Used car talk

[iCRUNCH]

Which is a better deal?

2006 Toyota Corolla S with 47k miles
2009 Toyota Corolla S with 68k miles

price is the same

 

[at4iowa]

Which is a better deal?

2006 Toyota Corolla S with 47k miles
2009 Toyota Corolla S with 68k miles

price is the same

A 2006 with 47K? Must have been driven by my grandma.

I would go with the newer car. It's still pretty low miles and Toyota engines run forever. It's the electrical and mechanical stuff that goes bad and that seems more dependent on age of the car and not mileage.

 

[thewop]

IMO, 68k highway miles is better than 47k in town miles. The last 2 times I looked for a used car I ended up buying a new one because the incentives were so good, and they were willing to deal.

A dealer will give you a good deal on a new car if they have the opportunity to service it regularly for you.

 

[iCRUNCH]

It is tempting to go with the lower miles, but it appears that those miles are too low for that year.

 

[22*43*51]

Weird that the price is the same. The miles difference doesn't appear to be enough to cause the disparity.

Is there something wrong with the 09' car?

 

[The_Joker13]

Which one has more swag? I'd go with that one.

 

[Funky Bunch]

Which one has the bad transmission?

 

[iCRUNCH]

the 2009 was in a small wreck it looks like:

04/11/2012 California
Damage Report
Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a rear-end collision
Airbags did not deploy

04/16/2012 California
Damage Report Parts requested for repair:
Rear bumper
Headlight assembly
CARFAX recommends checking these repairs during your pre-purchase inspection.

 

[22*43*51]

Sounds superficial for the most part.

I would have the airbags checked and purchase the 09'.(based on what you're shared)

Good job buying used. You must not hate money.

 

[LuteHawk]

I know it, you know it, and the American people know it:
HROTers do not buy used cars. You are simply getting
someone else's headache. Buy a new car and enjoy
the ride.

 

[HawkFantastic]

09. Miles for both are low. 20K Miles makes little difference. Then you ask, do I want a 6 year old car's mechanicals or a 9 year old cars mechanicals?

 

[iCRUNCH]

Car is not for me.

the 2009 Corolla S with 68k miles (and light wreck)
http://mercedesbenzofstcharles.com/...UFH~uYrnnAQ?PageSize=12&Year=2009&Make=Toyota

or

2011 Civis LX with 84k miles
http://www.toyotaofmuscatine.com/used/Honda/2011-Honda-Civic-1d6b80510a0a00651d0f49960d1b1b0f.htm

 

[PerkyForHerky]

Had it not been for cash for clunkers, you'd be able to afford a 2011 Corolla with less miles than both.

Thanks Obama.