I just don't subscribe to wasting a few thousand $$$ to buy a 'beater', a 'beater' is just an invitation to sink even more $$$ in trying to resuscitate a probable lost cause, just a huge money sink. One exception I'd make is IF you are a decent auto mechanic with tools or access to tools, nothing wrong with putting 'sweat equity' (your free labor) into resuscitating such a vehicle. But if you have to pay $150/hr for shop labor then don't waste your $$$ in the resuscitation efforts.
Price of cheap used cars in your neck of the woods.
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I saw a Chevy or dodge b van (full size van) for 2 grand in front of someone’s house I didn’t pay that close attention but was thinking not a bad deal if you can get a few months out of using it as a construction or roofing van for a small crew
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I believe you would have that sold by the end of the day if you put that up for sale at that price.
I'm calling a beater, but for someone it would make good first car I'm sure
the car at that miles, it's not perfect but it is a high contender for 300K easily
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Hopefully it's better then this.
@miden851 Your car is attractive, is all I'm saying. Excellent price point, in my opinion. I sometimes look at classified ads and I sometimes see listings your first thought is that is ridiculous ($11,000 for a low miles mint car, for example. 22 years old.. Is it worth it is entirely dependent upon who is looking, if they will pay it, then, yes it is) but as just mentioned.. you'd have your car sold by Saturday night so you can wake up early Sunday morning if you listed it as that.
Might even see it for sale a month later for $6k.
@miden851 Your car is attractive, is all I'm saying. Excellent price point, in my opinion. I sometimes look at classified ads and I sometimes see listings your first thought is that is ridiculous ($11,000 for a low miles mint car, for example. 22 years old.. Is it worth it is entirely dependent upon who is looking, if they will pay it, then, yes it is) but as just mentioned.. you'd have your car sold by Saturday night so you can wake up early Sunday morning if you listed it as that.
Might even see it for sale a month later for $6k.
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