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diddiyo · 01-20-2009, 02:37 PM

So I just moved and need to find a beater until I can order the Camaro around April/May. I'm checking for cars under $1200, but I was hoping to get something for under $1000.

Area zip code 08837 +30 miles or so, or craigslist http://cnj.craigslist.org/cta/

Need to find a car by Monday 01/26 (that's when I have to return my Mustang rental, lol). I haven't checked out any cars in person yet. So far I found:
- '96 Saturn, $900
- '93 Ford Taurus, $895
- Mazda 626 $1200
- '95 dodge neon $950
- '97 dodge neon $950
- '99 ford taurus, $1050
- '94 Mazda MX3 $1000
- '94 saturn SL2 $1100

I offer a case of beer to whoever can come up with a car that gets me to work and back until I got the 'maro

Boomer Sooner · 01-20-2009, 03:08 PM

Buy a Huffy and save some more money for the Camaro.

You can send a case of The Silver Bullet to PO BOX 83, 74019.

Conflict · 01-20-2009, 04:31 PM

the taurus looks the best for a beater to me since it has only 68XXX miles on it

Redline2k5 · 01-20-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Conflict

the taurus looks the best for a beater to me since it has only 68XXX miles on it

And it's the cheapest!

Iroczlover · 01-20-2009, 07:34 PM

Geo metros lol.http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/971724874.html

FenwickHockey65 · 01-20-2009, 08:49 PM

Those Saturns should run perfectly as long as you maintain them well. My dad's '93 SW2 lasted 13 years/243,000 miles before the engine basically gave out.

They'll rattle and squeak, but usually a good slap to the paneling will stop that.

*DGthe3* · 01-21-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Those Saturns should run perfectly as long as you maintain them well. My dad's '93 SW2 lasted 13 years/243,000 miles before the engine basically gave out.

They'll rattle and squeak, but usually a good slap to the paneling will stop that.

I can vouch for Saturn reliability. We have a '97 SL2 and while not as many miles as yours, it hasn't had any real problems yet.

Another bonus is that the pannels will never rust

shank0668 · 01-21-2009, 07:14 PM

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The_Beast_ · 01-22-2009, 01:03 AM

Dude wats ur zip I think I found ur perfect ride.

diddiyo · 01-22-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Beast_

Dude wats ur zip I think I found ur perfect ride.

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Originally Posted by diddiyo

Area zip code 08837 +30 miles or so, or craigslist http://cnj.craigslist.org/cta/

looking at a few cars tomorrow

The_Beast_ · 01-22-2009, 01:35 AM

Check this.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
2500 obo and it was the god of the 80s

Sctrjn21 · 01-22-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Those Saturns should run perfectly as long as you maintain them well. My dad's '93 SW2 lasted 13 years/243,000 miles before the engine basically gave out.

They'll rattle and squeak, but usually a good slap to the paneling will stop that.

I agree too with the Saturn. I was given a sl2 and drove it back and forth from San diego to vegas every week for 6 months. I tried to break the damn thing just so I can get another car. It had an oil leak and a radiator leak and still didn't break. A buddy of mine took it off my hands about 9 months ago for his 16 yr old daughter and is still running. It had 192,000 miles on it when I got rid of it

*DGthe3* · 01-22-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sctrjn21

I agree too with the Saturn. I was given a sl2 and drove it back and forth from San diego to vegas every week for 6 months. I tried to break the damn thing just so I can get another car. It had an oil leak and a radiator leak and still didn't break. A buddy of mine took it off my hands about 9 months ago for his 16 yr old daughter and is still running. It had 192,000 miles on it when I got rid of it

Thats a chronic problem with Saturns. You wait for them to die, but they won't. Another good thing about Saturns is they have amazing fuel economy. I averaged over 30 mpg in ours.

01-20-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,053	Help me find a beater So I just moved and need to find a beater until I can order the Camaro around April/May. I'm checking for cars under $1200, but I was hoping to get something for under $1000. Area zip code 08837 +30 miles or so, or craigslist http://cnj.craigslist.org/cta/ Need to find a car by Monday 01/26 (that's when I have to return my Mustang rental, lol). I haven't checked out any cars in person yet. So far I found: - '96 Saturn, $900 - '93 Ford Taurus, $895 - Mazda 626 $1200 - '95 dodge neon $950 - '97 dodge neon $950 - '99 ford taurus, $1050 - '94 Mazda MX3 $1000 - '94 saturn SL2 $1100 I offer a case of beer to whoever can come up with a car that gets me to work and back until I got the 'maro

01-20-2009, 04:31 PM	#3
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	the taurus looks the best for a beater to me since it has only 68XXX miles on it __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

01-20-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	Geo metros lol.http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/971724874.html __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

01-20-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Those Saturns should run perfectly as long as you maintain them well. My dad's '93 SW2 lasted 13 years/243,000 miles before the engine basically gave out. They'll rattle and squeak, but usually a good slap to the paneling will stop that. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

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