chungkopi

i've been searching for a cheap used car for last few days. i want a cheap one under 3 grand. these two are the best i could find in my area, and i'm going to test drive them tomorrow.


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=32
1995 acura integra


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=24
1992 celica GT


well, which one should i get? or should i stay away from these? i love both. i always liked integra and early 90's celica. i've never bought a beater before, so please help me out.

aackshun

The Integra has a bit more miles than I'd like for a beater, I know integ's are good for 200k+ but 150K miles are just a bit too much...... as much as it pains me to say Celica FTW.

SuperTrooper169

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They're both clean looking beaters. I'm partial to Honda/Acuras, so I'd say as long as you're not planning on putting on 20,000 miles a year, go for the Teg. Plus the Teg would dust the Celica. Those Celicas are dawgs.

asianspec

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id say look around more. im sure that you will find something better though.

chungkopi

i looked everywhere. there aren't much in here especially my price range. i really wanted a prelude, but couldn't find one for around 5grand. i don't even care if it is 4th gen, but even 4th gens are rediculously expensive!

asianspec

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have you tried auctions? you might find something better over there. trust me.

chungkopi

like ebay? ebay doesn't have anything either. and i never tried local auctions. i would rather buy from a private party though.

ludachrisvt

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^ local auto auctions you goof

derrick

If you wanted a 'teg, why not look at:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=13

or

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=44

This one is an auto but "lower" miles (114k):

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=15

Have you tried craigslist?

Siddig

You want a beater prelude look for a 3rd gen...they were best anyway. The model celica is actually very fun to drive, too.

chungkopi

holy snap!! i like that white one!!

chungkopi

never mind, it's an auto!!






anyway, i've seen all of them, and i only like the 3rd gen.

chungkopi

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=50

too expensive! i would drive that for about a grand.

AsianRage

I'm surprised you're not getting a Kia or a Hyundai.

chungkopi

i want a project car for the future, so only option i have is a tibby, and tibby's are expensive!

chungkopi

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=1&cardist=157

are you kidding me!! way way too expensive!

S14 n Tsx

how so? sounds about right to me..

edit: okay, I didn't see the milage...that is high for 4 year old car. This can be a good project car for you.

chungkopi

found a red 2000 civic EX 2door with 61,000 miles on it from a local toyota dealer. a perfect condition, and drove like a new car. sticker price was $9450.00

how much would you guys pay for it? i think they are willing to negotiate. maybe $8500 OTD? i only have 3grand to spend so i don't mind financing it for about 2 years.

AsianRage

100K miles!

chungkopi

yup. it's crazy

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=154
rediculous

S A CHO

In my personal opinion, I would'nt finance. That seems like too much of a commitment just for a "beater"... Spend 2 or 3 grand now on a car and forget about payments and what not.

That's just my personal opinion, take it as you may

chungkopi

well in that case, it won't be a beater. she will be my baby.. 2000 EX with only 61000..


anyway i have 03 mdx and i'm sick of pumping $75 dollars of gas. but i can't get rid of it because i still gotta pay couple more years.

sbuswell

get a 92-94 taurus SHO.

chungkopi

i've been a taurus basher all my life...

chungkopi

just found a silver 1992 honda prelude with 165k on it. mint condition, asking $2000.
not a private seller though, it's from a huge used car dealer.

anyway, too much mileage? only 2 grand, you know?

chungkopi

the most rediculous things i've found

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=44
1991 mr2 for 23,500!! rediculous

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=32
1990 crx. 11,000. double rediculous

S A CHO

Oh hell yeah

He makes a good point. Consider it...

S14 n Tsx

165k is a lot... keep on looking.

S14 n Tsx

who would buy that pos crx for 11k. hahaha!!! oh man..

chungkopi

test drove that 165k prelude today. it was in a decent condition, but definitely needs exhaust. everything was good though. i went there and the sticker was $2985, but they are willing to give it to me for 2 grand. i said, i'll have to think about it.


frankly, i don't want it. i would've bought it in a heartbeat if it had around 140k.


i'm really getting tired of looking. maybe i should just go for it and buy that 2000 civic coupe for 8.5grand.

mltk53

Trueno AE86 FTW! hah

chungkopi

man, if i could find a nice tibby for about a 5 grand...