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Old 07-09-2004, 01:47 AM
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Need opinions on 2nd car..

Want to pick up a second car/beater...looking to spend 8-10K..suggestions for a decent reliable car...

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(I decided to sell my bike so I can have a car to drive around in the winter instead of driving my TL...next year I am gonna pick up an 05 R6...its redesigned, and SWEET!)
Old 07-09-2004, 02:48 AM
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Corolla, civic, Scion (I know its a little out of your price range but a lot of bang for the buck)
Old 07-09-2004, 03:12 AM
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E30 M3 !
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o wait... E30 M3 is not a winter beater...
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99-01 Subaru 2.5RS.
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Originally Posted by GTKrockeTT
99-01 Subaru 2.5RS.
Old 07-09-2004, 05:46 AM
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I bought a 91 Integra w/120k miles, cheap, economical, fuel efficent for 2k!! Great buy used it for so many trip to NYC, etc.....

but I wouldnt spend 8-10k for a beater, you can get some nice beaters for less, look at www.craigslist.com thats were I found mine!
Old 07-09-2004, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GTKrockeTT
99-01 Subaru 2.5RS.
Try and stay away from the 99's. 00's and 01's are awesome though-and cheap.
Old 07-09-2004, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ATXCLS
Try and stay away from the 99's. 00's and 01's are awesome though-and cheap.
the 99's will have seen the SOHC block phase II replace the DOHC phase I which had the headgasket issues. but, yeah, if you can find an 01 you could have 4 doors instead of 2.
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Old 07-09-2004, 11:21 AM
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Ima have to go with the 2.5 RS. Something with AWD fo sho.
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if you are buying a winter beater you would want awd right? i can't really see getting a fwd car in nj for winter.
Old 07-09-2004, 11:52 AM
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i got a 98 accord lx for sale, $7500 with 84,880 miles!
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I just picked up a 97 Yukon as a beater for 7k. Excellent shape. Not the best on gas, but I am no longer limited by curbs and sidewalks
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Originally Posted by tuleman
I just picked up a 97 Yukon as a beater for 7k. Excellent shape. Not the best on gas, but I am no longer limited by curbs and sidewalks

And you can run over those people in wheelchairs that are in crosswalks....
Old 07-09-2004, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by anothercls
And you can run over those people in wheelchairs that are in crosswalks....
Yes I can..... smile as you go under.
It is a trip driving the Yuk all week and then jumping in the cl on the weekends. Feels like I am sitting on the ground.
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I used to drive around a 1988 lincoln towncar during the week...and an integra on weekends.

My integra felt like a goddamn indy car after the lincoln land yacht.
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
I used to drive around a 1988 lincoln towncar during the week...and an integra on weekends.

My integra felt like a goddamn indy car after the lincoln land yacht.
That pretty much sums it up........
I have some pics of me doing some "landscaping" at Pismo dunes if anyone wants to host em...
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Originally Posted by CLASSYCLS
I bought a 91 Integra w/120k miles, cheap, economical, fuel efficent for 2k!!
I love the shape of that generation Integras...the coupes of course. And they're really nice cars, economical, quick, and comfortable.

BTW, how reliable are Toyota 4Runners...around model year 1995? I've always wanted one of those and think it would make a great beater / tow vehicle. I'd just throw the biggest tires I could fit on it so that I could also take it off-roading a bit.
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hey guys...i went out lookin for a good portion of the day..dint get to check any of the subies out...but i saw a civic si that i liked...99, black, stock...also i liked the 2000-2001 solaras...they are pretty cheap too...any experience with either of these cars?

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Old 07-10-2004, 01:23 PM
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91 integras have bad water seals. the seals rot over time and the car starts leaking everywhere. trust me i had one...nightmare...had other problems too with only 95k on the odo.
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I say get a old 1st gen GS, then you can swap out the 2nd gen GS front on your TL to the 1st gen GS.
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I wish I had 8Gs to spend on a 2nd car....I have my eye on a 90 Olds Cutlass Coupe with 56K miles....II know the owners, so I can get it for $2250...
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