How much is too much to pay?
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How much is too much to pay?
Ok so I decided that my next project is going to be a truck. Only problem is that much like myself Toyota owners do not like to just give them away! I've decided to find a mid to early 90's Toyota p/u with hopefully a blown engine that I can pick up for cheap and then just replace the engine myself. I know asking for a finite price to pay is to exact but what would be a good range to work in? e.g. $400 - $600 is what I was thinking - then another $500 - $800 for a used engine.
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My Bro in law got 1200 for his 94 with a blown engine 2 yrs ago. It all depends on your location I would think. You can't get anthing under 3000 around here most of the time,but if you go to the next county over, you'll find them a lot cheaper.
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I'm outside of Houston, TX - most vehicles around here are Chevy or Ford and those few who do have a Toyota hold on to them! I've been on Craigslist daily but I'm not really sure of any other free resources.
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You don't find deals in"popular" spots very often. You find $500 Toyotas by scouring local classifieds, car lots and front yards on a regular basis. Persistence finds good deals.
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Not a bad drive really.
But x2, persistence is key..
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My buddy picked up his 94 pickup with a knocking engine for $600. the outside is normal wear and tear, but no rust and the inside is like new. Now it needs a new engine, the old one slung a rod threw the side of the block leaving a nice hole.
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Ok so I decided that my next project is going to be a truck. Only problem is that much like myself Toyota owners do not like to just give them away! I've decided to find a mid to early 90's Toyota p/u with hopefully a blown engine that I can pick up for cheap and then just replace the engine myself. I know asking for a finite price to pay is to exact but what would be a good range to work in? e.g. $400 - $600 is what I was thinking - then another $500 - $800 for a used engine.
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/851566788.html
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Last edited by georgiayota; 11-05-2008 at 08:26 AM.
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georgiayota - I'm in Houston
I think what I may do is take a drive this weekend to some of the smaller neighboring cities and just hit the mechanic shops - if nothing else leave my number.
I think what I may do is take a drive this weekend to some of the smaller neighboring cities and just hit the mechanic shops - if nothing else leave my number.
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