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Old 11-27-2000, 11:23 AM
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So how many of you Guys and Gals have a Beater/Daily Driver as well as your S2k?

I picked up an 1985 Mercury Topaz with 85,000 miles for $150.00 to use as my B/DD.
The S2k is far to nice to park at my work (spaces too small=(dings)plus lots of theft)

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Old 11-27-2000, 11:25 AM
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Check the sig. I'm keeping it as my slammer until it dies a horrible death!
Old 11-27-2000, 11:28 AM
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Not bad for $150! Hopefully it will last you a while

My beater is an all-stock 1986 Acura Integra 3-door with 181,000 miles which I purchased 6 years ago. It's in good but not great shape. Excellent as a commuter car
Old 11-27-2000, 11:28 AM
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along with the red s2k, my beater will be a red 94 miata R mdoel.
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My S2k has got it made.
I drive it from my garage at home into a parking garage at work - always protected. I've got to since I own a black car in Texas. Ever gotten into a black car when it's 105 degrees outside and your car been sitting in the sun all day?
I've got a truck I drive in to work when I don't want to drive the s2k - like when it's raining.
Old 11-27-2000, 11:31 AM
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My beater is a 1987 Toyota Landcruiser.
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that's not a bad beater Schatten. I have an 87 MR2, 135k miles. orginal owner. still running pretty good, but starting to rust by the mudflap areas in the rear wheels.
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Mine is a 1987 Volvo 760 with about 97,000
miles on it. Had it since new in late 1986.
Leaks a little oil and has a drive shaft
"klunk" but other than that runs great. Certainly not as fast as the stook but it will move on down the road.
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Have a 91 Civic 4dr. 175,000 miles. Still runs like new.

Gave a 94 Civic Coupe to my son (180,000) also runs like new.
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Beater #1: 1987 Accord LXi w/ 261,000 Miles -- This car refuses to die! Hope to get at least 350k out of it!

Beater #2: 1990 Legacy L w/ 104,000 Miles -- Ugly as sh!t but reliable as a rock.

Current Garage Queen: 2000 Honda S2000

Future Garage Queen: 1993 M-B 500E

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