Andrew,
I think you answered your own question "*I need a securely lockable trunk at
least as big as a Miata's." I hear they are very reliable.
Lin
On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 8:02 AM, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net>wrote:
> I've spent the past few days thinking hard on a cross country trip that
> I've wanted to take for years. Next year I may be able to do the trip. The
> basic idea is to be on the road for about 80 days and spend a day or two in
> each of the 49 states. (Hawaii until you build a bridge, you're dead to me!
> ;) I will camp most nights, stay with friends some, and a few nights in
> hotels. I will likely do it in several regional trips so that I can keep my
> business afloat.
> As a car guy, the question of what car to take has always been important. I
> had thought an Elise until yesterday when I came to terms with the
> prohibitive cost. I can do the trip, I could buy the car, maybe both. I
> can't afford to take that car on this trip. Tires, depreciation,
> maintenance, parts... So back to planning.
> Years ago I thought a BGT was the perfect car. Fosters goodwill, fun, plus
> it would plan my trip: I drive till I breakdown, and I explore the town
> until parts arrive. I still think it would be a good choice. A Miata might
> be perfect.
> So the open question is what car do I start looking for? Below is my
> criteria.
>
> *My budget will be a max of $5000. This is for road ready condition.
> *Manual transmissions only!
> *The car must be fun to drive.
> *The car must be reliable.
> *Parts should be readily available, and affordable. This includes tires.
> *I need a securely lockable trunk at least as big as a Miata's.
> *I need to be able to reasonably expect 30,000 miles of mostly trouble free
> driving.
> *A/C and cruise control would be ideal.
> *25+ MPG
>
> Drew
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