Which Corolla Should I Buy? Please Help!

[NYLexSC]

Posting this for a friend who can't register at the moment due to site problems with emails...

2002 Toyota Corolla S, Auto
85k miles, alloy wheels, painted door handles
Excellent Condition first owner, new tires, non smoker, garaged, etc
Price: $6400 His original price was $6700 he WILL NOT budge on the price any more. Very
In my area a 2001 Corolla just sold for $5300 with 102k miles.. Is $6300 good price for this car???


1999 Toyota Corolla, MANUAL Tranny
Asking price $5000
92k Miles, excellent condition as well.
Alarm, power windows, doors, etc.
This one has hub cups, no painted door handles, no spoiler, no RPM gauge, etc.


So what would u guys do? I think the 2002 Corolla he is asking a bit much and he wont budge on the price. I heard somewhere that the 2000-2002 Corolla's are prone to burning oil is that true? And someone told me the best Corolla's to get are 1998-1999 ones??

What to do?

[cwayne]

2002 Corolla according to kellybluebook

Excellent $7,410

Good $6,815

Fair $6,060

So the $6,400 he's asking for is a fair price. If it really is in pristine condition, then it's worth it.

I heard somewhere that the 2000-2002 Corolla's are prone to burning oil is that true?

Not true. I drove a 2001 and never burned oil. I wouldn't get the 1999 model since it's older and it didn't have VVTi.

And someone told me the best Corolla's to get are 1998-1999 ones??

I don't think Toyota really effed up with any Corollas. They have been great cars. I'd try to get the newest model possible since the older the car, the more problems it will most likely have..

[PhatRoyale]

Get the 2002 S.

I can't see myself driving a car that doesn't come with a tachometer.

[eage8]

I would definitely get the '99. I can't stand automatic cars. Even if it doesn't have VVTi (an extra 5 hp, woop-de-doo) it'll feel much faster because it's a manual, has better gearing, and you don't have to wait for the transmission to do stuff.

I can see the 2002 burning oil because of the VVT-i because it uses oil to activate if I'm not mistaken, but that's not a bad kind of burning oil, most honda's with v-tec burn oil for the same reason.

I would much rather a manual without a tach than a auto with one that isn't really used for anything. You can always swap in a gauge cluster from a car that has a tach. They're probably pretty cheap on ebay.

[SusanK1951]

The '99 Corolla is very good, in fact my son owns one, the manual transmission is a definite plus. The thing just runs and runs. If the car really is in good conditon, it's a good price.

[JDM_Rolla]

The 99. Its a 5 speed, 91,xxx miles on a toyota is nothing. Its a fair price. Im sure you could even get him in the 4,000 rang. The cluster you can always swap out IF it bugs you that much. But it be the best bang for your buck!=)

[REN69]

Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

Get the 2002 S.

I can't see myself driving a car that doesn't come with a tachometer.

Same here, and if for some unfortunate reason I had to, I'd probably buy a cheap tach for it.

[plumpsnake21]

Definitely the 99. The five speeds are much nicer.

[thestone11]

no chance for the manual if it doesn't come with a tach! U need the tach for shifting! Just by hearing the noise is not enough! And I like the vvti no matter what! For this matter, I wouldn't pick any out of that two...do some more shopping, I am sure u can find something better! Manual is the way to go for smaller engine, auto tend to be under power!

[Carcrazy1]

If you are looking for a manual transmission, then you should definitely go for the 1999 corolla, the speed is really good.

[ae924d]

Even though im a die hard never buy another automatic, i would seriously consider the 2002 because the "S" has the upgraded suspension, paint, interior, so on and so forth, and from what i understand they are not the easiest to find..plus the 2000+ 8th gens have better cooling due to the redesigned front bumper and has better light distribution. also the all black interior is pretty rare in itself. so if its in good condition i would go for it..you can always do a 5 speed swap if need be..

[GTChink]

why is he even asking which car? I just can't see the point of even thinking about an auto when there's a manual tranny car in the choices lol. As far as no tach, you don't need one to drive stick. You'll learn to know your car even better by knowing when to shift by the sound of the rpms...

[porsche911]

Originally Posted by thestone11

no chance for the manual if it doesn't come with a tach! U need the tach for shifting! Just by hearing the noise is not enough! And I like the vvti no matter what! For this matter, I wouldn't pick any out of that two...do some more shopping, I am sure u can find something better! Manual is the way to go for smaller engine, auto tend to be under power!

Surprised to know you are not able to change gears without the Tacho!!
Sound and power should be enough to tell you when to shift.