I'm going the way of the darkside again and buying a Ford truck. It's an F-150 with a regular cab, short bed, and 2wd. It's got a 5.0 with an auto trans, and nice alloy wheels.
It's an XLT so it's got windows/locks/cruise/cassette. It's also got a nice two tone black & gray metallic paint.
The truck is nice and has about 135k miles.
The only thing it needs is a couple leafs on the driver's side spring, and one leaf on the passenger's spring. I bought the truck for $1000 plus tax.
I know it's no Fiero...in fact it's quite opposite, but I should be able to run it all winter and at least clear my investment in the Spring.
A set of used springs should be about $180. Hopefully I only need to buy one used springs and just put leafs where I need them. Then maybe I can get away with around $100 or so.
Bailis and I just bet that his truck is faster than this one. I can't wait to eat my free cheeseburger...
There's a guy at my work, Ted, that I'm helping with his cam swap on his '71 Vette. He has a 1995 Honda Passport that he's looking to trade me for my F150 and $500 from me.
It's got 115k and is in good shape (no rust). If his wife will let him, the deal should be done this week.