It must be driveable, have a manual transmission, and air conditioning.
I have no idea
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Accent, Focus, or Esteem redux?
Quote from: ifcar on October 23, 2016, 06:41:40 AM
Accent, Focus, or Esteem redux?
Civic redux
2 seems likely. I might pickup a junk motor and rebuild it before I even get the car. Almost like some kind of planning ahead ...
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Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 23, 2016, 06:52:20 AM
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With a 5700cc vee eight?
Vibe
A $1500 Civic is going to be a total heap
BGK is on the right path. Defunct brand econocar = max car for $$$. Vibe is probably most reliable + newest worth looking at. Can probably get one for $1500 too
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 23, 2016, 07:19:09 AM
With a 5700cc vee eight?
Wait...isn't that version only available with a 2-speed automatic? :lol:
Cutlass
Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 23, 2016, 10:54:17 AM
Wait...isn't that version only available with a 2-speed automatic? :lol:
Slow and fast, what more do you need?
Isuzu Stylus
Quote from: Rupert on October 23, 2016, 12:15:10 PM
Slow and fast, what more do you need?
An Oldsmobile 350 Diesel V8. Then my life would be complete. :dance:
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on October 23, 2016, 09:52:13 AM
A $1500 Civic is going to be a total heap
BGK is on the right path. Defunct brand econocar = max car for $$$. Vibe is probably most reliable + newest worth looking at. Can probably get one for $1500 too
Most $1500 vibes have bad engines
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on October 23, 2016, 09:52:13 AM
Defunct brand econocar = max car for $$$.
PlastiCar?
(https://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_jv4Jgcjz3WB_600x450.jpg)
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/5821568504.html (http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/5821568504.html)
Winner, winner, chicken dinner?
Plastic sux and has no aftermarket. Errything sux.
Maybe I can just trade Erement in for something expensive.
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5822644819.html
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 23, 2016, 07:11:27 PM
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5822644819.html
I don't want a taxi
Yeah, that's the idea.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 23, 2016, 07:16:26 PM
I don't want a taxi
$1000 man. Not a hell of a lot to work with, you know?
Interestingly, it seems Accords are way cheaper than Civics (at least based on the limited sample size of a D.C.-area Craigslist search). I came up with three viable late '90s Accords under $2,000, while the only Civic in the first page or two was a "Super Clean 91 Civic Si EF Hatchback Shell with Engine and Trans - $1200":
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There was also a 2000 Neon for $950 that looks terrible but claims to run great; you can probably find a local equivalent.
There was also this, which is too nice for the occasion:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/5842274590.html
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 23, 2016, 07:34:20 PM
$1000 man. Not a hell of a lot to work with, you know?
I would have to run a Level 1 Diagnostic ...
Also, I require a manual transmission. I am slowly dying inside. I drove a manual Jeep Wrangler the other day, and I loved it so much it may as well have been a new Miata with Norah Jones playing a piano in the passenger seat.
Quote from: ifcar on October 23, 2016, 08:06:07 PM
Interestingly, it seems Accords are way cheaper than Civics (at least based on the limited sample size of a D.C.-area Craigslist search). I came up with three viable late '90s Accords under $2,000, while the only Civic in the first page or two was a "Super Clean 91 Civic Si EF Hatchback Shell with Engine and Trans - $1200":
(https://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_6bJKyDGagJX_600x450.jpg)
There was also a 2000 Neon for $950 that looks terrible but claims to run great; you can probably find a local equivalent.
There was also this, which is too nice for the occasion:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/5842274590.html
Already has a B20 swap
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5834566938.html
'97 Civic. Nothing special.
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5838459592.html
'93 Civic, has Vtaks, needs a clutch
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5801572133.html
'96 Civic
http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/5795611696.html
and so on ...
Have you looked at maybe a Casio G-Shock? Not a car, but it'll last longer than a $1500 car and is much cheaper buy, own, and run. :lol:
Quote from: Raza on October 23, 2016, 09:34:11 PM
Have you looked at maybe a Casio G-Shock? Not a car, but it'll last longer than a $1500 car and is much cheaper buy, own, and run. :lol:
A G-Shock would not be practical.
I do not know how to operate one.
I certainly cannot drive it to work.
It won't win any autocrosses, even if I got away with putting it in the Novice Street Tire class.
It would not allow me to cram my arm into the tight spaces under various hoods, as I do all day at work.
It would not allow me the proper articulation and contact acoustics to play the bass, as I do at all other times.
It would not allow me to wear my wrist brace when I am not doing the above activites.
