my buddy has a 93 cobra

I didnt buy the car. Sadly enough, I drove 2 1/2 hours in traffic to buy this fucker and someone else handed him cash as I pulled up. Sad story. I am in the market to buy pretty much anything that will run reliably for 2k or less. I will pay pay 3k if its a nice dsm.
The idea is to get my talon going... I need something to last for at least a few months!