gonna take the jump..
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Originally posted by mmarshall
From the 2 posts here (though, obviously, I can't see the cars in person), not only do I think you would be happier with the $10995 Corolla S, but the price is more in line with a good used Corolla. Unlike the other ad, the mileage (10,000) is clearly stated. It is more difficult than before (but not impossible) on newer cars to roll back the odometer. If the seller is asking $10995 you could probably bargain him /her down a couple of hundered dollars and be close to the $10,000 figure you want.
I'd be a little leery of that CE model advertised there. First, the asking price....$7995.... looks a little low for that vintage Corolla CE...a car that sold for almost twice that much brand-new and is now less than 2 years old. The seller did not clearly state the car's mileage. it could have been in an accident, with sloppy repairs, or reposessed from a previous owner.
See if a CarFAX report is available on these...that will tell you a lot. Barring that, I'd say right offhand, based only on what I've seen here....the $10995 S is a less risky buy.
From the 2 posts here (though, obviously, I can't see the cars in person), not only do I think you would be happier with the $10995 Corolla S, but the price is more in line with a good used Corolla. Unlike the other ad, the mileage (10,000) is clearly stated. It is more difficult than before (but not impossible) on newer cars to roll back the odometer. If the seller is asking $10995 you could probably bargain him /her down a couple of hundered dollars and be close to the $10,000 figure you want.
I'd be a little leery of that CE model advertised there. First, the asking price....$7995.... looks a little low for that vintage Corolla CE...a car that sold for almost twice that much brand-new and is now less than 2 years old. The seller did not clearly state the car's mileage. it could have been in an accident, with sloppy repairs, or reposessed from a previous owner.
See if a CarFAX report is available on these...that will tell you a lot. Barring that, I'd say right offhand, based only on what I've seen here....the $10995 S is a less risky buy.
As the Murphy law says, "if it sounds too good to be true, it is."
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Originally posted by talgrl626
yup yup yup, KVA has been a really good mentor on coaching me with those ideas and principles. i'm not saying that he's a stingy b**** though. hehehe. check it out where he lives, totally cool. and seems to me he's enjoying his life as well 
yup yup yup, KVA has been a really good mentor on coaching me with those ideas and principles. i'm not saying that he's a stingy b**** though.
hehehe. check it out where he lives, totally cool. and seems to me he's enjoying his life as well
I am definitely not a stingy b****! lol...and I am enjoying life...just could be ENJOYING it more if you know what I mean 
I could be on Club Ferrari or something else...lol !
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Originally posted by mmarshall
See if a CarFAX report is available on these...that will tell you a lot. Barring that, I'd say right offhand, based only on what I've seen here....the $10995 S is a less risky buy.
See if a CarFAX report is available on these...that will tell you a lot. Barring that, I'd say right offhand, based only on what I've seen here....the $10995 S is a less risky buy.
mmarshall, yeah, i will have to admit that it will take me at least another 5 years to fully give korean car manufacturers credit. just hard to believe Hyundai can actually be reliable. i remember when it first came to the States, i thought it was a fake wannabe homemade HONDA with that slanted looking H.
but i don't doubt that they have come a long way since their debut.
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Originally posted by talgrl626
yuppies echo's styling is ok. i just need to see about the interior room myself. i'm expecting it's not gonna be a comfy ride, geez what to do when i have my dress suits on? the leather seats are gentle to those clothing. but cloth seats are gonna put more wear to the clothes.
it's nice to know one can still drive a camery or corolla with some ease.
hopefully no one will try to knock the window out of this echo lol
yuppies echo's styling is ok. i just need to see about the interior room myself. i'm expecting it's not gonna be a comfy ride, geez what to do when i have my dress suits on? the leather seats are gentle to those clothing. but cloth seats are gonna put more wear to the clothes.
it's nice to know one can still drive a camery or corolla with some ease.
hopefully no one will try to knock the window out of this echo
lol
It even steals the nav system from the ES330.
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Originally posted by XeroK00L
Speaking of the Canadian Echo, it has a hatchback form that makes the bubbly look a much more legitimate outfit than the sedan.
Too bad it isn't sold here, though from what I've heard importing cars from Canada isn't hard or expensive at all either. Probably worth a trip to Vancouver to drive it back or something.
Speaking of the Canadian Echo, it has a hatchback form that makes the bubbly look a much more legitimate outfit than the sedan.
Too bad it isn't sold here, though from what I've heard importing cars from Canada isn't hard or expensive at all either. Probably worth a trip to Vancouver to drive it back or something.
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Originally posted by Milla...
What about getting a used Honda Accord like a 96' ? Has good room, decent gas, reliable and I can't see the insurance being to bad seeing its a tad bit older.
What about getting a used Honda Accord like a 96' ? Has good room, decent gas, reliable and I can't see the insurance being to bad seeing its a tad bit older.
I dont know whether you are set on buying a new car, but consider this:
Price was half what i sold my SC for
Insurance is less than half
Fuel consumption is halved
Room for friends in the back (thats a nice change)
Still got Leather, Cruise, Climate and even Electric seat (drivers)
Can pimp it out nicely (just lowered on some 17/18"s looks hot)
But best of all it still gets some respect (Dunno about the US, but here in Australia Accords still have the 'prestige' classification).
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