WTB: Winter beater or Winter wheels

[RAubry]

Hi guys, i'm looking at getting either a winter beater or winter wheels:

Winter beater must at least be reliable and drivable for this winter looking for something around 2,200-2,300$ tops (the lower the better)

Or

Winter wheels mags or steelies (preferably 17'') with 225(235)/40(45)/R17. 18'' would work as well if they are 225/40/R18.


If anyone knows something/someone reliable that has something good to sell that can last me the winter without any major problems costing me thousands, i'd be really appreciated.

Thanks

[Grinch]

Re: WTB: Winter beater or Winter wheels

You should have put this up a week ago. I had a 2004 jetta 1.8T that was written due to hail damage, and was perfect mechanically except needed a thermostat. Buyback from insurance was $2250 they towed it away three days ago.

[RAubry]

Re: WTB: Winter beater or Winter wheels

Shame.... But wouldn't a written off car be "not insurable" ?

[Geobmx4life]

Re: WTB: Winter beater or Winter wheels

Shame.... But wouldn't a written off car be "not insurable" ?

Hail damage write off vehicles are insurable, just not eligible for full coverage.

[RAubry]

Re: WTB: Winter beater or Winter wheels

Oh darn! That would have been golden..

[Grinch]

Re: WTB: Winter beater or Winter wheels

Actually full coverage, just no hail coverage otherwise I was fully insured. Just couldn't look at those dimples every time I approached it. Had the car 3 weeks, then hail destroyed the body

[RAubry]

Re: WTB: Winter beater or Winter wheels

^Shame...