Why I drive a beater car
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- I've owned my $4,000.00 honda for about 7 years now and get questions on why I still drive it or "when are you going to get a newer car." So here are the real reasons Why I drive a beater car and why you should too. Enjoy
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I do doordash and one time I delivered groceries to this million dollar home, it was beautiful but in the driveway there was two old cars. One 2002 Buick and one old Cadillac. A old lady answered the door and I complimented her on the home and she told me her and her husband bought the home 7 years ago. I joked around and said "with this nice home you have some nice cars too", and she told me they bought those cars when they were new and kept them since. After I talked with her for a bit she told me that Buick has over 370k miles and I didnt believe her until she showed me the gauge and it started like it was brand new, I ended up leaving that house with a whole new perspective on life.
Cool story bro. Seriously that’s the kind of stuff that gets you that mansion. I forgot who told me this I think it was my dad, people who have nice cars have cheap homes, people who have beater cars could very likely drive it back into their mansion. That’s why I love my tacoma and will keep it even after the wheels fall off
Lil old lady Buicks are gold. I had a sweet old lady who kept her husbands park avenue running like new and brought it in every 3k miles for an oil change. I would have been comfortable taking the used oil from that car and putting it in mine, still golden.
Were they white? I’ve noticed that a lot of white Americans generally do not care about the car they drive, they’ll have beautiful homes with an average car in the driveway, but minorities will usually spend a lot of money on cars, even when they really don’t have much money, they will buy a nice car to try to seem rich
@@nickrctwhich year
@@Metro248to some people,,, car's are just transportation doesn't have to be fancy,,,as long as it is reliable,,,
The biggest flex is no car payment. You pay yourself instead of the bank every month😅
You pay to car service instead of yourself having an old car. Thats correct to say.
It’s my humble opinion that I think it depends on the car. In 2010, I bought a 98 Subaru forester for 2800 it had blown head gaskets and needed a new engine. $1500 later , the car got new head gaskets and a used engine. That being said I drove the car trouble free from 2010- 2018. After the engine replacement, All I really did during that time was maintenance. I took that car from Massachusetts to California where she finally died, due to rust from the New England winters. So I spent roughly $4500 on a used vehicle that i kept driving for about 7.5 years. Not a bad deal. In my humble opinion.
I’d rather do that than take on a car note.
Cheers
@@BigFishbone1 Maintaining a car is nowhere near as expensive as having a car payment on a newer car.
@@gravemind6536 You dont take into account you time spender in car services. You could spend this time for pleasure or to earn the money.
@@gravemind6536yea cuz in the end most people are paying off a 30k plus car while the ones with no payment if the car was a lil junky at first and needed some tlc might be 5k over the course of a few years and after all those problems are address it just oil changes I basic maintenance for the rest of the cars life
I don’t drive a beater but my car is approaching 10 years old and the car looks brand new. If you take care of stuff, it will take care of you. Especially true for cars.
Wash once a week, oil changes, simple maintenance def goes a long way !
Great Philosophy" I will not work just to pay off my car."
🤙🏼
I'm 30 years old and I've been driving a faded acura integra since I was 18, my wife absolutely hates it and doesn't want to be seen in it but it's still runs good so no need to buy a new car
That’s amazing. Necessary sacrifice indeed, to spring jump ahead of the herd that spends like drunken sailors. Good job. I’ve gone through 40 beaters, fg2 civic si is my 41st. Made enough money tinkering and fixing etc. them all to offset all my car ownership costs.
Lol she views cars as a fashion accessory
Feel bad for wives that ended up marrying cheapskates and have to deal with all that embarrassment of being shuffled around in old POS. You only live once man. Work a little harder for a promotion or work a few hours a week on a side gig and get her in a decent vehicle. Show her some appreciation and not deny her her dignity. What a crappy life.
@zfunk9 she has a nicer car, that's just what I drive to work lol. I'm not really a big car guy it's not worth paying 30k for a car and higher insurance bills to me. I rather buy another property than a car tbh. I just don't wanna be like most people be stuck with car note with high insurance bill
@@ericzz93 wait yeah that makes sense, why buy a more expensive car when ones working fine, just bc it's fancier, unless it has features that you really use? Das some materialistic bullcrap right there
bought a 2000 toyota camry with a 174,000 miles for 1800 bucks this year. most perfect and reliable car i've had.
I swear Toyotas are Amazing! I’m going to drop a part 2 to this video soon and show my rav4 I picked up!
