I'm scanning the ads for cars, but I'm gonna come right out and say it-

I drive 600 miles a week, I'd like the best gas mileage I can get right now. So while I look at all the other 10-30 mpg cars, I'd like anyone selling a HF to know, I'm here, I'm looking, shoot me a PM, I have been known to miss things right in front of me!

I don't want a HF with a swap. So unless that swap gets over 50 mpg, it defeats the purpose I have for it.

Ideally, it would be manual. Drivable with minor body work (dents, dings, paint, etc) needed is OK. But it MUST be drivable. I can't stress that enough. If it's been in an accident, I don't want to be able to tell, except for above-mentioned dents/dings, etc. I can consider one with more damage, but it still must be drivable those 600 miles/week.

Yes, I am interested in other cheap alternatives right now. Mileage is a big concern, but I will consider others if it's reliable/easy to work on/cheap. And cheap. Did I mention cheap?

I am working in the under- $1000 range.

 

Well...usually these end up in the Cars For Sale forum. Not where it belongs. Import Wanted To Buy? Well...I see parts in there. So I put it in General. Move it at will, I'm considering many different kinds of cars.

 

I say get a Hyundai Excel (early 90s one) and do a diesel swap, like TDI or hell a PowerStroke