My knee is only getting worse, but I love a bargain LOL.
Don't sell out your body for a cheap car.
My knee is only getting worse, but I love a bargain LOL.
Shouldn't at this vintage.does it have a timing belt? If so, that’s $1000 you’re about to spend on it. Consider that.
True, but if you don't push yourself, you'll lose what you have.Don't sell out your body for a cheap car.
8-10k miles, drive it into the ground.What's your annual mileage like and how long are you planning on keeping it?
Personally I would prefer the MT but if you want an AT...no reason to buy something you aren't going to like. Aftermarket moonroof is not something I am a fan of either.
I‘m not. I currently own a 2009 that was burning a quart every 300 miles. A piston soak completely cured it. I’m placing an educated bet that (a) the bad rings were mostly gone by 2012 and (b) a piston soak might fix a new one, if needed. 2007-2009 were the really bad years for the 2AZ.Everyone is missing the fact that these engines burn a TON of oil…
Warranty extension covered up to 2015 for the xB:I‘m not. I currently own a 2009 that was burning a quart every 300 miles. A piston soak completely cured it. I’m placing an educated bet that (a) the bad rings were mostly gone by 2012 and (b) a piston soak might fix a new one, if needed. 2007-2009 were the really bad years for the 2AZ.
I know, but the issue is less prevalent with the newer ones.Warranty extension covered up to 2015 for the xB:
Highly doubt it - that would be wishful thinking. Toyota would not offer a warranty extension if the issue did not exist. This is a very expensive repair for them.I know, but the issue is less prevalent with the newer ones.
Reports on the various Scion forums say they started installing the redesigned pistons in the later production engines. It’s possible older parts or complete engines were installed in newer cars, but the farther past 2010 you go the fewer reports of excessive oil consumption you see.Highly doubt it - that would be wishful thinking. Toyota would not offer a warranty extension if the issue did not exist. This is a very expensive repair for them.
It is more likely because the newer ones do not have enough miles yet.
That’s essentially the question now: is 56K fewer miles worth an extra $4K for a 12 year old car? I’m starting to think it isn’t.I would look at them both and decide from there. Sight unseen would likely take the cheaper one and roll the dice
A third option appeared but it's a couple of hours away. Also a 2012 but 108k miles for $6000. Photos and the history look OK but it seems a bit too good to be true. I’m going to drive it on Friday and if I don’t like it I’m going to make an offer on the $9500 one.Did you pick one?
They used to be one of the lowest cost of ownership vehicles. Cheaper than a prius including fuel to run, when new.Those boxes are reliable from what I've seen out in the wild. I'd opt for the $13.5k version.
That's great to hear that they were cheap transportation. Surprised about the Prius though. I do give one of the local RV guy a slight hard time b/c he seems to always have something wrong with his prius. Tow tuck picking it up or taking it to the shop but probably no more than the rest of us in the end. It's a hybrid so two systems to maintain I guess.They used to be one of the lowest cost of ownership vehicles. Cheaper than a prius including fuel to run, when new.