Best car on Craigslist for under $1500?

[Bob Kazamakis]

Both are mk3's so I'd go with the best looking body. The manual transmissions last a good long while. Their auto's suck ass though and aren't a cheap fix.

 

[wildabeast]

I've got a 99 corolla. Engine was replaced with a 1zz (out of an mr2). 50k on engine, ~140k on body. I get about 35mpg.
It's stick shift, 5spd. Very little rust. A little beat up exterior, some stains interior, clean title. Stick sticks a bit (especially when cold) Probably needs a trans flush. Has small exhaust leak (small put-put) Has new shocks, tires have like 6-7mm of tread on them.
looking for approx 1600