Most undervalued sub $3k shitboxes on the market?

The reason I'm looking for a shit box is because my taurus is rusted to bits, yay rust belt.

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What specific models should I look for?

>The only reason Mako lost was because Sayuki's massive sweater cows were too heavy

It's largely to do with the fact Ford doesn't make any of the parts anymore.

any RWD volvo from 89 up. 240, 740, 940. turbo or N/A. manual or auto. i got ths 1990 245 5spd for only $250. to get it running and driving is still under $300.

from what i remember from o they're lightweight reliable and easily tuneable.

This
Was my first car. I still haven't been able to replicate the feels it gave me.

Which engine? Finding one that hasn't had the piss beaten out of it or "it drives fine buuuut....." for under 3k.

Or the dumbfucks who think their blacked out GLI is actually worth 12 grand

20v turbo. Its biggest issue is a cracked exhaust flex which makes starting in the morning noisy. Apart from that all the work i had done was just due maintenance from normal use.