I did a check on carjam which looks okay. What else can I do! Feel scared about spending money privately!
tnt423,
Mar 4, 7:46am
kick the tires! take it to a mechanic not the AA to get it checked.
69steel,
Mar 4, 7:56am
Is the aa no good!
jasongroves,
Mar 4, 8:07am
Take it to a reputable mechanic or franchise/specialist and pay for an hours labour to get them to look over it. Or Car Inspection Services if you have one in your area: http://tinyurl.com/4lxcmqv
69steel,
Mar 4, 8:23am
thanks so much guys. Sorry about all the questions but you guys are so knowledgeable with great advice so thanks heaps!
jasongroves,
Mar 4, 8:27am
Yes.we are awesome;) Lol.
tnt423,
Mar 4, 8:32am
Not really, avoid if you can.
fordluva,
Mar 4, 11:03pm
Was it a full report or a free one! if a free one I suggest you either buy the full report or at the very least text the rego to 3463, this will tell you if there are any securities (money owing) on the vehicle.
craig04,
Mar 4, 11:14pm
And modest too.
zman1,
Mar 4, 11:20pm
^ What he said
big.b-lil.c,
Mar 4, 11:23pm
plenty to look for before paying someone. condition of tires inc spare, wear and tare on the interior if the driver seat is worn out and the carpet is shot and the speedo says 40,000km walk away
fordluva,
Mar 4, 11:35pm
another good idea would be to post the make model and year on here, there is usually someone around with personal experiences that can tell you what to look for on a particular make and model
thejazzpianoma,
Mar 4, 11:44pm
We had a thread with a whole lot of stuff to check when buying a car, it was some time ago but I can;t find it. Anyone remember what it was called!
craig04,
Mar 4, 11:48pm
Yes, "How many miniature horses should I be able to fit in my new car".
thejazzpianoma,
Mar 4, 11:51pm
LOL, that's right, it was around the same time as "Fiat Punto, should I fit a transmission cooler when towing more than 2 Tonne"
thejazzpianoma,
Mar 4, 11:54pm
I found a thread which I posted the following. Its not comprehensive but its a start::
* Is it a Singaporean import - if it is avoid it.
* Is it cambelt or chain driven, if it is cambelt driven what is the service interval and cost to change including tensioners, waterpump etc. Remember cambelts in general need to be changed every 5 years (some are 7) regardless of km's done.
* Is there any service history!
* When was the automatic transmission last serviced!
* If it has a CVT transmission only buy it if you can be 100% sure that the CVT has been serviced on time every time.
*Avoid CVT driven cars in general if they have or have had a towbar fitted.
*Look for and ask about accident damage. Most important are any repairs done since the vehicle has been registered in NZ if its an import. (Checks done when importing are VERY thorough so unlikely to let anything dodgy through)
*Look carefully for rust, especially underneath, under doors, under rubber trim etc.
*Ask to see the colour of the Auto transmission oil (should be a nice clean bright colour, never dirty)
*Look for goop under the radiator cap or brown water in the radiator, you don't generally want to see either in a modern car.
*Check the transmission is smooth and makes no funny noises.
*Turn EVERYTHING on and off to check for electrical faults
*Look under mats, especially boot mats and be wary of funny damp smells.
I will leave it at that no doubt others will add to the list! Just remember that a car dealer will tend to clean everything so still be vigilant with your checks even though as a whole the car may look quite clean and shiny.
Pfff thats what you get with a Corolla. Should have bought a Multipla.
thejazzpianoma,
Mar 5, 12:04am
Photo 2, the car is no only older than the Corolla and achieving the same load capacity. but it is defying gravity at the same time.
foxdonut,
Mar 5, 12:08am
Google the exact model and make before you even go and look at it. Read reviews and find forums where people have posted faults. You should have a pretty good idea of what the fuel economy and tank size, servicing requirements, common faults and expected performance and figures of the engine is before you've even seen it.
Remember when looking though, many American versions of the car will have a crippled motor due to smog catcher requirements so give more preference for details on the English or Japanese versions.
craig04,
Mar 5, 12:09am
Yes, but the horse looks much more comfortable in the Corolla. 9 out of 10 horses surveyed stated they would choose Toyota over Fiat.
69steel,
Mar 5, 12:12am
It's a 2003 lancer sedan
thejazzpianoma,
Mar 5, 12:13am
LMAO! Austere surroundings, hose down vynalinterior, slow moving. makes sense.
craig04,
Mar 5, 12:14am
Well, with the Lancer being a similar size to a Corolla, you should also be able to fit 1 miniature horse in the back seat.
69steel,
Mar 5, 12:14am
I'm not interested in bloody horses, I want to know whether it is a good car to buy! hahaha!
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