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The car is definitely fully detailed inside and out - it looks mint.
The tires look okay, I'll get a closer look at them when I have the
mechanic check it out.

And "TSB" stands for what exactly?

I have had a couple people give me some warnings after reading over the
Carfax report:

"Between 2/25/2005 and 4/28/2005 approximately 8000 miles were put on
the car. That's 4000 miles a month. I was in the auto business many
years ago. Favorite of a used car dealer was to re-register cars in
different states to cover up a 'clocked' (speedo turned back) car. My
opinion is to be leery with this car."

"I don't like that it's been across several states. that's what is
done when there's a title problem. if it was listed as totaled or
severely damaged in one state, it may not be reflected in another,
depending upon what is required. Ditto for water damaged cars."

Are these valid concerns?

Andy Hill wrote:[color=blue]
> [email]tron9901@msn.com[/email] wrote:[color=green]
> >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.
> >[/color]
> I don't see any obvious red flags. Lots of TSBs against that year & model,
> 'tho -- I'd recommend checking over the list to see if anything gives you
> heartburn, and maybe zero in on some of the items during the inspection.
>
> Price-wise, $12,300 is pretty good from a dealer -- it's roughly what I'd be
> willing to pay a private seller around here for that particular car. If it's
> fully detailed inside and out, with new tires (basically, hard to tell from
> "new"), I'd consider it a steal.[/color]