last she told me, she wanted $10,000.

Realistically...probably more like $300-500. It does need work...I'd suggest finding the for sale thread, because there's a lot that is wrong with it, and I'd rather not guess at listing it again.

Major stuff I'd be concerned with-
Power Steering is shot. Oil in the reservoir...black oil. No idea why. A/C doesn't work. Interior is in poor shape. Passenger seatbelt buckle needs replaced (recall item).

She's been driving the car that way for quite a while, so it gets around.

Yeah, it's a 5-speed. The transmission was worked on about 2 years ago I believe. Sounds like something is loose with the linkage though, would look at that first. Between the transmission and engine it's probably worth $500. Wouldn't up the boost on it though, not till the transmission and engine checks out good.