# Beater Suggestions
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029
**Category:** SON240sx Off Topic
**Created:** [July 16, 2008, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029 "2008-07-16T09:49:22Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/1 "2008-07-16T09:49:22Z")
So I’m gonna need a beater this winter. I’m sure as shit not driving the Talon, because quite frankly, I don’t trust the damn thing anymore. It was repaired properly, but I just don’t want to take that chance of something going wrong again, because I need to get to work and back daily.
Budget is a maximum of $3000, cheaper is better, if I can find something for $1500, I’ll be happier.
Requirements:
Good on gas
Cheap
Reliable
Not gay
Manual
Only cars I’m considering right now, are a Civic and an S13. I want to ask for more input though, incase there’s something I’m forgetting. Don’t post any cars that there’s one for sale in my price range, but normally go for way more. I want one that isn’t a piece of crap, so definitely not buying the cheapest car on the trader. Only cars that commonly sell for under 3 grand please.
Thanks!
Edit: Not buying now, lookin for closer to winter. Also, if you know anyone that might want my Talon, I’m willing to let it go for next to nothing. I just want the fvcking thing gone, I don’t even wanna look at it anymore.
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### Author:  [@sleepydopey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sleepydopey)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/2 "2008-07-16T09:52:57Z")
so you’re going to have 3 cars now?
damn…
get a civic…that’s what i got myself for the winter…
unfortunately it’s auto…but _shrugs_ i picked one up for like $900 bucks…had some dings and rust spots on it…but i just bondo’d everything up…so it looks pretty clean too now.
and it still runs pretty well…i’m gonna start tuning the civic for better gas mileage too…that should be fun…somehow
what are you going to do with the talon then?
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### Author:  [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/3 "2008-07-16T10:09:44Z")
Getting sold, I’ll take some pics and put it up on the trader when I’m less lazy.
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### Author:  [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/4 "2008-07-16T10:13:49Z")
i have a car you can have for 1g closer to winter its a 88 sentra with almost no rust and cert. frist time just needed brakes so i got em
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### Author:  [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/5 "2008-07-16T10:14:25Z")
sorry its an auto tho
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### Author:  [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/6 "2008-07-16T10:23:47Z")
Yea, I guess I should clarify on the not gay bit. The Solara I had was gay because it handled like a japanese buick, and the shifter throws were so long, it was like rowing a boat. I want it to have some sort of sportyness in it, so that I don’t rage out and drive it off a cliff. That’s why my current list is just S13 and Civic, because those are two cheap cars that are fun to drive. I need more suggestions along those lines.
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### Author:  [@sleepydopey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sleepydopey)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/7 "2008-07-16T10:33:14Z")
a cheap mx3? drop in a klze and apparently your running along with a 200hp mx3
if that doesn’t amuse you with cheap thrills, i’m sure the torque steer will
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### Author:  [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/8 "2008-07-16T10:47:02Z")
Haha, a stock mx3 would do. I definitely don’t intend to mod any of these. Just need something decent out of the box.
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### Author:  [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/9 "2008-07-16T19:09:59Z")
shut up and buy an S13… then you will realise how much awesomer it is over a G35…
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### Author:  [@Lucas180](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lucas180)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2008, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/10 "2008-07-16T19:18:58Z")
I have a 95 golf i used for mine last year…if your intrested,its got rust issues but everything elese is not that bad…
reason im selling is i cant stand FF lol
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### Author:  [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)
#### Post date: [July 17, 2008, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/11 "2008-07-17T06:09:44Z")
E? Cert? Cheap?
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### Author:  [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)
#### Post date: [July 17, 2008, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/12 "2008-07-17T08:15:48Z")
for 3g’s you can find a decent winter beater s13
s13s make the best winter cars
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### Author:  [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)
#### Post date: [July 17, 2008, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/13 "2008-07-17T08:17:50Z")
> [@Interesting swap...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/interesting-swap/17665/14):
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> s13s make the best winter cars
QFMUTHAFUCKINGT!!
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### Author:  [@SpHiNxXx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SpHiNxXx)
#### Post date: [July 18, 2008, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/14 "2008-07-18T15:11:55Z")
i saw i sick Jeep YJ up north the other weekend… 4x4 , '88 very well taken care of… no body rust, 5pd, lift kit, big offroad tires, second set of meaty winter tires, winch, soft and hard top, upgraded seats, 240 on the body and 90 on a US engine swapped in and never drove on cause it failed emissions and the dude just didnt have time for it… guy was asking 3500 but im sure with some persuasion he’ll drop it a bit…
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### Author:  [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2008, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/15 "2008-07-27T17:33:10Z")
rick shaw = pimpin’
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### Author:  [@roast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/roast)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2008, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/16 "2008-08-04T16:57:51Z")
Just because I can… ultimate beater
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### Author:  [@kapetajr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kapetajr)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2008, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/17 "2008-08-04T17:24:55Z")
> [@Flatscreen TV Thread (Title changed)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/flatscreen-tv-thread-title-changed/17887/14):
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> Just because I can… ultimate beater
:stupid: :werd:
that is all
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### Author:  [@Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pants)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2008, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/18 "2008-08-04T17:32:31Z")
get a talon
i hear they are very reliable
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### Author:  [@kapetajr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kapetajr)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/19 "2008-08-04T18:10:01Z")
> [@new here slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-here/17903/4):
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> get a talon
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> i hear they are very reliable
lol wow.
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### Author:  [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beater-suggestions/117029/20 "2008-08-04T20:04:49Z")
> [@new here slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-here/17903/4):
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> get a talon
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> i hear they are very reliable
I’ll be sure to recommend stand up comedy if you ever make a thread asking about potential career choices.
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