Ok, I know right away that the "best" answer is "depends", but if you guys could expand a little on this topic I'd appreciate it.
I have the opportunity to get a 1996 (80K) wrangler for only $300. I am not sure the model, but it is a 4 cyl, has pencil thin tires, no back seat, and needs some TLC to get it "road ready". Most likely only about $300 more to get it running well, but hardly a comfortable daily grocery grabber. My brother (who has had more time to look over the vehicle) guesses the TLC costs to be about $1500. While I am no mechanic, I am fairly handy given a good manual and tools so I suppose I could fix a lot myself, and am not turned off by that idea.
Sound like a good project, or should I hold out for a better model? How hard/expensive is it to install a back seat aftermarket (my 6 year old will no doubt want to go for a ride)?
Sorry, if my questions are hard to answer (can be subjective, I know) but any advice, experience, etc., you can offer would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron