My plan was to purchase a 2005 Mustang. But the Contour's tranny broke a year and a half too early. So I am stuck sharing the 02 Windstar with the wife until I find something to drive.

Options:
1. Buy a $3000 car just to get around in. Something like a old Accord or Camry. I would have to take out a small loan, or have no money left to place down on the Mustang.
2. Assume someone's leased vehicle for 12-18 months. I see several VW New Beetles for the $300/mth range with lots of miles left. No money down, save up more money for the Mustang down payment.
3. Buy a horse and buggy from the Amish and hoof it.


Sold 1998 Contour LX 13.868 sec 1/4 mile time. Two years of rental cars, seriously. Holding out for 07 Cobra Mustang.