"texasfordfan" (texasfordfan)
01/31/2014 at 17:44 • Filed to: None
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"texasfordfan" (texasfordfan)
01/31/2014 at 17:44 • Filed to: None | 0
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I want to but a dirt cheap car (around $1000) in the Austin area, so that I can learn how to work on it. The only car that I actually get to work on is a 1929 Chevy, but I don't have regular access to it.
I am looking for a car that has:
1) A manual transmission
2) Easy to find parts for / easy for a beginner to work on.
So far I have only found an !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
What other good options are out there?
dogisbadob
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 17:50 |
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ANY running car is worth $500!
alexotics
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 17:53 |
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I thought E30 was the answer. I bought my first E30, a 1990 325i Convertible, for $800 a few years ago. My second one, a 1987 325is Coupe I bought for much, much more. Surely there's a running one out there for $500. As long as you/friends can work on the car to keep it running...
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texasfordfan
> dogisbadob
01/31/2014 at 17:53 |
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That is what I thought. I've raised my budget.
For Sweden
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 17:53 |
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For a moment I thought you were looking for a $500 E30 and I actually laughed out loud.
At that price range, anything that runs.
duurtlang
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 17:56 |
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I'll leave the search to you, but an E30 like the heap you pictured is a good option as it offer great driving characteristics after you're done wrenching for the day.
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duurtlang
> dogisbadob
01/31/2014 at 17:57 |
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Only if you live in a place without a serious yearly inspection.
Brian Silvestro
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 17:59 |
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http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4246487132…
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4283213610… (yo dawg this one)
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4301170958…
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4258019165…
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4258030934…
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4276651136…
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texasfordfan
> Brian Silvestro
01/31/2014 at 18:02 |
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You are awesome.
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Brian Silvestro
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 18:02 |
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Found one!
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4312579530…
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Brian Silvestro
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 18:03 |
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http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4272594607…
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dogisbadob
> duurtlang
01/31/2014 at 18:03 |
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That is, most of the US, including where the OP is located. We generally don't have safety inspections over here, and the ones that do aren't all that strict.
Cars that can pass such an inspection are almost always worth $1000 minimum.
vdub_nut: scooter snob
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 18:07 |
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Saturn S series
/totes not biased
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Brian Silvestro
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 18:11 |
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http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4254576240…
George McNally
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 18:14 |
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Go with a 12v Taurus.....best one you can find for a grand? It's gonna be a beater.
thedevilinside
> Brian Silvestro
01/31/2014 at 19:03 |
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Previa for sure
JasonStern911
> texasfordfan
01/31/2014 at 20:13 |
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Used cars where I live are overpriced. If someone put a running car in decent shape on Craigslist for $1,000, it would be bought immediately and then quickly relisted asking $2,000.
Korea Miéville
> Brian Silvestro
01/31/2014 at 21:42 |
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I love car listing photos that look like the owner abandoned the car in the forest. "Runs great...trunk has some stains and scratch marks on the inner lid..."
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Brian Silvestro
> Korea Miéville
01/31/2014 at 21:43 |
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There might be animals in it
PardonMyFlemish16
> texasfordfan
02/01/2014 at 00:17 |
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Old Corolla/Sentra.
gabdere
> texasfordfan
02/06/2014 at 17:40 |
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I'd say Ford Focus... Mine has been reliable. I suggest 2002+