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Thanks for the tips on the 3-speed autos, I'll steer clear of them. I'll also look for the Chevy Prism.
Older Corollas
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Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
This was always my favorite Honda:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-X
Here's what almost every Honda in Phoenix looks like
This was always my favorite Honda:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-X
Here's what almost every Honda in Phoenix looks like
I can rebuild these 1zz-fe in the 98-08 corollas, very very reliable engine, not enough oil return holes in the 98-04 corollas, take the old piston out, drill out more holes and your issue shouldn't come back, unless there is some serious neglect with oil changes.
I have 3 celicas now, all with rebuilt motors.
I get 34-37 mpg highway cruise at 80 mph
I have 3 celicas now, all with rebuilt motors.
I get 34-37 mpg highway cruise at 80 mph
The first Corolla to have a timing chain was the 1998 model with the 1ZZ-FE engine. Corollas have had timing chains ever since. The first Camry to have a timing chain was the 2001 2.4L model, with the AZ-series 4-cylinder. The V-6s were still the MZ-series V-6 with a timing belt. The 2007 Camry's GR-series V-6 was the first 6-cylinder Camry with a timing chain.
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
When I bought my '07 Corolla, I was originally shopping for the previous generation (6th generation)...
Just to correct what I said earlier, the 1995-2002 generation was the 8th generation, not the 6th generation.
When I bought my '07 Corolla, I was originally shopping for the previous generation (6th generation)...
Just to correct what I said earlier, the 1995-2002 generation was the 8th generation, not the 6th generation.
Thanks Hokiefyd.
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I found a local 2002 Camry, stick, for ok money, pointed it out to the wife, who kinda sorta rolled her eyes to the idea. Older car than I am getting rid of, and I'd immediately have to do work (rocker, exhaust, tires). "But it'd be paid for!" Well, for the sum total of what I would pay for the first year of ownership of new/CPO, and all upfront.
So be prepared for that sort of response to friends trying to figure out why you are appearing to go backwards in the scheme of things.
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Quick look seems to indicate that yes this 2002 I found is in the range for bad headbolt threads in the block. Unknown failure rate, unrelated to how the owner maintained the car. Later 2.4's might have oil consumption problems.
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I found a local 2002 Camry, stick, for ok money, pointed it out to the wife, who kinda sorta rolled her eyes to the idea. Older car than I am getting rid of, and I'd immediately have to do work (rocker, exhaust, tires). "But it'd be paid for!" Well, for the sum total of what I would pay for the first year of ownership of new/CPO, and all upfront.
So be prepared for that sort of response to friends trying to figure out why you are appearing to go backwards in the scheme of things.
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Quick look seems to indicate that yes this 2002 I found is in the range for bad headbolt threads in the block. Unknown failure rate, unrelated to how the owner maintained the car. Later 2.4's might have oil consumption problems.
Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
Used pricing on older Corollas is insane. Get an Escort instead.
He said "reliable."
Used pricing on older Corollas is insane. Get an Escort instead.
He said "reliable."
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Originally Posted By: supton
Thanks Hokiefyd.
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I found a local 2002 Camry, stick, for ok money, pointed it out to the wife, who kinda sorta rolled her eyes to the idea. Older car than I am getting rid of, and I'd immediately have to do work (rocker, exhaust, tires). "But it'd be paid for!" Well, for the sum total of what I would pay for the first year of ownership of new/CPO, and all upfront.
So be prepared for that sort of response to friends trying to figure out why you are appearing to go backwards in the scheme of things.
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Quick look seems to indicate that yes this 2002 I found is in the range for bad headbolt threads in the block. Unknown failure rate, unrelated to how the owner maintained the car. Later 2.4's might have oil consumption problems.
I don't think it's going backwards, if I do the camshaft and add up the cost of the new timing belt in January, that's about $5,000 within the last year of repairs. I don't think one can spend $5k in repairs in a Camry, I could probably buy a new crate engine and transmission for a Camry for that amount! Then there'd be 300k miles left in it! Lol.
Thanks Hokiefyd.
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I found a local 2002 Camry, stick, for ok money, pointed it out to the wife, who kinda sorta rolled her eyes to the idea. Older car than I am getting rid of, and I'd immediately have to do work (rocker, exhaust, tires). "But it'd be paid for!" Well, for the sum total of what I would pay for the first year of ownership of new/CPO, and all upfront.
So be prepared for that sort of response to friends trying to figure out why you are appearing to go backwards in the scheme of things.
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Quick look seems to indicate that yes this 2002 I found is in the range for bad headbolt threads in the block. Unknown failure rate, unrelated to how the owner maintained the car. Later 2.4's might have oil consumption problems.
I don't think it's going backwards, if I do the camshaft and add up the cost of the new timing belt in January, that's about $5,000 within the last year of repairs. I don't think one can spend $5k in repairs in a Camry, I could probably buy a new crate engine and transmission for a Camry for that amount! Then there'd be 300k miles left in it! Lol.
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Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
The first Corolla to have a timing chain was the 1998 model with the 1ZZ-FE engine. Corollas have had timing chains ever since. The first Camry to have a timing chain was the 2001 2.4L model, with the AZ-series 4-cylinder. The V-6s were still the MZ-series V-6 with a timing belt. The 2007 Camry's GR-series V-6 was the first 6-cylinder Camry with a timing chain.
Awesome, glad to hear Corollas have timing chains.
The first Corolla to have a timing chain was the 1998 model with the 1ZZ-FE engine. Corollas have had timing chains ever since. The first Camry to have a timing chain was the 2001 2.4L model, with the AZ-series 4-cylinder. The V-6s were still the MZ-series V-6 with a timing belt. The 2007 Camry's GR-series V-6 was the first 6-cylinder Camry with a timing chain.
