I was looking for an $8k beater 4x4. Looked and looked and found nothing here of interest in Jersey. Ended up buying a 2004 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4x4 Sport Plus with 4.7L V8. MSRP was 28,215, brought it home for $19,288 (after 5k in rebates).
Best decision I've made in a looooong time...