Once my Mercedes sells, I'm in the market for a dirt cheap car to DD. $1500 at the absolute most, I'd almost prefer a $500 car.

The must haves:

Must be a sedan, with fold down rear seats
Must be a super easy car to work on, and reliable
30 mpg
I'd prefer a 5 speed, but I guess I can rock an auto till it dies, then swap

EDIT: Only Jap cars I will drive are Honda's/Acura's, or Scooby's.

I don't mind something that needs mechanical work, I can do pretty much anything, and have most of the tools anyways. Something needing a motor or trans would be sweet.

Cars I've been considering - Ford Escort, 92 or older Honda Accord, etc., for reference. I'd like something thats not riced out, that will be a very discreet car. Thanks everybody!!!:buttrock

Oh so your looking for another turd to add to your list of previously owned cars? hehe

Oh so your looking for another turd to add to your list of previously owned cars? hehe


Exactly ;) I'm only at like, 20 man!!! Gotta get that number up there somehow, lol.

And to put a few hundred pounds worth of audio and deadener in!!!

1996 Mazda 626 5spd 4 door fold down rear seats.
Good fuel mileage (not sure how much)
Handles great, and very quick!
200K New headgasket/all other gaskets.
New timing tensioner.
$1500 Obo

Please buy it Wednesday!

Thread:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=705643

Ken we have a winner!

1996 Mazda 626 5spd 4 door fold down rear seats.
Good fuel mileage (not sure how much)
Handles great, and very quick!
200K New headgasket/all other gaskets.
New timing tensioner.
$1500 Obo

Please buy it Wednesday!

Thread:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=705643

Ehh, I've worked on those before, they're a cvnt to work on. I guess I should edit my original post slightly. Thanks anyways Jesse.

Ehh, I've worked on those before, they're a cvnt to work on. I guess I should edit my original post slightly. Thanks anyways Jessie.
Don't ever do that again.

1. Call me anything other than Jesse
2. Turn down a perfectly good Mazda

;)

They're not so bad, Mazda makes a pretty fair drivetrain.

Don't ever do that again.

1. Call me anything other than Jesse
2. Turn down a perfectly good Mazda

;)

HAHAHAHAHA, I TOTALLY didn't even think, lol. My bad bro. I'll edit right now, lol.

Ehh, I can't drive them man, lol. I worked at a Ford/Mazda/Subaru dealership once as a tech. I just can't drive em, lol.

Geo metro?

Oh another winner ken!

We can then cut the top off!

Oh another winner ken!

We can then cut the top off!

Negative.

I've got a great toyota tercel.

5spd, recent self paint job. Bought from 75 year old original owner, put a new cluster in that has a tach (won't find another with one). New tires, great interior (one rip on driver's seat), fold down rear seats for LOTS of room.

Not QUITE 30mpg, but 28 is close enough.

for 1500, I think I'd let it go. I can give ya some pics of the paint job on request. It's not a very good paint job, but looks good from 5 feet away.

Kenny Nice!!!

Funny thread, lol.

Funny thread, lol.

Yeah, and hopefully my Benzino will sell soon, so I can actually buy a car!! It's amazing at how picky I've become with cars after owning 20+, lol

Sorry Tom, but I really can't bring myself to drive/own a Toyota.

Look on Craigslist.

Look on Craigslist.


I have it's very hit or miss. Was hoping maybe somebody had something, or knew somebody selling something that I would be interested in.

i have a 1990 accord with ~200k but it's 2 door :(

i have a 1990 accord with ~200k but it's 2 door :(

If it's in my price range, I'm interested. YGPM

Name that movie.


"I am thinking about getting a Tercel. I hear it has a roomy backseat."

Name that movie.


"I am thinking about getting a Tercel. I hear it has a roomy backseat."

ummm fast and the furious? :chicken:chicken:chicken lol

10 things i hate about you?

10 things i hate about you?

Bingo NICE!!! What a great movie!!!

http://www.sdkg.net/gallery/albums/10thingspromo/david_krumholtz4.jpg

I'm looking for one too, I have a Geo Metro 5 spd in mind.

e36s are pretty cheap lately, have you looked for one of those, Ken?

e36s are pretty cheap lately, have you looked for one of those, Ken?

I refuse to own an E36 :shifty

my buddy is getting his new car next week and will be selling his 88-91(?) civic 2dr hatchback 5 speed, red in color, clean interior, needs a clutch, smokes a little, but hasnt left him stranded, seems to be a really good car. I'll ask how much he'll sell it for if you're interested.

my buddy is getting his new car next week and will be selling his 88-91(?) civic 2dr hatchback 5 speed, red in color, clean interior, needs a clutch, smokes a little, but hasnt left him stranded, seems to be a really good car. I'll ask how much he'll sell it for if you're interested.

Yeah, I'm kind of interested. I'm going to look at a 89 Integra tomorrow as well. Thanks.

I refuse to own an E36 :shifty

You could do it my way... and spend 3x what a decent e36 costs to put all the good things from the e36 (except the rear suspension :() on my e30. :rofl / :help

your E30 is tight though Matt. Ever get the idle problem worked out?

Yep, it's running great! Thanks!

I know you said you wanted a 4door but a friend of mine has a '86 325es with a seized motor that's just sitting arround the shop. I could ask him how much he wants if you like. oh and it is a 5speed

I know you said you wanted a 4door but a friend of mine has a '86 325es with a seized motor that's just sitting arround the shop. I could ask him how much he wants if you like. oh and it is a 5speed

Sure, go ahead and ask. Thanks.

DO IT KENNY

325es pimp ride baller

DO IT KENNY

325es pimp ride baller


:/

I'd rather have the integra, but if it's cheaper, it's a possibility. Then again, last time I bought a <$1k E30, I ended up with $3500 into it and counting...........

hehe

true

:/

I'd rather have the integra, but if it's cheaper, it's a possibility. Then again, last time I bought a <$1k E30, I ended up with $3500 into it and counting...........

:eyecrazy

So, I'm 95% sure I'm buying the Integra :alright

Guy is willing to hold it for me, he lives in Gainesville, and it'll be hard to make a day to go give hi the money anyways, around both of our schedules. This is gonna be pimp. Just NEED to sell the benz pretty much ASAP now.

friend says 600 will do it if you like for the e30.