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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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!

 

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

 

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

 

^ local auto auctions you goof

 

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?

 

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

 

holy snap!! i like that white one!!

 

never mind, it's an auto!!






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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

are you kidding me!! way way too expensive!

 

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.

 

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.

 

100K miles!

 

yup. it's crazy

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

 

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

 

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.

 

get a 92-94 taurus SHO.

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

Oh hell yeah

He makes a good point. Consider it...

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Trueno AE86 FTW! hah

 

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