Best Winter beater?

eastonhockey74 · 03-07-2008, 01:38 AM

For those of you who can only drive your skys in the summer, what car do you use for other use? i have a 2000 grand am GT and by no way do i think mine is the best. im lookin to get something better, opinions, best car to get for the winter or when rainy

**Skip** · 03-07-2008, 08:09 AM

Dang I thought this thread was about how to beat winter and I just have to say...move south...Skip...

Bogie · 03-07-2008, 08:22 AM

2006 Ford Focus SES.

Although I wouldn't call it a beater.
The SES is actually rather sporty believe it or not. Responsive steering, sway bar, low profile tires.

Rick Tinley Park · 03-07-2008, 10:17 AM

1997 Saturn SC2 -- it has 65000 miles on it only -- runs good OK in snow (FWD - which I hate - but I'm used to it), starts great - no rust (plastic!!!)

SkyRunner · 03-07-2008, 10:25 AM

2000 Chevy Z24 115,000 miles on it and then just picked up a 2008 SRT-4 Dodge Caliber.

V8 SKY · 03-07-2008, 10:40 AM

My 2004 Saturn VUE V6 All Wheel Drive has proven excellent for the winter weather, and for hauling pinball machines.

Before that, it was my 1992 Saturn SC (no pinball machines in that....)

puggsleyssky · 03-07-2008, 10:44 AM

01, 3/4 ton, 4wd, LS Silverado crew, 04 Volvo XC90.....Puggs

TulsaSky · 03-07-2008, 12:13 PM

That is what I call my 06 Chevrolet Impala flex fuel car, a big white buffalo. Why, because that is the way it feels when you drive it, not a quick and nimble Impala aka antelope, but it drives like a big ole buffalo. This car will go anywhere in the ice, snow, and over curbs sits nice and high front wheel drive. The trunk, OMG you can put at least 5 dead bodies in that trunk. I bought the car to drive to work and back and its our trip car. Purchased in September of 2005 it already has 47,000 miles on it, been to Florida three times now and once to Boston, MA. Unlike the Sky it is very low maintenance, not once has it been into the dealer too have something fixed. I would recommend a used Impala as a excellent beater car, and yes it gets 28 mpg combined driving, look for the option of E85 also.

TulsaSky

duck833 · 03-07-2008, 12:17 PM

When it rains I drive my F150 4x4. Mileage doesn't matter, I am only a couple of miles from the office. Need a truck anyway with our large lots and gardens, always hauling something.

If we are going out for dinner during the winter we drive the Queen's Jag.

Bobaloo · 03-07-2008, 12:53 PM

I have my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS from before I bought the Sky. It is starting to get the dreaded Indiana-wheel-well-rust. The wheels are getting rim leaks too. I was at 35 PSI last night on the right rear and this morning I was down to 10 PSI!

I have had it since 1999 and I will drive it until it dies. I don't know what I will do after that. I am open to just about anything GM or foreign. My sister got one of the Hyundai's and really loves it. I haven't driven it so my judgment is reserved.

-Tom

jayman · 03-07-2008, 12:57 PM

Here's my wife-beater.....ooooppps...my bad...winter beater.....ahhh....

mriley61@earthlink.n · 03-07-2008, 01:43 PM

I drive a '93 Jaguar XJ6 for winter. Nice and heavy, great in snow and ice with a winter driving mode.

eastonhockey74 · 03-07-2008, 02:29 PM

well because of the fact i live in buffalo, whatever car i choose MUST have heated seats

TulsaSky · 03-07-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastonhockey74

well because of the fact i live in buffalo, whatever car i choose MUST have heated seats

Mine does not have that feature but they do come with heated seats, so does Bogie's Ford Focus, step daughter bought one for Christmas with the heated seats.

TulsaSky

Saber49 · 03-07-2008, 05:28 PM

2000 Toyota Camry XLE

with the right tires its bullet proof... and it NEVER breaks... never once did i make a warranty claim and have only had to do basic maintenance. if your looking for something extremely reliable yet decently stylish, thats the car. anything from 97-01 in Camry is great. of course 2000 and up is gen 4.5 which has some slightly updated styling ques.

Andy

tazster2211 · 03-07-2008, 09:36 PM

My winter beater is a 1998 Chevy Suburban. I bought it used at a cheap price. It's got 109K miles on it but it's 4x4 with a strong motor. Gotta have 4x4 for winters in Nebraska and something with enough power to pull the boat in the summer.

jel · 03-07-2008, 11:35 PM

'98 Exploder

jayman · 03-08-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY 07

Jayma, Now that you FINALLY figured out how to post pictures, you better be careful with how much of the skin shows..... You know I will be the first to send a PM to Cerberus. Just giving you a fair chance. I saw a picture on a different thread that was

. Be careful and don't be mad....

T.

jayman · 03-08-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY 07

Hey T...President Bush wanted to send ya' something

jayman · 03-08-2008, 12:39 AM

Hey T...all you got is......

jayman · 03-08-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY 07

Now do have to say be nice? Not good!!!!!!!!

You can find a better pictures then that. It took you long enough to find one and this picture in NOT GOOD. Delete It and find something else.

T.

