Mr. Jones Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=293619531 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 The other days I saw an '08 Fit with +280k miles. You can't beat those little car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I heart my 2.5rs subaru 07 with 55k Never skips a beat, Yet...just wait for it. Brian, consider a couple things. If you don't want maintenance charges for things like timing belts, then consider picking a car that has a timing chain instead. This will assist you in narrowing your search down. The Sub 10K cars can be good, but just remember that most 2nd owner cars meaning the people that have the car after the original 2 year from new lease owners tend to keep them right up until it needs that major timing belt service, or that expensive spark plug service. I wish we were ready to sell Erica's Civic, it fits your criteria really well. It has 58K miles, 60K service is already done, timing chain motor, etc.. I don't think she is quite ready to sell it yet, but I don't know for sure when she will be. This is crossle btw, to lazy to log out and re-type/paste this post lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Get a beater......Ford Focus or something else recommended that you can pay cash for or pay off in 3-4 months.... Love seeing people taking control of there financial lives and at an early age... http://www.daveramsey.com/home/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 A "beater" completely defeats the entire reason for him to buy another car. He doesn't want to be nickle and dimed on stupid shit obviously which is what a beater does, unless you do the "drive it into the ground" method which again is totally useless to the situation. He can get a perfectly good, well maintained car that won't have stupid little issues. This is of course taking into consideration that we cannot predict the unpredictable expenses that come with car ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Or you can just buy cars with non interfere engines like Toyota. My brother's Tacoma was well into 150k miles before the timing belt let go. Slap a new one on and keep driving. Yet...just wait for it. Brian, consider a couple things. If you don't want maintenance charges for things like timing belts, then consider picking a car that has a timing chain instead. This will assist you in narrowing your search down. The Sub 10K cars can be good, but just remember that most 2nd owner cars meaning the people that have the car after the original 2 year from new lease owners tend to keep them right up until it needs that major timing belt service, or that expensive spark plug service. I wish we were ready to sell Erica's Civic, it fits your criteria really well. It has 58K miles, 60K service is already done, timing chain motor, etc.. I don't think she is quite ready to sell it yet, but I don't know for sure when she will be. This is crossle btw, to lazy to log out and re-type/paste this post lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 You can get a nice beater in that price range. Everyone has a different idea of a beater; some think $500 and some that means $5k.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Yet...just wait for it. Brian, consider a couple things. If you don't want maintenance charges for things like timing belts, then consider picking a car that has a timing chain instead. This will assist you in narrowing your search down. The Sub 10K cars can be good, but just remember that most 2nd owner cars meaning the people that have the car after the original 2 year from new lease owners tend to keep them right up until it needs that major timing belt service, or that expensive spark plug service. I wish we were ready to sell Erica's Civic, it fits your criteria really well. It has 58K miles, 60K service is already done, timing chain motor, etc.. I don't think she is quite ready to sell it yet, but I don't know for sure when she will be. This is crossle btw, to lazy to log out and re-type/paste this post lol. A "beater" completely defeats the entire reason for him to buy another car. He doesn't want to be nickle and dimed on stupid shit obviously which is what a beater does, unless you do the "drive it into the ground" method which again is totally useless to the situation. He can get a perfectly good, well maintained car that won't have stupid little issues. This is of course taking into consideration that we cannot predict the unpredictable expenses that come with car ownership. Thanks for the info Sean, that is why I am leaning towards the Yaris. Those have timing chains and I really can't find many issues with them. Get a beater......Ford Focus or something else recommended that you can pay cash for or pay off in 3-4 months.... Love seeing people taking control of there financial lives and at an early age... http://www.daveramsey.com/home/ I have read part of his book and have friends that are really into him. My goal is to put myself into a position someday where I can do what MKV is doing. Right now I can't, I have to finance it, and for longer than I want. That is the situation I am in, no way around it. So I am good to go with well maintained Toyota products and the Fit. What about the XD's? Do those have the same driveline as the Yaris or Corola? Yes Scott they are boring little easy on gas cars, but I need a utility car that won't give me issues. I would much rather get some of the cars you and I have talked about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Found