[Meowjin]

I've decided to get rid of my expensive car, quit my main job and go back to school. I'm not really car savvy so would a budget of around 3000 dollars be good for a decent, reliable car?

Help me revscene!

I know these threads come up alot, but forgive me revscene!

[Jgresch]

Yes. Pm-ing you

[Manic!]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/fs-99-civic-t630243.html

[Matlock]

When you need beater?

I have a nice 1992 Nissan Maxima GXE (116,000 km, AT, never modded) that I am going to put up for sale in a month or two.

[Meowjin]

Just going through the phase of "oh fuck i'm so fucked for my future" stage, so once I get my shit together by next week I'll have a clearer sense of mind.

Just glad that 3k can get you a decent car.

[Nvasion]

civic? integra? both good on gas and not ugly.

[subordinate]

3000 is plenty for a beater.

If you don't mind the early american car look, then go for it. It'll likely be less costly in the long run: insurance, repairs, et cetera.

i.e// early to mid buick lesabre (nice car with a good ol' 3.8l v6)

etc.

The main thing you need to be looking at is the engine/transmission. If you can find a car with a maintenance record, that's prob a good bet at a longer lasting car.

[gloors]

Buy a CRX. Cheap on gas :thumbsup:
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[Guy_LikeWhoa]

do you care if you need to put work into it? i bought a 93 civic si for $500, but it needed a new clutch and head gasket. i get all my labour for free since my brother's a tech hehe so score for me. also the interior was wrecked, so now it has no back seats or carpet. and the driver side window doesn't roll down. but for $500 plus $200 in parts for a gas sipping reliable beater? can't beat a civic. there are tons of cheap cars that with a little work will be super reliable.


and shit, with a budget of $3000 you can take a shell of a car and turn it into something pretty sweet

[-EuroRSN-]

dude i also want to quit my job sell my car and go to school full time but SOOO LAZYYY, just buy a cheap civic and ur good to go lol

[Meowjin]

I'd preferably like something with 0 work required.

I'll just use this thread to post updates of my life.

Seeing a langara counciller next week. Getting my bumper fixed on my 08 tl next week, and I'm putting it on craigslist for lease takeover.

I applied for a few new jobs so no idea if I need nightschool right now, but at least I have a part time job that pays 20+ an hour.

[MindBomber]

What're you going back to school for?

[Meowjin]

What're you going back to school for?

I'm looking to get into nursing, but I'm on a waitlist and still short some courses, so I'm meeting with a counciller to find out what courses I need excactly.

I originally wanted to do mechanical engineering and aeronaughtics, but alas my current situation I have to go for a career thing.

[RevRav]

Langara + nursing...might take a while to get in. Most people expect at least a year wait.

[Meowjin]

Langara + nursing...might take a while to get in. Most people expect at least a year wait.

I expect it. I'm not worried about the wait, it's more about saving money while I go to school to do my upgrades. Essentially I don't want to have a money pit of a car (paying 1k a month with paymets/gas/insurance) while I should be saving money so I don't have to work so much while going to school.

[Guy_LikeWhoa]

you like civics? buy a civic. spend more than $500, but less than $3000. get one that doesn't need work. /thread

[spoon.ek9]

i'll reiterate what others have recommended: a civic!

with $3000 you can easily buy an EF (88-91), EG (92-95), and even EK's(96-00) (coupe/hb/sedan all close price range) are a lot cheaper these days.

EF will range from about $500-$1500
EG will range from about $1500-$2500
EK will range from about $2800-$4500

in recent threads similar to this, people have recommended staying away from automatic transmissions in the 96-00 civic/97-01 1.6EL as they are problematic. not sure if this only applies to the sedans though.

i'd probably go with a EG Si since you probably won't be doing any mods to it or perhaps a 96-00 Si coupe (both have a 127hp vtec engine stock). parts for these cars plentiful and also cheap.

[hk20000]

If you really don't give a crap what you are driving and ultimate reliability is your concern a 93-00 Corolla is a much better choice than a Civic actually.

Just look at what the driving instructors are using and my rationale should be clear to you.

[alex.w *//]

what car do you drive now?

