At that price you can get an early 90's Mercedes (190 or 300 series) with a 6-cyl. Possibly even the 500 series if you look around. The car will haul even if stock, the 300 and up series have good room in the rear, and they are reliable once you replace the normal repair stuff (master cyl, clutch, timing belt, etc).

Our family has owned a bunch of them. Always been impressed with their balance on the road.