The Sony TCM-150 Cassette Recorder with Automatic Recording Level Control is available in your price range
Pyle makes a cassette deck that is around 80 dollars.
The TDK SM-X and Sony UX PRO are the two most widely used cassette brands. Sony appears to be more widely available in recent years than the TDK which dominated the industry in the past.
In my opinion, the best cassette deck is made by sony.
The best brand of a jogging cassette player is the Sony Walkman
There were 2 different Cassette players available from the factory, but since the Reliant was discontinued almost 20 years ago, going to a store like Best Buy and finding a Cassette Deck is your best option. But finding a good working Cassette Deck online (like eBay) for any Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge (except for the Colt) from 1984 to 1998 is also an option. Those are all interchangeable with the one in your '88 Reliant.
The best mountain bike cassette removal tool for easy and efficient removal of the cassette is a chain whip and cassette lockring tool. This tool combination allows you to securely hold the cassette in place while loosening the lockring to remove the cassette quickly and effectively.
This is depending on the year of the cassette player and the type of cassette player. However even though you get the best cassette player you will still run into the problem of a cassette being eaten.
Best will be determined by intended use, your pocket book, your skills and what is available
The Nakamichi is the best tape deck for any sort of recording.
Pioneer makes the best duel cassette deck for copying tapes
The Sony casette deck only costs $75 and is very well made. It can also play CD's.
The best Blackberry phone that is popular now would be the Blackberry Z10. There are many styles and models available and your current provider can let you know whats best.