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Whatever you can find for cheap. A good suggestion would be a CRX.

 

Whatever you do...DON'T do what I did. You will keep wanting to spend more and more $$ on it.

I bought a '92 CX as my beater...then it became my hybrid. I love it to death and I want to keep spending money on it.

Try to buy something with little or NO aftermarket support so you're not tempted to do an engine swap, turbo or something like that.

 

I want to get a '92-95 Civic Si H/B once I get some more money saved. Spoon just keeps on taking all my $$$.

 

I got a 90 CRX HF with 149k miles for 1500. After a timing belt, water pump, plugs and wires, 30k miles later it still gets 40mpg

 

I got a 89 isuzu Impulse turbo (stick)(110k miles) that I picked up for $500.00
lotus handling hehehe had it for 6 months now runs good,its gonna need a clutch soon though,used Hondas are over priced

 

Volvo 760turbo. Cheap and can be quite fun to drive. I wouldn't go for a Honda hatchback if I were you. They are reliable, but c'mon...the CX makes like 65HP to the wheels.


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I have two '95 Civic CX hatches...

One will become a hybrid this year, but I'm still unsure to which one...

 

buy an old 4X4 ie:
early 80's Jeep
66-77 Bronco
70's Land Cruiser
It's good to have variety, why have two hondas?. You can find them on Autotrader.com for cheap! They are great beaters and they are fun as , i drive mine down the road and people get out of my way quick. Plus i never have to worry about it getting stolen/vandalized,

 

Volvo 240GT... no aftermarket support.

Will
-who will retire it after 300,000 miles

 

One Conquest TSi. Might pick up another this weekend, then move all the good parts to one and sell the other.

Want to pick up a 92 hatch.

Would also consider getting an old Volvo to replace my teg when I sell it. Need to have a daily drive with style! lol

 

my 88 CRX Si

it broke. now my Integra is my beater until I get the CRX up and running again...dammit

 

I second that. I got my wagon for $500 And it's a hoot to drive. No, really!

As far as the older 4x4's, good luck finding a cheap Cruiser. FJ prices are even more inflated that Jeep CJ's. Older Broncos can get expensive, too. If you want to pursue this track, I'd recommend post-76 Broncos or K5 Blazers. Fun to drive, abundant spare parts, and a large aftermarket if you want to play.

 

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It's a nice sized car. I just got it not to long ago.. I plan on making it my daily driver during the summer and the R will be my weekend car/track car.

 

91 LandCruiser - my winter / beater car

anyone know of any good 200sx turbo sites?

yoshi - who needs info on the "other" beater

 

Depends on what you want to do with the beater. I have a 1990 Miata which is about to turn into a track day car. But I use it around the city, etc. etc. The fact that it is a two-seater is a blessing and a curse.

 

My turbolude is my beater!

 

'91 si hatch.

b20 turbo coming soon.....

 

a corolla. they are reliable and get good gas milage. and you can't do too much in terms of modifcations. I have a 96 corolla. I think i paid 6 grand for it.

 

Define "Beater" please

 

Make the white one your hybrid.

 

I have an '89 Si, and have managaed to not spend 1 cent on anything after market. All for the r

 

Start and drive w/o letting the car warn up.
Shutting off with out letting the car idle for 3-4 min.
2 washes per year
In a laxed state of being maintained
Non-OEM parts installed
Severe flogging when ever it is driven
Consumption of oil is a given
etc

OH WAIT!!!! Some ITR owners treat their ITR that way.
:shakes head in disgust:

Will
-who loves his beater

 

i especially like this one

 

[QUOTE]Define "Beater" please

Start and drive w/o letting the car warn up. -Nope
Shutting off with out letting the car idle for 3-4 min. -Yes
2 washes per year -Nope
In a laxed state of being maintained -Nope
Non-OEM parts installed -Kinda
Severe flogging when ever it is driven -Nope
Consumption of oil is a given -Nope
etc


Woohoo, I passed the beater test