All good replies. I don't mind putting some money into a car that is going to be a good ride. However, I don't want to pour more than what I paid in.

Are the rear shocks usually to go bad on these cars, or is something else worn out on the rear of the shock system to make them bang and clang around.

I can drive the car just find when I test drove it, however it just sounds like the rear end of the car is literally falling apart.