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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Should I save this gem from the junkyard?

Hi! I am a new member here, but I am a regular on the mr2 forums. I work for a towing company and every once in a while a deal comes along that is too good to pass up. I have been looking for a small pickup forever, and this 83 sr5, was recovered stolen by the baltimore county police department a little over a week ago. The rightful owner was contacted but said the truck wasnt worth it for him to pick up based on the charges that were owed (~$300). Usually we will dispose of the vehicle for the owner in exchange for the bill (it would pull 300-350 for scrap), however, my boss said that he would sell it to me for $350 if I wanted it. What do you guys think? Its a 22r, RWD, manual trans. It runs and drives but the engine stumbles a little at low RPM. Is it worth it??





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Tim
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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No Toyota belongs in the yard. 350 bucks? you'd be a fool not to buy it.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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If I had a garage I would offer to buy it myself. That is a killer deal for a running Toyota, it just needs some TLC
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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yes.....
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Of course!

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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Id have already started cleaning it after that call from the p/o. Give'r a home bud. She'll never let you dOwn.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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....or, sell it to me for 400.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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or me for $500
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