User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 5:40:19 PM EDT
[#1]
1996 Toyota Camry with 196000 on the clock.
My son bought it from my mom, she bought it new back in '96. Technically, it is "his" car, but he doesn't have his license yet and I pay for the insurance, so I drive it when the weather is too foul for the bike. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 5:42:10 PM EDT
[#2]
A 1990 Mazda Miata. My work in progress, with 97 cents rattle can flat blk Wal Mart spray paint job.............
My son wants to update the paint with some kind of cammo pattern. LOL. Aloha, Mark |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 5:43:04 PM EDT
[#3]
Older than dirt, but still runs and it passes emissions, so I'm good with it. Had to buy new headlights this year though because the old ones got brittle and fell apart.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 5:46:29 PM EDT
[#4]
98 honda civic with 180K on it. gets 32-35mpg; keeps my dakota off the road during the week.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 5:47:16 PM EDT
[#5]
'87 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4X4.
These trucks have inherent rust issues, and I use this to plow, so the body is in a sad state. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 5:58:35 PM EDT
[#6]
2005 Focus wagon.
My first FWD, four-cylinder shitbox. I never thought I would own a small car, but the 35mpg is pretty nice compared to the F250. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 6:10:07 PM EDT
[#7]
1989 4Runner. 281k on the clock. 3.0L engine runs smooth. Rides a tad rough, interior rattles like a snake, trans is in need of a flush, drinks fuel, muffler sounds like it has asthma.
 But ill be damned if this thing wont plow through a building or ten and then a forest and still work when Im done.  Just kinda wish that 3.0 would die so I could drop something with more "oompf" in there, but that aint happening anytime soon. Damn I love this truck!  |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 6:11:35 PM EDT
[#8]
2001 Sunfire 248000 miles. My ex wife bought it brand new.
 2 timing chains and regular service, still going strong.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 6:17:36 PM EDT
[#9]
2011 jk two door.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 6:18:59 PM EDT
[#10]
2001 Dodge 2500 with the Cummins with 275k.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 6:20:41 PM EDT
[#11]
2001 Dodge Ram Quad cab 4x4 5.9L. 165,000 miles. Gets maybe 13mpg but runs and gets me where I am going every time.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 6:22:21 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
1988 4Runner 235,000 miles 22RE 5 speed Drive it about 70 miles a day to work and back. It has kept a ton of miles of my 07 and 12 Tacomas since I bought it in 2010. <a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/user/Bad-Bowtie/media/IMAG0469_zps4efa6b28.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Bad-Bowtie/IMAG0469_zps4efa6b28.jpg</a> Huh. I wondered what mine would look like with bigger tires, nice wheels, no running boards, and lifted a bit. How did you get yours to sit up like that? Looks nice. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 6:24:20 PM EDT
[#13]
the last 6 months i have traded off my high mileage vehicles. 98 astro cargo van with 150k. 99 silverado king cab 4x4 with 160k.
now drive a 2013 dodge ram 2wd and a 2008 f150 4x4 king cab. less than 35k on both |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 6:39:12 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Huh. I wondered what mine would look like with bigger tires, nice wheels, no running boards, and lifted a bit. How did you get yours to sit up like that? Looks nice. http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/vmax84/Camper/IMGP0228.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 1988 4Runner 235,000 miles 22RE 5 speed Drive it about 70 miles a day to work and back. It has kept a ton of miles of my 07 and 12 Tacomas since I bought it in 2010. <a href="http://s883.photobucket.com/user/Bad-Bowtie/media/IMAG0469_zps4efa6b28.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Bad-Bowtie/IMAG0469_zps4efa6b28.jpg</a> Huh. I wondered what mine would look like with bigger tires, nice wheels, no running boards, and lifted a bit. How did you get yours to sit up like that? Looks nice. http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/vmax84/Camper/IMGP0228.jpg Yours lookes a tad higher in the back, actually. My rear springs are worn out. Derp. Typed before I looked. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 7:01:17 PM EDT
[#15]
183K on my 93 Ford F250 XLT. Love that truck.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 7:14:16 PM EDT
[#16]
my '97 XJ |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 7:14:59 PM EDT
[#17]
'83 mercedes 300D, I love my $600 wonder....gets ugly looks from everyone, gets 30mpg and I enjoy smoking out joggers with diesel soot
Also when the body falls apart, the engine is going in my cj7 |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 9:15:33 PM EDT
[#18]
I drive a 1994 Ford F-150 XL I bought 2 years ago for $2700.00. It was stored indoors most of its life and had only 55,000 miles, no rust and in great condition. Currently has 87,000 miles and has not missed a beat in 2 years. Been loving the $1.80- $1.90 gas prices since it only gets 16 mpg. What I have invested in it even if gas goes back over $3.00 still a great driver.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 9:30:27 PM EDT
[#19]
My POS. '86 K5 Blazer CUCV 6.2l Diesel.