[Meowjin]

08 tl.
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[dark0821]

gonna go out on a limp and recommand
a near stock 1988-1993 Nissan 240SX
just find one still rocking the old engine KA24DE truck engine.. those are known to go way over 300KKMs, find one btw 150KKM to 200KKM? for about 2000
cheap on gas (if you want it to) and cheap on insurance...
155hp/150ft.lb when new @ 2700LB dry weight, RWD...
honestly.. its plenty...
and you are still gettin 130hp/130tq for sure =.=

up to you man... Civics are great... but 240SX is.. i guess a lil bit more fun thrown in?

[Meowjin]

I want reliability and something to get me to point a to b thats good on gas and cheap on insurance.

I think civic fits the bill perfectly

[nabs]

4 cyl accords are great on gas 1995 body shape. i get about 600kms per full tank.. plus small tank.. plus u can find a decent one in that price range.

[ilvtofu]

^4 cylinder accords have one of the most annoying auto trannies IMO not sure if its any better in the civic.

+1 for the corolla, Family has had 2 in the last 7 years. Grandpa put 230k km on his first and only ever replaced a starter outside of regular maintenance. You can get an 03 for under 5k locally or in the states within your budget and you'd have a much newer looking car inside/outside

[FerrariEnzo]

if you get a civic, you might get tempted to mod it. lots of cheap parts are flying around.... :D

[JSALES]

how about a toyota tercel? haha

[illicitstylz]

how about a toyota tercel? haha

might be a bit out of OP's price range for a tercel but it's got a lot of "potential" and feels like its faster than any other tercel out there!

http://www.revscene.net/forums/f-s-1987-t197089.html?t=197089&highlight=tercel

[GabAlmighty]

Volvo











































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[skylinergtr]

i have a 91 jeep cherokee that i'm trying to sell at the moment.

cosmetically it doesn't look great, but it runs great!

its a cheap car, a 4x4, and im asking $1500.

Its a 2dr cherokee sport, with the reliable and powerful 4.0L i6, 4x4, and a 5spd manual gear box.

The car is no where near perfect/show car. Its basically a beater/winter beater, but it drives great. its reliable, and its cheap to fix.

If you have any interest, feel free to PM me.

Good Luck with your search. $3000 can buy you a whole lot of car.

[hotong]

civic hb!

[gloors]

gonna go out on a limp and recommand
a near stock 1988-1993 Nissan 240SX
just find one still rocking the old engine KA24DE truck engine.. those are known to go way over 300KKMs, find one btw 150KKM to 200KKM? for about 2000
cheap on gas (if you want it to) and cheap on insurance...
155hp/150ft.lb when new @ 2700LB dry weight, RWD...
honestly.. its plenty...
and you are still gettin 130hp/130tq for sure =.=

up to you man... Civics are great... but 240SX is.. i guess a lil bit more fun thrown in?

lol if you know your 240's you know that they are money pits. fix one problem another one occurs tbh you wouldn't want a 240 as your DD :(

[spoon.ek9]

if you get a civic, you might get tempted to mod it. lots of cheap parts are flying around.... :D

this is pretty true unless you REALLY don't care about modifying heh. check my sig for proof :)

[325ist]

I just bought a 1997 turbo diesel jetta a few weeks ago. They are known for easily getting to 500,xxx km with little or no engine work partly due to having metal head gaskets stock. Toss and intake on it to hear the turbo spool and it is a totally bearable daily driver. I think I get about 40 mpg. It had 243,xxx km when I picked it up for $3300. Theres one in maple ridge for $3000 right now with 300,xxx km but you could probably get him down to $2500 because thats what it is worth and he hasn't sold it.

[325ist]

i have a 91 jeep cherokee that i'm trying to sell at the moment.

cosmetically it doesn't look great, but it runs great!

its a cheap car, a 4x4, and im asking $1500.

Its a 2dr cherokee sport, with the reliable and powerful 4.0L i6, 4x4, and a 5spd manual gear box.

The car is no where near perfect/show car. Its basically a beater/winter beater, but it drives great. its reliable, and its cheap to fix.

If you have any interest, feel free to PM me.

Good Luck with your search. $3000 can buy you a whole lot of car.

