1987 Toyota Corolla SR5
I need some advice on a 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5.
I have a cousin-in-law who just bought a 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5 and I am not sure what it would be worth to buy.
This is an SR5 with automatic transmission. The motor is a 4A-C 1600cc SOHC 8-Valve with carburetor and 87 hp.
The car has 104,525km (64950 miles), and was owned by the original owner until she gave up her driver's license.
My cousin-in-law is the co-owner of the shop that maintained the car from new so he KNOWS the mileage is correct and has been properly maintained.
The body has 2 small dents and a scratch on the passenger door which has been touched up.
The car appears to be immaculate with a single exception. The passenger side rear sill in front of the rear wheel has a bad rust spot.
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What would cause this? The car was garage kept so I can only imagine a rear window leak? The other side is perfect.
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Driver side frame rail underneath the battery.
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What would it cost to repair the rust, and would it be worth it?
The car is very basic, but if repaired, is it worth the total cost?
Dale
I have a cousin-in-law who just bought a 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5 and I am not sure what it would be worth to buy.
This is an SR5 with automatic transmission. The motor is a 4A-C 1600cc SOHC 8-Valve with carburetor and 87 hp.
The car has 104,525km (64950 miles), and was owned by the original owner until she gave up her driver's license.
My cousin-in-law is the co-owner of the shop that maintained the car from new so he KNOWS the mileage is correct and has been properly maintained.
The body has 2 small dents and a scratch on the passenger door which has been touched up.
The car appears to be immaculate with a single exception. The passenger side rear sill in front of the rear wheel has a bad rust spot.
What would cause this? The car was garage kept so I can only imagine a rear window leak? The other side is perfect.
Driver side frame rail underneath the battery.
What would it cost to repair the rust, and would it be worth it?
The car is very basic, but if repaired, is it worth the total cost?
Dale