Odometer says 52k, but ain't no telling what it really is, with Soldiers replacing parts and pieces and what not. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 9:33:06 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote History95 Tahoe here as well. 280,750 miles on original drive train. Looks like hell, but runs like a top. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 9:50:23 PM EDT
[#21]
My baller nine five Corolla with 192,000 miles
Yes, that's a hole in the front and the rockers are gone |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 10:10:25 PM EDT
[#22]
1999 Trans Am
118k miles Still runs strong Gotta love the LS1 |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:14:02 PM EDT
[#23]
I have a 97 Saturn SC2 5 speed. It has like 165k I keep telling my wife and 11yr daughter that it will be her first car.
She says she would rather walk now, we will seen in a few years |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:31:11 PM EDT
[#24]
Don't be jealous, but it can jump
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:34:26 PM EDT
[#25]
1998 Toyota Corolla. My daily carry cost more than this car.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:38:27 PM EDT
[#26]
2003 Z06 Daily Driver here....not sure I'd call her a beater tho
121k miles these days though shes gettin up there hehe. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:45:25 PM EDT
[#27]
My non-winter beaters. I use my 1997 Corolla in the Michigan shitty winters, and use my other two beaters when it's not shitty. I'll take the TDI in the winter if the roads are DRY and free of salt and I have a long trip, while the 4Runner NEVER sees a Michigan winter. I hate salt.
Oh, the TDI has about 280,000 miles on it, and the 4Runner about 175,000. I rebulit the engine in it about 7 years ago. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:46:26 PM EDT
[#28]
2000 Dodge Dakota. It was in perfect shape until two separate dickheads drove into it. It still gets me to work, but it's a struggle.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:49:39 PM EDT
[#29]
My Uber-mileage car
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:52:05 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
My non-winter beaters. I use my 1997 Corolla in the Michigan shitty winters, and use my other two beaters when it's not shitty. I'll take the TDI in the winter if the roads are DRY and free of salt and I have a long trip, while the 4Runner NEVER sees a Michigan winter. I hate salt. <a href="http://s280.photobucket.com/user/vmax84/media/IMGP1167r_zpsnhxoufgf.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/vmax84/IMGP1167r_zpsnhxoufgf.jpg</a> Oh, the TDI has about 280,000 miles on it, and the 4Runner about 175,000. I rebulit the engine in it about 7 years ago. 
That's one clean MK4. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:52:21 PM EDT
[#31]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:55:02 PM EDT
[#32]
This was my Daily driver for 3 years, just sold it a couple months ago still running as strong as ever.
89 Nissan, bought for 500 as my work truck/daily driver, sold for 500 with very little maintenance costs and averaged 30mpg. This truck made me lots of money in the past 3 years but it was starting to hurt my back being lowered and very rough riding..  </a>" />
 </a>" />
My new daily driver/work truck is the silverado in the background. It does not get 30 mpg. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:01:51 AM EDT
[#33]
I drive <3000 miles per year. No need for a beater car. I have had an excursion for 6 years and have put about 17k on it.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:02:43 AM EDT
[#34]
I somehow made the car look decent in this picture. Since this was taken though, the front left fender and nose were damaged, along with some internals (just a tad), but it was enough to total it.
