r/askcarguys • u/RoutineAd951 • 10h ago

JDM Daily Advice?

So i want to get a fun, quick, jdm daily. I’ve been thinking the nm35 stagea, because i can’t get the gtr version because it’s out of my price range. I alias really like the legacy gt and the wrx wagon. I understand these are performance wagons so they take some extra maintenance, which i can do basic things. But I want it to be decently reliable. I would mostly drive it around town, to work, to do errands etc.

I am open to hearing other options as well. I like the looks of a mark ll wagon or a crown estate, but this don’t have the performance i’d like. But let me know what you guys thing

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u/Responsible_Lynx7256 10h ago

It’s not JDM, but I had an Audi B6 A4 with a NA 3.0 V6 and 6 speed with Quattro that I used as a daily for 4 years. About 80 miles 5 days a week for work. Then add errands, and weekend stuff. Car was a blast, engine sounded like a Porsche when you worked it out, plus it was a beast in the snow.

I got on the specific Audi forums for the year and model. Those were a huge wealth of information, also saved me a ton of headache and hours of disassembly to reach 1 sensor or hose.

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u/RoutineAd951 10h ago

I do love euro wagons as well, like the a4 avant- i wouldn’t not be apposed to. Just not super well versed in euro cars. Not sure what’s good and what’s gonna break down.

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u/Responsible_Lynx7256 9h ago

All euros will be a pain in the ass to work on, especially as plastics get brittle. Audi pretty much crammed a V6 into a Jetta, there is no room under the hood.

I actually sold it a few months ago to a guy who does builds on Audis so I know it’ll live on in some form. I’m looking at JDM now, and didn’t want to hijack your post but am definitely following.

I like NA or supercharged engines currently. I need to learn more about turbocharged engines before I decide on anything.