I’ve got this old car pushing 165,000 miles and it’s still going strong. The outside looks fine but the inside’s pretty rough. Still, it runs great and I love how it drives, especially in the snow. Just wondering if others here are also keeping their old rides going?
We must have different ideas of what a beater is. That looks pretty nice to me!
Sable said:
We must have different ideas of what a beater is. That looks pretty nice to me!
The inside’s a mess though. Seriously.
Sable said:
We must have different ideas of what a beater is. That looks pretty nice to me!
The inside’s a mess though. Seriously.
Then fix it up a bit?
@Ameliascarlet
The car’s probably worth $3,000 tops. I only fix things that actually keep it running.
Ophelia said:
@Ameliascarlet
The car’s probably worth $3,000 tops. I only fix things that actually keep it running.
You’re still driving it, not selling it. You should treat yourself better.
@Brenner
Just to be clear, the steering wheel is falling apart, panels rattle all over, the stereo is trash, and I stopped worrying about cleaning it years ago. It’s not full of junk or anything, just worn out. I like it that way though—no extras, no nonsense. It’s fast, corners well, has a stick, and it’s super fun in the snow with AWD and snow tires.
@Ophelia
Steering wheel covers are cheap. That rattling sound might be a loose cross member in the door—easy to fix with a drill and a pop rivet. Just 20 minutes. Use the vacuums at a car wash too—they really work. You’d be surprised how much better it can look with a little cleanup. No need for that old bumper sticker that says ‘don’t laugh, it’s paid for’—your car’s better than that.
Ophelia said:
@Ameliascarlet
The car’s probably worth $3,000 tops. I only fix things that actually keep it running.
You should have a bit more pride in your car.
What’s your other vehicle?
Darin said:
What’s your other vehicle?
Just a bunch of bikes.
Darin said:
What’s your other vehicle?
Just a bunch of bikes.
I use my Impreza for grocery runs and ride my bike everywhere else. Works for me.
With views like that in your photo, I think your car will keep going just fine.
That car looks newer than anything I’ve driven in years.