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06-01-2015, 08:41 AM
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Scuttlebutt
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Westport,MA
Posts: 2,421
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Cheap reliable car/truck
We're in need of a vehicle that can handle being driven roughly 2000 - 3000 miles a month.. Cannot afford to go to a dealership or car lot, as one of us was recently laid off. Looking to spend no more than $500 - $1000. Current truck is not reliable as it will not start on a daily basis. Will probably end of either parting it out or junking it as it has over 350k miles.
If any one knows of one, please let me know.
Unfortunately -- I have no clue how to drive standard, so automatic transmissions only please.
Thanks.
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Wasajigifying -[ was - a - jig-i-fy-ing] - the concept of not knowing what the hell your saying.
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06-01-2015, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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2000 -3000 miles per month is allot to ask
of a $5000 dollar vehicle let alone a $1000 dollar clunker.
just sayin...  |
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06-01-2015, 12:56 PM
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Scuttlebutt
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Westport,MA
Posts: 2,421
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Oh I know.. At this moment, its nothing short of a miracle needed. Can only try!  |
Wasajigifying -[ was - a - jig-i-fy-ing] - the concept of not knowing what the hell your saying.
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06-01-2015, 05:53 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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If your 500 dollar car makes it 3000 miles once, you got your money's worth lol.
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06-01-2015, 06:43 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 34,958
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I hate to say it but find a mid 90s 4 speed Toyota Tercel (nothing older than 1992) and learn to drive stick.
There are some autos out there too:
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5009110021.html
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/5049622624.html |
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06-01-2015, 10:17 PM
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Scuttlebutt
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Westport,MA
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Going to go to a place here in Fall River, I might be able to luck into an affordable payment. Fingers crossed!  |
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06-02-2015, 05:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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payment eh? even VW was offering cars @ $67 per month NEW !!!!
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06-02-2015, 06:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,685
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You want to buy a Truck that's reliable to put 2000 - 3000 miles on for between 500- $1000 ?
No offense, but is this the Common Core Math
they are teaching in schools !
More like 3-5k is realistic to spend.
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06-02-2015, 08:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
Posts: 2,877
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie
You want to buy a Truck that's reliable to put 2000 - 3000 miles on for between 500- $1000 ?
No offense, but is this the Common Core Math
they are teaching in schools !
More like 3-5k is realistic to spend.
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They teach reading comprehension too  She said vehicle. Current truck not reliable.
I have an in-law who has over 300000 on her 96 civic without ever doing anything more than maintenance type stuff to it. That or a Tercel will have a good shot at doing what you need for the cost. Mazda protege is another one that is worth a shot. |
No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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06-02-2015, 08:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
Posts: 2,877
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http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de.../?aff=atempest
I had a protege5 and it was incredibly reliable. Never gave me one issue through 200000 miles. That is about what I sold mine for a year or two ago with double the mileage. If I were in your position I would grab that in a second if everything checked out ok.
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No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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