@TheGerbsteve I have 4 vehicles. 2 older 1 old & 1 newer. I drive 3/4 vehicles. 1980 sierra grande, my daily 92 tercel, my FUN car '10 IS F & my weekend/mail grabber '20 mirage. I got enough vehicles to last me until I die 😅
You got a deal bro. I paid 1800 for my 98 camry a year ago with 235k. I'm the second owner and the guy I bought it from had every oil change, service, etc written down. Runs great!
Definitely prefer used the way the market has gotten lately. No car payment and you can learn about fixing stuff if you aren't mechanically inclined. Win win in my book
Dude @vicwavy 💯💯💯🙏🏽 posey_fb6 I did know u watch gerb
Respect
Well put. A used Si is a good car to tinker with
I sold my civic before the market crash i wasted like 3+k on that alone man
@@Upsidedownamericanflag what year civic ? Why’d you sell it ?
@@TheGerbsteve it was an 08. it had minor frame damage.
How is that a beater car it looks nice to me. Come to the hood to see a real beater
Guess I just based it on the price I paid for it and the town that I live in. It’s paid for, has fade, rust, etc.. everyone in my area drives high end vehicles, such as bmw, Audi, Mercedes..
Yes, it’s totally relative. That’s a nice car, in no way a beater.
I refuse to wake up and maintain a bank for years.
You said it I would rather ride a bike than pay the bank and I did for three years in a row
It’s one less thing to worry about
The bank gonna win while u stuck making payments
I just like the idea that beaters you can buy a car that still have most of their life left for a fraction of what they were new. Plus the thrill of the hunt, finding and testing driving cars, the negotiations, the time. Like I'm just a car junkie weirdo. But I love that excitement
Yes. I have gotten some very good deals from used cars.
i got a super clean 2000 100k mi acura tl in green for $3300. it did feel like a high grabbing it from the marketplace all things considered
It's the closest to being a scoundrel in star wars as it gets funding a deal that dealerships would drown upon because they'll receive no royalties.
Nah man, I can relate. There is a good feel walking away from a deal where you made out. One of my plans when I get more space is to buy a bunch of used, fix em, sell em, etc. I'm a car weirdo as well, it's exciting
Dopamine hit different haha
Its amazing the differences in the reality of daily life between countries. I live in Brazil and i would kill for a Civic Si and i can safely say that i wouldnt be the only one. Its an absolutely amaizng machine and i hope that i can afford one by the time i get my financial life in place. A beater car here would be something like a 98 Corsa, an 1.0 Clio or some national cars that you would only find here. A 2007 Civic already gives you bragging rights.
é foda cara, esse caro para eles é tipo um uno para nós kkkkkkkk, pqp mano
It’s crazy I have the same exact car same color same year and I paid 4K for mine and it also needed a clutch 😂 had it for 4 years and I love it. Can’t beat the k series man
You got a hell of a deal
There once was that saying “K is the way.” 😎
3:07
That’s changed man. You could get a hood car for $4k pre pandemic. These days that $4k car would go for $7k. Beater car is really anything below $8k.
These cars are insanely reliable and well built. Mine 2010 fg2 was 5 owner when i bought it. Its been wrecked multiple times. Side gig door dash car fir a while long commutes road trips. Curbs, road hazards, amd It still drives perfect at 178k ac blows ice cold. No shakes or noises. Incredible
Indeed! 5 owners, wrecked, and it still runs. Sounds like a great car to me
My 2010 civic si 123.000 miles . Runs great . Keep on Tucking !
New cars break down more than older cars too. I’m a tow truck driver and I tow a bunch of newer cars ands I can’t imagine paying 1k a month for financing a car and paying full coverage. I rather take that and fix my old cars lol
Likewise! $1k/month to a car you don’t even own 🤦🏼♂️
I just bought my 2001 Civic EX for $2900 cash. needed two new CV Axles but other than that she's doing so well. Now i just find myself adding nice things like roof liners and things of that nature, but it is SO much nicer and way more fun than a new car. I'm connected to older cars.
Had one for a few years, good car. They get like 35mpg too! Older cars will never outgrow me 😎
Also love my beater civic. Mines an 09 si, its an awesome winter car and I have fun fixing all the things the previous owner messed up. My summer car is a 2020 toyota 86 and it is the first car I got new and it goes into the garage for the winter.
Hey dude-I’m rolling with my 1998 accord and couldn’t be happier!