I kept it though, and continue to drive it. 278k, with about 85k on the engine and tranny, but it idles and drives like there's a combination of bad motor mounts, torque converter out of balance or something, and exhaust pipe touching frame somewhere. The cheap-ass tires I replaced the pictured tires with probably don't help the ride smoothness either. Used to get upper 27-8, but over last month has suddenly dropped to about 24mpg, so I'm kinda pissed about that. t-tops leak (electrical tape helps and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb) left signal doesn't cancel ac doesn't work center console is coming apart door is sagging a little trunk motor sometimes doesn't pop up when opened, so I have to poke my finger down in there to push on the switch hood doesn't release sometimes, backup release wire installed just in case diff leaks clearcoat is disappearing windshield cracked door windows rattle a lot if they're down back brakes want to grab when going slow in wet weather some other stuff I can't think of at the moment  |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:08:20 AM EDT
[#35]
2003 Saab 93.
Bought for $2350 and 130k miles last year. Needed a bit of work, but it now drives and runs great. It's now at 141k miles and is my winter beater. Keeps my nice truck out of the salt. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:15:55 AM EDT
[#36]
09 Z71 Colorado CC 4x4
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:23:09 AM EDT
[#37]
Years ago, a similar thread was started, but it was a contest asking who had the worst beater.
A guy posting a worked over blue Geo Metro held together with rope (and proved it was actually his and not a pic find) won big. Everybody's ragged out X or Y looked like a Lexus by comparison. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:27:08 AM EDT
[#38]
1996 Taurus. 234k miles, on its last legs
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:31:48 AM EDT
[#39]
1974 Ford F350 Ranger - Camper Edition - to my part time job and a 1999 honda civic to my fulltime job
Nothing like 6MPG cuz it's "Merica".....................and it's paid off 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:41:46 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
2003 Saab 93. Bought for $2350 and 130k miles last year. Needed a bit of work, but it now drives and runs great. It's now at 141k miles and is my winter beater. Keeps my nice truck out of the salt. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/emjohn4/IMG_0826_zps19ab53f2.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/emjohn4/_57_zpsc9173a99.jpg For the love of god, please clean that plastic trim and put some aerospace 303 on it. It's killing my OCD. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 12:42:48 AM EDT
[#41]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 1:35:04 AM EDT
[#42]
1997 Corolla.
Gets at least 34 mpg no matter how I drive and even with letting it warm up in winter it's still over 34 mpg. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 1:42:16 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryI love it, the hippie tears had me 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 1:56:10 AM EDT
[#44]
'99 taurus se. 191k miles. Floor is so rusty I can push my fingers through from underneath if I wanted
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 2:04:43 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
2003 Z06 Daily Driver here....not sure I'd call her a beater tho
121k miles these days though shes gettin up there hehe. How is DD the vette? My f350 is killing my back and it's a huge pain in the ass to park at my office. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 2:06:51 AM EDT
[#46]
1550 about a year and a half ago. Got flamed about it here the other day in another thread...oh well.
Done a little work to it but not much, less than $500 to get it in shape. 138,000Km on it now, runs like a champ and ready for a California road trip in the spring.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 2:29:28 AM EDT
[#47]
2013 Silverado CC Z71 - 30,000 miles
Vehicles are a weakness. I want something new every year it seems, but now I'm married to this one.
Once this one is paid off I will buy another new truck, but I promised myself only if I can lay down 50% and finance the remainder for 2 years max. I've learned my lesson. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 2:35:03 AM EDT
[#48]
1994 ford taurus--228K miles.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 2:35:31 AM EDT
[#49]
99 Acura CL 4 banger 5 speed 177k. Love my car
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/29/2015 2:39:47 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 1550 about a year and a half ago. Got flamed about it here the other day in another thread...oh well. Done a little work to it but not much, less than $500 to get it in shape. 138,000Km on it now, runs like a champ and ready for a California road trip in the spring. http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l519/Dagger41/004_zps98875271.jpg Where all are you checking out? As for the thread - I drive an 02 Mustang GT with 97k on it. |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
