Daily beater ideas???

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So right now I have a '13 fusion titanium. Im looking for ideas for something fun (comparatively speaking), with 4 seats (got kids to haul) and a manual transmission - no, paddle shifters are not the same. Whachu got?
 

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Not many American cars that fit the bill since very few have manual transmissions.

Other than the Chevy SS, maybe a V6, 6 speed Nissan Altima or Honda Accord?

Of course plenty of BMW sedans come with decent power and 6 speed transmissions but idk if you want to deal with a German car.
 

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Without a price range, kind of hard to make suggestions.

I like the Chevy SS suggestion myself and would also suggest a VW GTI in 5 door configuration. Great fun to drive, good on fuel, room for adults in the back.
 

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Well, if budget is not an option, a 2009+ CTS-V sedan/wagon can be had with a manual transmission. Whether or not that fits the bill of a beater :p
 

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Could try to find a Lexus isf.... great looks, good power and handling, amenities, paddle auto, v8 and pretty reliable.
 

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Boy racers are not an option....focus, jetta, golf, civic, etc.

i really like the 370z

So a 370z isn't a boy racer? Hmm

I know a few people that had the G35/7 4 door cars, but they knew jack shit about cars so I tuned them out whenever they spoke about them

An older M5 would be awesome, but I'm not sure of their cost nowadays and (like someone said earlier), dunno if you want to deal with a German car
 

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Ooooo another idea is the E55 AMG, but I don't know if they are available with manuals. I remember seeing a video way back in the day of a stock E55 amg blowing the doors off of a bolt on Terminator

*edit* video found
 

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