if it were me for 4k, i'd pick up a volvo of some sort pre-ford era. it's got an engine that's built to last for a while, and while some of the electrics may suck, it will still have no major issues. I have a '96 850 that was my first car, and it's still truckin along at 150k miles. No real mechanical issues. Some of the interior lights are shot, but it's still solid. I also live in PA and that thing is a tank in the snow. Gas mileage may not be as good as your looking for, but I can get 20mpg or better out of her since most of mine is highway.
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