Honda gang baby 🤛🏼
@@TheGerbsteve 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
My 08 Scion tc with 390k miles manual is my beater.. still in great shape and paint is still shiny after a good car wash with wax.. 👍🏼 I use to give a shit about what I drive when I was in my 20.. I’m 45 now. Don’t care aslong as it runs and I have no more car payment I’m happy 😂.. I do have a newer midsize truck but that’s for weekends only , bought that cash. 👍🏼
this made me miss my 2007 two door Honda accord
I bought a used car one time in my life, when I was around 19 or so - my first car. Well, twice actually, as my wife's grandfather "sold" us a very old car with almost NO mileage on it many years ago for a hundred dollars. Ever since then I only buy new cars. I get the "beater" part of the discussion, but my personal opinion is I'm an adult, and I refuse to be stuck on the side of the road in a broken down car in the winter like my friends and I would find ourselves as late teenagers or early twenty somethings just to save a few dollars. LOL. Nope, not doing that. One of the VERY few "vices" I give myself is a new car every seven to ten years. I pay cash, keep them in EXCELLENT condition with low mileage and always get a great trade in for it. I just don't understand ADULTS driving "beaters" to safe a few bucks. If you do it the way I do, you never "pay" too much for a new one because of the great trade in and the cash purchase with it. Oh well, I guess we are all different.
2013 Honda Accord 123k miles. reliable and drives well. will have for another couple of decades. over half a milli stacked away before 30!
I just bought 2010 TSX with 120k miles, Hondas are the best...
Gotta love ‘em 🤛🏼
Nice, reliable ride! Definitely run it until it won’t run anymore. That’s how much money you have put away right now!!!?
I also drive a beater...you own the car, not the other way around
Love that
I drive a beater too a 09 bmw 528i with 262k and it runs like new. I could afford a new car I’m a ups driver but i like my old bmw no payments
only problem with bmw is the parts. they are all proprietary. hoses and cost a fortune along with all other parts.
I have one proper car (Volvo V70 from 2016) and two beaters (Volvo S60 from 2002 and a VW Golf station wagon from 2006). I don't need three cars but I enjoy fixing the issues that comes with older cars. Always nice to learn new things.
Better to have three than one!
just realized that youtube detects when you say "like this video" and it highlights the like section in rainbow highlight. random but i just realized it on this video.
Because your smart!!! Same reason I do here in Denver!
Thanks man 🤛🏼
The Civic Si is fun af to drive. they got that old school feel.
Exactly, more mechanical with some nice tech
I noticed that I don't get ambushed from people looking for coin, because I drive a beater. A win in my book.
Stay under the radar a bit, you know 😎
2008 Galaxy Grey FA5. Bought in 2018 in Texas at 107k. Currently living in Ohio, and just hit 180k this weekend. Clear coat was shot when I bought it, looks horrible now. Accidentally backed into my Jeep, has a silver base model trunk right now. Did bolt ons and hondata at 140k. Only time the car has let me down was when the starter died around 160k. Besides regular oil changes, I did new Exedy clutch, hybrid racing CMC, spark plugs, coolant, valve adjustment and more around 145k. About to do a suspension refresh. Car starts right up every time, still gets 28mpg average around backroads, and is FUN to drive. Insurance is roughly $60 a month for a 25 year old. And it’s PAID OFF. I couldn’t imagine spending money on a new car, anything else would feel like a downgrade and I would spend way more money on payments, insurance and maintenance. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. This car is a sign of wealth and happiness through being frugal and finding enjoyment in something simple. Very well put about putting money into investments instead Gerb. 8th gen owners know what life is about!!!
In the American landscape, where roads wind and dreams converge, there exists a humble chariot known as the beater car. Its weathered exterior tells tales of countless journeys, while its steadfast spirit whispers of resilience. Like a seasoned traveler, it navigates the highways of life with grace, embracing each scratch and dent as a mark of character. With simplicity in its veins and freedom in its heart, the beater car offers a sanctuary from the pressures of modernity, where the cost of ownership is measured not in dollars, but in the memories forged along the way.
i fw this heavy
'Nuf said.
Much cred!
Poetic
love it ❤
The Civic SI 2009 Sedan in Argentine, Cost 10.000 U$D the Stock car... with 135.000 km, and the same car with suspension, intake, exaust and Hondata 13.000-16.000 U$S.... this country is going to Bottom... my god !
