Should I buy this Celica? Options

[SneakyChopsticks]

Hi there! I'm brand new to this forum and I'm looking for a car as my first. Last night, I spotted a 1995 Celica GT for $700 on craigslist. I contacted the guy today and he said the car is still available. The car is in Laughlin and the motor is not running because the rod bearing went out. Here is the link to the car: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3013812189.html A few questions:

1. Is it a good deal?

2. If I do get this car, would swapping out the motor be easier/cheaper than rebuilding it?

3. Any things I should make sure to check when I go look at the car tomorrow?

Thanks!

[ricochet1490]

Rust at the bottom of the doors,
Rust under the antenna,
tear in the drivers seat shoulder.
broken/loose armrest,
busted cupholders
Hatch cover that acts as a rear dash is in place with both plastic clips on both sides in tact and not broken,
condition of steering wheel
broken driver side taillight ( seems its always the drivers side that breaks)
check the headlights for broken mounting tabs and other hints to check for collisions
check for water in the highbeams
There is a bar that runs infront of the airconditioner condensor(front radiator thing) that is often bent in during an accident
check for plastic undercovers in the front



Thats all I got.

If you find 3+ of these things missing/broken/ out of place... talk him to 500. Be like hey, gotta fix dents, gotta get it towed, gotta re-upholster, gotta get new hatch deck, gotta replace taillight etc etc. as an example if you find things on this list out of place.


Can't speak for the mr2

This post has been edited by ricochet1490: May 15, 2012 - 10:58 PM

[SneakyChopsticks]

Rust at the bottom of the doors,
Rust under the antenna,
tear in the drivers seat shoulder.
broken/loose armrest,
busted cupholders
Hatch cover that acts as a rear dash is in place with both plastic clips on both sides in tact and not broken,
condition of steering wheel
broken driver side taillight ( seems its always the drivers side that breaks)
check the headlights for broken mounting tabs and other hints to check for collisions
check for water in the highbeams
There is a bar that runs infront of the airconditioner condensor(front radiator thing) that is often bent in during an accident
check for plastic undercovers in the front



Thats all I got.

If you find 3+ of these things missing/broken/ out of place... talk him to 500. Be like hey, gotta fix dents, gotta get it towed, gotta re-upholster, gotta get new hatch deck, gotta replace taillight etc etc. as an example if you find things on this list out of place.


Can't speak for the mr2

Alright, thanks! The interior looks like it's in good condition from the pictures he sent me. Towing isn't going to be a problem since my dad has AAA. I plan on replacing the tails with a pair of JDM tails if I do get the car and replacing the dented fenders. I'll report back tomorrow if I'm able to go check the cars out.