Beater car poll

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 09-26-2011, 12:39 AM

Since I'm not going to be driving the Camaro around for the winter time, I was doing some searching for a winter vehicle that has either 4X4 or AWD, and under $4000 (my budget). Now keep in mind, I'm looking for something that can also move my DJ equipment around, since my system doesn't fit in the Camaro. I've narrowed it down to 2 choices:

1999 GMC Jimmy for $2500
1994 Chevy Astro for $2000

Which would you choose, AND why?

The Stig · 09-26-2011, 12:43 AM

The Jimmy, it's not even a question. Do you really want to drive around in the Astro for 4 months out of the year?

KnightRiderSS · 09-26-2011, 12:45 AM

Between those two choices and prices i think i would get the the jimmy...i would bet it gets better gas mileage since you can go 2wd...also, it looks like it is fully optioned as well

ibeck · 09-26-2011, 12:58 AM

Definitely Jimmy, I'd only drive an astro van as punishment.

oyealiz · 09-26-2011, 01:03 AM

A van?

No way!!!!

Therefore...I voted for the Jimmy.

LimaCharlie · 09-26-2011, 01:34 AM

Jimmy for sure, especially considering THAT Astro van. I'm not a fan at all of the Astro's paint, body kit, aftermarket wheels.

rachykells · 09-26-2011, 10:38 AM

If it was me, I'd go with the Jimmy. It looks like it's in good shape-- though make sure you go over it or have a mechanic go over it to be sure. The heated mirrors, seats, etc will be nice for winter and you still get the space to haul, etc.

Plus, that van is not only hideous, but huge! I can't imagine driving that thing. I drive a beater Jeep Grand Cherokee in the winter and that thing seems huge to me.

bhall82 · 09-26-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibeck

Definitely Jimmy, I'd only drive an astro van as punishment.

This

v6sonoma · 09-26-2011, 11:44 AM

Well they both share the same engine but I suppose I'm more partial to the Jimmy because I've had my Sonoma for so long and it's been such a great vehicle. Plus the 4x4 will do better in the bad snow than the AWD and like said you can shut it off.

Larz29 · 09-26-2011, 12:00 PM

I have a '96 olds ciera station wagon in beige. It's ugly as $hit but paid for and cheap to run and I don't care if I hit curbs, get door dings, or salt. IMO bank your $ instead of wasting on an expensive winter beater. Most winter beaters usually cost under $1000, not 4k.

toesuf94 · 09-26-2011, 12:03 PM

Wait: Does the van come with a bag of candy?

You couldn't pay me enough to drive an Astro...horrible!

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 09-26-2011, 12:07 PM

no vans please haha. the jimmy is a way better choice. I just bought a new daily driver to leave the camaro home...i had a very small budget, got a 99 honda civic lol, cant beat the gas mileage though!

FenwickHockey65 · 09-26-2011, 12:15 PM

Jimmy.

M-vans are indestructible but that thing looks atrocious.

Nvincent4708 · 09-26-2011, 12:21 PM

voted jimmy.

no "i have candy" van

View Poll Results: Which would you choose and why?
1999 GMC Jimmy SLT	37	90.24%
1994 Chevrolet Astro	4	9.76%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

09-26-2011, 12:39 AM	#1
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	Beater car poll Since I'm not going to be driving the Camaro around for the winter time, I was doing some searching for a winter vehicle that has either 4X4 or AWD, and under $4000 (my budget). Now keep in mind, I'm looking for something that can also move my DJ equipment around, since my system doesn't fit in the Camaro. I've narrowed it down to 2 choices: 1999 GMC Jimmy for $2500 1994 Chevy Astro for $2000 Which would you choose, AND why? __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

09-26-2011, 12:43 AM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	The Jimmy, it's not even a question. Do you really want to drive around in the Astro for 4 months out of the year? __________________

09-26-2011, 12:45 AM	#3
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	Between those two choices and prices i think i would get the the jimmy...i would bet it gets better gas mileage since you can go 2wd...also, it looks like it is fully optioned as well __________________

09-26-2011, 12:58 AM	#4
ibeck OT's Most Wanted Drives: 2011 2LT RS, 2011 Legacy 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 12,487 View My Garage	Definitely Jimmy, I'd only drive an astro van as punishment. __________________ 2011 SIM 2LT RS- Volant Powercore CAI, Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer, CNT Catback Exhaust, Passport Escort 9500i 2011 Legacy 2.5i- Floor mats. Oh and LED license plate bulbs. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ibeck1013 Twitter: https://twitter.com/turkishbaus

09-26-2011, 01:03 AM	#5
oyealiz Drives: c7 3LT, manual, vert Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,204	A van? No way!!!! Therefore...I voted for the Jimmy.

09-26-2011, 01:34 AM	#6
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Jimmy for sure, especially considering THAT Astro van. I'm not a fan at all of the Astro's paint, body kit, aftermarket wheels. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

09-26-2011, 10:38 AM	#7
rachykells Gearhead rocker chick Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 982	If it was me, I'd go with the Jimmy. It looks like it's in good shape-- though make sure you go over it or have a mechanic go over it to be sure. The heated mirrors, seats, etc will be nice for winter and you still get the space to haul, etc. Plus, that van is not only hideous, but huge! I can't imagine driving that thing. I drive a beater Jeep Grand Cherokee in the winter and that thing seems huge to me. __________________ 2011 CGM Camaro LS Trifecta Tuned / VMAX ported TB / OBX LT headers / MRT v2.0 / Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe / Roto-Fab CAI / RX catch can / AAC Footwell Lights / Blacked-out Bowties / Smoked tails, side markers, reverse lights / 20% tint

09-26-2011, 11:44 AM	#9
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Well they both share the same engine but I suppose I'm more partial to the Jimmy because I've had my Sonoma for so long and it's been such a great vehicle. Plus the 4x4 will do better in the bad snow than the AWD and like said you can shut it off. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

09-26-2011, 12:00 PM	#10
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 226	I have a '96 olds ciera station wagon in beige. It's ugly as $hit but paid for and cheap to run and I don't care if I hit curbs, get door dings, or salt. IMO bank your $ instead of wasting on an expensive winter beater. Most winter beaters usually cost under $1000, not 4k.

09-26-2011, 12:03 PM	#11
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Wait: Does the van come with a bag of candy? You couldn't pay me enough to drive an Astro...horrible! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

09-26-2011, 12:07 PM	#12
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,398 View My Garage	no vans please haha. the jimmy is a way better choice. I just bought a new daily driver to leave the camaro home...i had a very small budget, got a 99 honda civic lol, cant beat the gas mileage though! __________________

09-26-2011, 12:15 PM	#13
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Jimmy. M-vans are indestructible but that thing looks atrocious. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#14
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	voted jimmy. no "i have candy" van

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