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re: Recommendations on a reliable beater car to put miles on...
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:23 am to Ace Midnight
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:23 am to Ace Midnight
I'm talking 2005-2007 beaters that will run me $4K-$6K.
Maybe look at a VW TDi
Maybe look at a VW TDi
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Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:24 am to LSUAlum2001
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Maybe look at a VW TDi
Meh - not much better than BMW.
Get you a Toyota Camry of that vintage - should last forever, relatively speaking.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:25 am to LSUAlum2001
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can't kill it
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:26 am to LSUAlum2001
Bentley
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:26 am to LSUAlum2001
Trabant
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:27 am to LSUAlum2001
The problem with European cars is repair costs. I have a Volvo that is a great car but the repairs can be expensive
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:27 am to LSUAlum2001
2009 Camry - just had one in a estate we were handling - books clean at about 6000.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:28 am to BeerMoney
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The problem with European cars is repair costs. I have a Volvo that is a great car but the repairs can be expensive
Jaguar is owned by the Indians
Posted on 2/16/17 at 8:54 am to LSUAlum2001
Honda or similar
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:06 am to LSUAlum2001
my family's beater cars:
honda accord 4 cyl, $4,500, 300K+ miles, 24 mpg hwy
honda accord 4 cyl, $2,700, 200k+ miles, 24 mpg hwy
honda accord 4 cys, $3,700, right at 200K miles, 28 mpg hwy
between them all: a couple batteries, brake jobs, and 1 leaking vtec module which was a $10 gasket 2 bolts and 30 minutes to fix.
honda accord 4 cyl, $4,500, 300K+ miles, 24 mpg hwy
honda accord 4 cyl, $2,700, 200k+ miles, 24 mpg hwy
honda accord 4 cys, $3,700, right at 200K miles, 28 mpg hwy
between them all: a couple batteries, brake jobs, and 1 leaking vtec module which was a $10 gasket 2 bolts and 30 minutes to fix.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:17 am to LSUAlum2001
Just took a new job with a decent commute and have been looking for a new beater as well. Pretty much leaning towards a Camry.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:20 am to onelochevy
I put 179K on a camry but can't really recommend it. It was a 2007 and felt the quality of the interior fell to shite as well as having to replace the AC compressor multiple times.
Motor made a ton of noise at the end as well.
Motor made a ton of noise at the end as well.
This post was edited on 2/16/17 at 9:23 am
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:20 am to LSUAlum2001
the answer is a subaru WRX. just watch the two-part Botwasna special of Top Gear and you'll get all the evidence you need.
This post was edited on 2/16/17 at 9:23 am
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:23 am to LSUAlum2001
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Honda?
Toyota?
BMW?
50K miles per year
One of these things is not like the others, one of these things does not belong.
Shut up and get a Honda/Toyota car.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:25 am to LSUAlum2001
My '08 rav-4 has 200120 miles as of today. I haven't done anything to it. I only drive it 25k/yr.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:29 am to LSUAlum2001
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I'm talking 2005-2007 beaters that will run me $4K-$6K.
Look for an Acura TL.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:42 am to LSUAlum2001
Posted on 2/16/17 at 9:46 am to LSUAlum2001
quote:
I'm talking 2005-2007 beaters that will run me $4K-$6K.
Maybe look at a VW TDi
Stay as far away from anything European as you can. Average cost of a repair is extremely high as compared to other cars, even other imports. For example, a co-worker has a 2005 Audi A4 with a timing problem, the engine repair is over $6,000. Remember that same 2.0 turbo is in a lot of the VW models. I don't think their diesels would be much cheaper to fix.
If you are looking for a beater, like many have said, hard to go wrong with Toyota or Honda. May sound crazy, but look at something like a Crown Vic, if you can stand being seen in one. Mileage sucks on them, but they are dirt cheap to buy, (a 2007 might cost you around 2k) dirt cheap to fix, their part are as common as it gets, and they'll go for 200,000+ with ease. That V8 will run forever even if maintained somewhat poorly.
$4-5k actually gives you a lot of options that aren't beaters. Just stay away from cars that can generate repair costs that are more than the value of the car.
This post was edited on 2/16/17 at 9:51 am
Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:21 am to RolltidePA
As long as gas is cheap, a Crown Vic is a great option. They were built to be cop cars and taxis, so they run for ever.
Posted on 2/16/17 at 4:54 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
Found a 2004 TL for $5K. I'll probably get it cheaper since I'm coming with straight cash.
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