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Posted: 12/12/2016 11:26:36 PM EDT
I have a 2wd pickup as a daily driver that is getting older. I want a second vehicle to have for fun and as a backup ride to work. I am looking for something fun to drive around $3k. I could spend a little more if I find something I really like. Ideally I'd get a Jeep but the $$$ for a 6 cyl halfway running anything is close to 7-10k and 5k for something pushing the end of it's life.
What would you buy for $3K-4k? |
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Miata...
I haven't touched my motorcycles since I bought it. |
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Buy junker with decent chassis and straight body (crown vic, s-10, caprice, whatever) spend the rest on junkyard ls motor, tires, turbo. Have fun.
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View Quote The bot at the link. It definitely doesn't look alive. Not my type. |
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I have a 2wd pickup as a daily driver that is getting older. I want a second vehicle to have for fun and as a backup ride to work. I am looking for something fun to drive around $3k. I could spend a little more if I find something I really like. Ideally I'd get a Jeep but the $$ for a 6 cyl halfway running anything is close to 7-10k and 5k for something pushing the end of it's life. What would you buy for $3K-4k? View Quote For that kind of money nothing gives you more fun than a motorcycle. Big one, small one, doesn't matter. |
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I have a DR650 with under 9,000 miles I'll sell you for that price.
You must pick up. |
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I'm having a hard time even thinking of a bicycle under that price. Keep saving.
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I would save that $3k to fix your aging daily driver. No way would I buy a second money pit.
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Triumph Spitfire, basically a street legal go-kart. I daily drove one for a year and I am 5’ 11”.
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View Quote Where can I get one for <$3k? |
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I'd probably get a beater SV-650 or maybe a mildly wadded-up sport bike to make into a redneck street fighter.
The guys suggesting motards or duelsports also have good ideas. I can't imagine a fun $3k car, jeep, or truck that is anything close to reliable. Jap M/C's are the best answer for fun and cheap, IMO. |
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I'd probably get a beater SV-650 or maybe a mildly wadded-up sport bike to make into a redneck street fighter. The guys suggesting motards or duelsports also have good ideas. I can't imagine a fun $3k car, jeep, or truck that is anything close to reliable. Jap M/C's are the best answer for fun and cheap, IMO. View Quote This, in bold. I have two Wranglers. While they're both super-reliable, they're money pits for all the mods. Oh, and I bought the older one used, a 2010, for over $20k. Ugh. Motorcycle is my suggestion. |
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http://images.mautofied.com/adphotos/10158609_201051315488.jpg Vw sand rail, they usually run 1500 to 3000 for a runner. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JTxc9ZrwYJ0 View Quote If only I lived out west. |
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Miata. I had a ton of fun with mine and got really into autocross. Shocks + tires and I placed in at least the top third every event.
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'96 4Runner, you can get one in decent shape in the south for $3-4k.
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Are the convertibles worth the added headaches? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes If you go ahead and make it a manual top, or get a working one. Depends on climate, they are nice for 3 seasons, hardtop $1.5 to 2k depending on deal. |
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http://i.imgur.com/aPSoG9v.png View Quote I'll take it. I have cash in hand and ready to take delivery. |
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