SiR JP

First off, I love my EP and I'm too happy with it to ever want to give it up. But what I would like to do, is add another member to the family. You know, so she won't be lonely. :P

There are plenty of nice EF hatches available on the cheap and even some nice CRXs available for not too much more . Why would I do this? Well... I could use it as a future winter beater, but to be honest, I think I'm starting to develop this thing, where I want to learn more about the mechanicals of a car, and not be afraid to f*ck it up in the process of messing around with it (much like I am with my EP, since it's fully warrantied, and it's my only, and very necessary, set of wheels). And I really like the old EFs...

Does this make sense? I think if I had my own property (I live in an apt with underground parking), I wouldn't even hesitate to do this. Of course, I'm also a student who will be working non-stop next year... .arrgh. Common sense says this is dumb, but a lot of what being a car nut is all about has nothing to do with common sense. I love cars, I love driving, but I honestly don't know **** when it comes to wrenching, and I would love to learn... just not on my EP (I'm of the school of thought that you need to break something before you can really learn about it).

Anyhow, I don't even know how serious I am about this now, but I thought it would make a fun thread, and a cool poll, so.... what do y'all think?

imported_ERTW

save your money, you;ll have a nice downpayment for a house one day and will thank yourself for not being stupid

Nova_Dust

Don't bother with the beater. Drive your car daily and that is the only way for you to learn about your car. Salt? Rust? Winter? Just take care your car and wash it once a week. 52 regular washes each year will keep your car in good condition.

TheModFather

EF's RULE!

scarlemthug

if you wanna learn more about cars and stuff i would definitely pick up a cheap car to mess around with.

imported_Dawson

yeah get an EF and have some fun

imported_kIeRaN

if he can afford a 2003 sir, then im sure he can afford the beater, have some fun and get an EF

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

I'm all about second, third, and sometimes fourth cars...

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

but yeah.... drive the beater, wrench on the EP

imported_climax

yeah I think it is a good idea to get it. You can use it as a beater, saves your EP and you get to learn about the mechanics more. But I am not sure of your financial situation of course and what your saving for which is not my business. But if you really do have a couple grand to fork out, why not?

SiR JP

Thanks for all the input, fellas. Money for a beater really isn't an issue (like someone said about me owning an '03 SiR...), especially since I would limit myself to 1500 I think (looking to get one for under one thou).

If I can just clear things with my building manager (technically, we're only allowed to have as many parking spots as we have bedrooms in the apt. I have a car, and so does my roomate), then I think after exams I might go ahead and do it. It might provide me with an outlet to school stress and all that.

And whoever asked me what I'm saving for... it's none of your business!! LOL, just kidding. Actually, I'm a student who will be starting clerkship next year, so I'm already big time in the hole.... Again, I probably won't have much time to play around, but it will be fun to learn. Oh, and bbarbulo, I do want to wrench the EP, but I want to build up some mechanical know how first, hence the idea of a beater I don't mind screwing up (I can NOT afford to have my main car screw up on in the coming year).

imported_kIeRaN

to bad springs coming up though shoulda decided upon the beater before winter

imported_GoldBadge

You said you live in an apartment though, so this minimizes space and room for tool. Plus, you have to carry your tools down everytime and then if you forget one you gotta go back up, blah blah blah...I'd say you stick to working on your EP and just read and read about stuff on the TCC boards. Then, when you have graduated and have more room nd money and time on your hands you should get a project car.

Gunmetalef

i don't wash my car in the winter.. and it proves to work.. had the ef since around 93... and no rust. drive through winter.. wash once winter is done...

imported_viper_2_4

well, if you live in an appartment I think that changes it,.....stick with the EP,...till you have a driveway or garage or something to work on your car......

GinoLicious

Save your money, dont go waste your money on something cheap like that.

Nova_Dust

You can have as many cars as you like, but it should only be done if you can find parking space(s) to store it (them). One of the reason my family moved because I bought my car. Single garage with short driveway cannot allow 3 cars, and we had to keep the garage door open in order to stuff 3 cars in a straight line.

Working on a different car is getting to know the "concept", where "practical" experience will come from working on the main car you have.

imported_kIeRaN

Hahaa, that would suck and i thought my driveway was small

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

yeah, upon learning of the apt thing.... and the student thing.... ummmm NOT such a good idea..

get an older motorcycle, you'll learn just as much, and you can keep it in your storage locker @ your bldg.

Dr.K

Do it!!!... Buy an EF and make it faster than your EP.....IF you have someplace to put it...See if you can get another parking spot...If you can do it. And take the EP off the road for a few mnth'/s of the year. It will save alot of Mileage. And if the EF ****s up you still have a backup. And EF parts are dirt cheap compared to EP parts. You'll get more fun per dollar.