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I assume it's an automatic. And just how "loaded" is it? CD player? ABS? Moon roof? At any rate. I checked the Edmund's used car section, it says if you buy a 1998 Corolla LE automatic with cruise control (I didn't want to presume for other extras) from a private owner in relatively good shape, it should cost around $9,600. But it also said there is a value drop of $830 for the high milage. Which means, if you buy from a private person, it should run you about $8,800. Of course, if there are other option beside the automatic transmission and cruise control, it will elevate the price accordingly.
$8600 is a pretty good price already, not counting all the extras. And seem like the owner realized that it was a rental, so he is only giving you $200 discount. But you could try your luck and press for more. Pointing out that the owner has used up all of the manufacturer's warranty. Also point out the history as a rental.
Try you luck, but it's a pretty good deal as it is. The oil change, airfilter, ect are normal maintainance. And the break pad change especially, means that you have just saved $200 to do it yourself for the next couple of years.
Corollas are reliable cars. But still have a trusted mechanic run a good check out before plucking down the $$$. Good luck.
Thanks in advance!
I don't know those numbers, but I was able to bring a kitchen table(3'square) and a bookshelf(3' width, 6' length) in my 98 corolla's trunk from the store. The TV will fit into the trunk, but you won't be able to close the lid. Use a back seat.
"Your mileage may vary," as they say, but I got 35 mpg with my 2000 LE until I put 16" rims on it - it then went down to 32. Now I have a turbo, and the mileage is 24-48 -- but oh, that slap in the back!
Just adding stuff to denniswade. The CE doesnt come with a 4speed AT, it comes standard with a 5spd manual.
Averaging 26mpg city driving in my 99 CE, 2000 & 2001 should be a bit better.
nukenebie:
Don't know bout the trunk, but it will fit on the back seat if u take it out of the box. Did the same thing with a 19" TV.
My 99 LE gets 28 all city driving at all time except during the winter. (in the winter it's like 23 mpg all city driving, since I drive short trips 5 miles to work).
2000 has VVt-i engine, 99s didn't (doh!). They get about 2 mpg better. Also, all corollas comes with 5-spd manual transmission standard. 3-spd automatic is an option only for the cheaper VE, 4-spd automatic is CE and LE.
I drive 35 miles to work on LA freeways, meaning that I'm alternately going either 80 mph or 10. My car is a 4-speed automatic.
Not too bad for a 4 year design, but they did loose sales to the new Civic, Focus,etc (down 7% from 1999 figures). Can't wait for the 2003 model to get here!!
Still don't get it why people buy Cavalier. Its even an older design than a Corolla....
data courtesy: http://www.autosite.com
That car over laps the lower/mid end of the Corolla. And that's probably the main cause.
Personally, I don't care much for the Echo. The Yaris was a good sub-compact car, but when they add the trunk for the Echo, it just mess it up IMHO.
Did You noticed only around 48K Echo sold for 2000? Quite low isn't it?? Isn't Toyota target like 50-60K unit/year ?
just wanted to quickly update everyone about my ownership experience to date with my corolla. I own a 2000 VE 5 speed, purchased in late October '99. I just turned 56,000 miles. Absolutely no problems other than having the brake rotors and brake pads replaced under warranty because of some warped rotors from the factory. I have kept every receipt and a running Excel spreadsheet of every gas purchase and subsequent mileage figure since the car was new. Overall, I am averaging 36.9 mpg. That includes the initial break in period where the mileage was around 32mpg for the first 10,000 miles and the last 10,000 miles or so where the spark plugs are starting to wear and my mileage has dropped to 34-36mpg. I have gotten in excess of 40mpg on a few tanks of fuel, depending on the mix of city vs. highway driving. For the middle 30,000+ miles, I steadily averaged 37-39+mpg. I run nothing but supreme gasoline (which after testing on my corolla actually gives me 1-2+ mpg difference vs. regular), and very rarely get below 80mph while highway driving on the interstates around here. My foot is always on the floor. So those mileage numbers are pretty good all things considered. i just thought I would share my experiences for anyone considering purchasing a new corolla. It was the best $12,000 I've invested an automobile to this point in my driving career. Money well spent for the cheap, yet peppy transportation it provides....
p.s. in case anyone was interested and they don't have the opportunity to try, the fuel shuts off in my corolla at around 130mph (I am guessing because it is only registered for 110... so based on how far past that mark the speedo was reading when the fuel shut off, I estimated that it was an additional 20+mph)... I personally don't recommend travelling at this speed since the car is definitely not designed for it and it is somewhat of a scary experience in comparison to other, more capable sports cars I have had at this speed.....