I don't know this guy at all but that is a super solid jeep, and by 2010 a 91 jeep seldom is still cosmeticly good. +++ no timing belt and 5 spd, thats a solid buy!

[dark0821]

lol if you know your 240's you know that they are money pits. fix one problem another one occurs tbh you wouldn't want a 240 as your DD :(

lol... i wont say i know...
but i had a bit of time with a S13...
honestly... it ran great for me... even with teh SR20...
and everyone in the community knows how long the KA24 lasts... honestly..
my friend's SE was hella fun 2 winters ago in the snow 150hp is plenty if you like going sideways LOL :P, and stock ride height is like a jeep... =P

but i guess OP already decided on a civic haha.. sigh... but now i am temped to buy a 240 again ><

[KO7]

If I was getting a car around $3000, I'd strongly consider this:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/2094324313.html

2002 with an engine with low kms, sunroof, manual tranny, storage space, fun to drive, good on gas.

[donjalapeno]

my buddy is selling a 94 civic hatchback si with 280k, with manual trans. Clean car, engine is in good running condition no smoke. Minimal rust. and he'll even detail it for you ( he works at honda) he wants 1200 for it.

PS: not sure if this is the one jgresch pmed you about

[rps13]

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2094923880.html

saw this on craigslist. perfect beater.

[spoon.ek9]

my buddy is selling a 94 civic hatchback si with 280k, with manual trans. Clean car, engine is in good running condition no smoke. Minimal rust. and he'll even detail it for you ( he works at honda) he wants 1200 for it.

PS: not sure if this is the one jgresch pmed you about

according to vcc, someone put a deposit on this already.

[Phil@rise]

Funny how a thread starts as "is 3g's a good budget for a beater" to "hey have I got a deal for you".
Yes 3g's is gonna get you a car with lots of life. I'd recommend something with standard as few auto's make it past 200000km's without a major service that is far more expensive then a clutch job. If you plan on keeping this beater for more then two years stay away from anything with rust especially Japanese imports once they start to rust of you don't address it right away they will look real beaterish in no time.
Honda's, Nissans, Toyota all make great beaters Jeeps are great beaters but stay away from 80's jeeps bad bad bad, VW's are good too if you like to tinker and a VW is as far euro as I'd recommend going in the beater market.
Now keep in mind there is lots of people out there that will take a $1000 beater apply some spit, polish and a sugar coating attempting to sucker someone into paying much more for it so have it checked out or your $3000 beater may become a money pit. I have seen this happen countless times.

[jstn86]

lol if you know your 240's you know that they are money pits. fix one problem another one occurs tbh you wouldn't want a 240 as your DD :(

^ this

i loved my s14 240sx. ka24de is solid as hell (thank you timing chain) and it was pretty reliable.

BUT, s13's will give you problems here and there. nothing too major but still a pain in the ass.

as for comfort and DD, civic is probably a better choice (which the OP has gone for?)

you can't go wrong with a mid 90's japanese import.

and good luck with your future endeavors OP! never too late to go back to school!

[Hondaracer]

EG/EK civic

my EG had 280,000km's on the odometer and it stopped working 1.5-2 years before i got rid of the car, so that was probably another 65-80,000km's

the only thing that ever want bad with the car was my alternator went, under $600 maintenance total including oil changes over 5 years of ownership, pretty good i'd say lol

[skylinergtr]

I don't know this guy at all but that is a super solid jeep, and by 2010 a 91 jeep seldom is still cosmeticly good. +++ no timing belt and 5 spd, thats a solid buy!

thanks for your input.

They are solid! 91 was the first year of the high output engine (190hp, 240tq). They engine block and head are iron. As you mentioned its run by a timing chain, and its an old school OHV pushrod engine. I was amazed that out of my 3 cars, it was also getting the best gas mileage (pretty good for a 4.0L). I actually just sold mine right now $1400. These jeep xj's are great cars, and even great beaters!

[noobz]

OP is looking for a CHEAP and reliable car, and you guys are suggesting gas guzzling SUVs? LOL!

