I had a friend buy a '99 silver frost SVT w/ 68k miles for $6,800. I wouldn't pay over $2,500 for a 4 cylinder '96, and it would have to have no dents, maybe a few scratches, but thats all.

99 E1 SVT Black/Tan, MSDS Headers, SHO-Shop Y, BAT Intake, Opt. TB, UR Clutch/Flywheel, Quaife, B&M, Konis, GC Coilovers, Pulley, Mintex Pads, 17" MAS Italy Rogers, Nitto 215/45/17, Portmatch, 138K