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Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? #8141134
05/18/24 09:54 PM
05/18/24 09:54 PM
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New York border
Cragar Offline OP
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I am currently driving a 2005 Mazda Tribute 6cyl AWD with 150k on the odometer. The reason I am driving it is because it belonged to a friend and it had developed major rust issues in the rear passenger wheel well common with the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner of that era.
I got the vehicle for free as he was going to scrap it as it is unfixable and may fall apart ( rear axle falling out ). Currently driving on 3 shock absorbers as the mount for that wheel well is gone. Car is going to be junked soon , but I've been driving it for 3 years. The only repairs I've done is I swapped out the coil packs with some cheap chinese ones I bought online for $60. Normal maintenance costs - oil change/brakes/tires etc , but only repair was the coil packs. Very , very low cost of ownership per mile.

With today's prices on new vehicles just being through the roof , owning a older beater saves major cash.
I'm real impressed with the bossman's truck with over a half million miles.

Funny how some people get upset when they have a surprise repair bill that is $800-$1200 or way more and somehow they trust a car salesman to make $500-$700 payments or more per month for 60months.or longer.
Two $2500 repair bills per year is cheaper than those car payments.
Warren Buffett used to drive an average full sized 8 year old Chevy sedan , now he has upgraded to a Cadillac. He can afford any dang car he pleases but drives something more average.

With today's economy , it makes more and more sense to drive something older and cheaper.

Whatta got ?
Car/truck/boat/quad/motorcycle/tractor etc?


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Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141137
05/18/24 09:57 PM
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I still got my old 2017 F 150 but dont use it much.I like my 22 ranger better.


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Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141145
05/18/24 10:02 PM
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West central Missouri
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Well I'm not sure what anyone considers old, but my daily driver is a 2014 2500 HD Duramax that's closing in on 350,000 miles. No fears about getting in it and going to any part of the country any time.


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Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Raghorn67] #8141146
05/18/24 10:03 PM
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New York border
Cragar Offline OP
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Originally Posted by Raghorn67
Well I'm not sure what anyone considers old, but my daily driver is a 2014 2500 HD Duramax that's closing in on 350,000 miles. No fears about getting in it and going to any part of the country any time.

That qualifies. No payments I bet.


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Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141147
05/18/24 10:05 PM
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My commuter is a 2000 Honda Civic with a 5 speed, currently has 254k on the clock. Paid $1600 for it. I like my beaters to be "get in and drive it without worrying about anything" reliable, so I went through the whole thing.....timing belt, resealed engine, new clutch, a couple bearings inside the trans, new brakes, several new suspension bushings, etc. Should be good to go for another 100k.

My truck is a 77F150. I paid $500 for it, but it's got a newer fuel injected 5.0 and an AOD trans, new rear end, and some suspension work. It's a rust bucket, but reliable.

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: loosegoose] #8141153
05/18/24 10:10 PM
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New York border
Cragar Offline OP
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Originally Posted by loosegoose
My commuter is a 2000 Honda Civic with a 5 speed, currently has 254k on the clock. Paid $1600 for it. I like my beaters to be "get in and drive it without worrying about anything" reliable, so I went through the whole thing.....timing belt, resealed engine, new clutch, a couple bearings inside the trans, new brakes, several new suspension bushings, etc. Should be good to go for another 100k.

My truck is a 77F150. I paid $500 for it, but it's got a newer fuel injected 5.0 and an AOD trans, new rear end, and some suspension work. It's a rust bucket, but reliable.


That Honda is a rock solid car. Very wise choice. Another 100k without a care.
Probably many more too , easy.


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Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141154
05/18/24 10:12 PM
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Minnesota
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Amateurs! I have a '96 Ranger as my only vehicle.

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141155
05/18/24 10:13 PM
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Pennsylvania
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Three of our vehicles are older! I have an 04 Ranger, we have a Saab idk the year and also a 96 Cheyenne pickup. They are all great

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141156
05/18/24 10:21 PM
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Covington, VA
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I drive a 2013 F150 with 155,000 miles. No major problems with it at all. It's been a good solid truck. Don't plan on getting rid of it any time soon.

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141159
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Idaho
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I have a 2002 Chevy S-10 for a commuter and run around vehicle. Helps keep miles and wear off my 2011 Silverado.

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141160
05/18/24 10:25 PM
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My every day driver is a 97 ranger. I have a 91 f250 with 7.3 idi but have not drove it in 7 years, also have 01 7.3 excursion but have not drove it in over a year wife had a 19 caravan.

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141162
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Been driving my wife’s 2001 Camry as my daily driver. Drive it 2 weeks, then swap for the truck for a week. Just hit 247k. It wasn’t running well for a while and would quit occasionally while on the road so we parked it for probably close to a year. She wanted to sell it but with the vehicle market and fuel prices I decided to start driving it again. Nice to have a backup vehicle just in case. Knock on wood, she’s been running like knew ever since. Not sure what the issue was but it worked itself out

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141163
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My ever day drive is a 97 Ranger with 300,000. It was a Kentucky truck until 3 years ago. No rust , 4 cylinder so it's great on gas. I'm past the point of trying to look cool.

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141165
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I have a 1992 Chevy 2500 diesel. 305,000 miles. I'm happy with the 20 mpg for a 4 wheel drive. Old man gave me the truck about 10 years ago. Sweet!


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Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141170
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2001 Suburban with 252 K. Rusty as can be. Passenger window motor is shot as is the AC. Bought is in 2014 and it was beautiful. 2019 an 84 year old woman turned directly in front to me and I turned her car into a lawn ornament but the insurance company totaled out my Burb. Bought it back for $500, replaced a few things, pulled out the front bumper with a chain around a big pine tree and have been driving it since. Not sure how long it will last but not even sure about for myself. Love that vehicle.

Moosetrot

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141171
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I got a 2022 sierra. It’s a couple years old. grin

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Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141174
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Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141177
05/18/24 11:11 PM
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Everything I drive is a beeter shortly after

Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141181
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Goldsboro, North Carolina
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Still driving that 2000 4x4 Tacoma with over 726,000 miles on it. I'm also still driving my 2010 Tundra with over 308,000 miles on it.



Re: Who drives an old or beater car/truck/etc ? [Re: Cragar] #8141182
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2002 gmc duramax 2500hd 301,000 still goes good


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