Need new beater
11-17-2019, 04:00 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Need new beater
Some of you may know that God saw fit that I escape death once again and my beater was totalled out. In usual style the rear end of my vehicle was involved. I was leaving for work on a Friday morning and I said to myself I should take the S to work today because it's a nice day and soon the weather will be cold and the S will be in storage. I took the keys and went to the garage. When I got in front of it I changed my mind and took this car. When I was on the way to the garage I thought about how almost every time the S was involved in an accident it was on Friday leaving work. I mentioned that to Jose once and he told me that he "never, ever takes the S to work." So I want to thank him for saving my S but I'm in need of another beater. Any suggestions? I just need something reliable to get me back and forth to work. Something economical (4cyl). It will be parked on the street and I don't want to insure it, don't really care if it gets damaged or not, and know that it will be there when I come back. Needs to have room for 4 - 5 and needs to be a 4dr. The IDGAF factor limits me to something under 3 grand. I'm going to miss my POS.
Any Suggestions?
11-17-2019, 07:29 AM
#4
My personal formula is Japanese luxury sedans. They don't hold their value and are often cheaper than their economy counterparts. They also often were much better cared for by their affluent owners, who didn't have to choose between scheduled maintenance and paying bills.
These owners are typically more conservative drivers as well, especially if they chose a boring car.
I look for ones with higher miles, which drives the selling price way down, but typically not the value, as modern cars can go 300k miles and still be reliable. Key is condition. Often to rack up that many miles, the miles were easy highway miles.
The downside is they don't meet your criteria for fuel economy. But you're rolling in a upscale ride.
These owners are typically more conservative drivers as well, especially if they chose a boring car.
I look for ones with higher miles, which drives the selling price way down, but typically not the value, as modern cars can go 300k miles and still be reliable. Key is condition. Often to rack up that many miles, the miles were easy highway miles.
The downside is they don't meet your criteria for fuel economy. But you're rolling in a upscale ride.
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11-17-2019, 08:17 AM
#5
Thread Starter
My personal formula is Japanese luxury sedans. They don't hold their value and are often cheaper than their economy counterparts. They also often were much better cared for by their affluent owners, who didn't have to choose between scheduled maintenance and paying bills.
These owners are typically more conservative drivers as well, especially if they chose a boring car.
I look for ones with higher miles, which drives the selling price way down, but typically not the value, as modern cars can go 300k miles and still be reliable. Key is condition. Often to rack up that many miles, the miles were easy highway miles.
The downside is they don't meet your criteria for fuel economy. But you're rolling in a upscale ride.
These owners are typically more conservative drivers as well, especially if they chose a boring car.
I look for ones with higher miles, which drives the selling price way down, but typically not the value, as modern cars can go 300k miles and still be reliable. Key is condition. Often to rack up that many miles, the miles were easy highway miles.
The downside is they don't meet your criteria for fuel economy. But you're rolling in a upscale ride.
11-17-2019, 08:29 AM
#6
Thread Starter
lol I was the last car in line going through an intersection waiting to make a left turn. A tractor trailer going the other way was making a left turn behind me. He was blocking everyone making a turn so no one in front of me could move. He started turning through the intersection and I saw the back of the truck wasn't going to clear my car. I started blowing the horn frantically but no one could move. I took off my seat belt and got ready to jump out the passenger side but the truck cleared the door but not the back of my car. To make matters worse he kept going and I ran down the block after him but he kept going. The lights changed and he kept going. Someone shouted "Catch him man. Get in your car and chase him!" I looked around and saw the traffic was clear and I jumped in my Toyota and swung around chasing the truck down the street dragging my bumper behind me. When I caught up with him he said he didn't know that he hit me and he apologized profusely. To shorten the story he settled up and here I am.
11-17-2019, 08:31 AM
#7
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Accord Wagon baby! The ultimate utility beater, and its SUBURBAN registration allows for rear door window tinting.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/...015168817.html
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/...015168817.html
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11-18-2019, 06:33 PM
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https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/...009529457.html
toyota lexus honda acura probably wouldnt deviate much
toyota lexus honda acura probably wouldnt deviate much
11-20-2019, 10:59 AM
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