The dog would try to bite it off my arm, just like he does with the wrist brace.
And I would have to reset it in two weeks. :wanker:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5815845035.html
Starts and runs great. Vehicle has spent its life in colorado so has no rust. Have rebuilt engine using A.R.P. cylinder head studs, and have maintained very well. Have extra parts including 2 ecm's and a set of snow tires and wheels for the car. contact for more info. Have complete factory shop repair manuals. Don't want to sell but must.
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Quote from: 68_427 on October 26, 2016, 02:52:25 AM
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5815845035.html
Starts and runs great. Vehicle has spent its life in colorado so has no rust. Have rebuilt engine using A.R.P. cylinder head studs, and have maintained very well. Have extra parts including 2 ecm's and a set of snow tires and wheels for the car. contact for more info. Have complete factory shop repair manuals. Don't want to sell but must.
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Fuck :drool:
Looks like you need another $1500 and a plane ticket to Denver!
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http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5832318305.html (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5832318305.html)
what could possibly go wrong?
I actually had great luck with a >200 kmile Alfa sedan with that engine that I bought for $1500...
Why did he take a pic of the dash while going 10 mph?
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 26, 2016, 08:18:51 PM
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http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5832318305.html (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5832318305.html)
what could possibly go wrong?
You have no idea how much I want that car. I don't care what can go wrong. I can fix it.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 26, 2016, 08:26:05 PM
Why did he take a pic of the dash while going 10 mph?
To prove that it "runs and drives".
My uncle's neighbor has a Milano. It's slowly returning back to the concrete under the remains of a tarp.
Hmm ...
BMW 5.25 manual 1989 - $1650
1989 BMW 5.25 manual 5speed. Everything on this car is stock, aside from an aftermarket CD player. It has only 98k original miles on it. The body is as straight as an arrow, never wrecked with no dents at all. All headlights and fog lights are glass, with no cracks or chips. They alone are worth a few hundred dollars. It hasn't run in about 2 years and probably needs a fuel pump and a good tuneup. The interior is in good shape, but does show minor wear. It has been garage kept 95% of its life. It has the straight 6 M20 engine. Hate to see it go, but need the room and some cash.
(https://images.craigslist.org/00e0e_2zaGN4sv9aY_1200x900.jpg)
http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/5848074659.html
OMFG
1988 Chevrolet Nova - $1800
New radiator in last 1,000 miles. Great tires. AC blows cold Heat works. Needs nothing. Would drive it to Arizona and back the way it sits. Great gas mileage. Call or text anytime day or night. I will respond ASAP. I purchased this car from a 71 year old lady who was the original owner. Very well taken care of. 231,000 miles which will go up as this is my daily driver. I am sure you can find a cheaper car but not one this nice. Possible trade but must be something I can drive daily without any work.
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http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/5802746899.html
LOL, I sold my Novarolla for $800 12 years ago, and it had less than half the miles! And it was a hatchback!
The Bimmer looks good though. You want a project, after all.
Quote from: Rupert on October 26, 2016, 11:03:43 PM
LOL, I sold my Novarolla for $800 12 years ago, and it had less than half the miles! And it was a hatchback!
Then it was just old. Now it's a classic.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 26, 2016, 08:38:09 PM
Hmm ...
BMW 5.25 manual 1989 - $1650
1989 BMW 5.25 manual 5speed. Everything on this car is stock, aside from an aftermarket CD player. It has only 98k original miles on it. The body is as straight as an arrow, never wrecked with no dents at all. All headlights and fog lights are glass, with no cracks or chips. They alone are worth a few hundred dollars. It hasn't run in about 2 years and probably needs a fuel pump and a good tuneup. The interior is in good shape, but does show minor wear. It has been garage kept 95% of its life. It has the straight 6 M20 engine. Hate to see it go, but need the room and some cash.
(https://images.craigslist.org/00e0e_2zaGN4sv9aY_1200x900.jpg)
http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/5848074659.html
Damn... I'd hit that.
That BMW is dope.
Holy shit that wins this thread by miles
Too big. I like small cars.
Parts for that Bimmer are $Texas. Just sayin'
Quote from: shp4man on October 27, 2016, 05:43:20 PM
Parts for that Bimmer are $Texas. Just sayin'
Yeah, and I don't have a personal garage, so a big project isn't going to work.
What I need is a running beater. Something that I can drive to the shop to complete any neglected maintenance items. Once it is deemed reliable, the Element can go up for sale. Dave Ramsey says I should be debt free.
Duuuude...
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/5855437119.html
automatic tho