Context: Never had an 80, would like one. No garage at the moment, just surface parking. However, perfectly happy to do as many minor things as I can.
So had a quick test drive of a 1995 (with cloth!) last night as it was getting dark. Today I go look at a 1996 for comparison. Neither has lockers. 1995 has 200k miles, 1996 has 225k.
Here's my notes on the 95:
Manufacture Date: 01/95 - So no OBDII (I think)
White smoke on start up
Strong smell of gas both inside and outside the vehicle
Bottom of tailgate is rusted on the inside near the carpet (top left when looking down at open tailgate) - Not the usual spot near the glass on the upper hatch. It's only visible when the tailgate is open.
A lot of little nicks in paint with small bits of rust around door and door frames, including both A pillars
Clear coat fade on hood and roof
Underside is very clean, no rust on frame
Interior is very clean - need to take off wood trim
Small fixes needed
Main question is do you think I can get a good lead on the smoke/smell issue from a PPI inspection by a Toyota dealer?
How much worse is OBDI?
If I can get it at less than list then I'll be more than happy to put $1-2k into engine work although the PHH is done which is a plus (PO got stranded when it blew). It's listed high and I hope there isn't more rust but it seems like a strong contender as I had a smile on my face the whole time I drove (in the slow lane).
Thank you in advance
So had a quick test drive of a 1995 (with cloth!) last night as it was getting dark. Today I go look at a 1996 for comparison. Neither has lockers. 1995 has 200k miles, 1996 has 225k.
Here's my notes on the 95:
Manufacture Date: 01/95 - So no OBDII (I think)
White smoke on start up
Strong smell of gas both inside and outside the vehicle
Bottom of tailgate is rusted on the inside near the carpet (top left when looking down at open tailgate) - Not the usual spot near the glass on the upper hatch. It's only visible when the tailgate is open.
A lot of little nicks in paint with small bits of rust around door and door frames, including both A pillars
Clear coat fade on hood and roof
Underside is very clean, no rust on frame
Interior is very clean - need to take off wood trim
Small fixes needed
- Both side mirrors wobble to the point of being useless
- Needs new speakers
- Needs new front headlight
Main question is do you think I can get a good lead on the smoke/smell issue from a PPI inspection by a Toyota dealer?
How much worse is OBDI?
If I can get it at less than list then I'll be more than happy to put $1-2k into engine work although the PHH is done which is a plus (PO got stranded when it blew). It's listed high and I hope there isn't more rust but it seems like a strong contender as I had a smile on my face the whole time I drove (in the slow lane).
Thank you in advance