"Free" car a good deal or not? 2010 Toyota Highlander 3.5L AWD

I believe a tree fell on his daily use vehicle, so he is currently driving a truck.

Going back to the original post…

He’s trying to determine if it is worth taking for free if the repair costs do not outweigh the advantages of yet another vehicle in the stable.

Therefore, the costs to take ownership are relevant in the discussion of whether or not it makes sense. Some states have limited transfer fees, others could be quite onerous if the eventual repair costs are significant and he wants to bail out…

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