Thinking about getting a beater

Vintalage · 05-12-2004, 02:10 PM

So due to rising gas prices, my need to work on my car which sometimes disables it for a day or two, and the amount of driving I do not to mention how many times it has had to go into the shop, i've been thinking about getting a reliable beater. I was thinking about a first gen Acura Legend. Probably the '86/'87 model. I can pick one up for cheap. I'd probably get the one with the 5spd and V6. Question is, is it good on gas. If not that, then a older Acura integra, Honda civic or Accord.

Any suggestions? No, I do not want domestic.

n43210 · 05-12-2004, 02:46 PM

I think a honda civic would be a good beater. maybe a 95.

UNCTYPE-S · 05-12-2004, 02:49 PM

what years are u looking for and how much u looking to spend

and if u wanna save gas, why would u go for the v6.

Mike3800 · 05-12-2004, 02:55 PM

If you are looking for an older car, 1995 or newer 2-door Toyota Tercel. Don't get the 5-speed manual, get the 4 speed manual, I know that sounds wierd but you'd have to drive them both to know what I am talking about.

Fun to drive. 1900LBS. Much quicker than a heavy Civic (DX), will pace or beat a Civic LX. Low Maintnenance. Reliable. 30+MPG in the city. Very roomy for it's size.

Gurantee if you drive a Civic, Sentra and Tercel back to back, you'll get the Tercel.

My .02

VTECSiGAH8R · 05-12-2004, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike3800

If you are looking for an older car, 1995 or newer 2-door Toyota Tercel. Don't get the 5-speed manual, get the 4 speed manual, I know that sounds wierd but you'd have to drive them both to know what I am talking about.

Fun to drive. 1900LBS. Much quicker than a heavy Civic (DX), will pace or beat a Civic LX. Low Maintnenance. Reliable. 30+MPG in the city. Very roomy for it's size.

Gurantee if you drive a Civic, Sentra and Tercel back to back, you'll get the Tercel.

My .02

Hmm, maybe I should stup a race between my DX and a Tercel just to make sure...

Mike3800 · 05-12-2004, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECSiGAH8R

Hmm, maybe I should stup a race between my DX and a Tercel just to make sure...

Better have alot of film in the video camera (or batteries in the digital video camera) since a 1/4 mile drag would take quite a while.

JK.

VTECSiGAH8R · 05-12-2004, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike3800

Better have alot of film in the video camera (or batteries in the digital video camera) since a 1/4 mile drag would take quite a while.

JK.

I've got a 15 min feed ability w/ my didigtal camera, should be enough for the 1/8th mile.

Silver02EX · 05-12-2004, 03:59 PM

I had a 83 Tercel... it got about 32mpg. My saturn is about the same. But since it's an older car and you might run into problems i would go with a Civic. If the gas prices go down, then you can take the car and make it pretty fast for cheap.

AznGA · 05-12-2004, 04:12 PM

Can't go wrong with Civic. I expecially like the last gen Civic SI.

Vintalage · 05-12-2004, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S

what years are u looking for and how much u looking to spend

and if u wanna save gas, why would u go for the v6.

Well, I haven't done my research on the older Legends but I figured since it's older with not alot of power, gas would be good. I better read up on it.

The years for the civic I want anywhere from '93 - '95. '96 maybe. Accord would probably be '90 - '94?

Mike3800 · 05-12-2004, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECSiGAH8R

I've got a 15 min feed ability w/ my didigtal camera, should be enough for the 1/8th mile.

That's cutting it pretty close.

WhiPontiac · 05-12-2004, 07:22 PM

I have a 1995 Acura Integra for sale.

Silver02EX · 05-13-2004, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiPontiac

I have a 1995 Acura Integra for sale.

GS-R??? If it was, I would treat it better than my daily driver.

Vintalage · 05-13-2004, 05:50 AM

I was doing some research on the a '93 Toyota Camry and I didn't realize the V6 has more HP than our cars. 185hp @ 5750 RPM/190tq @ 4500 RPM. That's pretty impressive given how old it is. That explains why I see it take off so fast, faster than I would have expected.

Bad324 · 05-13-2004, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintalage

I was doing some research on the a '93 Toyota Camry and I didn't realize the V6 has more HP than our cars. 185hp @ 5750 RPM/190tq @ 4500 RPM. That's pretty impressive given how old it is. That explains why I see it take off so fast, faster than I would have expected.

ya its unbelievable. a friend of mine has one and they are pretty quick and he gets great gas mileage. car has like 180,000 miles on it and runs like a champ. not to mention still looks in pretty good shape. not a bad choice in my mind

Mike3800 · 05-13-2004, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintalage

I was doing some research on the a '93 Toyota Camry and I didn't realize the V6 has more HP than our cars. 185hp @ 5750 RPM/190tq @ 4500 RPM. That's pretty impressive given how old it is. That explains why I see it take off so fast, faster than I would have expected.

