Need to replace my daily beater
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Need to replace my daily beater
My daily beater is a '91 Eclipse w/ 135k and can't pass NJ inspection because of the states tough emissions test.
What's a reliable car for around $4k?
Maybe a 1st or 2nd gen but what else would you suggest as an option?
Thanks
What's a reliable car for around $4k?
Maybe a 1st or 2nd gen but what else would you suggest as an option?
Thanks
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For a beater? What about a Honda?
I've had pretty good luck with my MKI MR2 ('86 - '89) - you can pick one up for around $2K.
If you go with a 1st gen, I'd get an '85 GSL-SE - 13B fuel injected w/ 3mm apex seals from the factory. They last forever. (The '84 GSL-SE may be the same, I'm not sure).
You could probably pick up a good 2nd gen for that price too.
I've had pretty good luck with my MKI MR2 ('86 - '89) - you can pick one up for around $2K.
If you go with a 1st gen, I'd get an '85 GSL-SE - 13B fuel injected w/ 3mm apex seals from the factory. They last forever. (The '84 GSL-SE may be the same, I'm not sure).
You could probably pick up a good 2nd gen for that price too.
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Originally posted by ROTORROCKET
Anyone?
MR2
MX-3
MX-6
Civic
Wrangler
Intergra
1st Gen
2nd Gen
Anyone?
MR2
MX-3
MX-6
Civic
Wrangler
Intergra
1st Gen
2nd Gen
Those cars you picked are rather different from each other. You looking for another sports car or a daily driver that you could just throw stuff in and not worry about it??
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