$3k or $4k budget to buy a project car...

[martiandancer31 10+ year member]

get an early 2000's 740i and swap in an american powerplant that doesn't break down all the time

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Buick Skylarks are decent IMO

 

[SocMunky 10+ year member]

It doesn't have to be an all out beast. I just want it to have some potential to do some engine work.
Biggest thing would be audio, more than likely.

Only downside to the Suburban idea is that I know I'll probably go more SPL in that; but I'm more of an SQ guy so I think a car might be better for me.

Cadillac ETC. Mad comfy, decent hp and not bad handling. Plus its a Caddy. Get one with the Northstar engine, can be had at that price pretty easy, at least up in the midwest. Would be kinda different too.