It is a little different type of car but i have a beloved grandma 1988 toyota pickup truck that i bought in florida. I lived there for 5 years and would only by my cars from senior citizens. $2200 and it got me through four years of college in chicago with zero dollars in repairs since i owned it... it has only 117000. i put about 45K on it. I enjoy the luxury of having two cars, one being a small indestructable truck and now my 1984 4000 Lb german diesel oceanliner. I have owned seven or so diesels from toyota, nissan, volks, and now i have the pinacle of diesel transport. The MB 300d turbo. One point to consider always is to talk nice to people who have cars that you covent. I know the owner of the 300d and told her five years ago that when she was going to sell the car to give me first shot at it. She did and now i have the heaviest and safest $3500 car I can think of.

It a tank and i love driving it nice and slow

bob