Hey guys, I'm looking for a beater... probably a sprint, firefly, or a swift, something like that. Any suggestions?? Anything to stay away from?? how long do those little 3cyl go before they need the engine rebuilt?? I saw an '87 for sale for $1800Cnd, but I think I can talk em' down to $1500cdn. It has 110k km on it. Is that good?? any input on this would be great, thanks.

Jay

Well al i can say is stay away from anything ford, dodge and i hate to say it even GM if you want a small car with a 4/3 whanger, especially if it was made in the 80s. i hate to say this but in my humble opinion, any little econobox the big three makes will just plain suck. what i hate to say even more, again in my humble opinion, imports have the big three beat whan it comes to little gas saver cars.

I like my winter car.. a 1980 Pontiac Phoenix, 2.8L V6.. Front Wheel Drive.. The sucker goes through more gas on average than my camaro! with almost 100 less HP.. :sillylol: But it's great in the snow..

Hey Slayer.. We otta hook up some time this summer..

get a chevette...

those 3cyl's are only worth about 120k miles if that... usually about 80k before they start having problems...

disposable cars

There is always the good old subaru justy and you can get them with 4wd

hey slayer, one of these days we need to get you, craiger, myself, and lance's cars together, for a blue camaro photo op.

I have a 1986 Chevy Sprint with 103,000 miles on it. All it needs is a new catalytic converter, it still gets 40 mpg. Each of the three cylinhders still push 135-136 psi. People laugh at me when I am getting in it though since I am 6'3" tall and 265 pounds. It's a good little car. I drive it to work every day.

Mark W.

If you want a true (cheap) beater go with a Hyundai Pony... best $200 you'll ever spend. Mine lasted 3 years & 40,000 Km before I got the Camaro

well after owning two of the cars you are talking about... I say yes the are a great little car for what they are designed for....
as far as rebuilds go... they can last up to near 250km+ my old firefly ran with 320km as still goes today. as for my honest opinion, go with a swift, they are a little more better built, which is why I ended up go with 1 as a second ride. and if you more ***** then the standard 3cyl(55hp) or the standard 4cyl(75) found in some metro's and swifts, you can get a 100hp in the Swift GT's and GTi's.

hope I've helped if you want more info feel free to E-mail me

just get an old honda for that price. I have to admit that Hondas and Toyotas make good BEATERS

if i was to get a beater car it would either be a truck, or a fiero.

get a chevette. i loved mine it was the funnest car to drive. and its a 4 cylinder or at least the one i had was.that little car would go anywhere. id stil lhave it if i didnt rearend that truck oh well hehe