an 03 Civic with 43k miles for less than 9k that I might take a look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 RSX Type S This. They can be had for that money easily. I borrowed my friend's 02 and got nearly 40mpg on the freeway. If you're easy on the gas, the thing sips fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 The Yaris I drove around as a rental was ugly, but I have to admit from a stop light the thing had some torque, But once you hit 25 it falls on it's face. It was light years better to drive than my Mom's Prius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 The Yaris I drove around as a rental was ugly, but I have to admit from a stop light the thing had some torque, But once you hit 25 it falls on it's face. It was light years better to drive than my Mom's Prius. I found a couple of 5 speeds that are close to what I want to spend. The 5 speeds help that flat feeling a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) little more than you wanted to spend but its a hybrid and your not driving a gay prius http://www.thecarcompanyonline.com/vehicle_inventory.php?task=readmore&id=2212&vehicle=2009-Toyota-Camry-Hybrid-4-DOOR-SEDAN never posted a link. Edited February 4, 2011 by John Bruh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think the one I had was a 3 speed auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 little more than you wanted to spend but its a hybrid and your not driving a gay prius also used rates are around 4.5 for 60 monts. I'm sure on this 07 we can get 72 as well. w.a.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 also used rates are around 4.5 for 60 monts. I'm sure on this 07 we can get 72 as well. w.a.c. Well that is more than I can spend, but if I had that in my budget I would take a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 1.9% for 36 months here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 For Civics what is "good" for years and miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 1.9% for 36 months here. new car rate. PS I can get 3.2% on used 2000-2011 personally. i wouldn't brag about 1.9 on new thats not too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Mazda Protege5 if you can find one cheap. One of my favorite small cars in terms of fun and utility. Hondas and Toyotas hold their value too well for my liking. I'd look at an SX4 or a Focus hatch from before they got ugly. Astras are also relatively cheap now, although I've never found them all that compelling. Maybe an Elantra, although they're a bit beige. A Miata if you want something fun and don't care about practicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 new car rate. PS I can get 3.2% on used 2000-2011 personally. i wouldn't brag about 1.9 on new thats not too good. $200 a year doesn't seem bad to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 For Civics what is "good" for years and miles? I would say '92-'00, because they are like Legos. A lot of interchangable parts, lots of after market parts, and most of the time very cheap. Here's one from Mr. JB http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89247 The only thing I would be afraid of the Civic is the rear fender rust (I don't know anything about bodywork). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I would say '92-'00, because they are like Legos. A lot of interchangable parts, lots of after market parts, and most of the time very cheap. Here's one from Mr. JB http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89247 The only thing I would be afraid of the Civic is the rear fender rust (I don't know anything about bodywork). Thanks for the info, that car has been beat on and not what I am looking for. I am looking for info on when it comes to years, what is high miles? Is it the classic 12k per year? I can find civics that are over the 12k per year all day long, is that a problem? What about 04 and up civics? I have narrowed it down to Fits, Yaris, and Civic. Thank you to those who have actually contributed something useful to this thread. Maybe others can use it in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I wouldn't really be concerned with mileage on a honda/acura, especially if they've got maintenance records. I've had everything from a 95 integra w/ 235k miles to a 98 civic w/ 130k. Both got 30-35mpg regularly, didn't require anything but routine stuff. I've heard the 2001-2004 had tranny issues w/ the autos, but otherwise not much. I'd pick up a 96-00 civic personally, and drive it until the wheels fall off. There was a clean silver 4 door on cl a week or two ago, 102k, original owner, all maintenance records, $3500obo, not sure if it sold yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I wouldn't really be concerned with mileage on a honda/acura, especially if they've got maintenance records. I've had everything from a 95 integra w/ 235k miles to a 98 civic w/ 130k. Both got 30-35mpg regularly, didn't require anything but routine stuff. I've heard the 2001-2004 had tranny issues w/ the autos, but otherwise not much. I'd pick up a 96-00 civic personally, and drive it until the wheels fall off. There was a clean silver 4 door on cl a week or two ago, 102k, original owner, all maintenance records, $3500obo, not sure if it sold yet. Thanks for the info. I have found TONS of Civics from 05-08 in the 45k-75K range and was not sure if that would be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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