FOR SALE - 1988 4WD Tercel DX Wagon

[paulmroth]

Hello everyone,
I am offering for sale my 1988 Tercel 4WD DX wagon. The car is located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Here are the details:

• 202,262 miles.

• Automatic transmission (original and still going strong).

• No A/C. Never had it.

• Toyota radio/cassette single DIN unit. Not original and separate cassette desk is still installed. This model originally had a double DIN unit with radio on top and cassette on bottom.

• Light blue with black interior. Driver's seat cloth has tears. All other seats are in good condition.

• Car has spent entire life in New England, so there is some rust. Older rust has been covered with metal sheets (painted to match) that have been riveted to the body giving the car an almost Frankenstein look in places. It is not too bad and the car easily passes the state safety inspection.

• Brake booster leaks. Needs replacement.

• Low compression in 2 engine cylinders.

• Does not leak oil. It used to, but not now. Self sealing?

• Sticky throttle linkage. Every year I have to lube it as a part of the yearly maintenance.

• 2 sets of original style wheels. One set has Bridgestone Blizzaks mounted, while the other has Cooper Sportmaster GLTs. The Blizzaks have been through several winters, so they are not as grippy in the ice, but they do have usable tread and are fine in the snow. The Sportmasters also have some usable tread still on them.

• All lamp lenses are in good shape. No cracks.

• I am the second owner and the car was purchased in 1994, so I have the complete service history from that point on.

• The car just passed Massachusetts inspection this past August.

I would like to sell the car to a individual who would appreciate this car, that is why I am posting on this forum instead of craigslist. I do not want to see the car junked for scrap. The car is drivable, but needs work to get it into shape. It would make a good parts car, or a great project car.

Here are links to some pictures:
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I am asking $1000. Thanks in advance for your interest.
-Paul

[Petros]

Hi Paul,

welcome to the list! your mechanic is not trying very hard, you can buy both new master cylinders and brake booster from NAPA or Autozone stores. Also Rockauto.com sells them mail order at good prices. You might have to order them but they are available. I have a good used brake booster if you want it cheap I will send it to you.

Just because the mechanic did not know who to call for old toyota parts is not a reason to give up on an other wise good Tercel4wd.

[paulmroth]

Interesting. I though it was strange that he could not locate a replacement part. Even so, I am still ready to move on. I do not have the time, nor the patience to keep her going. I just want her to find a good home so she can be restored, or parted out into other Tercels.

-Paul