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Old 08-25-2004, 06:14 PM
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recommendations for a cheap vehicle for a friend

I have a friend who just toasted the motor on his crummy old tercel. New engine will cost $1300. Car has 140k on it.

Does anyone have a solid opinions on what my friend should do?

Considerations-

He is not mechanical and is responsible for the untimely death of his engine - "I drove for a couple of days with no oil. I had a lot on my mind"

If he gets an MB he has me to assist with relatively heavy repair work.

He only has 2000 or so to spend.

I have seen numerous 190s for sale in his price range. Tercels 7 years younger are in the same price range. Hondas are about 1000 more.

All comments welcome.

thanks
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