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    Default first car. I have 1000 dollars

    What is a good starter car. Keep in mind that I just learned to drive standard so that is an option. Does anybody have a car that is under 1000 dollars?

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    Why not save up a bit more so you can get a car that's a bit more reliable and might be worth something when you're done with it?

    Or if you're employed, use your $1000 as a down payment and get something a bit nicer. As for cars under $1000, check the marketplace here, or the bargain finder. You won't get much though for those dollars. GL

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    my uncle's got a 77 lincoln continental! its a big boat of a car.

    *L*

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    Ya, just like 1bad PT mentioned, you should save up a little more $$. You can usually get into a late 80's honda like a Civic for around $1500-2000. That would not be a bad plateform to start off with. I'm probably a little bias being a Honda guy, but I've been driving them for 14 years with very little problem.
    There are many other good cars out there as well. If your looking to fix up a car, look to see waht kind of aftermarket support is available. Lemon-Aid is not a bad book to take a look at either to help decision making.

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    You can get a year's worth of bus passes with money to spare!

    here's a pic if your interested:

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    Originally posted by buh_buh
    You can get a year's worth of bus passes with money to spare!

    here's a pic if your interested:



    ya for 1g there isnt much choice out there, even so, its cost u an arm and a leg to get it fix

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    that's more like it, a first car for a grand... I call B.S. when 16 year olds, post, asking, " i have $20,000, what should i get for my first car?"

    Get a 1988 oldsmobole 98 regency with the 3.8L V6.. it was my little runner for a year before i smashed it... I payed $1000.. it was pretty fast, comfy, and parts are cheap and everywhere.. they can take the beating a first car gets... I bagged the shit out of that car, put 30,000km on it, took out a street light controll box, fell in the ditch 3 times, went to saskatchewan 4 times.. and it NEVER broke down.

    Or get a Toyota.....

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    Originally posted by buh_buh
    You can get a year's worth of bus passes with money to spare!

    here's a pic if your interested:
    Howly fuck!! hahaha, dude, no need to be so mean to the newbie! I mean shit kev, don't you remember taking the bus?

    Yah, me neither!! hahha

    Maybe we should start a "bus section" on this forum!! hahaha, fucking newbies, it's a car forum...but I guess he's asking about cars so it's okay!
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    I'm trying to imagine what discussions would take place on a bus forum?

    "Check out the drunk who got on the bus this morning..."
    "Poll: Where do you sit on the bus? Front? Back? Right beside the only other passenger on the bus?"
    "Seat mod..."
    etc... :tongue:

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    "bus encounter"
    "Take #84 bus at 2:30, very hot bus-driver!!!"


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    Original Post Removed. (Please read the Forum Rules and Terms of Use before posting again, or risk getting banned).

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    Originally posted by 1badPT

    "Poll: Where do you sit on the bus? Front? Back? Right beside the only other passenger on the bus?"
    "Seat mod..."
    etc... :tongue:

    SHOTGUN MOTHA FUCKA!!!!!

    fuck I love newbies....it's even better when they are....well.....geeks!!

    not that taking a bus is a geeky thing to do, cuz we've all been there, but now that we're not.......it's a whole new ball game!!!
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    Hardy-har-har guys. Why are you all making fun of me? Really, I've almost saved up from my allowance to buy a car. It took me a while but this will be my very first car. I thought you guys would be more sensitive.

    And I did not mean any disrespect about your car ZorroAMG other than it's hideous, but why do you all of a sudden contribute to taking my thread off topic. I don't see any of you guys keeping this on topic.

    I'm going to PM Ben and get him to deal with you three, Buh_Buh (for starting the ridicule) and LUDELVR for being a dick and you ZorroAMG for being...well, you.

    You guys wait until Ben does something about this. If he was willing to ban me, I can't wait to see what he does to you.

    But I do appreciate all those that are actually contributing helpful comments to my query.

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    Hahahaahha dork, don't like the taste of your own medicine. The nerve of you to make fun of ANYONE's car, ever! My hideous car is probably in 1/18 scale on your crayon table right now, you drooling and staring intently at it. Heck, Mr. Bean oughta slap you upside your head because the car he drives is better than yours.

    Ben, go ahead and ban Myself, Buh-Buh and Leo for making fun of a dorky little boy, then later, if you feel up to it, you should also ban yourself


    Now that the lesson has been taught, please dress warm for tomorrow's feild trip little guy!! Oh and bring a lunch, CT is running late.



    PS. I swear I felt your tears though your last post....need a tissue?

    LOL

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    hey just makin sure.. but u do realize that cars take gas which costs money, and also insurance, which you will be payin over a grand a year...


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    Originally posted by EstoMax
    hey just makin sure.. but u do realize that cars take gas which costs money, and also insurance, which you will be payin over a grand a year...


    max
    Well, I have my allowance that comes in every week, plus I'll be getting a job. I am aware that I need money for a car and things such as gas.

    And it's "FIELD" not "FEILD"

    I can't wait till you guys get banned!

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    Originally posted by Master D. Bater


    I can't wait till you guys get banned!
    yes, two of our mods are gonna ban themselves........
    dont be so hating, this IS just a forum, its ok to get flame. their just giving u ideas, and seriously, a bus pass will do just fine if u only got 1000 to buy a car, its really not as cheap as u think it is...
    well, good luck regradless



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    LOL thanks for the spelling correction TIPS!

    You do realize that your insurance is going to be astronomical for the first 4 yrs of your life right? Keep saving little guy, you'll get there just like the Little Enging that Could...


    Ban me? hehe, I am actually quite polite compared to a lot of senior members on her, sport.

    *rubs the top of your head* now get to bed, mommy has a bed time story for you...

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