Is it worth buying a 20 year old car?

DeltaP
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:36:56 +0000
Buying/Selling

I have to admit I am a fan of the Toyota Supra. I also plan on buying a car this summer on a sub 8000 budget. I have seen many listings of Toyota Supras’ of the 1988-1992 vintage in my price range, some of them even low mileage (under 80,000 miles). My burning question is the following: is buying a car that is pushing 20 years old, even if it is low mileage, and a Toyota, asking for problems?

Obviously I would have the car looked at by a mechanic to ensure it is in working order when I buy it but what about down the road? I plan on keeping the car for a few years and although it will be my only car I do not drive a lot.

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