four doors for cheap?
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four doors for cheap?
If you had a maximum budget of $1800 for vehicle and initial repairs and upgrades and needed a toy that had four doors, what would you get?
here's what I'm thinking is a good starting point:
Some contenders that fit most of this:
Volvo 240
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early Camry
dodge neon
another cheap civic (we have a 2 door 98)
old bmw 5 (E34) or 7 (E32) series
the budget is pretty much not flexible. I could easily figure out what to get if I could spend $5000.
ideally I'd weed out the "scene" cars that are all going to be either a) over priced, b) modded poorly, c) beaten on by losers, d) harassed by poseurs.
remember, 1800 includes initial repairs too. so I guess that's a craigslist budget of 2000-2200 before haggling for something in great condition? or 1200 (1500 craigslist) for something in need of lots of love.
thanks boyz.
here's what I'm thinking is a good starting point:
- japanese or european (MAYBE big 3)
- four damn doors with room for rear facing infant seat
- RWD or FWD or AWD or whatever
- easy to work on, parts aren't ridiculously expensive
- "sporty"?
- sedan or wagon, no trucks
- bonus for 1988 or earlier to avoid emissions checks
- economical. > 20 mpg absolute minimum. preferably approaching 30 mpg.
- stylish
- moddable with bolt ons (suspension, engine, etc)
Some contenders that fit most of this:
Volvo 240
245minilite1.jpg?t=1236024916
early Camry
dodge neon
another cheap civic (we have a 2 door 98)
old bmw 5 (E34) or 7 (E32) series
the budget is pretty much not flexible. I could easily figure out what to get if I could spend $5000.
ideally I'd weed out the "scene" cars that are all going to be either a) over priced, b) modded poorly, c) beaten on by losers, d) harassed by poseurs.
remember, 1800 includes initial repairs too. so I guess that's a craigslist budget of 2000-2200 before haggling for something in great condition? or 1200 (1500 craigslist) for something in need of lots of love.
thanks boyz.
#4
You can find 4dr Integras under $1800 all day long... won't be pre-88, but should still have no problem w/emissions even with tons of mods.
How about this... still not pre-88, but 5-spd and looks very clearn:
93 Lexus ES300 5 speed
On the side... rollbar is worth half his asking price:
93 Miata Project
How about this... still not pre-88, but 5-spd and looks very clearn:
93 Lexus ES300 5 speed
On the side... rollbar is worth half his asking price:
93 Miata Project
#11
1993-1994 Nissan Maxima SE. 190 HP V6, sporty-ish suspension, available with a 5-speed.
I want this car bad.
1993 Nissan Maxima SE Sedan 4D ***Must Sell***
I want this car bad.
1993 Nissan Maxima SE Sedan 4D ***Must Sell***
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lol at me driving a jeep. I'd feel more homosexual than when I drove the miata.
also the only four door mustang I could find was this Boss version:
and it was an aprl fools joke.
also the only four door mustang I could find was this Boss version:
and it was an aprl fools joke.
#15
anything you get for 1800 is going to be a gigantic piece of crap that you'll have to sink a ton of money and/or time into or ghetto rig. As I get older I'm more and more put off by old stinky primitive cars. Only ones that appeal to me are fully restored, tons of money and work in them, and despite being older than their owners, they are in tip-top shape. Etc.
so my question would be: why?
I know you're not broke
so my question would be: why?
I know you're not broke
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Galants depreciate like crazy. You can pick up a early 2000's or late 90's for about $2k. There goes your pre-88 wish though. Lots of autos, manual swaps are possible if you're really driven.
#18
The old maximas can be good too. I'd suggest the 95+ model though since they are all with the bigger motor and the parts are more available for them while the first gen is too old so parts are more rare. At last it looks more modern vs the pre 94 models.
The negative is of course the MPG.. they are in the low 20s.
The negative is of course the MPG.. they are in the low 20s.