friends want to take my car somewhere (and there's dog hair in the back seat) that I really wish I had a Daily to do all the "dirty work". The Boyfriend has a H2 that the dog can't get in and a GTR that NOTHING is allowed in. LOL... so we are looking really for a Daily for all purposes.
12-08-11, 03:15 PM
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I drive my nicer car (2007 GS350 AWD lowered/rims) daily. I have 1997 Integra GS-r Turbo that should be my commuter since I drive about 50 miles daily but it's just not comfortable and enjoyable.
I believe in "I paid for the car might as well drive it!"
I believe in "I paid for the car might as well drive it!"
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12-08-11, 03:32 PM
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I bought a Honda CRV 4 x 4 this winter to use as my daily driver. The reason I bought it is because I felt the F even with snow tires is not safest in the worst of conditions. I have been driving the CRV for 5 weeks now and I have stored my " Beluga " in the third spot of my garage. I actually have driven her only twice in 5 weeks which made me appreciate her a LOT LOT more! I now can say that driving the F is special again..:-)
12-08-11, 03:39 PM
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If it weren't for my dog going with me EVERYWHERE... and that is not debatable, I wouldn't mind driving my F everywhere. Living in the South we don't see snow a whole lot but with the slightest bit they throw gravel/salt down everywhere. So it's just those few times where the weather is terrible or when friends want to take my car somewhere (and there's dog hair in the back seat) that I really wish I had a Daily to do all the "dirty work". The Boyfriend has a H2 that the dog can't get in and a GTR that NOTHING is allowed in. LOL... so we are looking really for a Daily for all purposes.
These days, its not uncommon for people to have 2 of the same car. I use to think its weird until i picked up my 2nd GS for my daily.. One Stock & One Modded.. I drive the stock one daily and whenever i have the urge to blast off, i take out the modded GS.. Works for me..
12-08-11, 03:48 PM
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^^ What can we say... we like toys I bought my F used anyways but it only had 16k mi on it
We have a 94 Blazer that I'd love to trade for a Accord, just gotta find the right buyer. The dog can't jump into the Blazer and it really defeats the purpose of saving gas.
I bought my F used anyways but it only had 16k mi on it We have a 94 Blazer that I'd love to trade for a Accord, just gotta find the right buyer. The dog can't jump into the Blazer and it really defeats the purpose of saving gas.
12-08-11, 04:53 PM
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honestly i never understand the concept of having these weekend cars (cars like isf) and then another daily driver. paid for the car already, drive it the way it's supposed to be. all my cars are modded, some quite heavily, and they have always been my daily driver, no exception. if things happen, they happen. i don't let my money just sit there. my m3 was lowered and what not and i just drive it like that
12-08-11, 05:16 PM
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honestly i never understand the concept of having these weekend cars (cars like isf) and then another daily driver. paid for the car already, drive it the way it's supposed to be. all my cars are modded, some quite heavily, and they have always been my daily driver, no exception. if things happen, they happen. i don't let my money just sit there. my m3 was lowered and what not and i just drive it like that
12-08-11, 05:34 PM
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honestly i never understand the concept of having these weekend cars (cars like isf) and then another daily driver. paid for the car already, drive it the way it's supposed to be. all my cars are modded, some quite heavily, and they have always been my daily driver, no exception. if things happen, they happen. i don't let my money just sit there. my m3 was lowered and what not and i just drive it like that
12-08-11, 05:44 PM
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If you plan on keeping your IS-F longterm and want to preserve it, then buy a DD. But if you plan on trading it in for something else in 3-4 years, then drive it and enjoy the time you have with it as much as possible.