What's the perfect beater car?
12-31-2002, 01:12 PM
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I don't know what you're looking for, but you could pick up a used Subaru (i'm biased). Full time AWD and very tossable in dry or snow. I've never been stuck inthe 5 years owning it.
12-31-2002, 02:08 PM
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I just got a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport for $12K with 16K miles on it. I'm pretty happy with it.
For me it was important to get 4WD/AWD and lotsa room for winter gear (snowboarding, skiing, etc) I ended up spending a bit more than I wanted, but the car looks great (It is a softop!), puts out 225HP and ~230lb/ft of torque at 3000RPM. all in all it is a fun car to drive.
For me it was important to get 4WD/AWD and lotsa room for winter gear (snowboarding, skiing, etc) I ended up spending a bit more than I wanted, but the car looks great (It is a softop!), puts out 225HP and ~230lb/ft of torque at 3000RPM. all in all it is a fun car to drive.
40-50mpg. 
12-31-2002, 06:11 PM
#19
My 1998 Toyota 4Runner Ltd. has given me 77,000 absolutely trouble free miles. It is no where near as much fun as the S2000, but it is the most reliable, trouble free vehicle I have ever owned (including 6 Hondas). The 4Runner is built like a tank, which is a huge asset with New Jersey drivers. On top of that, it has all of the carrying capacity that my S lacks, and 4 wheel drive for snowy winters. Having the 4Runner as a beater is the best of both worlds.
The only drawback is the gas mileage. In 77,000 miles it has averaged a disappointing 16.79 mpg. It uses regular gas.
It is the perfect beater if you can find one for a reasonable price.
The only drawback is the gas mileage. In 77,000 miles it has averaged a disappointing 16.79 mpg. It uses regular gas.
It is the perfect beater if you can find one for a reasonable price.