Awesome, glad to hear Corollas have timing chains.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: supton
Thanks Hokiefyd.
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I found a local 2002 Camry, stick, for ok money, pointed it out to the wife, who kinda sorta rolled her eyes to the idea. Older car than I am getting rid of, and I'd immediately have to do work (rocker, exhaust, tires). "But it'd be paid for!" Well, for the sum total of what I would pay for the first year of ownership of new/CPO, and all upfront.
So be prepared for that sort of response to friends trying to figure out why you are appearing to go backwards in the scheme of things.
*
Quick look seems to indicate that yes this 2002 I found is in the range for bad headbolt threads in the block. Unknown failure rate, unrelated to how the owner maintained the car. Later 2.4's might have oil consumption problems.
I don't think it's going backwards, if I do the camshaft and add up the cost of the new timing belt in January, that's about $5,000 within the last year of repairs. I don't think one can spend $5k in repairs in a Camry, I could probably buy a new crate engine and transmission for a Camry for that amount! Then there'd be 300k miles left in it! Lol.
Yep. But others will see otherwise.
I tabulated costs on my car. It was close to $14k in repairs and maintenance. I do not have it in front of me right now, but it was 6-8k in repairs alone. Another $22k in fuel. I think it was $63k for 314k and 11yrs. Next year was an easy 3k, and this year was only half done--who knows what else might break in the meantime.
Imagine what that would have done if I had it in an index fund instead...
Originally Posted By: supton
Thanks Hokiefyd.
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I found a local 2002 Camry, stick, for ok money, pointed it out to the wife, who kinda sorta rolled her eyes to the idea. Older car than I am getting rid of, and I'd immediately have to do work (rocker, exhaust, tires). "But it'd be paid for!" Well, for the sum total of what I would pay for the first year of ownership of new/CPO, and all upfront.
So be prepared for that sort of response to friends trying to figure out why you are appearing to go backwards in the scheme of things.
*
Quick look seems to indicate that yes this 2002 I found is in the range for bad headbolt threads in the block. Unknown failure rate, unrelated to how the owner maintained the car. Later 2.4's might have oil consumption problems.
I don't think it's going backwards, if I do the camshaft and add up the cost of the new timing belt in January, that's about $5,000 within the last year of repairs. I don't think one can spend $5k in repairs in a Camry, I could probably buy a new crate engine and transmission for a Camry for that amount! Then there'd be 300k miles left in it! Lol.
Yep. But others will see otherwise.
I tabulated costs on my car. It was close to $14k in repairs and maintenance. I do not have it in front of me right now, but it was 6-8k in repairs alone. Another $22k in fuel. I think it was $63k for 314k and 11yrs. Next year was an easy 3k, and this year was only half done--who knows what else might break in the meantime.
Imagine what that would have done if I had it in an index fund instead...
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Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
This was always my favorite Honda:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-X
Here's what almost every Honda in Phoenix looks like
Oh lord!! Haha!!
Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
This was always my favorite Honda:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-X
Here's what almost every Honda in Phoenix looks like
Oh lord!! Haha!!
Of the 7th gen Celicas, the auto GT (with 1zz-fed) got the best gas mileage. Can touch 40mpg all highway with a steady foot. I currently have a 00 GTS 6spd. Best I can do is 35mpg.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
The first Corolla to have a timing chain was the 1998 model with the 1ZZ-FE engine. Corollas have had timing chains ever since. The first Camry to have a timing chain was the 2001 2.4L model, with the AZ-series 4-cylinder. The V-6s were still the MZ-series V-6 with a timing belt. The 2007 Camry's GR-series V-6 was the first 6-cylinder Camry with a timing chain.
Awesome, glad to hear Corollas have timing chains.
But headbolt problems make the corolla "reliable"?
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
The first Corolla to have a timing chain was the 1998 model with the 1ZZ-FE engine. Corollas have had timing chains ever since. The first Camry to have a timing chain was the 2001 2.4L model, with the AZ-series 4-cylinder. The V-6s were still the MZ-series V-6 with a timing belt. The 2007 Camry's GR-series V-6 was the first 6-cylinder Camry with a timing chain.
Awesome, glad to hear Corollas have timing chains.
But headbolt problems make the corolla "reliable"?
Originally Posted By: firemachine69
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
The first Corolla to have a timing chain was the 1998 model with the 1ZZ-FE engine. Corollas have had timing chains ever since. The first Camry to have a timing chain was the 2001 2.4L model, with the AZ-series 4-cylinder. The V-6s were still the MZ-series V-6 with a timing belt. The 2007 Camry's GR-series V-6 was the first 6-cylinder Camry with a timing chain.
Awesome, glad to hear Corollas have timing chains.
But headbolt problems make the corolla "reliable"?
Camry has the headbolt problem, not Corolla.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
The first Corolla to have a timing chain was the 1998 model with the 1ZZ-FE engine. Corollas have had timing chains ever since. The first Camry to have a timing chain was the 2001 2.4L model, with the AZ-series 4-cylinder. The V-6s were still the MZ-series V-6 with a timing belt. The 2007 Camry's GR-series V-6 was the first 6-cylinder Camry with a timing chain.
Awesome, glad to hear Corollas have timing chains.
But headbolt problems make the corolla "reliable"?
Camry has the headbolt problem, not Corolla.
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Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
Nick1994,
Do you plan on staying in Arizona ?
Yes?
Nick1994,
Do you plan on staying in Arizona ?
Yes?
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