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?
theres nothing wrong with an 89 corolla, assuming its been taken care of. id rather have that than some cars a decade newer honestly.
the questions that you should think about are whats the gas mileage. how far is your commute, and can you afford anything more fuel efficient and/or safer . the corrola shouldnt be terrible but depending on the price you might could get something safer and more fuel efficient. but your commute might be short enough for that not to matter at all for all i know.