I hate emissions testing as much as the next guy, I deal with it though because I think it does do some help. I have two vehicles right now that are emissions exempt and I still have them running well enough and with enough of the OE equipment left that they would both pass easily. To me...
Really though, from the pics it looks like a cheapo China 4-stroke. if thats the case and its a Chinese import dirt bike I would say its worth a hundred bucks maybe. Depends on if it runs.
Im not too well versed on the newer toyota trucks but you might want to look into bad injector seals also, if the seal for the injector goes bad fuel will leak from the rail into the cylinders and cause inconsistent combustion.
Here are some instructions for installing them through the wheel well:
http://forums.nicoclub.com/how-to-install-hid-s-through-the-wheel-well-diy-w-pics-t293744.html
I had a 2000 Blazer with the 4.3 V6, nice little motor with some getup and go. Ran well, OK mileage, never left me stranded. I had a 2WD auto and it ran great.
BUT, the coolant system can be a huge nightmare. Like BIG nightmare. Before you buy one make sure it is not warmed up yet and...
Man thats so typical of a car maker these days, such a shame. A friend of mine has a GMC that had a bad fuel level sensor, had to replace the whole gas tank.
I know everyone out there has a favorite muscle car that they have dreamed about owning, or maybe you are lucky enough to own your dream car already! Post em up.
Mine is a 62-63 Chevy II no-post hardtop.
True about the Eclipse, and I forgot you said it has to be reliable :D
As far as the WRX goes, the only 2-door model offered in the US that is close to the WRX is the 1st gen Impreza 2.5RS, which is a non-turbo coupe with an EJ25. The newer STi's may come in a 2-door hatchback but those are...