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what would you get? I've been looking a '91 thru '94 ford explorers. i've always wanted an explorer, and dont mind buying something with 100k + miles on it.
this thread is about buying a car, not modding something you already own. and remember, theres a $2000 price limit.
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$2000? Choice would be easy for me ... a '95 or '96 Contour SE 
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i think i might be leaning toward the tour or something else...not sure bout the explorer though...at least the 4wheel drive models...had a friend who had to the have major work done after his explorer rolled up a few miles hell buy my 95 se for 2000 
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Well I have this mystique sitting here doing nothing, so I dont really need another contique.
i've pretty much made my mind up as far as not wanting a car.
i've always wanted a 4x4 of some sort. i've seen some super high mileage '92+ broncos sell in my price range. i dunno....but i know i dont want a gm product
1995 Mercury Mystique - The $280 Wondercar. Sold for $96.
1996 Toyota Camry LE - At least it ran.
1988 Ford Bronco Custom - Chock full of get-up-and-slow.
1996 Taurus Wagon LX - In loving memory. *sniff*
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I had 2000 this summer to buy a winter beater with and I went with a 93 Ranger 2 wheel drive. Its alot of fun whipping nuts. I think you are looking for a 4x4 though so maybe you shoudl go with a explorer.
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so is this just an open ended "what if" type of question?
or are you looking for a certain time of vehicle and looking for feedback?
personally i'd probably get an old pickup truck so i can haul crap around
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A 3L and an LSD. That should be well under 2k...  
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Sounds like a nice down payment for something new...But you want a beater it sounds like...'90 T-Bird SC...Wait, you want a truck...Sorry, I'm no help.
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I PERSONALLY, would get an old Buick. They hold up forever, and you'll have a comfortable ride. I had a '91 Regal GS for 3 yrs, and that thing just ran and ran. Good gas milage, no problems... Many are G-pa cars, which means they are taken car of. The re-sale value on them is just low. Even if you look at the new ones, they don't hold any value, despite the reliability they have. I was told by someone that the % of problems on them is less than that of a Mercedes. 
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For that much money, I'd be lookin' for any GM car with a 3800 V6, period. I take it your looking for reliable transportation, right 
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