You have $1500 to buy a car...

[lumberjim]

Originally Posted by elSicomoro

I've been considering that, the original Cherokee or a Wrangler. Mileage isn't a huge concern, and I know they're durable vehicles. My brother-in-law has one that just keeps going.

You can scratch Wranglers off your list. You won't get near one for less than $3500. And if you want one that runs, and has not rusted out, $5000. You get yourself a pre '99 Gr Cher (ZJ) ... the 99 thru 05 is a WJ....

The ZJ creaks and rattles a lot, but you can't kill em. The WJ will probably bring you over your 1500 mark. But if you can get one of those, grab it.

I can't really picture you in a jeep. Maybe a Taurus would be best