buy an FC! you can get a real nice tII for 5000 bucks or a decent one for 2000-3000. plus parts are 433624213 times cheaper. if you get an N/A it should be pretty reliable. for a teenager with a low paying job its the way to go (i would know, i am one). plus, youll actually be able to modify it instead of just repairing it all the time.

*runs back to 2nd gen specific, dodging rocks*

 

in the more car recomendations category....also look at a aw11 or sw20 (1st and 2nd gen Mr2s) the first gens are either NA or Supercharged and the 2nds are either NA or Turboed. Small engine (good gas milage) and tons of fun to drive.....and thier toyotas so they are gonna last...also entire engines for the 1st gens are like 500...and thats for the legendary 4aGe