I need a beater. Auto or manual. Mileage should be somewhat consistent with age. NEEDS TO BE IN SOUND MECHANICAL CONDITION. I don't care if it doesnt have A/C, radio. Rust, faded/chipped paint, hanging headliners, dents and dings are ok too. I just need something to drive that runs fine. Any of you guys got anything?

[Edited on March 3, 2007 at 7:19 PM. Reason : ]

3/3/2007 7:18:26 PM

so the internship is pretty lucrative eh

3/3/2007 7:45:22 PM

^ I'm not exactly looking for a "new" car here.

The GT is sitting in my driveway right now with a faulty starter (and possible relays). I tore off my downpipe trying to get to it, and now I'm waiting on some new parts. I'd like a beater for situations like these.

[Edited on March 4, 2007 at 10:28 AM. Reason : ]

3/4/2007 10:26:40 AM

i have a 1991 toyota tercel. assuming everthing goes well in the next week, i'll be buying my brother's car. i'm looking to sell mine at the end of the month for ~$300. must wait till end of month to sell.

about the car:
THE BAD:
salvage title (cosmetic damage was enough to total it)
2 doors
paint is shit
dents and one major panel damaged where my friend hit a deer with my car
drips oil and burns a little oil. need to put in a quart of oil about every 1.5 months
no working trunk light
cigarette lighter doesn't work
i'd have to show you the trick to getting the gas door open
have to keep headlight stick shaft jimmied so highbeams don't stay on constantly
will need brakes soon
no a/c

THE GOOD:
rebuilt engine put in ~25k miles ago
decent radio/cd/mp3 stereo with aux for ipod (new head unit, crappy but working speakers)
about 24mpg city and 28 going 50mph
new fuel filter, spark plugs, plug wires, and distributor rotor within last 1000 miles
2 tires good tread, other 2 pass inspection
good interior for 16 year old car
automatic
doesn't need to pass emissions tests (too old!)

5/6/2007 9:44:57 PM

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