No your country is not going down the drain ANYMORE! You’ve got the awesome, GREAT, JAVIER MILEI who *_will_* make your country great again! Just a matter of time! You cannot reverse decades of commie incompetence and decline overnight!
Your people finally came to their senses and voted in a winner, instead of continuing to vote for losers!
My beater is an 04 CRV with 231k. Always reliable. Never fails to start. New cars are nice but this one is payment-free
Dude, i want to buy a crv for the winter, so this is good to know! The crv’s have the k24, right ?
@@TheGerbstevefirst gen is b20 and they start with k24s in 02 and newer! Definitely get the one with a 24
My grandma drives a beater 05 pilot. With different colored trunk.
@@BoodaN4sty how are the 99 to 2004 civics?
YOUR A TRUMP VOTER YOUR SMART//BUY A CHEAP CAR SAVE MONEY THERE IS A DEPRESSION FOR A REASON
beater car in america, top tier car for young person in the place i live in
I like Honda instrument cluster gauge designs. The best overall, in my opinion. I've never owned a Honda, but those gauge cluster designs make me want to get one.
That's what sold me on this platform, along with interior and butter smooth, 6 speed trans
I bought a 2009 civic r18 whit 42.000 miles almost 3 years ago 5.500$ cash. Now my milage is 72.000 miles. Im 46 and its time for me to put more money towards my retirement.
Great car and i can fix almost everything on it.
Nice vid brother.
46 and now it's time to put money towards retirement? No, that was 24 years ago!! 😂
@andydhillon1977 loll put more money! At 53 I'm done!
@@naitch1761 Ah, I misread your post. Lol
I'm 46, too. We are getting old!! 😢
Age is just a number 😎
32 and I’ve been investing for about 2 years. I have Roth, 401k, brokerage, high yield savings. Any money advice from my elders ?
My 2004 3.0 accord has 235,000 mile. Runs awesome and still gets 30 mpg.
I bought my '06 black FG2 at the end of 2019, it's a little bit less rough than yours, and I have stored it for winter ever since , 'cause I want that awesome beater for a long time !!
🤛🏼
My car is a 06' TSX with 440,000km. I bought the car used with only 15 000km.
My si is sitting at 253000
Beater cars are the best 🚙👍.. I totally agree 💯. I drive my old Laguna 3 DCI 2007 .bought it X2 years ago for 4200 dollars . It's done now 160000 kilometers,and it's been great . I have changed only the front wheel bearings and worked on the brakes .. it starts every time even in the harsher Swedish winters at - 23 degrees 👌🤣.
Why would you say it has no power steering when it clearly does, not really a beater either
Because my eps is messed up, so it makes steering stiffer.
Yup love my beater car acura Rsx cheap and easy on gas, for fun time weekends I drive either my 370z or my MK5
Cars these days all look similar and don't have that raw experience unlike newer ones. Your car will turn more heads than a newer Si. Its styling aged well, sounds better and will still gap the newer civic. The satisfaction of beating a new $20+K car is such a great feeling too.
My car payments on my toyota 86 are preventing me from doing a lot of other things I enjoy but it got me into a car group and it allows me to work on my civic in the summer. I'm over halfway through the payments and I have no regrets but if my parents didn't let me live in their basement for cheap things would be very different.
There plenty still on the road, depending what state you in. I have 08 manuel i drive everyday. Parts are easy to find a cheap to work on. Better gas mileage, run forever if you take care of it. Nothing better driving a car that paid off 🙌
VOTE TRUMP 2024// NOT THE HUMP
Got an 08 FIT will 188k on it that I bought in cash 3 years ago.
That’s a fancy beater if you ask me. Try driving a 1990 Honda Accord- Now that’s a beater.
I got rid of it and miss it, but have a cleaner one now. Vintage beater ftw!
I wanna sell my 2022 civic si and buy a beater ngl.
Although it may be hard, I vote do it. Bet you’ll feel great afterwards
It may be hard to do, but I vote do it. I think it’ll be worth it and you’ll be happier seeing extra money every month
@@TheGerbsteve it’s probably going to happen January. I already removed the intake and exhaust.
one things for sure it looks cool
a beater is great if you can maintain it by yourself
It does help if you can do even the simpler things like oil, spark plugs, air filter, brakes, etc.
