Recommendations for beater car under $8k?

d3l0n · 04-20-2007, 07:15 AM

Looking for a 'new' old beater car for under $8k. Anyone have any recommendations? It's either that or a lease for less than $200/month. Fromt left to right, I'll describe what is of importance to me in making this decision sedan/safety/styling/features/performance. It must be automatic. I am not looking for a sports car.

Neurorad · 04-20-2007, 07:57 AM

What size?

Civic, TSX, and Accord reliable.

d3l0n · 04-20-2007, 10:03 AM

tsx size would be perfect

Neurorad · 04-20-2007, 12:05 PM

How about the TSX then?

spacedogg · 04-20-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurorad

How about the TSX then?

doubt you can get a TSX for $200/month can you?

Why not get a used Accord?

SpecC · 04-20-2007, 12:28 PM

stay german and go golf?

just4kickz · 04-20-2007, 12:33 PM

just get an accord... i'm sure you can find last gen pretty cheaply

shipill · 04-20-2007, 02:40 PM

Nissan Altima , Mazda 3

ALPINE6SPD · 04-20-2007, 03:14 PM

get an old integra

18LLC · 04-20-2007, 03:23 PM

gti? rx-7?

ALPINE6SPD · 04-20-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

gti? rx-7?

Rx-7 is not a reliable beater

06330i · 04-21-2007, 02:54 PM

grand am? gxp grand prix?

Carnage · 04-21-2007, 02:55 PM

used accord or civic

spacedogg · 04-21-2007, 03:35 PM

I think you should stay away from German cars if you want a "reliable" beater.

If you are good with doing repairs yourself...go ahead...but otherwise, just get a junky old Honda or Toyota. Those things keep on going...and are relatively easy/cheap to fix.

Stein · 04-21-2007, 04:08 PM

DC2 Integra.

SpecC · 04-21-2007, 04:17 PM

the AW11 MR2s are very cheap. the SW20 MR2s are nice cars too! MR drivetrain for a very cheap price. How about a miata too? The really old ones with pop up lights still handle very well and are pretty cheap.

ehhhwik · 04-21-2007, 04:49 PM

if you are looking for TSX size, i'd go with Honda Accord, the last generation one s are pretty cheap these days, easy to drive and operate, and if you go with the inline-4 motor, its cheap on gas too

BMW F22 · 04-21-2007, 04:49 PM

Toyota Corolla or Camry. Those cars wil last you a life time.

d3l0n · 04-21-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Rx-7 is not a reliable beater

nope i had wanted to get and mod one of those a few years ago too.. i did the research

I havent seen one of those on the roads in a loooooooooong while now too.

d3l0n · 04-21-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

Toyota Corolla or Camry. Those cars wil last you a life time.

i know thats a decent choise but my aunt has one, and i'd prefer not to have the same (new body camry, which is the only camry who's styling i ever thought was decent)

E90330iS · 04-22-2007, 04:57 AM

A slightly used 2006 Civic Sedan is PERFECT! I want a white one for myself!

nine49kid · 04-22-2007, 06:39 AM

maybe a prelude, or lease a scion or fit

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spacedogg Colonel 194 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I think you should stay away from German cars if you want a "reliable" beater. If you are good with doing repairs yourself...go ahead...but otherwise, just get a junky old Honda or Toyota. Those things keep on going...and are relatively easy/cheap to fix.
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	the AW11 MR2s are very cheap. the SW20 MR2s are nice cars too! MR drivetrain for a very cheap price. How about a miata too? The really old ones with pop up lights still handle very well and are pretty cheap.
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nine49kid New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	maybe a prelude, or lease a scion or fit
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