Tom, lets get him a Pontiac Aztek and call it a day. Especially the ones with the optional tent out back. I see a handful for sale at wholesale at about 2K.. He can save the rest of the 8K for an engine swap right around Minnesota.

CarMax will pull the MMR (Manheim Market Report), which is the average of what the car can sell at Wholesale. Regardless of what the supply/demand is, they only go by that guide.

When I was stationed in Japan back in the 90's, I was able to pick up (2) FX-16's in WHITE. One automatic for parts with no damage, and another 5SP very clean. Boy were they fun. Put some sport springs on them and VOILA! FUN FUN!.. Those were the days//

If there is NO CREDIT CHECK, I can tell you who can benefit from it: Uber/Lyft, especially in NYC.