What has been your experience with "Beater Cars"? - Reddit
What has been your experience with "Beater Cars"? My car was totaled recently and I am currently debating between a $4K - $7K beater car or a new one. I am leaning towards a cheaper used car to …
Why do people get a beater car/used car rather than a new one
I understand people may want to save money and get a beater/used car, but there will likely be added maintenance costs in the short term with questionable long term issues. For example, a friend of …
What’s considered a beater car? : r/askcarguys - Reddit
Dec 2, 2023 · What’s considered a beater car? Commonly, are beaters considered any older car over 10yr old that can be purchased for cheap (say, under $6000) maybe with some miles on them? Or …
Is a beater really a good idea? : r/whatcarshouldIbuy - Reddit
Oct 3, 2021 · Old beater cars need good regular maintenance to keep running smoothly. It’s not necessarily a money pit if you do it yourself, but many shops will jerk you around on these beaters …
At what point is a car considered a beater? : r/cars - Reddit
Mar 21, 2021 · The real definition of a beater is a car that is no longer worth repair, but still runs. For example, if it were to need a transmission, the repair would be more than the value of the car. Run it …
Do you prefer a cheap beater or a nice car as a daily driver?
Although, a cheap beater can definitely be fun and even somewhat relaxing if chosen right. A 20-year-old BMW hardly lacks in fun or comfort but a new Mitsubishi Mirage does.
What inexpensive beater would you buy if you had to put 160 ... - Reddit
Mar 6, 2024 · What inexpensive beater would you buy if you had to put 160 miles a day on a car? I won't bore everyone with the details, but I started a new job recently and for reasons I'm not going to get …
Considering the illogically high prices of used cars, does it ... - Reddit
Oct 16, 2022 · Three years ago, a true beater car was $2000-4000 bucks, all in (after repairs). I would argue that today, that a true beater in todays money, and probably for the foreseeable future, you’re …
Should I swap my new car for a beater? - Car Talk Community
Oct 17, 2021 · Recently, I’ve been contemplating selling the car (Still worth around $13-14k), paying off what I owe on the car ( Roughly $14,500 ) and replacing the car with an older, reliable car or truck --a …
When does an old car become a beater? - Car Talk Community
Aug 20, 2010 · The difference between a beater, and an old well running car is how much you don’t care about cosmetic issues. All of my beaters have had significant rust and a fair number of dents. It is …