I loved my old Tercel wagon. Didn't use that low gear all that often but fun to have. CV joints were always my problem, ended up having to replace them quite often.
One time in college I was turning too sharply while parking and the axle actually popped out of the right front. Loose axle would just spin in 2WD but switching to 4WD enabled me to make it to the nearby Mech E. building and get help. :)
I gave a 89 Toyota that kinda took care of, with 240,000 miles. She still has 125 psi in the cylinders. Changed the oil when I felt like it. Changed the oil filter only sometimes. Never changed the air filter. Never repaired a tapping valve. In other words, didn't take care of her like other vechicles I owned.
One day, I think, even 80's and 90's Toyotas will be collectors items. I know some of them are collectors vechicles now, but I feel the 80's to 90's vechicles will see a huge boost in interest.
I had an 87 pickup and 87 tercel. The engines will last forever, but rust is the killer on the truck. Currently have a 2005 Tacoma and it is rust free (plastic wheel wells) but even it has a recall for rusty suspension.
One time in college I was turning too sharply while parking and the axle actually popped out of the right front. Loose axle would just spin in 2WD but switching to 4WD enabled me to make it to the nearby Mech E. building and get help. :)