[skylinergtr]

OP is looking for a CHEAP and reliable car, and you guys are suggesting gas guzzling SUVs? LOL!

i guess my only suggestion was an suv but honestly compared to my volvo and bmw, it was the best on gas. I would put about half a tanks worth of gas (30-35$) and it would last me a 300km if i was easy on it. I went to seatttle with it and it only used a quater of a tank. I was really surprised with its fuel economy.

[CKLCKL]

Interested in a black 1996 Honda Accord EX?

$2500

[Death2Theft]

Buy a honda and risk getting your car stolen, no one is gonna steal your corolla.

[Lowered_Klass]

Buy a honda and risk getting your car stolen, no one is gonna steal your corolla.

Being a Honda fanboi, of course I'd recommend a Civic... but he makes a good point. Thieves love Civics. Alarm or no alarm, you still pay more insurance for them.

I would say look for a Tercel, late 90's model. My g/f had a 97 Tercel, and she beat on that thing like no other. She had ZERO issues the 6-7 years she owned it, it got incredible gas mileage, insurance was stupidly cheap, and nobody fucks with them. Because seriously, it's a Tercel... even thieves know they aren't worth stealing/breaking into! :lol

If I were to get a beater, this car would be at the top of my list. Plus, Toyota made this body style of Tercel in lots of disgusting colours! Which if you don't care about colour, may help you score an even better deal! :D

[MindBomber]

I'm looking to get into nursing, but I'm on a waitlist and still short some courses, so I'm meeting with a counciller to find out what courses I need excactly.

I originally wanted to do mechanical engineering and aeronaughtics, but alas my current situation I have to go for a career thing.

Thats sweet, I've flipped back and forth in my career path a bit but I'm actually applying to transfer to nursing now too.

[noobz]

Buy a honda and risk getting your car stolen, no one is gonna steal your corolla.

There must be some reason thieves don't want corolla's. :rofl:

[ShanghaiKid]

early-mid 90's corolla, should be right around your price range, i'm sure they use them in the army because these cars are fucking tanks - easy on gas, easy to fix, lots of parts around as they are very common cars, and mechanically they virtually need nothing

speaking from having owned one, sold it at 192k km (i heard these things will easily go 300-400k) a few years back for 4000 - pretty impressive if you ask me

[Expresso]

I'm looking to get into nursing, but I'm on a waitlist and still short some courses, so I'm meeting with a counciller to find out what courses I need excactly.

I originally wanted to do mechanical engineering and aeronaughtics, but alas my current situation I have to go for a career thing.

It's hard to predict what the market will be in a couple of years, but Nursing jobs are slim to none right now.

[godwin]

Perhaps, but it opens other opportunities.. eg secretary or assistants for surgeons etc. My sister just hired a nurse to deal with her surgery schedule for the same amount / better amount of pay (80k). You don't have to deal with all the physical stuff etc or even be at a hospital... There are nurses openings, but they are probably too "menials" for locals. Remember, Practical Nurses are Philippine's largest export. In the end, if you have people skills, your possibilities are endless.

Unfortunately just like the "all teachers are retiring, so go train to be a teacher", we are in the same phase for nurses.

I am sure the OP just see nursing as a step not the final destination.

Of all the things, I would say the demand for $20+ part time job is probably the hardest.

It's hard to predict what the market will be in a couple of years, but Nursing jobs are slim to none right now.

[Meowjin]

going to school for something I want to do and actually going is better than doing nothing.

There may be no market here, but there are other cities in the world.

next step. Student loans.

[MindBomber]

It's hard to predict what the market will be in a couple of years, but Nursing jobs are slim to none right now.

Source that nursing jobs are slim to none?

I'm going into nursing, my gf's sister going into it, her cousin is going into it, my aunt is a nurse, her aunt is nurse, my best friends mom is a nurse and I've never heard anything about difficulty finding a job.

Maybe care aids or LPNs, but not RNs.

[Expresso]

Source that nursing jobs are slim to none?

I'm going into nursing, my gf's sister going into it, her cousin is going into it, my aunt is a nurse, her aunt is nurse, my best friends mom is a nurse and I've never heard anything about difficulty finding a job.

Maybe care aids or LPNs, but not RNs.

