Re: 1991 Camry wagon - good deal?

[email]skybearer@gmail.com[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
> I'm looking for a older station wagon for local errands, and I like
> Toyotas. Someone is selling a 1991 Camry wagon with 190,000 miles, for
> around $1,000. The owner says it runs well, but it has some rust on the
> body.
>
> Is this a good deal? I'm looking for a cheap car that will last for a
> couple of years without needing too much maintenance. Is 190,000 miles
> too much?
>
> SB[/color]

Nobody can predict how much maintenance a car will need, you can have a
mechanic check it out, but he can't see inside the engine or
transmission, so a valid inspection is probably just as good, so ask
for a new inspection (regardless when it's due). I have 340,000 miles
on a 92 ford sedan without any engine or transmission work so 190K
wouldn't be a concern me if it runs ok.

As far as the price any good running car is worth $500 to $1000
regardless of make/model/age or miles.