Most reliable car that could be had for <$1000?

[JITB]

90-96 escort GT Ford built sohc lx motors are alright... but i doubt u can find a good running one. GT has mazda bp very reliable easy to fix cheap parts
90-94 protege LX same motor in the Gt 1.8dohc easy to fix! Dx - really good sohc motor...very reliable

Ef Civic.. if u can find one that isnt ragged out...but i doubt u will for under a 1000$
90-98 toyota Corolla/Geo Prism - cheap as dirt and very reliable.

[roche]

90-96 escort GT Ford built sohc lx motors are alright... but i doubt u can find a good running one. GT has mazda bp very reliable easy to fix cheap parts
90-94 protege LX same motor in the Gt 1.8dohc easy to fix! Dx - really good sohc motor...very reliable

Ef Civic.. if u can find one that isnt ragged out...but i doubt u will for under a 1000$
90-98 toyota Corolla/Geo Prism - cheap as dirt and very reliable.

yeah i'm kind of avoiding hondas because i expect most in that price range to be ragged out. but if i find a clean example its def an option. thanks for the suggestions dawg.

[skacore]

Look for a cb7 Accord, they're usually a lot cheaper than civics and extremely reliable. Maybe an old Camry?