Other Rides/Beaters

[slipkord]

Any of you guys have a second ride? I'm thinking of buying a beater, maybe by years end, just to tinker on and drive maybe once or twice a week kind of thing. Maybe spend $2-3k on it. Defintly looking for something in running condition where I'd only have to throw on a set of tires and maybe a basic tune-up. I'm leaning towards a Mk I or II GTI or a 1950-70s vw bug. The idea with the bug is to slam it and then just ride like that for awhile. GTI would be gutted and turned into a track car or fixed up to OEM quality, depending on the quality of the car. Defintly don't want to spend alot, hence the term 'beater'. If you guys have any other ideas on this topic I'm all ears.

[Mike]

Isn't this why you bought a CX7? I've been looking for a Mustang to play around with but, the price has to be right, and right now its not very easy to find what i'm looking for in fair condition. The biggest thing to evaluate is if you still want to mod the Accord. Having two modded vehicles is a pain in the ass take it from me. I've been there.

[slipkord]

Well, I bought the CX7 because it was cheap and safe for the wife. I've had a motorcycle itch for awhile but when it comes down to it, insurance is too high and wifey probably wont like me too much if I get one. So whats wrong with throwing down a few grand on a beater and slowly fixing it up? I won't be modding the Accord anymore either and will be paid off in a few weeks. In my eyes, with over 140k on it, no reason for me to mod it anymore. Albeit, I am going to install an intake, but thats only to see if I can get better mpgs, 25mpg is killing me.

[CrackerTeg]

In my eyes, with over 140k on it, no reason for me to mod it anymore.

Don't tell that to Tim.  

[slipkord]

I just found an old Karmann Ghia. I've always liked these cars. What do you guys think...good deal?

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/pts/1564056165.html

[slipkord]

In my eyes, with over 140k on it, no reason for me to mod it anymore.

Don't tell that to Tim.  :lol:

[Mike]

I just found an old Karmann Ghia. I've always liked these cars. What do you guys think...good deal?

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/pts/1564056165.html

never seen one of these before it looks pretty cool.

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

Someone should get a Dotsun Honeybee and turn it into a drift car with a 350Z engine like the guys from Monster Garage.



http://www.remarkablecars.com/ppads/sho ... 71/cat/781

[slipkord]

WHOLY SHIT!! That's insane.

[sherker55]

I have been thinking about building a diesel 4X4 as a BOV

[skizot]

My Honda is my beater =)

[alpha]

If you get something to turn into a track car, please don't do a track build without having any track experience / taken that vehicle to the track.

[Rich01]

If you're getting a beater it should be something like a winter car. Just something to drive when the Honda is hibernating.  

I'm actually thinking about picking up a Mazda 626 for $600 because the Accord may be in Virgina getting some things done.

[b_beau_09]

^rich, I've got a 97 and a 98 mazda 626.. both are beaters.. the 98's engine blew on me back in 04, new swapped in early 05, and then blew again 6 months later.. not too happy with the v6's for that car.. but the 97 626 is a 4 cylinder MT, it's good on gas...

[sherker55]

^rich, I've got a 97 and a 98 mazda 626.. both are beaters.. the 98's engine blew on me back in 04, new swapped in early 05, and then blew again 6 months later.. not too happy with the v6's for that car.. but the 97 626 is a 4 cylinder MT, it's good on gas...

go figure...isn't Mazda owned by Ford?