What is a decent beater that can be had for cheap? Are there any cars like an old civic hatch that with a little work and weight reduction would be terribly slow. of course not like evo fast but fast enough where it would be livable when my evo's in the shop or I don't feel like using my bumper as a snow plow. But again cheap, any cars and approxamite prices and simple cheap upgrade reccomendations would be greatly appreciated.

 

Get a Stanza.

 

are they quick at all?

 

They are pretty torquey, with its KA24E.

Fast? Faster than Civics and Accords, I'd say.

 

you cant beat the price, reliability,mileage, and part availability of a civic. you could find a early 90's hatch with decent miles for under $1500. they will go forever, cheap to insure, and easy to replace/fix. granted honda seems to be a four letter word on this board, but they do what they are meant to very well.