Eduardo

No kidding the NADA Price for an '84 Mirage comes up as $1,200 but I've never seen them sell that low.

Yes this is in Puerto Rico, so the stock is limited. Also the humidity is the playground for rust. If I get it i'm going to keep it mostly empty so there won't a lot of weight on the rear axle anyway. All that is left is going over there and checking it out.

I'm actually trying to come up with a budged on how much renovations and the finishing touches would cost. I want to take a real close look at the unit and address the rust issues and the rear axle. Althought I think the smaller Mirage didn't ahve those issues. Also if it's coming without appliances, are they worth putting back in? In PR you don't get those really long roads with nothing on the horizon, everything is pretty close. Honestly I wouldn't need a refrigerator, I could just take a cooler. And I would need a stove, since I'm going to be by myself and I don't cook also I don't wash dishes. I don't plan to stay in it more than 2 or 3 nights at a time. My schedule does not allow it anyway.

I am a first time poster here and I cam eto this forum looking for advice. I've been feeling the urge to get a vehicle I could camp in, and in my local classifieds I saw a 1984 Toyota Mirage with 66,500 miles on it for $2,500. I'm knee deep in info here, I've read about the problems with the rear axle, problem with being underpowered, and some find it too small. I'm coming from the mentality of getting an Element, so this is way better and I hadn't even considered it. The last couple of days have been interesting with all the wealth of information about these vehicles. So I talked to the seller today and he tells me that it ain't finished. Details, he calls them, but I've that before. Missing cushions, no carpeting, won't include the appliances, no shower (he says he removed it but I thought that the model with the big rear door didn't have a shower). Some rust and I imagine a couple more things. He did do electrical supposedly and water. I'm not looking for a beauty queen but I need a reliable vehicle that affords me the freedom to go anywhere. He says he will considerable lower the price with cash on hand, I'm guessing $2k, I have set apart about $2k more for repairs. But if the rear axle hasn't been changed (apparently I have to make sure it has 6 lugs) it won't be a good buy. My main concern is, is it something worth doing? I could get an already running and working Chevy Coach Men for 4 grand or a Dolphin for $6k. One advantage would be being able to restore to my taste and needs. It will be a camper for only one person. I like the style of it and the simplicity. So, do I keep looking or do I snatch it up?