Our 2002 Camry was totaled recently (sigh), so we're looking for a replacement. A friend of a friend is selling a 2005 Corolla, 87k, 4 cyl, automatic. It's the basic model with manual locks, but it looks like it is in great condition. The previous owner took it to the dealer religiously for scheduled maintenance. We are negotiating in price -- probably $6-7k.
How is the 2005 Corolla? What kind of 100k maintenance will need to be done? About six months ago I did our 100k maintenance on the Camry -- timing belt, water pump, transmission flush -- and it set me back quite a bit (something like $2k). Should that be a factor in the price? When I was looking around online, though, I didn't see nearly as much maintenance for the '05 Corolla. Is that correct?
Also, do you think $6-7k is a good price? I saw a similar car at a dealer for $6995, but with power windows/locks/etc.
Thanks so much for any advice you can offer - or questions I should ask the person selling it.
I just picked up an 2004 Corolla S in Orlando for $4K. It has 145K miles, is a White "S" model, runs great, AC blows cold, brakes look new, only bad thing; the wheels/covers look terrible. The tires look like new and it just had a new battery installed. I'd say 6K may be a little bit high, but maybe that is how they sell in Gainesville. Good luck!
A 2005 CE with 69,534 just sold on fleabay for $7K.
You can check prices on the Edmunds, KBB and NADA price guide websites.
The 9th generation uses a timing chain, not a timing belt, and the chain should last as long as the rest of the engine.
As for routine maintenance, I've changed fluids and filters on mine (2003, inherited, 8700 miles) but that's about it. I have a spare serpentine belt in the trunk but the original looks fine for now.
At 90K it needs a basic 30K service. Oil change, tire rotation, engine air filter and cabin air filter (A/C) filter if they havent been changed and clean and adjust the rear brakes. At 100K it needs Coolant replacement. At 120k it will need spark plugs and a basic 30K service.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to drain and fill the transmission fluid and convert to synthetic oil while you are at a good mileage.
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How is the 2005 Corolla? What kind of 100k maintenance will need to be done? About six months ago I did our 100k maintenance on the Camry -- timing belt, water pump, transmission flush -- and it set me back quite a bit (something like $2k).
$2k sounds like a lot for a routine service!
I would look to the recommended service intervals printed in the back of the owner's manual and use that as my guide. Toyota's engineers designed the car and I would weigh their opinion very heavily in deciding what to do, and when.
I have an '03 LE with very low miles that I inherited. I changed - or had changed, by my local ASE indy shop - the engine oil/filter, automatic transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant. I replaced -- myself -- the engine air and cabin air filters, and wiper blades. I did not replace the spark plugs, because the car has under 10k miles and that would, IMO, be a waste. I purchased a replacement serpentine belt but since the original still looks pretty good, it resides in the trunk. For everything -- parts, labor, and a couple of cups of coffee -- it cost less than $400.
I'm not sure about the water pump. We did this on our V6 Hondas at the much-feared 105k "everything" service "while everything was apart". I don't think Honda specifies water pump replacement as a routine maintenance item and I don't think Toyota does, either.
I recently bought a 2005 LE full power with 103,000 miles. $8500
Most of these cars in this area go for around $10,000
I get 40 mpg and I have very happy with the car.
Our 2002 Camry was totaled recently (sigh), so we're looking for a replacement. A friend of a friend is selling a 2005 Corolla, 87k, 4 cyl, automatic. It's the basic model with manual locks, but it looks like it is in great condition. The previous owner took it to the dealer religiously for scheduled maintenance. We are negotiating in price -- probably $6-7k.
How is the 2005 Corolla? What kind of 100k maintenance will need to be done? About six months ago I did our 100k maintenance on the Camry -- timing belt, water pump, transmission flush -- and it set me back quite a bit (something like $2k). Should that be a factor in the price? When I was looking around online, though, I didn't see nearly as much maintenance for the '05 Corolla. Is that correct?
Also, do you think $6-7k is a good price? I saw a similar car at a dealer for $6995, but with power windows/locks/etc.
Thanks so much for any advice you can offer - or questions I should ask the person selling it.
2.5 years ago I bought the 2006 Vibe(Toyota Matrix clone) in my sig. I found it on Craiglist for $5,500. the car had 100k on it......it was used to drive lab test results up an down the Masspike(highway)..The backseat had never been sat it for that matter the front passenger seat had never been dat in.........the car has been great I put about 55k on it.......The prices fluctuate from local to local....do your best to gauge the right price for your area
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2006 Vibe, White, 1zzfe, auto ( Toyota type IV), AWD, PW, PL, CC, AC, 161,000(5/12/2012)
1998 Camry LE, 4 door, Puke Green, I4(5S-FE), CA Emissions, Auto(A140E), 122k(3/22/2012), AC,CC, ABS, Built in Japan 04/98. Grandmas old car(acquired 7/22/2011), work= precat Denso A/F sensor, NGK wires.
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