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Formerly TRD_RoLLa
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 Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 01:24
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My mum is buying an used car. Toyota of course. 
Need some advice and opinions on our following options.
Option 1:
1989 Toyota Camry 2.5L V6 ZVZ21/VZV21 Auto 4sp. Sedan with 175,000kms for $7500
Option 2:
1992 Toyota Corolla Seca 1.6L 4AFE ae92/?94 Auto 3sp. Liftback with 195,000kms for $7000
Please note they are dealer prices.
Would like your input please. Any other car model recommendations too. Gotta buy something very soon.
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 01:38
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From what I've heard, the engines in those Camrys are pretty unreliable. Can't remember the actual problems though.
If it's been well maintained then shouldn't be a problem though...
There's a lot of kms on those cars! Why not look for something with fewer kms?
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Toymods Board Member
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 01:46
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The 4A-FE with 3 spd auto is shit!!!
Whatever you do, don't get the rolla!
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 07:14
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That is way overpriced for that corolla, by over 2k in my opinion, especially for a car that's done so many k's............
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 07:41
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The price is so high cause of the dealer situation... They always add like 2k to the price tag... I'd also look for something with less k's on the clock...
We've never had any major probs with Camry's at my work (Chatswood Toyota)... They are usually just in for services...
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 10:41
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Just do the conversion n sell her the twiny with the ze  never be late again  
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 10:42
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Just do the conversion n sell her the twiny with the ze never be late again
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 13:13
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| Nark wrote on Tue, 01 October 2002 11:38 |
From what I've heard, the engines in those Camrys are pretty unreliable. Can't remember the actual problems though.
If it's been well maintained then shouldn't be a problem though...
There's a lot of kms on those cars! Why not look for something with fewer kms?
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The problem would be sludging. Common if the oil isn't of a good quality on the 1, 2 & 3VZFE. Also those k's looks like it's nearing the end of their lives. If they don't mind what kinda car it looks like, then even the wide body Camry would do nicely. The 5SFE I think is the pick of the bunch for reliability and longevity. 3VZ wasn't a particularly "reliable" engine comparatively.
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Formerly TRD_RoLLa
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 01 October 2002 22:18
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Bounty: i was contemplating that option, but seeing the white one isnt up to scratch body wise, i couldnt be bothered. Plus she can't and will not learn manual, so unless it can be mated to the 3 speed auto transmission. I have to give that though a miss
SmellyTofu: yeah im still not sure what to do. Those above options will have to be crossed off. We'll just continue to look around more.
For more toyota's.
Almost got lured into buying a Hyundai Sonata 1991 ?GLS with all power options for $5800 but with 179,000kms.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Wed, 02 October 2002 04:58
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forget a 6 cyl camry, stick to 4, more than enough power for your mum (unless she drives like me)
at my house there are 3 genII camry's (well one's a holden apollo...) none of them have ever had engine troubles, only mine has a reconditioned gearbox and new clutch, kms are:
195,000
189,000 and
187,000
and if you can stay away from the executive model (dodgy plastic interior and no folding rear seats)
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Wed, 02 October 2002 06:17
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Who says 175,000 is approaching the end? I got 260,000km/s on the Seca SX and life is just beginning for that car! it never misses a beat and pulls hard as if not harder than alot of fresher ones.
Matt, the V6 camry should be fine coz I know you'll maintain it, just like her old corolla sedan Also, I've seen the V6 Camry's go. Not bad at all. Quad Cam, 24 Valve.. there's some good hardware there and the inside of those cars are pretty plush. Also, Camry's are less prone to rust than an AE92 Secas and if the Seca don't have air-con, forget it.
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Sun, 06 October 2002 13:19
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I'd suggest you look around a bit more. the two models you've chosen aren't exactly fine examples from the toyota stable.
the SV21 camrys are pretty old now,and are generally pretty sloppy suspension-wise,and have a quite average interior-both cramped,and clunky.
what's been said about the engines getting gummy is true,I've seen it myself a few times.
the MCV10 widebodies are the go,if it's a cheap camry you're after.
the AE92 is the worst of the FF corollas IMHO. shocking seating position,and appalling brakes.
if you hunted around some,and bargained a little,you could likely get an AE102 for the same money,a far better car,in all areas,and newer.
the 4AFEs rarely have problems. rental cars prove that...
good luck!
Justin...
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Sun, 06 October 2002 14:14
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No offence, but my friend has a Holden Nova, the AE92 one. Got to be the nastiest brakes I've used on a newer car, and that includes my gf's Daewoo Matiz...now thats saying something.
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Sun, 06 October 2002 16:19
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I own an AE92 Corolla SX and the brakes seem fine for me...
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 08 October 2002 01:09
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I've driven every Rolla up to the AE9x, and all their brakes suck!
Even the SX/GTi with MetalKings sucked.
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 08 October 2002 08:29
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The RA6x actually have some of the best brakes that I've ever used, so it's kinda harsh comparing other cars to it... Remember, they share the same discs as the MA6x Supras which were a lot heavier.
I remember when I first bought my car and had to brake suddenly for a dog. Locked them up real good. Lucky the dog stopped from the noise.
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 08 October 2002 11:47
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MA61's arent that much heavier ey dude...and I definetly know GA61's aren't too My XX hauls up even better than the RA60...
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Formerly TRD_RoLLa
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 08 October 2002 13:54
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Yeh, point taken. I must admit, my first impression of my ae82 brakes were not to my liking. It could be a lot better.
Oh well, that will soon be changed i hope.
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Re: Mum's buying a car.....
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Tue, 08 October 2002 23:55
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Tue, 08 October 2002 21:47 |
MA61's arent that much heavier ey dude...and I definetly know GA61's aren't too My XX hauls up even better than the RA60...
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6 inches means a lot dude... 
And it's not hard for any car to haul better than a stock RA60..... The RA60 is weighed down by a boat achor...
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