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re: Anyone here emotionally attached to a reliable beater?
Posted on 7/7/25 at 1:40 pm to PeteRose
Posted on 7/7/25 at 1:40 pm to PeteRose
If you change the oil regularly on a Toyota, you can drive it forever. I was still driving my 2001 stick shift Toyota Tundra with 300,000 miles on it up until a couple of years ago. Never had any mechanical issues with it.
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Posted on 7/7/25 at 1:46 pm to PeteRose
Me. 2014 F-150 with about 236k miles on her.
We’ve been through some shite together and outside of normal maintenance I’ve only replaced a starter and a water pump.
I k ow our time together is getting limited but everytime I think of a new truck I get a pit in my stomach.
We’ve been through some shite together and outside of normal maintenance I’ve only replaced a starter and a water pump.
I k ow our time together is getting limited but everytime I think of a new truck I get a pit in my stomach.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 1:48 pm to PeteRose
2007 F150 Lariat super crew with 200k miles. Just keeps going. Starting to get a little bit of rust on the front bumper, but otherwise its still in great condition and runs well. I make sure to get regular oil changes and keep it clean which I think helps a lot. I also never let it get below a quarter tank of gas which is nothing groundbreaking, but it runs great and I love it.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 1:49 pm to PeteRose
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Anyone here emotionally attached to a reliable beater?
My cousin refuses to leave her husband after years of abuse. I don’t get it but I’ve stop worrying about it
Posted on 7/7/25 at 1:50 pm to Geauxldninja
145k is nothing for a well-maintained Toyota.
My 1st Gen Tundra has 340k and is going strong.
My 1st Gen Tundra has 340k and is going strong.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 1:51 pm to PeteRose
07 Tundra with relatively low miles for an 18 year old truck
Posted on 7/7/25 at 1:52 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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I’m emotionally attached to not having a note
This.
This post was edited on 7/7/25 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 7/7/25 at 2:21 pm to PeteRose
I own a jeep with over 200,000 miles on it. Owned it for over 10 years.
It has never had a check engine light. Ever.
It has never broken down.
Original engine. Original transmission. Original clutch. Even the original alternator.
This thing will never die. I love it.
I have never met another person with a 1984 Jeep CJ that is this reliable.
It has never had a check engine light. Ever.
It has never broken down.
Original engine. Original transmission. Original clutch. Even the original alternator.
This thing will never die. I love it.
I have never met another person with a 1984 Jeep CJ that is this reliable.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 2:26 pm to PeteRose
No emotional attachment, but I drive dependable beaters as work cars all the time. I have the "dog car", used to haul dogs and cattle food; the "Buick" (a dependable former "little old lady car", and an older Suburban when I need to haul passengers.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 2:30 pm to PeteRose
2003 Tacoma, >200k mi. When I get another car, it'll be a sedan, and I'll just keep the pickup.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 2:32 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
I bought a 2007 Ford Escape (old body style) with four cylinder used with around 80,000 miles for my daily work beater. My round trip for work is 110 miles per day. My escape has 262,000 miles now and averages 27 miles per gallon. I have only bought tires, a couple of air filters and one battery. I did have to buy a new windshield because a deer tried to jump into the driver seat with me a few months ago. Since I only paid $4,000 for it. I only carry liability insurance so the $250 windshield was out of my pocket. I haven't even had to change the spark plugs. I live on a gravel road and that is the reason I had to buy the air filter.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 2:34 pm to PeteRose
2009 CRV - 116,000 miles
40 dollars in insurance per month. That’s the only reason I’m attached and no car note
40 dollars in insurance per month. That’s the only reason I’m attached and no car note
Posted on 7/7/25 at 2:37 pm to GeauxZone90
My every day vehicle is a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 that looks like shite but can pull anything. 5-speed, 24v diesel, 296K miles and counting.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 2:38 pm to PeteRose
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Anyone here emotionally attached to a reliable beater?
Yes. It's attached to my wrist as we speak.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 2:39 pm to PeteRose
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Got a ‘12 toyota. 145k miles
You should take better care of your car if it's a beater after 145K miles.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 3:24 pm to PeteRose
2013 4Runner, currently at 220,000. I’ve personally changed the brakes once, replaced the u-joints, put in one new battery, and other than that just did regular oil changes. Still runs like a champ, and I will continue to drive it till the doors fall off.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 3:58 pm to Tr33fiddy
quote:When they cost more to insure than scrap get rid of them..
I've got vehicles that have coat hangers as door handles and vice grips to roll down windows. That's what I consider a beater. They don't get used much anymore but they serve a purpose.
Posted on 7/7/25 at 4:12 pm to PeteRose
99 crown vic police interceptor, 250k+ mi., cold air, easy to work on and maintain. Bought it for 2k in 2012 with around 165k on the clock.
Transmission went out two years ago but found a used one with 160k on it. Imma drive this mfer till the wheels fall off and even then I may fix the wheels and keep goin ;)
Transmission went out two years ago but found a used one with 160k on it. Imma drive this mfer till the wheels fall off and even then I may fix the wheels and keep goin ;)
Posted on 7/7/25 at 4:12 pm to PeteRose
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Anyone here emotionally attached to a reliable beater?
Women tend to be for some reason
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