Probably shouldn't say its slim to none, but its definitely not what it used to be for sure. There have been cuts all over the place, but I can only speak for Vancouver Coastal Health only. If your family is in nursing then they probably already know how the market is these days. But like I said who knows in a couple of years.

Seems like a lot of government jobs are pretty scarce right now, including Teachers, Cops, etc....

[Meowjin]

Fuck I'm so stressed. I havnt been able to stay at home. I'm worried no one will take over the remainder of my lease ( 14 months)
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[godwin]

Actually even though there are tons of RN positions in the job database, there are no funding for anyone of them.

Most hospital executive rather hire 2 LPNs so they can improve the head count over 1 RN. Another thing is because of the financial hit, and there is no more mandatory retirement age, more and more RNs are going part time.



Maybe care aids or LPNs, but not RNs.

[Meowjin]

My friend told me about the lpn thing.

Stop stressing me out guys!

I already havnt eatten in 3 days
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[Death2Theft]

Very few RN's as most hospitals are having only ONE RN on staff for all the other phillipino express nurses to order around. So being that your white good luck getting a nurse gig.
It's hard to predict what the market will be in a couple of years, but Nursing jobs are slim to none right now.

[Death2Theft]

Well fatty maybe you'll fit on a bike again ;)

[Meowjin]

I've made alot of mistakes in my past, but I'm making up for it now.

[MindBomber]

Dude, eat lol.

Considering the job market, nurses actually have more options than almost any other professional career. Our population is aging and the demand for health care workers is increasing, just give the economy time to rebound and government jobs will with it. Male nurses are in higher demand than female nurses anyway, especially if your willing to work in the less popular departments like ER or surgical. Friend of a friend of mine graduated as an RN a couple years ago and is currently making $280k a year in Dubai, living expenses are 100k a year but still..

Couple other helpful things, if you do take out a student loan then I believe all the interest is covered when you graduate if you work in an impoverished or rural area 1 day a week. Chilliwack counts lol.

Its probably going to be 2 years before you actually start full-time into the program since you need to take some courses, apply, then sit on the wait list. Thats a couple years to save money.

Also, considering the ratio of females to males in nursing classes keep the baller car and enjoy your classmates company ;):thumbsup:.


My friend told me about the lpn thing.

Stop stressing me out guys!

I already havnt eatten in 3 days
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[Meowjin]

Wait list starts now. You do your pre-req's while you wait. Plus when you wait list, people drop out. My friend whos in the program now at langara was told 2 years but I believe he waited only a year.

I'm also going to talk to douglas and kwantlen counsillers since those arn't waitlisted and see what I can do to get in. I also count as mature student status.

You know whats funny? When I had a mental breakdown 2 weeks ago about my future, I started looking into careers in f1 and the williams team is looking for a male RN and a carer to take care of mr. williams. Pay isn't the greatest, but damn if you got the job, you get to travel the world.

If I could go back in time and kick myself in the ass and say "WTF ARE YOU DOING!?!!?!" I would, but sadly I should just accept the consequences and work on my goals from here.

[noobz]

Hey MajinHurricane, how old are you anyways? If you're only twenty something, I don't see why you're sweating so much man. 20's are for experimenting, only the dumbest people never change. Change is good! Anyways good luck with everything!

[GabAlmighty]

Volvo 200/700

[MindBomber]

Wait list starts now. You do your pre-req's while you wait. Plus when you wait list, people drop out. My friend whos in the program now at langara was told 2 years but I believe he waited only a year.

I'm also going to talk to douglas and kwantlen counsillers since those arn't waitlisted and see what I can do to get in. I also count as mature student status.

You know whats funny? When I had a mental breakdown 2 weeks ago about my future, I started looking into careers in f1 and the williams team is looking for a male RN and a carer to take care of mr. williams. Pay isn't the greatest, but damn if you got the job, you get to travel the world.

If I could go back in time and kick myself in the ass and say "WTF ARE YOU DOING!?!!?!" I would, but sadly I should just accept the consequences and work on my goals from here.

Kwantlen used to have a one year wait list, I think thats gone now, but the points process is extremely competitive and you basically need all your pre-reqs done to be accepted.

I love that you started looking into careers in f1 haha
It takes time to settle down and choose a career, myself and a couple other friends are completely changing our planned career paths after years of school.

