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?
Where do you live? I think in countries where there are slower speeds on average (looking at you Asia) it might be worth bringing this car back from the brink, but if you regularly travel on a freeway I wouldn’t compromise on the safety features that newer cars have.