I turned 16 and I need a car under $15,000 that I can work on myself?

My dad and I have been looking for a "project car" also everyday car that i can customize and put an exhaust and air filter.etc. I have so far looked at a 2003 toyota sequoia and a ford explorer sport trec. I'm still looking for a car with "okay" MPG and also reliable and safe.
any suggestions help

In 1972, I bought a 1964 Pontiac for $20 and worked on it myself. I see the available cash supply has gone up a lit since those times.

I think for $15k you can find a nice enough car that won't NEED any repairs for a while.

Subarus are great. Lots of stuff you can do with them and they are reliable and safe. You can get a 2008-09 Subaru Impreza WRX with about 70,000 miles for about $12,000-15,000.