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Originally Posted by shovel
it's been my observation that 90's Ford sedans are damn near free.... Tempo/Topaz/Taurus/Crown Vic/etc - perfectly serviceable examples are all over craigslist in my area for $400-1500
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Damn near??? Try really, truly free!!!
I've scored two free Tempos, privately, and one $75 Topaz from a Sheriff's auction. Of course they have all proven to be awesome. I think they are more durable than the typical import box- they're somewhat heavier (thicker steel I think?). But, even so, the Rust Belt conquers all and after 10-15 years of bathing in it there will be holes.
Don't forget the Escort/Tracer/Lynx/EXPs!
One of the good things about them is the ready availability of cheap parts. That is showing signs of coming to an end, however, as the scrapyards around here crush everything after a short period.
P.S. Wonderboy: There's definitely a "regional" thing to what cars are common and where. I know California has a
completely different mix than the midwest. Metros, Tercels, and Hondas basically don't exist in my area.
Would I love a CRX? You bet! But as someone noted when you do find one (and I have to go out of town to even find one) many little hands have been busy all over it, and usually they are unskilled hands at that. So even after years of looking I had to say: Noooo thanks!