[tasdrouille]

...To replace the TDI...

As I switched to snow tires this weekend I crawled under the car to spray oil and I had a reality check. I knew my car had cancer, but it's now pretty much in terminal phase. It's rusted through members in some places and I don't think it's safe to be driven on the highway anymore. On top of that the suspension is due, front brakes will have to be done soon and I have a small coolant flange leak at the block.

So, I decided to replace it, and would like to get some suggestions from you guys.

Budget is $3000 and it needs to be a reliable/cheap to maintain/fuel efficient 4 doors.

So far I am eying a 97 Civic EX with 120k miles on it which is pretty clean and completely rust free.