What about the Beat?

[Ihatedomestic]

Does anyone on here have a Beat, or knows someone with one?

I've always wanted one (yes, I am a male ) and the amount I'm spending on gas each week is starting to get me thinking about them seriously.

Thoughts on these vehicles?

[maiku]

Make sure it's not burning any oil. It's a very high strung engine and needs to be taken care of. It's not your typical civic or accord that can run for years without an oil change.

The only issue I have is space to carry things. The trunk and frunk are just enough space for a laptop bag. That's about it.

It is also LOUD. The engine is right behind you, and when you are cruising at 100kph, it's revving to 5000.
Also, tires are a bit hard to find, but most parts can be had from civics and the like.

[Rygar]

Does anyone on here have a Beat, or knows someone with one?

I've always wanted one (yes, I am a male ) and the amount I'm spending on gas each week is starting to get me thinking about them seriously.

Thoughts on these vehicles?

I like how you had to specify you're a guy

If you get one you'll definitely be unique in Nova Scotia!

[jdmvip]

lol funny post but the Beat really is kind of a classic and interesting Kei and I love reading about them. One thing the sporty Kei's have in common is absolute fun, go-kart like handling and high-revving engines.

[Ihatedomestic]

Does anyone have any idea what they go for at auction?

A couple of years ago there was a Beat floating around Halifax (so I was told)...but I never ended up seeing it. I really wanted to check it out in person.

Anyone ever autocross one? I wonder if you could fit a set of Lensos mounted with R888 tires on it.

I have so many questions that I need answered

[GregA]

Only 25,000KM, 4.5B, sold for 910,000JPY
http://auction.pacificcoastjdm.com/s...id=182733306&s

38,000KM, 4B, sold for 340,000JPY
http://auction.pacificcoastjdm.com/s...id=182457645&s

102,000KM, 4C, sold for 177,000JPY
http://auction.pacificcoastjdm.com/s...id=182248901&s

Prices are all over the map.

[twitchyzero]

how the milage on one of these? They look so fun

[robbieg]

My buddy has one.
it's a 660cc motor... so it's awesome. It's 50mpg... ish? He keeps forgetting last time he filled (I had the same problem in my kei truck)

[jdmvip]

Here's an interesting looking Beat:

1991 HONDA BEAT PP1
Auction Grade:3.5
Mileage:40000

[Dave_H]

Would love one of these!

Guy I knew back in Ireland had 2 of them! Kei cars are still sought after in Japan so tend to still be expensive at the auctions