I sold my Focus RS and Camry both of which had payments on at the top of the market. I have an FA5 with full bolt ons that I bought for $5k in 2019, and daily 2009 Nissan Murano I got from California for $4k which I keep rust free by spraying fluid film on the undercarriage. Full coverage for both cars is less than $120. Planning to get another FA5. People don't realize how much money you throw away with car payments + insurance.
Fluid Film ?
Yeah, protects underbody from rust & corrosion.
07 camry 150k. u drive a beater because you are not a slave to the lender. good for u.
07’ ftw! Only way I’ll buy a newer car is when I have enough assets to pay for it 🤙🏼
@@TheGerbsteve gerb, everyone has to have a new car. some of these wranglers are 85k. F150's up to 100k. who needs a 1200 1500 1700 paymnent plus ins. i own everything. my camry works fine for me.
I have a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and she has 178,000 miles! I love this car! I did have a few things replaced and now runs like new! Paid cash for this car! It even has all the original suspension, and nothing needs to be done to it. I also have a 2019 Camry XSE but it's nowhere like the 2007. I am looking at selling or trading it very soon! Both are paid off so it's a win! I am looking at a 2012 Highlander, one owner great service history right now. I am not a big fan of any of these new cars and all the bells and whistles. They also seem to be having so many dang recalls anymore, with no replacement parts in sight.
Lol id hardly call a 2007 civic si a beater.
I’m just referring to mine specifically because of paint fade, mileage, etc
_cool vid bro 😎 IMO if the fun factor is high and you’re happy, it’s a win👍🏼_
Story of my new car. I have 2012 civic and decided to get newer car this year for my self and my wife as we needed 2 car. I ordered new 2024 toyota prius prime and boght it at 10% APR . I registered it and insured it at day of purchase and man my insurance premium was $3840/year . I never enjoyed that car driving to home from dealership. Monthly car payment was 312 biweekly. Keep that car 5 month and sold it as i wasn’t enjoying that car. My car payment and insurance was $1000/month. Long story short still have my civic and found another good deal at facebook marketplace for 2016 Toyota rav4 . Paid it in cash and now i really enjoy driving both of my car without any monthly payment . Save your money for better things. Car is transportation and don’t needs to be to very fancy. If you have tons of money than its ok get what ever you want.
I have a 2014 jeep srt but man I still love using my 07 civic si. Just need to throw in a turbo or supercharger 😊
Got a turbo for mine, just need to get the time to install it
This dude is smart as hell gonna be a millionaire one day that's smart
That is one of my dreams man, thank you 🙏🏼
Lots of people driver beaters and still have payments. You need cash to buy the beater.
I did buy this car cash, around $4k with 120k
@@RAAAAAAHHHHHhh that’s true, but it also depends on the beater. You can get a beater for $1500, sometimes less. ‘99 is a good example. Or ‘94 Camry.
Still driving my 03 base rsx 126000 miles
Thing is a baby!
IMO, it is better to buy and keep a demonstrated reliable vehicle. New cars never stay new anyways because something happens to decrease the newness of it. I just prefer older cars and updating them if possible to make them better. Newer cars can have too much technology which can be costly to fix when the warranty expires. I am in Germany currently living and working here for now, but I own and drive a 2007 Si that I really love. It has about 230k miles on it and the K20 still sounds like it is new. I have put money into it to replace old parts. It is in the shop now for tie rod replacement and new wheels. I believe in many ways it is better than new cars because it is simple, reliable, and VTEC. 😂 It will go back home with me when I return home. I believe it is one of the better cars Honda has created. I can save lots of money having a good, used car.
I definitely prefer going with a beater , something that is easier to work on and no payments!
That’s why I own a Toyota and Honda that are both paid for!
Engine clicking sounds like my 2011 Elantra with 185k miles ... but no leaks and doesn't burn oil ... just change all the fluids regularly w/ 5k oil changes, drive normally, and it'll last forever ...
I had a Hyundai Santa Fe that I sold to make some fast cash when I had a girlfriend at the time that was it.
Sold it past 400,000 miles
I put 200,000 miles on it when I bought it used with 226,000 miles
Car is beautiful. My Honda Civic 1.8 year 2009 has 104k kilometres and the engine sounds like it's new. I wanna get it to at least 400k kilometres
I understand your reasoning, and anyone’s reasoning behind not wanting a new car and having a car note. But damn to spend your life and never experience the joy of driving your dream car. Never enjoying a luxury vehicle “You Can Afford” just to avoid a payment sucks in my eyes. I’ll never advise anyone to purchase a car they can’t afford. But if your working your whole life, bussin ya ass, only to drive one car for 20-30yrs just doesn’t appeal to me. You have one life to live, enjoy it while you can.