[tofu1413]

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2094306209.html

[skylinergtr]

Volvo 200/700

yes, volvo.

reliable as hell.

they go forever, and parts for the older models are cheap.

but few things to watch out....

- if turbo'd - condition of turbo/turbo seals
- oil leaks - they all do, but they can leak like a fountain!
- heatercores, if they havent been replaced... they might need to soon $$$
- engine wiring harness (become dry and fragile with age and need to be replaced $$$)
-rear main seals $$$

the list can go on.

I loved my 740, and i was lucky that the previous owner accessed all the problems that i've listed. If you're finding a volvo. Find a well maintained one!

[Meowjin]

Kwantlen used to have a one year wait list, I think thats gone now, but the points process is extremely competitive and you basically need all your pre-reqs done to be accepted.

I love that you started looking into careers in f1 haha
It takes time to settle down and choose a career, myself and a couple other friends are completely changing our planned career paths after years of school.


It looks like langara got rid of their application process. So it looks like my only path is 30 credits. Better start hitting up some classes.

[MindBomber]

It looks like langara got rid of their application process. So it looks like my only path is 30 credits. Better start hitting up some classes.

Not to bad, register for January now and you could complete all 30 credits by September.

[Meowjin]

I think I need my prereq's before I apply at bcit douglas etc...
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[46_valentinor]

toyota tercels! i think i saw a couple for around 1-1.5 grand on craigslist a while back.

[Meowjin]

nothings happening until I get rid of my tl first.

Woot registered for 2 courses so far. 27 more credits to go! :D

[noobz]

nothings happening until I get rid of my tl first.

Woot registered for 2 courses so far. 27 more credits to go! :D

Each course is 3 creds so you only have 24 to go :D

[Meowjin]

Each course is 3 creds so you only have 24 to go :D

woops, just worked for 10 hours!

I'm on a waitlist for like 6 more courses.

Apparently a gf of mine told me I should go suck up to counsillers and program proffessors. Apparently they can make things happen.

[MindBomber]

Sometimes they'll help you out a bit with prerequisites and stuff, but nothing crazy.

[godwin]

Dude, eat lol.

Considering the job market, nurses actually have more options than almost any other professional career. Our population is aging and the demand for health care workers is increasing, just give the economy time to rebound and government jobs will with it..

The problem with the aging population assumption is nearly all the studies assumed people will retire by age 65.. but since the economic meltdown, and removal of mandatory retirement age.. less people are retiring, they literally have to wait the current nurses to die off.

http://www.news1130.com/article/print/156343

Too many nurses, not enough jobs
Despite an investment in training

* Shane Bigham
* 2010/12/12

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - The provincial government has invested millions of dollars to train new nurses over the last decade, and create more training spaces at schools. However, there is now a complaint that registered nurses coming through the system are having trouble finding work.

It's all part of a four-year degree program.

Deborah MacPherson with the BC Nurses Union says more needs to be done to put these people to work in this province. "We're still facing an extreme shortage of registered nurses and certainly relative to the number of positions produced in Canada, we're still not there."

Recent reports from the Canadian Institute for Health Information show there has been a net gain in the number of doctors and nurses working in this country over the last few years. But most of the nurses are licensed practical nurse, who have way less training.

[choda]

Hook up the pt job that pays 20/hr!! Hahahaha :D Seriously though, it'll all work out man, no worries, no stress.

[impulseX]

yea.. what job is it thats 20+ an hour part time? construction?

[Meowjin]

yea.. what job is it thats 20+ an hour part time? construction?

Warehouse. I hate it though.

[Minata]

bumping thread. i've got a beater question too.

i'm only looking to spend $1000. i know civics, tercels have been suggested...

what are some things to look for in a beater.. to sort of have an idea that it will actually last for a period of time (possibly 8 months... weekend driving only but road trips may be involved).

[CanadaGoose]

^ Nonono at $1000, you're shopping for condition. Not make and model. At $1000 a civic or tercel IS good, but if you find a Kia for example in better condition, take it. Keep an open mind and look at as many as you can.

