Below is my Type R replacement, a 1987 Chevy Cavalier with 30K miles purchased for $50. The Chevy was owned by an older couple who drove it to church and of course performed all necessary maintenance. My R is currently for sale.

First Impressions of the Chevy:

When initially walking up to the car I was scared. The appearance is atrocious and my first thoughts where man I am a now a looser. The rust beaded off the car like water on a well waxed vehicle. The interior is clean with the sleek 80’s design. Checkered dashboard, sleek three spoke steering wheel and the ever so uncomfortable American seats. Upon initial startup the engine came to life, reluctantly of course, and I eased her into gear. The acceleration is just plain poor. There probably is not a car on the road that couldn’t pass the Chevy. Braking a scarey at best. I’m not too sure if I am going to crash into the car in front of me or manage to stop. The engine must be running a computer with less processing power than most watches bought on the street. Downshifts are contemplated for a good 2 to 3 seconds before the engine makes a decision. The car does not have a tachometer and quite frankly I’d be afraid to see the inner workings of this car. The less I know the better.

Three ways the Chevy is better than the R:

1) Thief protection - There is pretty much no one on earth that would want to steal this car. I’m pretty sure if I left it in Harlem that it would not even be touched. I could always leave a few Eminem CDs on the seats to ensure that.

2) Insurance costs – At $370 a year in NJ who can beat that. Insurance costs more than the damn car.

3) Women – Girls go crazy when they see you in this car. American horsepower.

The best feature of the Chevy is my classic Hula dancer girl on the dash and the lack of worries. No more worrying about thief, keying, or just plain Type R hate. I still take the R out for spin every now and then until I sell it. The Chevy really makes you appreciate the R.





My R has been tucked away at my sisters in South Jersey so I get to take it for spin come Thanksgiving. I am in the process of selling it.

 

sweeet ....its painted JDM flat black ...

 

2 words. Camo and NOS

 

NOS is tempting. I did smoke some puck kid in his souped up Civic on some twisting roads. My track experience pays off. My girlfriend freaked though after a 4 wheel drift in the Chevy. Not the most confident feeling in the Chevy.

 

hehe. i remember i used to drive my parents 86 cavalier wagon. everything on it broke except the engine. 250k+ which i thought was pretty amazing. My friends called it the demon wagon cuz it was so atrocious.

 

my first car was a 1985 Cavalier 4 door.. I loved that car..

I drove mine til it had 135,000 on it and then sold it for a grand..

I bought it with a dead clutch and replaced it.. my dad and I pretty much dropped the whole motor out.. It was pretty easy to work on actually, easier than the CRX I had after it..

enjoy it! at $50, that's a great beater!

 

whoa - now THAT'S a beater

 

Paint the rims black for that true JDM feel!

Need a turbo sticker? I will make you one for free..email me at orders@stickercutting.com Its well worth it for the looks you will get.

That would be a great addition


Nate.

 

Don't forget some "Cavalier Type R" decals. lol.

 

You'll soon wonder how you ever got by without a beater.

 

Does it have that "smell"? You know what im talking about.

 

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hell yes!

 

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No, my first car was a 1984 Chevy Citation II. Now THATS a beater.

 

Nice POS.

 

3 words...ramp and burn

 

nasty. You must be either insane or broke!

 

love it....has a taste of jdm flavor...FLAT BLACK RULES!!! The things you have to do when you own a honda/acura!

 

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Girls always flip out about speed.........unless you get a really hot one that loves it and then you have found a keeper for life.

 

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old people car smell?

 

You mean the " I've been sitting outside in the rain and building up mildew since 1988 smell?" My first beater was a 1986 Plymouth Horizen, and it had the Smell.

 

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old people car smell?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, all old chevys have it.

 

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Laugh all you like pal, with the way your credit is headed, your *** is next!! Haha!

 

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Hahahaha!

w3rd!

 

That s.h.i.t is tiite yo! I need to buy a chick magnet beater too

 

that is pimp.........did the old person smell come standard?