Looking for a beater! Help me out!

Discussion in 'The SRTConnection Lounge' started by AreTee, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. AreTee

    AreTee AreTee|Grafix

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    So, budget of $5,000 max. The cheaper, the better.
    Need something that get's over 25 MPG combined.

    I am 6 foot 6, so I need something big(ger).
    Example: Dodge Neon, too small. Toyota Camry: Good.

    It needs to have less then 75-80K miles.

    So, help me out here, please!
    I live in Hayward, CA (94544)!!!
     
  2. loxmith

    loxmith Recovering Post Whore...

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    Check out a PT Cruiser...

    I am 6'3" and fit fine, but then I also love my Neon. :rofl: IDK if you will get 25 MPG combined, though. My wife gets around 17 mpg with hers, mostly street, we can easily get 25+ MPG on the highway. She does have the turbo'd GT version with the auto, so if you find a manual trans, or an non-turbo you might even get better MPG. However, I hear the non-turbos can be a bit of a dog, power wise.
     
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    TNCHARGER Moderator

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    I'll sell you my 1990 Bronco II.....govt says it's worth $4500...you can buy it for $4000 cash...:friends:
     
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    HEMISFEAR Ur Friendly Canadian

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    If you weren't in Cali and needed something for the winters as well, I'd have recommended a Grand Cherokee. Look at an 04 Intrepid RT. I loved mine and the 3.5 was really reliable for me.
     
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    Enemy Ridin Dirty

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    my DD is a 03 lancer oz rally, plenty of room, good on gas, blacked out windows :grin:
     
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    ChargerGirl Mama / DB Geek / Driver

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    Get a honda like everyone else in the Bay Area.
     
  7. DRKNE55

    DRKNE55 The Badguy

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    cant really find a honda under 80k mi thats a beater.