Skyler Prahl wrote:I would go with a neon just because they look betterThat, and their cheap as hell with decent power. I went with a 96 SOHC. No problems so far, and they take one hell of a beating.
ZlineDavid wrote:Under 3 grand? A 95-97 I4 Camry. Much better build quality than the compacts/subcompacts, and since it's a midsize, you have a chance of getting one from a more responsible/older owner, rather than an entry level that's likely beat to high hell.
Borsty wrote:ill shedule you in for 4:17am to 5:02am on dec 8th
get the ky ready.
Skyler Prahl wrote:I would go with a neon just because they look betterThat, and their cheap as hell with decent power. I went with a 96 SOHC. No problems so far, and they take one hell of a beating.
mikec2003 wrote:neons are dependable and reliable, if its a 95-98 you should change the headgasket, thats the only real weak link on them. now, my friend has a 2002 escort and its nothing but trouble.....in and out of the shop, i think escorts are nothing but a driving heap of junk. for what your looking for id say a j body or a neon is the best bets for domestic cars
ZlineDavid wrote:Under 3 grand? A 95-97 I4 Camry. Much better build quality than the compacts/subcompacts, and since it's a midsize, you have a chance of getting one from a more responsible/older owner, rather than an entry level that's likely beat to high hell.
Short Hand wrote:the older Escort GT's with the zetec engines were quite spiffy indeed, very fun little drives. (felt like the protege 5 when driving), NEONS... Fun as hell to drive, but with my experiences they chomped up way to much gas and had way to many problems... I don't know how any of you found "reliable" ones..