The main priorities: 1. How does it drive right now (is it in okay condition, turn it wheel to wheel, go through ever gear, test the heater, wipers, other crucial creature comforts...is it reliable? does it have trouble starting, does it make strange sounds, signs of past/imminent failure, leaks, etc.) - 2. does it need any repairs right now/past due maintenance (timing belt lifespan still okay? clutch? cv boots and axles? check and smell oil and transmission fluids, they don't lie. Are the tires good? if not, at $1000 this pretty much rules the car out). 3. Will it need any repairs in the next 6-8 months? Factor all those together and focus on whichever car is in the best shape for the money.

A mechanical inspection is not worth it at $1000, a wheel alignment isn't even worth it, so take a friend with you who KNOWS cars (in and out, dissassembly, reassembly, not your friend who can tell you everything about turbochargers and spew car specs, but drives moms minivan lol) and make sure he knows everything to check for, cover all the basics, don't assume anything about the car, because at $1000 you are kind of playing roulette, if you inadvertently buy a car that needs repairs you didn't know about at the time of purchase, you're pretty much hooped.

My very first cars were pretty much all beaters when I was younger

Hope this helps

[Death2Theft]

Least now u know how she gets her way around things.
woops, just worked for 10 hours!

I'm on a waitlist for like 6 more courses.

Apparently a gf of mine told me I should go suck up to counsillers and program proffessors. Apparently they can make things happen.

[godwin]

Actually program deans can make things really happen eg skip pre reqs. As I have said before, best way to get to know the profs is to work for them, ie knocking on doors, seeing if anyone is hiring. Also another way is to look up the profs name in PubMed, basically the higher the profs name is cited, the higher the amount of grants they will get and more money they can afford to have to hire students (since Gov pays for 1/2 of the wages anyways).

woops, just worked for 10 hours!

I'm on a waitlist for like 6 more courses.

Apparently a gf of mine told me I should go suck up to counsillers and program proffessors. Apparently they can make things happen.

[Meowjin]

So I'm in the process of fixing up the minor damage to my TL and looking for a car.

Should I go private or dealership?

[GabAlmighty]

Private

[MindBomber]

Private, but give the car a good once over to ensure there are no hidden mechanical issues.

[Tapioca]

If you want something a little bit more practical (hatchback), but still dead reliable and good on gas, you can't go wrong with a 90-93 Integra. There are tons on Craigslist under 3000 and they're more fun to drive than a Civic.

I've owned 2 Integras over the span of 13 years and other than timing belts, you don't need much other than oil changes every 4-6 months and a coolant change every 2 years.

[DenKare]

selling my beater 318i for 2.5k 5spd - runs like a beast , um has a dent in the hood kinda thing but its only cosmetic also the back up light switch needs to be replaced (20 bucksish probably)

[adambomb]

Congrats on doing career change. You're exactly a year behind me. This time last year I packed up my TL, got a POS Precidia and now go to Douglas for Nursing. :thumbsup:


Funny, I used to work in the warehouse biz too and realized i'm never going to go anywhere in this industry. I'm also in the pre-req stage like you. Some advice, get some volunteer hours in. You're going to need them.

As for what kind of beater to buy. They're are so many options, you'll know the right car when you see it. Its a beater after all. Plus driving becomes so much more enjoyable. I don't care when I bottom out on big dips and rock chips, speed bumps and cyclists don't scare me! :D

[Meowjin]

selling my beater 318i for 2.5k 5spd - runs like a beast , um has a dent in the hood kinda thing but its only cosmetic also the back up light switch needs to be replaced (20 bucksish probably)

mehran?

[Meowjin]

Congrats on doing career change. You're exactly a year behind me. This time last year I packed up my TL, got a POS Precidia and now go to Douglas for Nursing. :thumbsup:


Funny, I used to work in the warehouse biz too and realized i'm never going to go anywhere in this industry. I'm also in the pre-req stage like you. Some advice, get some volunteer hours in. You're going to need them.

As for what kind of beater to buy. They're are so many options, you'll know the right car when you see it. Its a beater after all. Plus driving becomes so much more enjoyable. I don't care when I bottom out on big dips and rock chips, speed bumps and cyclists don't scare me! :D

remind me to send a pm.

[Lolerama]

Get an old Corolla.