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Run back and throw that $1500 at the seller.
Panels look straight and rust free (but I can't see the bottoms of the door or fenders).
Paint looks okay except for where the dreaded vinyl used to be on the roof (but still appears rust free in that area).
The rust under the front grill is easily fixed with a lot of elbow grease (wire brush, chemical deruster, sand paper, paint).
The rims and tyres look like so much crud but are easily swapped for alloy rims.
Same bolt pattern as many 1977-1985 Toyota rims and many Nissan/Mitsubishi rims.
The rear taillights are the rare flat lights.
The following year they changed to a more 3D type.
The exterior trim is all there.
Which is good because these parts are very hard to find.
The interior will be the hard part.
Seats can be recoverd.
Interior side panels are tricky to recover and nearly impossible to find in good condition.
Rear dash panel is easily replaced with chipboard or MDF or even just wrapped in black cloth.
Engine bay looks grimy but that means nothing.
Engine is easily replaced with 18R-C, 18R-G (twincam), 20R or 22R.
This car is tatty now but with some work it will be worth a lot more in years to come as a "classic".
But understand that this is a life style choice.
It will involve quite a lot of time but not a huge amount of money.
If you just want a means of transport then buy a something bland from around 2000-2005.
- Stepho
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