Got my nonrunning '02 five years ago for around $1200. Since then:

50 New RR caliper
400 New radiator
750 Repair LIM gasket/seal
200 New distributor
30 New wiper switch
25 New fan resistor
0 Repair ABS module
220 New grille, brace, latch
75 Replace wheel
100 New radio
100 Four new speakers
10 Repl HVAC vacuum hoses
120 New alternator
25 New idler pulley
25 New tensioner
60 Replace transm filter
10 Repair PCV hose
0 Repair window motor
50 New coil
20 New thermostat
15 New radiator cap
50 New O2 sensor
25 New wiper arm
25 Replace rear window lifts
50 Replace outside mirror
150 New upper control arms
40 ball joints
15 tie rod ends
20 idler arm
15 links
10 New hood washers
15 New battery terminal extensions
50 New vinyl hood wrap
50 New body paint job
2800

So maybe $4K altogether, plus consumables

 

Hello everyone

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