Hypothetical question only.

If you wanted to find the best possible vehicle under $900, what would be your choice?

The only limits are that it has to be in running order at the time of purchase (ie. no "I'd buy a run down XXX and then pay to fix it up) and it has to be reasonably reliable.

Cheaper is always better.

 

Mid-1980's Honda motorcycle. Lots of choices under $900.

 

80's Toyota MR2.

Solid cars, very little to go wrong in the way of electronics, easy access to most of the motor. Cheap parts and tires.

Not the safest car in terms of crash protection nor the most practical due to the two seat limit.

 

I got my 89 NA MR2 for $800

 

I think one of the "datsun" 200sx's... from the early 80's.... I think they switched in 1980 to look pretty cool.... had the NAPZ engine with 2 spark plugs per cylinder....4 wheel discs, rear wheel drive, seating for 4 (if 2 are very small).....

 

86-7 honda crx si
88 honda crx (if you can find one under 900)
88-91 honda 3dr hatch
88 honda accord lxi 2dr coupe 5sp
90 honda accord coupe (my current beater)
88-89 acura integra ls
volvo 240D
88-90 toyota camry
80-85 jeep cj5/7


these are all the cars i'm looking at to be my next beater

 

I thought you meant $900/month J/K

For that money it's hard to say. It's going to depend on what you can find. I mean if you find a 89 integra that was owned by a little old lady who only drove it to church? Who knows...

 

Many examples of 85-92 Jettas and Golfs can be found in that price range. I bought my 87 GLI that came with the 1.8L 16v motor, stock Recaro seats, and working A/C for 200.

 

huffy

 

I know a guy who bought a very good condition 95' Integra sedan for $400. Car has a little over 200K miles and drives well.