Disagree with G, Look for 90's GM 3.8 V6s....they are in that price range and good, solid, reliable and easy/cheap to maintain. Trade off is that you won't win any style points (buicks...)

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth