i talked to the owner and he said the title is salvaged :/ But its only got 44k and he is asking 3600.
1. what do you think about the deal? he said the only thing that happened is he replaced the front driver door.
2. are there any problems i should know about before buying the car?
EX. my dads audi leaks oil EVERY 1.5 years. i would need to put new valve covers and cam chain tensionors on. and on the 4.2 the tranny is prone to fail around 100k
is there anything i should know about for this 01 corolla S?
i am a college student so i will not have a big budget for repairs.
Also when im at the car should i look for anything specific?
ill be looking out for the shifts making sure its smooth no usual engine sounds and the basics.
hows the engine and tranny on this car?
thanks for the help! if i dont buy this im still going to be looking for corolla.
You answered your own question, PASS. Reason, the car has a salvage title. You don't know how well,(or lousy) the body work has been done. That the owner wants to sell this car, with such low mileage, is a red flag that the repair may have been shoddy. If you're still insist on looking at this car, make sure the mechanic you take it too, goes over the body to make check for any paint over spray, sloppy welds, etc. Know that if you buy this car, you will probably drive it until the wheels fall off. since Salvage vehicles are next to impossible to sell (partly the reason the owner wants to sell this car). Good luck
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You answered your own question, PASS. Reason, the car has a salvage title. You don't know how well,(or lousy) the body work has been done. That the owner wants to sell this car, with such low mileage, is a red flag that the repair may have been shoddy. If you're still insist on looking at this car, make sure the mechanic you take it too, goes over the body to make check for any paint over spray, sloppy welds, etc. Know that if you buy this car, you will probably drive it until the wheels fall off. since Salvage vehicles are next to impossible to sell (partly the reason the owner wants to sell this car). Good luck
you definitely have a good point. i guess ill skip this corolla. ill be looking out for other ones with no accidents.
But overall have you encountered any problems with your corolla? a problem that usually all corollas will share?
i asked my cousin about his 2000 or 99? corolla it was a VE trim. he called it "very expensive" hahaha (youll find out why) and he didnt have very good luck with the car. he bought the car with 135k 3k later the engine failed. he put a newer model engine i think 2005 with low miles and a year later that engine failed. He was very religious about oil changes and did it before 3k. 2 failed engines kind of worries me. is this a problem i should consider or was it just a coincidence?
im looking at corolla for my 1st car for the reliability and MPG.
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Never buy a car with a salvage title unless it is an absolute rock bottom bargain;ie less than 1/4 to 1/5 what non-salvaged versions are going for even then still do as zythr suggest before buying it.
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you definitely have a good point. i guess ill skip this corolla. ill be looking out for other ones with no accidents.
But overall have you encountered any problems with your corolla? a problem that usually all corollas will share?
i asked my cousin about his 2000 or 99? corolla it was a VE trim. he called it "very expensive" hahaha (youll find out why) and he didnt have very good luck with the car. he bought the car with 135k 3k later the engine failed. he put a newer model engine i think 2005 with low miles and a year later that engine failed. He was very religious about oil changes and did it before 3k. 2 failed engines kind of worries me. is this a problem i should consider or was it just a coincidence?
im looking at corolla for my 1st car for the reliability and MPG.
Good idea. Problems with the earlier Corolla (1998-2001 models) were oil burning, and I believe the VVT-Oil line was rubber instead of Steel (used in later models), as well as oil sludge issues. Out side of that, the Corolla is pretty sound, but a mechanic's check is highly suggested as with any potential used car purchase.
hey! i thought i'd come in and comment on this... because i'm also a college student and i bought that exact same model and year corolla as my first car, and so far (since November) it's been doing fairly well. ^_^ definitely pretty good on gas, and maintenance is fairly easy also. my only complaint is that my engine subtly drinks oil. i need about a quart every 1500 miles. other than that, it's fantastic and i highly recommend this car, especially to college people!
but i agree with the others: never get one with a salvaged title, you can never be too sure of what has actually happened or been done to it. preferably, get one with a squeeky clean title. i happened to get lucky with mine cuz it was only a 2 owner, perfect title and had 130k on it, which isn't fantastic mileage i suppose, but not too terrible either. And it has an absolute mint condition interior, like it's brand new! (the exterior is awesome too!) i would advise you to keep looking at corollas though. which reminds me... i should post a couple pics of mine :P
happy looking!
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Good idea. Problems with the earlier Corolla (1998-2001 models) were oil burning, and I believe the VVT-Oil line was rubber instead of Steel (used in later models), as well as oil sludge issues. Out side of that, the Corolla is pretty sound, but a mechanic's check is highly suggested as with any potential used car purchase.
oh ok. thanks for the reply and help.
so as far as sludge would using fully synthetic oil help any? i do my own oil changes so i can put in synthetic for the price walmart charges for dino oil.
and mobile one is only 24 dollars for 5 quarts there.
hey! i thought i'd come in and comment on this... because i'm also a college student and i bought that exact same model and year corolla as my first car, and so far (since November) it's been doing fairly well. ^_^ definitely pretty good on gas, and maintenance is fairly easy also. my only complaint is that my engine subtly drinks oil. i need about a quart every 1500 miles. other than that, it's fantastic and i highly recommend this car, especially to college people!
but i agree with the others: never get one with a salvaged title, you can never be too sure of what has actually happened or been done to it. preferably, get one with a squeeky clean title. i happened to get lucky with mine cuz it was only a 2 owner, perfect title and had 130k on it, which isn't fantastic mileage i suppose, but not too terrible either. And it has an absolute mint condition interior, like it's brand new! (the exterior is awesome too!) i would advise you to keep looking at corollas though. which reminds me... i should post a couple pics of mine :P
happy looking!
thanks! ill will start looking for a clean title vehicle. thanks everyone on the salvage advice. ill report back once ive final-ed on a sale.
so as far as sludge would using fully synthetic oil help any? i do my own oil changes so i can put in synthetic for the price walmart charges for dino oil.
and mobile one is only 24 dollars for 5 quarts there.
You're welcome. I'm not sure about the synthetic oil. Part of the reason for the possible sludge is the tighter emissions standards that call for higher engine temps to cut on emissions. These higher temps can break down the oil faster, leading to deposits that can turn into sludge over time. I believe the burning/excessive oil use was due to a piston design flaw?, though not 100% sure, as well as the earlier VVT lines that carried the oil, were rubber instead of the steel that is used now.
Good advise all around here. But playing the Devil's advocate - not all salvage cars are automatically bad buys. You can have a clean titled car that was involved in a serious accident and not have it show up in a Carfax result. Depends if the original owner sent in a claim to insurance. If they paid out of pocket to fix up the car - car will be still considered "clean" to the insurance company/DVM.
An insurance company can salvage the title under a number of conditions. Might have been involved in a huge accident, could have been involved in theft (automatic salvage in some states), maybe the airbag was deployed and may or may not have been directly associated with an accident, ie. audio installer accidentally shorts or the wiring and fires the airbag = salvage in some states.
That said, even with the low mileage, $3600 with a salvage titles is pretty steep price. That would have been an automatic walk for me. If they offered it for $800 or $1000, might be tempted to buy that car - after I verified that the body was straight. Something that is a good idea to have done even if the car has a clean title.
Good advise all around here. But playing the Devil's advocate - not all salvage cars are automatically bad buys. You can have a clean titled car that was involved in a serious accident and not have it show up in a Carfax result. Depends if the original owner sent in a claim to insurance. If they paid out of pocket to fix up the car - car will be still considered "clean" to the insurance company/DVM.
An insurance company can salvage the title under a number of conditions. Might have been involved in a huge accident, could have been involved in theft (automatic salvage in some states), maybe the airbag was deployed and may or may not have been directly associated with an accident, ie. audio installer accidentally shorts or the wiring and fires the airbag = salvage in some states.
That said, even with the low mileage, $3600 with a salvage titles is pretty steep price. That would have been an automatic walk for me. If they offered it for $800 or $1000, might be tempted to buy that car - after I verified that the body was straight. Something that is a good idea to have done even if the car has a clean title.
yeah, i can completely understand that... so in reality, (unless you buy completely new) you never know what you're getting! xD kinda scary, but obviously there are many good used cars. i love the advice on this thread.
yeah, i can completely understand that... so in reality, (unless you buy completely new) you never know what you're getting! xD kinda scary, but obviously there are many good used cars. i love the advice on this thread.
Correct, which is why it is a very good idea to have any used car checked over by a reputable mechanic for both body and mechanical
Correct, which is why it is a very good idea to have any used car checked over by a reputable mechanic for both body and mechanical
ok so i am now looking at a 2001 corolla S with 75k and he says he has flushed the transmission fluid. isnt flushing bad? ive check out the vin and the car otherwise is good to go. clear title.
ok so i am now looking at a 2001 corolla S with 75k and he says he has flushed the transmission fluid. isnt flushing bad? ive check out the vin and the car otherwise is good to go. clear title.
Flushing an older transmission can be bad unless it was done reguraly.If the trans. fluid is dark at all, run away from it as fast as you can! as far as the oil consumption issue most of these corollas 98-02 use oil ! Ive got a way to test it . If the owner will let you have the car for an hour, check the oil , go to the closest expressway run it 25 miles out and 25 miles back keep it above 75 mph push 80 + some if you can do it safely, don't want you to get a ticket lol, or worse get hurt ! It helps if the interstate is away from any city so traffic is not an issue. When your done with your 50 mile ride check the oil again, if the oil on the dipstick stayed in the same place your in good shape .But ill bet it will be a1/4- 1/2 qt. lower . If it shows much if any loss on the dip stick I'd look for a pre 98or post 02 . jmo good luck. ps wish I'd done this test BEFORE I bought my low mile 2000 le corolla 105k, 1qy oil consumption every tank of gas. ( if I keep it at or below 65 mph if not, it's worse)
Flushing an older transmission can be bad unless it was done reguraly.If the trans. fluid is dark at all, run away from it as fast as you can! as far as the oil consumption issue most of these corollas 98-02 use oil ! Ive got a way to test it . If the owner will let you have the car for an hour, check the oil , go to the closest expressway run it 25 miles out and 25 miles back keep it above 75 mph push 80 + some if you can do it safely, don't want you to get a ticket lol, or worse get hurt ! It helps if the interstate is away from any city so traffic is not an issue. When your done with your 50 mile ride check the oil again, if the oil on the dipstick stayed in the same place your in good shape .But ill bet it will be a1/4- 1/2 qt. lower . If it shows much if any loss on the dip stick I'd look for a pre 98or post 02 . jmo good luck. ps wish I'd done this test BEFORE I bought my low mile 2000 le corolla 105k, 1qy oil consumption every tank of gas. ( if I keep it at or below 65 mph if not, it's worse)
wow 1 quart every fill-up?! this is normal? it could destroy an engine if someone doesnt check the oil regularly.
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