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Gosh, what an opportunity to save the car with a full boat-tail!
Regarding purchasing, I've always bought privately, usually with the help of a shade-tree mechanic friend, until I understood his moves. Why not try spending far less than your full budget? Toyotas over two decades old used to cost me $200 CND per year for parts and depreciation, and so far, my old 3-cyl cars seem likely to do the same, if I keep up the rust prevention. A cheap, old car can have a lot of trouble-free miles in it, and if it does need a major repair, another can be found for less. Economical driving styles are good for getting the most miles from the machinery, too.
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