Hey...your boyfriends thought it was hilarious

jayman · 03-08-2008, 01:04 AM

03-07-2008, 01:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
eastonhockey74 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: buffalo Posts: 82 My Photos: (0)	Best Winter beater? For those of you who can only drive your skys in the summer, what car do you use for other use? i have a 2000 grand am GT and by no way do i think mine is the best. im lookin to get something better, opinions, best car to get for the winter or when rainy

03-07-2008, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	Dang I thought this thread was about how to beat winter and I just have to say...move south...Skip... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

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Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,483 My Photos: (0)	2006 Ford Focus SES. Although I wouldn't call it a beater. The SES is actually rather sporty believe it or not. Responsive steering, sway bar, low profile tires. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	1997 Saturn SC2 -- it has 65000 miles on it only -- runs good OK in snow (FWD - which I hate - but I'm used to it), starts great - no rust (plastic!!!) __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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03-07-2008, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
V8 SKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 309 My Photos: (0)	My 2004 Saturn VUE V6 All Wheel Drive has proven excellent for the winter weather, and for hauling pinball machines. Before that, it was my 1992 Saturn SC (no pinball machines in that....) __________________ V8 SKY Formerly GByrnes SE Michigan Mallett V8 SKY #004 Order: 1-21-06 Delivery: 5-24-06 Sent to Mallett: 1-3-07 Mallett Delivered: 2-16-07 Mid Blue, Blk Leather,LSD And I Collect PINBALL MACHINES http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarkston_pins/sets/

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puggsleyssky Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Evansville, In. Posts: 228 My Photos: (0)	01, 3/4 ton, 4wd, LS Silverado crew, 04 Volvo XC90.....Puggs

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TulsaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 1,011 My Photos: (2)	White Buffalo That is what I call my 06 Chevrolet Impala flex fuel car, a big white buffalo. Why, because that is the way it feels when you drive it, not a quick and nimble Impala aka antelope, but it drives like a big ole buffalo. This car will go anywhere in the ice, snow, and over curbs sits nice and high front wheel drive. The trunk, OMG you can put at least 5 dead bodies in that trunk. I bought the car to drive to work and back and its our trip car. Purchased in September of 2005 it already has 47,000 miles on it, been to Florida three times now and once to Boston, MA. Unlike the Sky it is very low maintenance, not once has it been into the dealer too have something fixed. I would recommend a used Impala as a excellent beater car, and yes it gets 28 mpg combined driving, look for the option of E85 also. TulsaSky

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duck833 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon/Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 417 My Photos: (0)	When it rains I drive my F150 4x4. Mileage doesn't matter, I am only a couple of miles from the office. Need a truck anyway with our large lots and gardens, always hauling something. If we are going out for dinner during the winter we drive the Queen's Jag. __________________ Ordered cars at two dealerships, ended up snagging one at Saturn of Beaverton, Oregon Member of the Snaggers Club RED Line Yellow Magna-Flow. CAI, chromies, stubby ant Loaded

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Bobaloo First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 59 My Photos: (0)	I have my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS from before I bought the Sky. It is starting to get the dreaded Indiana-wheel-well-rust. The wheels are getting rim leaks too. I was at 35 PSI last night on the right rear and this morning I was down to 10 PSI! I have had it since 1999 and I will drive it until it dies. I don't know what I will do after that. I am open to just about anything GM or foreign. My sister got one of the Hyundai's and really loves it. I haven't driven it so my judgment is reserved. -Tom __________________ Montie Loaded NA Manual Delivered 06.04.01 (Yes, April Fool's Day) VIN 100249

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jayman First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,830 My Photos: (0)	Here's my wife-beater.....ooooppps...my bad...winter beater.....ahhh.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Silver Graphite '07 : red interior, tint, chrome rims, li'l chromies, chrome wipers, chrome domes, chrome vanity,chrome valve stems, chrome antenna, chrome sack... "I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul" C&H RED SOX NATION

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mriley61@earthlink.n Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, Ohio Posts: 131 My Photos: (0)	I drive a '93 Jaguar XJ6 for winter. Nice and heavy, great in snow and ice with a winter driving mode. __________________ MySky2XL KJWRH5 Blk/Blk/Red/Blk Redline Auto, 6 Disc Monsoon, Leather, XM, Chrome 18's Dealer Order 1/5/07 3000 2/1/07 3300 2/1/07 3400 2/3/07 4800 2/22/07 6000 3/1/07 Woohoo!!!

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eastonhockey74 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: buffalo Posts: 82 My Photos: (0)	well because of the fact i live in buffalo, whatever car i choose MUST have heated seats

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Saber49 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 98 My Photos: (0)	2000 Toyota Camry XLE with the right tires its bullet proof... and it NEVER breaks... never once did i make a warranty claim and have only had to do basic maintenance. if your looking for something extremely reliable yet decently stylish, thats the car. anything from 97-01 in Camry is great. of course 2000 and up is gen 4.5 which has some slightly updated styling ques. Andy __________________ 2007 Polar White Saturn Sky Redline 2.0 L I4 Turbo 1986 Torch Red Pontiac Fiero GT 4.9L V8 N/A

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tazster2211 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 142 My Photos: (0)	My winter beater is a 1998 Chevy Suburban. I bought it used at a cheap price. It's got 109K miles on it but it's 4x4 with a strong motor. Gotta have 4x4 for winters in Nebraska and something with enough power to pull the boat in the summer. __________________ 2007 Silver Graphite/Red/Black Leather VIN 1119 5 Speed Chrome 18" Wheels Stubby Monsoon 6 Disc Painted Calipers, Engine Cover, and Fuse Box (matching) WindRestrictor Fujita CAI Custom Spoiler Lil' Chromies Sky Saddlebag

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jayman First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,830 My Photos: (0)	Hey T...all you got is...... __________________ Silver Graphite '07 : red interior, tint, chrome rims, li'l chromies, chrome wipers, chrome domes, chrome vanity,chrome valve stems, chrome antenna, chrome sack... "I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul" C&H RED SOX NATION Last edited by SKY Spy : 03-12-2008 at 09:00 PM.

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