Who owns a 2nd car (beater)

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Jul 6, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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I was wondering who owns a 2nd car on this board?

I can't wait untill fall when I'll have enough money to buy myself a good beater for winter and for all thoes situations when I don't feel comfortable driving my G coupe.

Almost every week there is some place where I don't like to drive my G: Movies(don't want it stolen), camping, fishing, a few places downtown where cars get stolen alot, etc.

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Jul 7, 2003 | 01:50 AM
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I didn't sell my previous car and I'm keeping it around as a second car, although I wouldn't call it a beater. It's a loaded 1997 Mercedes Benz E320 with Eibach springs and shocks and 17" OZ Racing wheels sporting Bridgestone S-03 tires. It handles quite nicely with the upgrades, but I wanted more power and a stick shift, which I definitely get in my G! I haven't owned a manual for 10 years...the length of my marrige. [img]/w3timages/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Dr. Jim
6MT Coupe DesPlat/G/Prem/Aero/Nav/BSM/Tint/ClearBra/HyperGroundKit/CrystalGuard
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Jul 7, 2003 | 03:14 AM
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My previous car was a 1994 Toyota Corolla. It has over 150,000 miles.

I kept the car for the exact same situations you listed above. Anywhere I have to leave my car unattended for long periods of time I'll take the 105 hp Corolla.

Life is good...

6MT Coupe, DG/G, Prem
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Jul 7, 2003 | 07:51 AM
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Yep - a 1998 Isuzu Pick-up (really an Chevy S-10) and of course my Harley.

Lou

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Jul 7, 2003 | 08:20 AM
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My "beater" is an altima 3.5SE, which to this day I still swear "feels" stronger than my g35c. I've got 20K miles on the altima and only 2K on the coupe, so I'm hoping it'll develop some more power.

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Jul 7, 2003 | 08:41 AM
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drsifu1.....I got a 94 Corolla too with about 150,000 miles. Still drive it during the weekdays. Drive the G on the weekends. Love my corolla. It's really reliable. I save a lot more money on gas since it would only take me a full tank, and some change to get me through the week on the Corolla. Rather than spending a grip for a full tank on the G.

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Jul 7, 2003 | 09:16 AM
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My beater:

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Jul 7, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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a 2002 mazda b2300 pickup (ford ranger).

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Jul 7, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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The G35C is my beater! Well, not a beater, but it is my daily driver. My Z06 is the weekend toy that gets the garage.

2003 G35C, 6MT, DG/G, Aero/Nav/Premium
2002 Corvette Z06, Electron Blue/Black
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Jul 7, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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Same here, my G is the dailydriver. My NSX is the weekend warrior. (Funny though, since I got my G, the NSX hardly comes out on the weekends.... )

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Jul 7, 2003 | 01:49 PM
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Kept my '95 altima when I got the G. It runs perfect and isn't worth anything to sell (lousy nissan resale value). I only drive the G on weekends. With the cost of tires and brakes, I want to keep my G low mileage. It also saves big insurance $ if you're G is not your primary car. I also take the Altima to places where I'm unsure of the parking situation or when I know I have to use Valet parking.

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Jul 7, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager! Use it about two or three days aweek to go to work. Gets me there and back.

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Jul 7, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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Here's mine...
My "beater" on the right

It's handy because of it's huge trunk and the ability to carry a couple extra people in a bit more comfort...
Actually thinking of selling it...Anybody interested?

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Jul 7, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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volkracing: Very nice pic.

I'll probably buy a 97-98 protege in september or maybe october if I don't have enough money. Next year I'll be renting a 2004 car(altima, Mazda 6, etc.) for winter, everyday driving/stop and go traffic so that I can use my G only on weekends and to go out a few nights during the week.

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Jul 7, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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My second car is a 96 Impala SS. Wanted to keep it around for something different to drive, but the G35 is so much fun that I don't drive it any longer. It sits in the garage collecting dust

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