I have a coworker who’s looking to sell his car, a 1989 Toyota Corolla. I know the basics of looking after a car, but a car that old is almost foreign to me, because I’m from a state where cars rust out.
I figure Toyotas are pretty reliable and so is the 4AG engine, but I don’t want to end up with another money pit. What should I look out for, or should I just avoid it altogether?
I have an older Honda. It’s getting hard to find parts, especially OEM. I’d do some research on both those and labor for common failure points. I’d also recommend you find out as much as possible about the car’s history and use. Cars that sit will rot. If all that checks out I’d pay to have an independent mechanic do an inspection. Don’t let money change hands until that is done.