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Originally posted by UnlikedOne
Don't forget about the reliant/colt! I have one, just as a beater, picked it up for 500, runs awesome, and has a nice comfy seat. Not much for creature comforts, and the dash is pretty spartan, but its damn good transportation! Also, big ol trunk and seats 6, yes 6 comfortably(in most regards).
Also, the engine is very easy to work on!
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Agreed. Actually, old Mitsubishis of any kind (Colt/Champ/Reliant are actually Mitsus) are pretty solid cars, priced cheap because they weren't all that popular in the States. Some from the early-mid 80s were prone to weird ignition problems that weren't easily debugged, so you want to look out for that. Otherwise, yeah.
Late '80s Civics and Corollas are fine. They run well long after the bodywork starts to give up. Do get the car checked out first, of course.
Still remember fondly my early'80s Plymouth Colt -- most responsive manual steering I've ever had, plus a twin-stick truck-style transmission that came in real handy at stop signs on steep San Francisco hills. That thing could practically climb trees.