I am thinking of buying a 1991 camry LE(101k, all power), the guy asked for $3000. i tried it and it ran very well. but my friend found one problem: when i stopped the car on a slope with "Drive" on, it went back slowly itself. my friend told me that there must be sth wrong with the gear in the transmission. My question is: is that a big problem with the transmission? and if it is, how much does it cost to get it fixed?
Thank you very much! I appreciate your advice.
Thanks
Bryan
I have to spend next 5 to 6years in US. And I am not accustomed to the cars in north America.
Reliability and economy will be the priorities.
I had driven a Sonata for 8years in my home without any major problems. But, I want to buy what I can easly re-sell when I left US and want one different from Sonata.
I am considering a Collora or a Cellica.
I love the little curb of Collora.
Does Collora still as reliable as it used to be?
Please let me know your opinion.
Celica is a sports car. It's in a different catagory.
I think if you are consider how easy it is to sell later, I think the Corolla will be, simply because there are probably 5 times more people looking for a everyday car than a sports car. But the new Celica does look sharp, doesn't it?
Thank you very much for your kind reply.
I will buy a Collora as soon as I come to your land.
Thanks again.
I will return to the US in early August.
I had spent two years in US before, and I still have a used Buick which had given me a lot of problem in a storage.
Late this year, I am going to trade the Buick in for a collora.
I am sure that you already visited this site. It shows the most recent version of Japanese Corolla.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/Showroom/All_toyota_lineup/CorollaSedan/
Briefly,
It uses the same 1794cc, VVT-i engine.
It weighs about 200pound more than current one. -changed from about 2410pound to 1180kg(about 2610pound)-
Wheel base has increase from 97inches to 2600mm(about 102.5inches).
As a result, the new Corolla has bigger cabin and trunk with shorter nose, and the quality of interior might be better.
On the other hand, if they use the same engine for US model, because of the increased weight, the agility and fuel economy can be slightly reduced.
One more negative factor is that the steering diameter has increased from about 32feet to 10.4meters(about 34feet).
But, I am not absolutely sure whether the Toyota will introduce the same model to US.
Now, if they'll bring the 4WD Corollas back to North America as well ...
By the way...haven't had a problem with the car. Great car! Backseat could have more room though.
Here try this little website.
xyzipp2 I saw one holder which mounts into air vents
Looks like vlady beat me to the suggestion.
vlady - have you tried a hubcap place that specializes in replacing lost hubcaps? You might be able to get your cover for a much more reasonable price. 80 bucks! That is ridiculous. You will excuse me while I go try to find a way to superglue mine on.
http://www.dpp.com/hold.html
http://www.phonemerchants.com/elsmarhol.html
That's not cheap, but it's motorized... fancy.
Here is a cheap one.
http://www.officeinnovations.com/vek90599.html
http://www.cell-west.com/html/phoneholders.htm
Scroll down for the airvent ones.
Good luck.
Thanks.
But being 12 years old, I wouldn't push it too much.
Wish Toyota still made the GTS corollas today.
In eight and a half years:
fixed clutch
timing belt at 66,000
new brakes (this car has 4 wheel discs)
3 and 1/2 set of tires
new altenator
replaced factory radio and speakers (not very hard - has double din mount 4 inch in front and 5 1/4 in rear)
two batterys
several cylinder gaskets (around $40 to fix), has not happened in the past 4 years
replaced leather shifter knob
added cellular phone (hands-free)
You can tell how much I love this car. I only paid $6300 for it.
$6300? Great price. They still are going for $4-6K.