buy something newer, like 96+. dosent really matter what it is just don't buy anything older unless you like projects. Like mine: the project that never finish's.
i've been driving a 91 subaru legacy and never once had I taken it in for extra work. I love it so much. It doesn't attract alot of attention by looking "cool" or by looking like a shit pile on wheels.
I am not worried so much about the look, or it being fast. I don't rag on my truck, and I don't drive fast. I am worried more about gas milage, why I want a car.