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#18 of 33 2000 Corolla - Miles:118,292 (Too High)? by andersonnc

Oct 25, 2008 (9:08 pm)

A local dealer has this for sale. Ive never owned a Toyota but have always wanted one. Im looking all over town for a great deal.
  
Is this high mileage for that price? Im looking to spend less than 8000.00 for a used car. I saw this Corolla & wondered if it is a good deal?
 
$5,995
Miles:118,292
Year:2000
Make:Toyota
Model:Corolla
Series:CE
Body:Sedan
Engine:1.8L I4 OHV
Transmission:Automatic
Ext. Color:Maroon
Int. Color:Light Tan Cloth
  
A local dealer has this for sale. Ive never owned a Toyota but have always wanted one. Im looking all over town for a great deal.
  
Is this high mileage for that price? Im looking to spend less that 7000.00 for a used car. I saw this Corolla & wondered if it is a good deal?

#19 of 33 Re: 2000 Corolla - Miles:118,292 (Too High)? [andersonnc] by mnf

Oct 26, 2008 (5:58 am)

Replying to: andersonnc (Oct 25, 2008 9:08 pm)
Keep looking you can do better i did a quick search on autotrader.com using the criteria of 75k or less and in the $6K-$8K.
 
Keep looking and good luck
 
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?num_records=25&search_lang=en&pa- ge_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=used&distance=0&address=9921- 6&marketZipError=false&style_flag=1&make=TOYOTA&model=COROL&make2=&start_year=20- 00&end_year=2000&min_price=6000&max_price=8000&seller_type=b&transmission=Automa- tic&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=&max_mileage=75000&color=&color2=&color3=&keyword- srep=&keywordsfyc=&keywords_display=&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=0&certified=&- advanced=y&highlightFirstMakeModel=&showZipError=n&default_sort=priceDESC&awsp=f- alse&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&systime=#

#20 of 33 Corola high miles by horizontech1

Dec 13, 2008 (10:30 pm)

The corola is very reliable car if not abused.Check blue book or nada first before you nake an offer.You can check the trade in value so you can have an idea,then base your offer on that.Remember,that the trade in value is the dealer payed for the car,usually much less than that.I will offer less than that.Test drive the car and check the oil,tires,interior,engine and any thing obvious including under the car.If every things looks good and clean,chances are some one took good care of.If not,ran way.Go some where else.

#23 of 33 Post moved by pat

Feb 18, 2009 (6:21 pm)

Here's the link: debjeff, "Toyota Corolla Tires and Wheels" #33, 18 Feb 2009 1:37 pm.

#24 of 33 1998 Corolla LE opinions by lhy

Mar 19, 2009 (2:40 am)

I am considering buying a 1998 Corolla CE and was wondering what opinions people have of this car?
 
I have heard that it tends to consume a lot of oil like a quart/month, particularly when it reaches the 110-120K mileage mark. It this true? And is this a major problem?

#25 of 33 Re: 1998 Corolla LE opinions [lhy] by mcdawgg

Mar 19, 2009 (5:02 am)

Replying to: lhy (Mar 19, 2009 2:40 am)
Depends on how good the maintenance was. My '99 LE has 108K miles, and does not consume any oil. I have read that both the '98 and '99 can have this problem, so I have been watching mine carefully, and I can say that I am not concerned anymore. From what I've read, many people report that the excessive oil consumption starts long before 100K miles. I have changed the oil every 4 months or 3,500 miles since new. I'd let it go to 4,000, but this car has many short trips, so I am a little aggressive with the oil changes. Besides, I do it myself, so it's not costing me a lot of money.
 
Excessive oil consumption can turn into a problem because the cat. converter gets fouled, or the O2 sensors will trigger a check engine light, or if you don't check the oil often, the oil level could get too low, then you'd have a HUGE problem (no more engine!). Of the people that report oil consumption, most just fill it with oil often and keep driving it. If it gets too bad, the compression could be decreased - then, you'd need a rebuild or just scrap the car.
 
Bottom line - have it checked out, and most of all, verify the maintenance records. If burning a lot of oil, the end of the exhaust pipe would be oily and the plugs would be very dirty.
 
Good luck!

#26 of 33 Re: 1998 Corolla LE opinions [lhy] by terceltom

Mar 19, 2009 (6:38 am)

Replying to: lhy (Mar 19, 2009 2:40 am)
Had three Corollas so far and never heard of this generalization. I certainly never had this problem with my older Corolla.

#27 of 33 Re: 1998 Corolla LE opinions [lhy] by hoopitup2000

Mar 19, 2009 (7:45 am)

Replying to: lhy (Mar 19, 2009 2:40 am)
My aunt is finally retiring her 98 Corolla CE after an amazing 270,000 miles. No major problems to speak of. Oil consumption was getting higher near the end, but no complaints. I hope my 05 lasts as long.

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