hi, im in a pickle, im getting my license soon , about a week. i need some input on a vehicle. my parents said i can use the 03 nissan frontier that we have for my needs. school and work. but i have always wanted to restore an old car, take that back i mean restore it to driving condition, like take care of the engine and rust and drive it around like joe dirt and his superbird. but that is going to take a lot of money and im gonna be a senior next year and i only have a grand saved up and to get a good running and driving var like a plymouth satellite or ford galaxie you need at least 5 grand. but ive always wanted a 92-98 ford f250 or 350 powerstroke truck, they are cheap and fun! i could also do minor restroration to as there may me some interior or rust or something that could be done to make it nice to get my feet wet in the restoration field as i work at a mechanics shop and may after hours have some access to tools. but when i graduate im going into the coast guard or air force and i feel as i may not have time for a mild restoration that may end up being have done. not to mention i will be in a rotc program and be in college before my service, and if i like it in the military then i will extend my stay, and any money i earn there could be put towards a car worth restoring or one already restored, i mean a charger rt car that needs restoration can easily go for 15k. i have also considered investing all or most money i earn so when i get out i will hopefully have a asset. but i will still have a reliable 7.3 powerstroke to drive into the ground if needed, plus i like to go off roading and a muscle car is not for that. i also live in the country so parking is not an issue. i have also considered late model muscle like buick regals and grand nationals but they are as expensive as a good parts car to restore, and camaros.mustangs, everyones got em. so no im considering a malibu instead of the chevelle or cutlass instead of a 442 cuz there cheaper but i still can enjoy them the same