If you had to buy a beater...

ZJP · 12-04-2009, 03:53 PM

Either an E30 or E34;

My 318is was a blast to drive and mpg was pretty good.

ragingclue · 12-04-2009, 03:54 PM

E30 eta. Those just don't die.

ZJP · 12-04-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

E30 eta. Those just don't die.

My friend had an '86 eta. The only thing I hate about them is they sit so god damn high.

Muffnbluff · 12-04-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisV

Wow. i definitely have a different idea of what a beater is. It shoudln't be just a second, slightly cheaper fun car like the primary car. M3 or WRX as a beater? Wow.

You can get a 2002 WRX for less than $10k....that's pretty cheap.

ChrisV · 12-04-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

You can get a 2002 WRX for less than $10k....that's pretty cheap.

Is it less than $1000? Ten grand to throw away means you have too much money. Wanna give me some? My 740iL cost less that $10k. And it's not a beater.

Memphis1 · 12-04-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

E30. Those just don't die.

+1

ACZakka325i · 12-04-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

+1

Thats not an eta, thats an m3. The eta did 0-60 in 10 seconds.

crfine88 · 12-04-2009, 06:07 PM

Used RSX-S

Fun to drive, low initial cost, low maint., and good MPG.

infinitekidM2C · 12-04-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm not impressed with the RSX Type S. Get yourself a Civic Hatchback..1998-2002 or whatever...Super reliable..replacement parts are within a junkyard away..and you can make it fast if you throw another engine in there...easy enough if you are handy with some tools.

ragingclue · 12-04-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Thats not an eta, thats an m3. The eta did 0-60 in 10 seconds.

...which is quicker than my 335 when my HPFP fails.

deamon32 · 12-04-2009, 08:38 PM

99 M3

Memphis1 · 12-04-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Thats not an eta, thats an m3. The eta did 0-60 in 10 seconds.

it's an E30 though...

WILLIE92 · 12-05-2009, 12:25 AM

any past M3!

Jonmartin · 12-05-2009, 03:01 AM

E30 325i if its a beater..

E39hijinks · 12-05-2009, 03:22 AM

I like how most of you are suggesting other BMWs or Audis, Evos, RSXs, etc. Does it have to be high-performance? A beater is reliable, cheap to operate and maintain, and inexpensive. A used Toyota Corolla is A+. Quit it with the dumb suggestions. He is trying to get through school, not spend a shitload on brakes, tires, gas.

Exite · 12-05-2009, 06:36 AM

I would say the best beater would be a late 90s corolla/civic or an early 2000s corolla/civic.

oldaccount · 12-05-2009, 01:45 PM

I guess my terminology was wrong. What Im considering is a cheaper daily than say an M3 or M coupe. Something like a used VW GTI or Mini Cooper. Not a junker with 200k miles on it that I can run into curbs and set on fire.

Jonmartin · 12-05-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Suareezay

I guess my terminology was wrong. What Im considering is a cheaper daily than say an M3 or M coupe. Something like a used VW GTI or Mini Cooper. Not a junker with 200k miles on it that I can run into curbs and set on fire.

Buy an E55 those are cheaper.. like 20-25k

skim · 12-09-2009, 03:14 AM

i also have owned cheap beater cars in the past, but i came to realize that life is actually pretty short to "enjoy" shitty cars most of time. so i sold it and just spent a good amount of $$ on cars that will always be happy driving.
but for beater, if i'd get one, i'd go for a cheap wrx for all condition warrior

oldaccount · 12-09-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by skim

i also have owned cheap beater cars in the past, but i came to realize that life is actually pretty short to "enjoy" shitty cars most of time. so i sold it and just spent a good amount of $$ on cars that will always be happy driving.
but for beater, if i'd get one, i'd go for a cheap wrx for all condition warrior

That's kind of my philosophy right now; life is too short to drive a boring car. It'd be nice to save more money, though.

bimmertt · 12-09-2009, 12:35 PM

I'm a little confused...how would selling your 335i and buying a Z4M Coupe or e92 M3 help your situation at all? It almost sounds like you just want a different car.

oldaccount · 12-09-2009, 12:46 PM

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I'm a little confused...how would selling your 335i and buying a Z4M Coupe or e92 M3 help your situation at all? It almost sounds like you just want a different car.

I'm trying decide between an m car and something cheaper. I'm going to grad school, so putting the money from the sale of my car in the bank would be the financially responsible thing to do, but I don't know if I want to give up the enjoyment of driving a fun car. M coupes are attractive to me because of how much car you can get for the price; very high bang:buck ratio.

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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Either an E30 or E34; My 318is was a blast to drive and mpg was pretty good.
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ragingclue One cam is enough 141 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	E30 eta. Those just don't die.
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crfine88 Colonel 456 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Used RSX-S Fun to drive, low initial cost, low maint., and good MPG. __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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infinitekidM2C Major General 4303 Rep 5,729 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.75] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.56]	I'm not impressed with the RSX Type S. Get yourself a Civic Hatchback..1998-2002 or whatever...Super reliable..replacement parts are within a junkyard away..and you can make it fast if you throw another engine in there...easy enough if you are handy with some tools.
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12-04-2009, 08:38 PM	#33
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12-05-2009, 12:25 AM	#35
WILLIE92 H20 KING!! 16 Rep 525 Posts Drives: E92 328I Join Date: May 2009 Location: COLORADO/DOWNEY ,CA iTrader: (0)	any past M3!
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Jonmartin Banned 125 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angles (818) iTrader: (1)	E30 325i if its a beater..
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E39hijinks Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2016 Lexus Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I like how most of you are suggesting other BMWs or Audis, Evos, RSXs, etc. Does it have to be high-performance? A beater is reliable, cheap to operate and maintain, and inexpensive. A used Toyota Corolla is A+. Quit it with the dumb suggestions. He is trying to get through school, not spend a shitload on brakes, tires, gas.
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12-05-2009, 06:36 AM	#38
Exite Private 4 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	I would say the best beater would be a late 90s corolla/civic or an early 2000s corolla/civic.
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12-05-2009, 01:45 PM	#39
oldaccount Colonel 171 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I guess my terminology was wrong. What Im considering is a cheaper daily than say an M3 or M coupe. Something like a used VW GTI or Mini Cooper. Not a junker with 200k miles on it that I can run into curbs and set on fire.
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12-09-2009, 03:14 AM	#41
skim Captain 151 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	i also have owned cheap beater cars in the past, but i came to realize that life is actually pretty short to "enjoy" shitty cars most of time. so i sold it and just spent a good amount of $$ on cars that will always be happy driving. but for beater, if i'd get one, i'd go for a cheap wrx for all condition warrior __________________ Future mod consideration: exhaust, pulley otherwise, very happy with how the m3 was born
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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	I'm a little confused...how would selling your 335i and buying a Z4M Coupe or e92 M3 help your situation at all? It almost sounds like you just want a different car.
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