YACT: Most reliable beater for $4k?

[alpha366i]

Looking for domestic since they are cheaper used. I want a manual with decent interior. Fun to drive would be nice but no necessary. Name me some cars that meets my needs.

 

[krunchykrome]

What do you mean by "beater?"

 

[Ladies Man]

5.0 mustang

cheap, reliable, and you can beat the hell out of em

 

[alpha366i]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
What do you mean by "beater?"

a car you drive daily

 

[Leejai]

Honda Civic VX

 

[krunchykrome]

early 90's Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0.

 

[alpha366i]

oh and this is gonna be my first car

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: alpha366i
Looking for domestic since they are cheaper used. I want a manual with decent interior. Fun to drive would be nice but no necessary. Name me some cars that meets my needs.

Good luck.

 

Go with a used import, it will last you longer.

 

[tnitsuj]

Geo Metro or Suzuki Swift hatchbacks. Absolutely bada$$ cars, 60mpg, lots of manuals available, reliable, cheap to fix, cheap to insure.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: tnitsuj
Geo Metro or Suzuki Swift hatchbacks. Absolutely bada$$ cars, 60mpg, lots of manuals available, reliable, cheap to fix, cheap to insure.

60mpg???

 

[TuffGuy]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
early 90's Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0.

those get what, 10mpg?

 

[AntMan530]

1992 geo metro hatchback. good mileage an its an americans classic

 

[krunchykrome]

The 4.0's get about 16 mpg. But they're very reliable, very fun to drive, and they have great power, infact there arent many other SUV's in it's class in the early 90's that will give you 235lb/ft of torque and 190 HP...none that you will find for 2 to 3K.

 

Jeep and reliability do not go hand in hand, ever.

 

[alpha366i]

I am poor so good gas mileage is important

 

[IshmaelLeaver]

1994 Nissan Sentra LE with < 60,000 miles.

 

[krunchykrome]

Jeep and reliability do not go hand in hand, ever.

Have you owned one?

If gas milage is an issue, the Jeep would not be a good idea.

 

[cchen]

For 4k you could get an Accord or Camry in decent shape which can last forever with proper car and has great gas mileage. Civic is also an economical choice.

 

[Dunbar]

Go with an early 90's Accord but make sure it's in good condition. That car will be feel solid and last forever.

 

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Jeep and reliability do not go hand in hand, ever.

Have you owned one?

If gas milage is an issue, the Jeep would not be a good idea.

Yes, strictly for winter.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Leejai
Honda Civic VX

Ding ding ding, we have a WinnAr.

Reliable, affordable, and downright miserly on fuel.

MPG (city) 44
MPG (highway) 51
MPG (combined) 47

Take that, Toyota Prius.

- M4H

 

[Dissipate]

You can get a late '90s Chevrolet Lumina for 4K easy. It has "ok" gas mileage but consider this, it is a full size sedan making it safer and has a lot of trunk room. Seats 4 comfortably (5 a little less comfortably) and has 4 doors. ABS and airbag systems also of course.

 

[krunchykrome]

Yes, strictly for winter.

Show me a pic! The early 90 4.0 is a tank. But it doesnt matter, he want's good gas milage.

 

[Fiveohhh]

got me a 90 subaru legacy for a winter beater. kicks ass I real POS but the heat works