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Ok, I need help...
My car is dead. Transmission is dead, everything is dead dead dead.
I'm looking for a good car/truck, that will last me at least a good 5 years or so, until I finish college and pay off some loans. Something that will take me from place to place, to the range, etc.
Trying to keep it under $4000 (all I have in the bank), and reliable at that. Parts should be easy to come buy, maintenance costs low if possible.
Thanks everyone, you all are a big help on everything, from guns to cars to...well...I'll leave it at that.
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The only auto in the world, out of all of them that has an average life of 21 years is the Volvo!
For the amount you want to spend, you can get an early 1990's or older 700 series turbo, or non turbo, with mileage ratings between 20 and 30+ MPG. The high MPG is the manual 5 speed, which has a low first gear for getup and go, and a tall overdrive!
Stick with the four banger 2.3 liter, if you like performance, this little bugger can make reliably 350 hp+. If you economy, this is the motor too!
They are easy to work on, and have many american parts, DANA 30 rear and other. They can be tuned to go 100,000 miles before the next tuneup.
I own a few, with one banger that does zero to 60 in just under 6 seconds with a 391:1 rear, and gets 27 MPG! These autos fit into any neighbourhood, and do not stand out.
I could go on and on, but you get the picture!
Out of all the autos I've owned through the years, including a BENZ, the Volvo is by far the best!