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[email]tron9901@msn.com[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
> In fact in the VIN there is a "U" in the 7th place from the right.
> Looks like it was made in the Kentucky plant.
>
> So after analyzing the Carfax report, is it safe to say that there are
> no obvious red flags?
>
> I'm going to take it to a Toyota dealer service dept. where for $95
> they'll inspect it. If I get a clean bill of health from them, is this
> a good buy for $12,300? I plan on keeping the car for several years.
> The main selling points for me are gas mileage and Toyota reliability.
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I've bought a couple lease vehicles in my life and managed to dicker down
the price due to the high mileage. Had good luck with both, had to have a
rebuilt trans in one but I knew that from the start, I dickered the price
accordingly.
Like someone else said, most of the mileage has to be highway mileage to
stack up that fast but, proper maintenance is still important. Can/will they
provide service records?
Talk to your bank or look at the KBB for the proper deduction for high
mileage. I think the price you want would be the average retail or resale
for your area, not the trade-in which would probably be lower. Follow your
instinct and have the car checked by a mechanic other than where you're
purchasing. If all checks out you should feel comfortable paying a little
over actual value since it's a Toyota.
My 2 cents,
Dave