Current beater... 06 ridgeline. 220k 4,800 5 years ago. Runs like a top.
Respect man, I literally drive an 07 8th gen. Black fg2 si as well haha.
Clearcoat failure sucks but I figure eventually I’ll sand it and paint myself but it also has my si underestimated by look lol
2005 honda accord almost 200k miles. I paid 3k for it and have only put another 1500 over the years for tires and whatnot. WIndshield cracked tires constantly deflate even new but i got no payments and it runs!
I like that you drive a manual. Theft deterrent. lol That’s all we drove until my partner broke his leg. Ended up with a Kia soul as our beater.
My car is a 2001 Honda Accord but I bought it used in 2003. It is September 2024 and it is still with me. The inside looks fantastic but I have done some repairs and it still runs good.
That's a beater? Should see my shitbox
Lol. What do you have?
I bought an 09 si sedan last year. Going from daily driving a crx with no heat 😂
I agree with u. Newer better models comes out every year. No need to rush to buy a new model car. Save while u have a beater car and later on u can buy a newer better model 😊
That’s not a beater it’s pretty much just a regular car if you drive around the majority of cars are just like this one. I had a newer nice truck with a monthly pay,ent & I got rid of it & got a Honda Accord that has a bit of wading paint but looks pretty much as the same condition as this one it was a higher level model so it has everything except a back up camera it feels so much better to have a car I own & not having a monthly payment.
Still driving 2006 Dodge Charger 240,000 miles. Runs excellent with rebuilt engine. Terrible gas ⛽ mileage.
i have a 2002 Subaru wagon........i won't buy a new car 1).you can't work on them.2) to must computer parts and shit
Just got a good job with a fancy car thrown in. I will keep my trusty Tucson with 200.000 k
I had one back in 2008! Loved it!!!! Brought back so many memories 😅
2017 Honda 6MT Civic LX hatchback, 175k miles
It will get to 200k miles and then I will drive it into dust.
Some whitening toothpaste and lemon juice diluted with water and sponge will knock a couple years of those headlights.
Cars are just too expensive. Sure, they can be fun, but commuting is not some track day.
A wise advice.
Thank you
14 tsx daily 02 ep3 hatch k24a2 swap.
I have been lucky and can pay cash for a new car. But, i so respect driving an older car. We do have a car we bought new that my wife drives. But a 12 year old pick-up and for my motorcycle hobby I ride a 15 year old adventure bike and a 30 year old street bike. A dealer isnnever going to see me darken their door. No shade on people who do.... but I doht need it, enjoy maintaining them myself and am rarely disappointed even when riding with the fancy boys.
That is a nice option for sure! That's my mindset, I like buying fixer uppers, gives me something to do in my free time and is a rewarding feeling
Yeah Hondas and Toyotas make the best beater cars. Last forever and very reliable.
eh, I never had a car newer than 15 years old :D
I drive a 2009 Lexus with almost 180,000 miles. Runs like a top.
Love it, love the beaters, but I’d change that orange shift boot, couldn’t stand that
i mean it depends on how you look at things
I have two 9th gen si's both with payments 😢 but on the brite side i have two 9th gen's 😊 gotta pay to play LOL
I have 1 more year to pay on my 9th gen si. Gonna keep it and hopefully make it track car.
My main issue with purchasing beaters is they’re nearly always corroded in places you don’t want them to be… I’m tempted to buy a newer car in really good nick and then turn it into a beater hahaha
It’s definitely hard to get a “cleaner” beater as there is always something wrong with them.
Keep your car serviced ie oil, transmission etc and your car will be reliable for a long time.
Great video!!! In the past 45 years, my wife and I have purchased 13 cars (the first two were POS when we bought them). Current pair is 20 and 10 years old. 7 of them have been new (including the 20 year old one), 5 have been used. When "it's time" we compare the cost of new vs. used for the model that we want. A lot of times, a new one makes more sense than one that's a couple years old. I'm too old/inflexible/lazy to fix 'em myself, so there is a benefit to new. The fact that we keep them so long probably makes it a wash. We're fortunate that we have a local independent shop that is honest and takes really good care of us.
Smart driving a used car, remember a car is a liability and not an asset.
Takes money out of your pocket, doesn’t put it in
My '06 TSX just passed 469,000km. Trying to pass 500,000km