View Poll Results: Which Beater car would you pick
1999 Acura TL
13
37.14%
1997 Audi A4 1.8T Manual
2
5.71%
Look for something else/Ive posted a suggestion
20
57.14%
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Looking for a beater, help me pick.
08-11-2010, 02:10 PM
#42
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
I think the OP's desire to purchase a second car has been aptly justified. I certainly would not want to ruin a brand new car with dog paws scratching the leather and what have you.
I'd consider getting the SVT Contour you mentioned earlier. They are reliable and have low maintenance costs. Not to mention they can be modified quite a bit.
I'd consider getting the SVT Contour you mentioned earlier. They are reliable and have low maintenance costs. Not to mention they can be modified quite a bit.
08-11-2010, 06:43 PM
#44
S E L L
I found this one around my area as an example:
http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/1864794098.html
This one is cheaper but it doesn't mention mileage:
http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/1823140384.html
08-11-2010, 07:42 PM
#46
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08-12-2010, 12:00 PM
#47
Three Wheelin'
How about a 98.5 - 99 Contour SVT? 5 speed, leather, 4 door. They have a very small V6 (2.5 liter) but make ~200 hp with great styling that never caught on with the "boy racer" crowd. They've depreciated quite a bit and clean ones can be had for around $7k.
08-12-2010, 01:03 PM
#50
Three Wheelin'
I like hunting down rare cars like that so I'll see what I can find in my area. It's worth it to hold out for a 1 or 2 owner car. They've become cheap enough now that a lot of guys are doing 3 liter swaps and turbo kits.
08-12-2010, 07:01 PM
#51
Some of you need to lay off. Who cares if he wants a Yugo, it's his decision. I almost considered trading my TL for a 11-13 year old Mercedes S class (W-140). I'd say only a small percentage would understand my logic behind it.
Saying that, I would look for an old Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I35 if it were me. Nice, roomy, reliable cars, with the actual good VQ motors in them.
Saying that, I would look for an old Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I35 if it were me. Nice, roomy, reliable cars, with the actual good VQ motors in them.
08-12-2010, 08:33 PM
#52
אני עומד עם ישראל
You're gonna hate me, but why not an '02-03 Corolla? Sorry I only skimmed through the responses. Dunno if that was mentioned or ruled out.
Fyi, my 60lbs. Husky rides in the back of my Infiniti daily and does double damage errr duty in the Fit as well lol.
Fyi, my 60lbs. Husky rides in the back of my Infiniti daily and does double damage errr duty in the Fit as well lol.
08-12-2010, 09:26 PM
#53
Racer
If you are looking for a reliable family hauler, I would definitely suggest a Nissan Maxima or Infiniti I35 if you want something that doesn't appear on every street corner.
08-13-2010, 10:09 AM
#56
Team Owner
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by the tl and sell the lip kit to me....for cheap.
08-13-2010, 10:44 AM
#59
Team Owner
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Some of you need to lay off. Who cares if he wants a Yugo, it's his decision. I almost considered trading my TL for a 11-13 year old Mercedes S class (W-140). I'd say only a small percentage would understand my logic behind it.
Saying that, I would look for an old Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I35 if it were me. Nice, roomy, reliable cars, with the actual good VQ motors in them.
Saying that, I would look for an old Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I35 if it were me. Nice, roomy, reliable cars, with the actual good VQ motors in them.
08-13-2010, 12:38 PM
#61
Team Owner
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Although....that would not really be a beater. It is also a V8 that gives you about 18-19 mpg with premium. You would spend $6500 a year just on gas. Get something like an Altima. Gas alone will be about $3000 less per year.
Last edited by RaviNJCLs; 08-13-2010 at 12:41 PM.
08-14-2010, 02:14 AM
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08-16-2010, 05:50 AM
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keep rollin the tl....it's not like the kids are spilling cheetos in a Phantom.
it's your money...spend it on the kids if you want to spend the money, a beater no matter what you get is going to cost you more money down the road...repairs, insurance why
it's your money...spend it on the kids if you want to spend the money, a beater no matter what you get is going to cost you more money down the road...repairs, insurance why
08-16-2010, 08:40 AM
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08-16-2010, 10:15 PM
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When I get the kids I spend more than enough money on them. Like I said before, I do not want to have to be an interior Nazi and prevent them from spilling cheetos if their heart desires to. Spending 2k on a car that they can be themselves in is worth it in my opinion. I can see myself getting upset for putting their shoes on the seat backs of the TL if I had a beater I wouldnt care if thtey rubbed dogshit on the seat back...... well maybe I would care a little.
08-17-2010, 06:07 AM
#69
Three Wheelin'
Hopefully this one works out. First thing you need to do to it is buy a set of 98.5-99 wheels. The trademark SVT thin 5 spoke wheels is what sets it off.