Commuter

Commuter Runs: Yes Value: Dregs

2009 Ford Police Interceptor – $3,300

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From PIT Maneuvers to Parking Lot Burnouts

This ex-police interceptor didn’t just serve—it suffered. As a former PIT training unit, its entire existence revolved around getting slammed into at high speeds for practice, and now the seller is trying to convince you it’s still worth driving. The salvage title is basically a participation trophy for surviving years of abuse, and if this car had a soul, it would have left its body long ago.

The paint job is a tragic mix of sunburned white and faded black, like someone tried to disguise it but gave up halfway through. The mileage is low, but let’s be honest—half of those were spent idling with a cop scrolling through his phone while the other half were spent bouncing off curbs.

Buy Rating: Absolutely not. Running P71s with clean titles sell for less than this, meaning you’re paying extra for the privilege of owning a car that has been repeatedly crashed on purpose. Unless you’re building a demolition derby team, move along.

Las Cruces, NM

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Commuter Runs: Yes Value: Creme-o-crap

1990 Honda Civic “VX” – $3,900

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JDM Bro Special: The Spreadsheet Warrior’s Dream

Ah yes, another Civic built with the precision of a Craigslist tutorial and the confidence of a Honda forum mod. This 1990 Civic started life as a 70-hp wheeze-box but has since been Frankensteined with a JDM D15Z VTEC-E from a ‘92 Civic VX, a 5-speed from an ‘88 CRX HF, and enough “upgraded electronics” to make your local Honda fanboy cry. The seller even has a spreadsheet to prove it gets 43+ MPG—because nothing screams performance like fuel economy bragging. The body’s got 220K miles of door dings and questionable decisions, and the instrument cluster swap means you’ll never actually know how far this thing has traveled through hell.

Buy Rating: If your dream is hyper-miling your way into irrelevance, this is your car. Comparable Frankensteined Civics list for $3,000–$3,500, and this seller wants $3,900 for a rolling JDM fanfiction.

Littleton, CO

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Commuter Runs: Yes Value: Creme-o-crap

1985 Mercedes 300D Turbodiesel – $3,450

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The German Tank That Won’t Quit

This 1985 Mercedes 300D Turbodiesel is a rolling testament to overengineering and stubborn longevity. With 256,554 miles under its belt, “Goldie” isn’t a garage queen, but it still delivers that classic diesel charm, straight-piped into your soul. Fun fact: W123 Mercs are known for being indestructible—this one’s halfway to qualifying for immortal status.

Buy Rating: Solid buy for diesel lovers or anyone who appreciates a tank on wheels. Comparable models go for $3,000–$3,600, and this seller is asking $3,450.

Commuter Runs: Kind of Value: Dregs

2001 Acura TL – $1,000

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Luxury’s Fallen Star with a Leak Problem

This 2001 Acura TL was once a respected mid-range luxury sedan, but at $1,000, it’s more like the haunted shell of better days. Power steering fluid leaks, an incorrect gear ratio code, and “sold as is” tell you everything you need to know about this rolling bundle of compromise. On the bright side, it still drives, and hey, Apple CarPlay is there to distract you from the mechanical chaos under the hood.

Buy Rating: Worth a gamble if you’re feeling brave, have a spare bottle of power steering fluid, and know a mechanic who works for beer. Comparable TLs in similar condition sell for $800–$1,200, and this seller is asking $1,000.