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rs899 · 08-14-2009, 09:17 AM

Hi-

I am new to this, but I already own an 82 VW Rabbit Diesel Pickup and am working on getting an 81 VW Cabriolet (with a 1.8JH engine) running.

I am looking into yet another cheap and cheerful platform for my daily 65 mile commute over secondary roads. I sniffed around here, but I haven't found a sticky or FAQ that lays it our for me.

I am looking for something in gas (in case the price of diesel vs gas goes crazy like it did 2 years ago) that is a good starting point.

I want to find something under $1000 and in fairly plentiful supply.

I know Honda CRX and Toyota Starlet are thrifty.
I am leaning toward an early Saturn stick, but what are some other good semi-beaters that I have overlooked?

Is there a good thread on here somewhare that discusses this? Thanks

Rick
Deltona, fl

08-14-2009, 09:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
rs899 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: deltona, fl Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheap Available Platforms? Hi- I am new to this, but I already own an 82 VW Rabbit Diesel Pickup and am working on getting an 81 VW Cabriolet (with a 1.8JH engine) running. I am looking into yet another cheap and cheerful platform for my daily 65 mile commute over secondary roads. I sniffed around here, but I haven't found a sticky or FAQ that lays it our for me. I am looking for something in gas (in case the price of diesel vs gas goes crazy like it did 2 years ago) that is a good starting point. I want to find something under $1000 and in fairly plentiful supply. I know Honda CRX and Toyota Starlet are thrifty. I am leaning toward an early Saturn stick, but what are some other good semi-beaters that I have overlooked? Is there a good thread on here somewhare that discusses this? Thanks Rick Deltona, fl (Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)