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Bringing this back to the top. My is350 daily has been an excellent car, but I’m currently selling it. I contemplated daily driving the F, but am against it since my plan is to ultimately build it even more.
So, it’s time for a bigger daily that works better for a family. I’m considering an older RX350, V6 RAV4, or even an LS460. I’d like it to be bigger than my car, dead reliable, last a long time, and I have about 15k cash. What are your recommendations? Longevity does matter to me, as I plan to pay cash for cars moving forward in life. My IS350 would easily go another 10-15 years, so I’m looking for the same longevity while I pay off my house.
Zero problems in our 05 GX over the past 5 years. 115-165k. Drove from MO to Rocky Mt NP and back last summer... tow a boat... poor mileage but it’s worth it.
07 Taco 4 door can take a fall off a cliff and keep going.... (in-laws for 8 years).
neither quite in the range it sounds like you are looking though.
1997 Supra TT: Garage Queen
2008 ISF: Retired Daily driver but love it so much I can't sell it.
2015 Forester FXT: Cobb tuned daily driver.
2018 Odyssey: Family hauler.
Surprised my wife with a birthday present CT200H few weeks ago to replace her 08 Yaris. Had to match the F
Is surprisingly fun to drive, didn't bother with the F Sport as wanted more comfort and cheaper price. Even with me driving it normally with traffic speeds, avg is 40 so far, I'm sure better in the city. Has nav+backup cam and heated seats and upgrades stereo, but missing little things like bumper sensors and memory seats. Overall a nice car and used values are a great value even though it's basically a Prius.
Downsized from 3 cars last year after selling my S2000. Currently have a Tesla Model S P85D as a daily and the 08 ISF as the nice weather, weekend warrior.
Downsized from 3 cars last year after selling my S2000. Currently have a Tesla Model S P85D as a daily and the 08 ISF as the nice weather, weekend warrior.
I think Tesla makes a great daily. The fuel savings is legit.
Two drivers, 4 cars (down from 5). '08 ISF (stored 1/2 the year), '11 LX570 (daily driver and for winters), '08 Volvo XC90 (wife's transport), '04 Volvo XC70 (beater, back up for when cars are in the shop, airport longterm parking, saving for son who will start driving in 2 years). Honorable mention, we had a 1990 Miata (inherited from mother in law when she passed) was going to build it into an autocross car but never had the time, money, or storage space. Three cars, if you have the space, are really handy to have.
I think Tesla makes a great daily. The fuel savings is legit.
Ya honestly such a great all around car for a daily. Big step up from daily driving my S2K for the 12 years I had it thru the winter and stuff was fun but having creature comforts like heated steering wheel/seats and being able to pre-condition the car before I leave work in the snow is awesome. Also the gas/maintenance savings alone is huge convenience just to plug it in when I get home and it's good to go in morning if/when I need to recharge. S2Ks (ap1) are known for burning lots of oil even though it did decent on gas mileage just had to keep on top of monitoring the oil levels which was mildly annoying.
Ya honestly such a great all around car for a daily. Big step up from daily driving my S2K for the 12 years I had it thru the winter and stuff was fun but having creature comforts like heated steering wheel/seats and being able to pre-condition the car before I leave work in the snow is awesome. Also the gas/maintenance savings alone is huge convenience just to plug it in when I get home and it's good to go in morning if/when I need to recharge. S2Ks (ap1) are known for burning lots of oil even though it did decent on gas mileage just had to keep on top of monitoring the oil levels which was mildly annoying.
How did the body of your S hold up for 12 years? That’s a long car ownership! Daily drivers really start to show their age after 12 years here.