I thought you said you were concerned with fuel mileage?

Vintalage · 05-13-2004, 08:49 AM

I am. I was just browsing. Was looking at the 4 cyl model and the v6 was next to it and noticed the hp/trq.

GregFarz78 · 05-13-2004, 09:03 AM

Look at the old school toyota camrys I know a few people that had them well over 100k with little to no problems. One of my ex's had a 92 5 speed its a decent little car not that fast but the 4 cylinder saves on gas. Or look at an early 90s accord those things dont die either.

WhiPontiac · 05-13-2004, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver02EX

GS-R??? If it was, I would treat it better than my daily driver.

Nope, it's an SE. Still a nice car though. Fully loaded.

Vintalage · 05-13-2004, 10:57 AM

The reason I mention a '86-'87 Legend is that I could pick one up from $500 - $1000. Give or take. That's the pro. The cons are Maintainence, gas is not much better than the Grand am, if at all, and other various things. So I don't know about that one. But camry, accord, civic, and integra i'll take a look at. Maybe tercel. I won't take the legend off the list, but it's just not at the top.

05-12-2004, 02:10 PM	#1
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Thinking about getting a beater So due to rising gas prices, my need to work on my car which sometimes disables it for a day or two, and the amount of driving I do not to mention how many times it has had to go into the shop, i've been thinking about getting a reliable beater. I was thinking about a first gen Acura Legend. Probably the '86/'87 model. I can pick one up for cheap. I'd probably get the one with the 5spd and V6. Question is, is it good on gas. If not that, then a older Acura integra, Honda civic or Accord. Any suggestions? No, I do not want domestic. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

05-12-2004, 02:46 PM	#2
n43210 Need 4 Speed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LITH, Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 293 Vehicle: 2000 White Grand Am GT	I think a honda civic would be a good beater. maybe a 95. __________________ Slp exhaust, wai intake, 7 inch motorized clarion dvd player, rear 7 inch flip down monitor, painted red calipers, blue interior leds, debagded, customcargrills, H&R Lowering Springs, cross-drilled/slotted rotors, performance friction pads. soon: 20% all around mike

05-12-2004, 03:59 PM	#8
Silver02EX My office (up front) AKA: Wayne Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon- home / Minneapolis - work Age: 39 Posts: 487 Vehicle: 2002 Civic EX	I had a 83 Tercel... it got about 32mpg. My saturn is about the same. But since it's an older car and you might run into problems i would go with a Civic. If the gas prices go down, then you can take the car and make it pretty fast for cheap. __________________ "My office is 34,000 feet high, you can have your desk job."

05-12-2004, 07:22 PM	#12
WhiPontiac FiJi-UNIT! AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (home). Delaware, Oh(school) Age: 38 Posts: 71 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda 3s	I have a 1995 Acura Integra for sale. __________________ My 1998 GAGT, w/ the matching white rimz! TOTALED Wreck Pictures New Car: Mazda 3s 5 speed.

05-13-2004, 05:50 AM	#14
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I was doing some research on the a '93 Toyota Camry and I didn't realize the V6 has more HP than our cars. 185hp @ 5750 RPM/190tq @ 4500 RPM. That's pretty impressive given how old it is. That explains why I see it take off so fast, faster than I would have expected. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

05-12-2004, 02:49 PM	#3
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	what years are u looking for and how much u looking to spend and if u wanna save gas, why would u go for the v6.

05-12-2004, 02:55 PM	#4
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	If you are looking for an older car, 1995 or newer 2-door Toyota Tercel. Don't get the 5-speed manual, get the 4 speed manual, I know that sounds wierd but you'd have to drive them both to know what I am talking about. Fun to drive. 1900LBS. Much quicker than a heavy Civic (DX), will pace or beat a Civic LX. Low Maintnenance. Reliable. 30+MPG in the city. Very roomy for it's size. Gurantee if you drive a Civic, Sentra and Tercel back to back, you'll get the Tercel. My .02

05-12-2004, 04:12 PM	#9
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Can't go wrong with Civic. I expecially like the last gen Civic SI.

05-13-2004, 08:49 AM	#17
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I am. I was just browsing. Was looking at the 4 cyl model and the v6 was next to it and noticed the hp/trq. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

05-13-2004, 09:03 AM	#18
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Look at the old school toyota camrys I know a few people that had them well over 100k with little to no problems. One of my ex's had a 92 5 speed its a decent little car not that fast but the 4 cylinder saves on gas. Or look at an early 90s accord those things dont die either. __________________ My Pics

05-13-2004, 10:57 AM	#20
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	The reason I mention a '86-'87 Legend is that I could pick one up from $500 - $1000. Give or take. That's the pro. The cons are Maintainence, gas is not much better than the Grand am, if at all, and other various things. So I don't know about that one. But camry, accord, civic, and integra i'll take a look at. Maybe tercel. I won't take the legend off the list, but it's just not at the top. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

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