If I were young again, I'd buy one of these, a 2000s Corolla, or a Saturn. They're great for learning all the high-mileage maintenance stuff that is the bulk of a mechanic's work - suspension work like struts/bushings/tie-rods/ball-joints, CV boots, fluid changes, thermostat/sensors, plugs/wires, and troubleshooting the random broken emissions (vacuum lines) and electrical issues that pop up in old cars.
Pros: great for learning maintenance
Vehicle:
Toyota Corolla
