Recommendation for a daily driver wagon under $3000

[GTI-Z]

I could be wrong with the model, but I seem to remember that there were issues with the alignment of the differential in the local R31 Skylines.  I think Nissan still offers subsidised replacment diffs as they seem to give up the ghost in about 70,000 km.

Not sure though if that was only on the sedan or whether the wagon was similarly afflicted.  I reckon for the money you cant go past a Falcodore - parts are easy to get out on the road, and most mechanics can work on them.

[nizm0zed]

not sure about any alignment issue???

but they are renowned for being noisy as all buggery.
Its actually reasonably difficult to find a quiet one (unless you rebuild it)
My 31 (sedan) has a lovely howl to it. Its a characteristic of the car. They'll still go just fine for 200,000kms with immature skids and no servicing.
Just ask any R31 owner 

[chartoo]

Yeah i would go a commonwhore a falcondore but they chew i lot more juice unless on gas and they dont seem to be as reliable as the japanese. camry waon might bee the way. Anyone every owned a mid 90's camry?

[PZG302]

camry waon might bee the way. Anyone every owned a mid 90's camry?

Will anyone own up!?!?!?!?

The only people I know with camry wagons are basically waiting for God with no will to live left......

[chris240]

My oldies have a 2005 avalon / camry and the dashboard looks like its from 1986 
Whats wrong with the mighty suzuki 4wd I mentioned earlier, late-ish model and asking $4000 or how about a panel van !! ......or a 280zx same thing  ........(wait for it...)

[Retro Z]

Yeah my parents had a auto 4cyl 91 camry wagon..done 400,000km+. Still runs after 10 years of sitting in the backyard, as we occasionally move it out for christmas etc.

I've worked on many and I must say the old camrys and ae82 are crazy reliable.
Falcadores don't compare in my opinion.

[nizm0zed]

93 camry.

built to last.

(this'll sound a little racist, but its just the truth)
The 93 camry's are a massive hit with indians and Asians here in Australia, they all own them.
in my experience working at a parts store, 99% of those customers allways want their things for as cheap as possible, and they want it to last forever.
So, when so many of them buy the same car, from that you can assume that they are cheap to buy, and go forever.
I have also had many other people comment on how uber-reliable they are.

[perrin_07]

get a cheap hilux. get a canopy. solved.

[zzzzed]

Toyota camry wagon..bulletproof

I was unlucky with camrys. Every one I had was a mechanical nigatmare. But yes I have heard they are supose to be reliable

[imackz]

lol
Can't find a good one under $3k anymore though

Stick to the main boring brands. Commonwhore and Falcotaxi

280zx ? 3K then you have to spend money on it , lots of money...

[showtime]

EF or EL falcoon are great! I’ve got one as my daily drive. Easy to find parts ,easy to fix , and a good downright tow pig. Just watch out for the head gaskets but all and all there my pick for under 3 grand..