FWD Manual Suggestions for a Daily
To be completely honest I utterly lost on what to look for in a car and for a car. I'm still a newish driver due to inconsistency and I really need a daily. My beater hasn't worked out the way I wanted it to, but with the bit of experience I have with stick, I prefer it greatly. All I know is I need something front wheel drive, reliable, and not impossible to source parts just in case, and the rest is cosmetic preference really. For personal reasons, I need something that makes me quite happy, and that I'd keep for a very long time.
I'm northeast, and not too far from the coast so rust is an issue with older models. We also have some interesting bipolar weather and I'm moving to a more rural area for school... I'd like something that won't suicide in winter so sadly no happy miatas :(
I love European cars and the look of a good old shitbox. I love the lights on the older miatas and vehicles that have goofy 'faces' or eccentric headlights. I would like something that isn't bubbly like a Mini Cooper, but small and narrow if possible. I've looked into Saabs but am not too sure which model would be the best for me. I also worry if I ever need parts I might run into issues. I heard that some 80s~90s Bimmers are reliable and honestly the look of the 2002 is the charming shit box aesthetic I am fond of.
2 doors would be a preference if possible, and as an odd request, something that can pull off being painted yellow.
As of now, I'm leaning towards some 90s Celicas or similar, but not sure if I'd be able to find one quick. Any other advice on them would be very appreciated as well. My budget is fairly flexible, though I'd rather not go over 10k but if something is really nice maybe 15~20k.
Thank you for reading. Seriously, thank you, and any recommendations or advice is fantastic.