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It's a 5spd with 4wd. Seller is asking $600. Going to be using it for a Gambler rally. Vehicle purchase limit is $500 and this caught my eye as kinda cool. Didn't realize it was only a 3 cylinder engine until I looked today. I still like the quirky aspect of it. Seller wasn't there when I went and checked it out today, so I could open her up, but not turn her on. Here's what I found mechanically: - Oil was low and black - No coolant was visible at the top of the radiator and I didn't check for a reservoir. - Washer fluid reservoir was broken - Hoses, wires and distributor cap were all in very good condition (looked kinda like they'd been put on new and let sit for a number of years) - Didn't check the plugs themselves - Didn't check the fuel filter (seller said he had bad fuel issues) - Belt was okay. No cracks. - Radiator was hard to see, but the fins looked good. - Clutch felt about right for a car of that year - Windshield seal is dry rotted and broken - I didn't check the transmission fluid And maybe I should rephrase a little. What parts are impossible to find that I should inspect for? A few pictures I took today.

So I found a '90 Justy for sale cheap. Looks like it's been sitting for 12-13 years. Tires are shot and the owner says it has bad gas (probably 12-13 years old...), but isn't aware of any other issues. Engine is cleaner than I expected (dusty/cobwebs, but no leaks or major grime). Body is generally rust free (has patina). Interior is filthy, but in amazingly good shape (no tears/cracks and the headliner is even still in place) This is going to be a project for the Texas Gambler 500 (cheap car rally-style race). I realize it's going to need some work, which is fine, but I'm trying to keep the necessities under $1k (car, title, insurance, basic maintenance/repairs). So... - What would y'all look for maintenance wise? (Expecting to do a full tune-up and fluid swap) Any known engine/transmission issues? - What kind of maintenance should I expect from the bad fuel? Fuel pump? Injectors? - What is a reasonable price? (assuming it's as described) Thanks!