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superman · 10-16-2010, 10:30 PM

I need a reliable car for about 2 or 3 thousand dollars for the winter months.

Let me know if you guys have some input on what I should buy...

98_Camaro · 10-16-2010, 11:18 PM

How about a 4th gen Camaro? A V6 is definitely within that price range.

Masta T · 10-16-2010, 11:23 PM

get a honda

King Sun · 10-17-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Masta T

get a honda

or a old school nissan sentra coupe

Muscle Master · 10-17-2010, 01:37 AM

a nice crown vick!!! those jawns move!!!! lmao

but serious that or an 02-04 impala

Camaro Freak · 10-17-2010, 03:13 AM

I bought me a 1999 Blazer for my daily beater. Paid $2800. Great little vehicle. Had to keep it GM you know.

Sterling · 10-17-2010, 03:30 AM

I know it's not an answer to the question you asked, but the Camaro is really good in the snow if you put on some winter tires.

Camaro Freak · 10-17-2010, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

I know it's not an answer to the question you asked, but the Camaro is really good in the snow if you put on some winter tires.

Our New Camaro in the SNOW!!

Not in a million years. LOL

Zabo · 10-17-2010, 07:54 AM

If I had to (and the free cash on hand) I'd go for a CUCV K5 blazer or K20 pickup. Most go for 3-5K with around 85-90K miles on them. Diesel, military maintained, bare bones, and damn near bullet proof.

Granted it's not turbocharged but it's still a Detroit Diesel. The one on our dump outlived the trans it's mated to. Just can't kill that thing.

Apex Motorsports · 10-17-2010, 08:54 AM

I've got an 88 Supra with only 60k on the clock I'll sell to you!

Dyk-NO · 10-17-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

I know it's not an answer to the question you asked, but the Camaro is really good in the snow if you put on some winter tires.

Yeah good point and you'll be posting "Paint Chip "(insert body part)" threads" after the winter lol

I got my 05 ENVOY with new tires to rip through my AK winter lol

philthy · 10-17-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyk-NO

Yeah good point and you'll be posting "Paint Chip "(insert body part)" threads" after the winter lol

I got my 05 ENVOY with new tires to rip through my AK winter lol

Not a single chip on mine driven all last winter with Michigan salty roads.

ljstella · 10-17-2010, 12:20 PM

If you don't want a 4wd SUV, get a Subaru. Since I see you're in North Jersey, you're going to want the 4wd or AWD and probably not fwd.

9c1ny · 10-17-2010, 02:24 PM

P71 Crown Vic

10-16-2010, 10:30 PM	#1
superman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Jersey Posts: 296	Beater for 2 to 3k? I need a reliable car for about 2 or 3 thousand dollars for the winter months. Let me know if you guys have some input on what I should buy...

10-16-2010, 11:18 PM	#2
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	How about a 4th gen Camaro? A V6 is definitely within that price range. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

10-16-2010, 11:23 PM	#3
Masta T coco puff power yo! Drives: 2005 350z tt, 2010 bmw 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North carolina Posts: 240	get a honda __________________ *dub or scrub*

10-17-2010, 03:13 AM	#6
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	I bought me a 1999 Blazer for my daily beater. Paid $2800. Great little vehicle. Had to keep it GM you know. Attached Images __________________

10-17-2010, 03:30 AM	#7
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I know it's not an answer to the question you asked, but the Camaro is really good in the snow if you put on some winter tires. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

10-17-2010, 07:54 AM	#9
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	If I had to (and the free cash on hand) I'd go for a CUCV K5 blazer or K20 pickup. Most go for 3-5K with around 85-90K miles on them. Diesel, military maintained, bare bones, and damn near bullet proof. Granted it's not turbocharged but it's still a Detroit Diesel. The one on our dump outlived the trans it's mated to. Just can't kill that thing.

10-17-2010, 08:54 AM	#10
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I've got an 88 Supra with only 60k on the clock I'll sell to you!

10-17-2010, 12:20 PM	#13
ljstella CAMARO FAN Drives: 2007 Subaru Impreza Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 83 View My Garage	If you don't want a 4wd SUV, get a Subaru. Since I see you're in North Jersey, you're going to want the 4wd or AWD and probably not fwd.

10-17-2010, 02:24 PM	#14
9c1ny Drives: C6 Zed-oh-six Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 677	P71 Crown Vic __________________

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