You’re saying don’t DIY? Just dealer maintenance only? Yes thanks for the advice. I was thinking since I’m nearing 100,000 miles. I should get rid of it.
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May I object to some of your statement!?
No offense here. But I do know this much. The engine will outlast the chassis rust demise. I wouldn't know since I live in the southwest.May I object to some of your statement!?
Toyota does not or has not made vehicles to last in the winter salty belt areas without, and I mean without, extraordinarily care and precautions taken to keep clean, ...above and beyond the dealer protection stuffs sold in this area
My 2 Toyotas from the late 1970 model era did not last much beyond 140k and 25 years of agethe 96 Corolla I've had for a wee over 24 years is on its last legs at only 133k mostly hard-driven city miles. It's nearly shot
My tacoma seems to be a different story so far at 180k, although it needs a pricey clutch job soon!!
Manual does not require that dealer do maintenance.
The fuel tank on the older Corolla is bad, total rotted and perforated on the top and the filler vent tube.
You're complaining that your Toyotas wear out after 24 and 25 years? How long do you expect them to last? Even if they aren't driven much plastic and rubber parts will break from dry rot. And in areas with heavy road salt use if you can get 10 years out of a vehicle without something rusting and breaking you're lucky.May I object to some of your statement!?
Toyota does not or has not made vehicles to last in the winter salty belt areas without, and I mean without, extraordinarily care and precautions taken to keep clean, ...above and beyond the dealer protection stuffs sold in this area
My 2 Toyotas from the late 1970 model era did not last much beyond 140k and 25 years of agethe 96 Corolla I've had for a wee over 24 years is on its last legs at only 133k mostly hard-driven city miles. It's nearly shot
My tacoma seems to be a different story so far at 180k, although it needs a pricey clutch job soon!!
if u wanna save some money for like a house down payment, keep ur old car. this one will last u at least to 300k miles if u keep up with all ur maintenance. my 02 highlander has 118k miles and drive just like the day i bought it new, my 06 accord the same way with 90k miles, by the way my 90 corolla still driving fine ( it has kinda low mileage at 55k).
My mom said the same thing! Put former cash payments into a savings for a down payment for future car. And sell it privately when I want to upgrade.
30K is quite short, though no harm in servicing it more frequently. Lifetime is a urban legend. Not in the manual but in the Warranty and maintenance guide you'll find 60K intervals (30K, though, for "severe usage", whatever that is). I've had regular automatics lasting 250-300K on beating cars even without fluid change (as long as fluid remains at proper level/color/density). Not that it's recommended
but driving conditions/environment/habits make a difference in longevity. That being said, pass a certain point (say 150K), it's better to stick with the old fluid as replacing it is known to unveil problems masked by gunk until then.
they do outlast my sister and her husband's Dodges. While I have had just 2 Toyotas for 24 years they have gone through 6 or 7 Dodges! (used)
Yes I am saving for a down payment since I just paid off the car 4 months ago.
I think my condition is harsh. For the first 3.5 years of buying it or 85,000 miles. Drove uber/lyft.30K is quite short, though no harm in servicing it more frequently. Lifetime is a urban legend. Not in the manual but in the Warranty and maintenance guide you'll find 60K intervals (30K, though, for "severe usage", whatever that is). I've had regular automatics lasting 250-300K on beating cars even without fluid change (as long as fluid remains at proper level/color/density). Not that it's recommended
Go on YouTube and find the real car nut. He's a master toyota tech. On one of his videos, he speaks about Toyotas lifetime cvt fluid. As @jolly pointed out, it's an urban legend. You should service it. In fact, there was one member that his cvt needed replacement out of warranty. Iirc, it was $7k. They are expensive and very sensitive compared to a 4 speed transmission. I've never owned one, so not my area iof expertise.
You got the name wrong, but you are right. He gives actually good advice being that he is a Toyota MDT, and he's up to date on his tech. Good for any Toyota enthusiast to watch him. He doesn't come off as condescending as that boomer guy that flails his hands.
