What's a good beater car?

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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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What's a good beater car?

My insurance is kinda expensive so my parents are making me find a cheap beater car to put my name on so i can still drive my car. Any suggestions? i was thinking maybe an old datsun 510... cause those are pretty cool... but yea i don't really know old cars very well... i'm looking for something under 2k.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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Any kind of honda. They're cheap and they last forever.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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VW beetle maybe?

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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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honda would me my best bet
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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I would go with an older civic, jetta, or something like that. Maybe you could find an older pick up if you have a need for one.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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Spend 3k on a miata. At least they're fun to drive compared to a crappy old civic.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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yea i'm trying to avoid getting a civic... but if it ends up being the best choice for a car i can still drive, i guess that may do...
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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http://www.craigslist.org/pen/car/37413318.html
http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/car/37396730.html
http://www.craigslist.org/pen/car/37277709.html
http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/car/37341816.html

Enjoy. All of those would whoop on a civic, in my book.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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a SRT-4 good beater car
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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I have a '94 Geo Prizm as my beater car. It serves its purpose as a commuter car, and takes all the damage from the inconsiderate people at the Chabot parking lot.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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miata..well it kind of depends if you actually want to use the car other than just for driving.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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Right now I am selling a 1988 Subaru GL Hatchback. It was the one on craigslist for $50 with a blown motor, now everything is brand new, including engine and clutch ect. To me it will be a 600 dollar car, to anyone else it is worth 1,300. Keep your eye out and fix up a beater just to . . . well beat.

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ae86 better than any beater ntm fun to drive.



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