Used Car Toyota Corolla Texas TX
Reader’s Question:
I’m looking at a 10-year old Corolla to give to my kid for his practice driving. A neighbor just wants to get the car off his hands. You know, before the big leagues. I hate to give my son a brand-new car to drive and bump around Texas. Any “ins” and “outs” on this model?
Jay
Houston, TX
Whoa! Jay, Jay, Jay. A 10-year old car, eh? A wise choice for the wallet, but you gotta ask yourself, “Are you really serious?” But hey, since you want the ins and outs, we’ll give you some. I won’t blame you if you do decide to go with this car. It’ll be cheap experience as a learner’s car in Houston.
I think these will be more of general tips. The Corolla back in ’98 had a reliable 16-valve engine on it. If your neighbor properly maintained the car, it should not give you a lot of headaches. One good thing I can point out, though, even if this car is already “aged,” accessories won’t be difficult to find and I think parts are still easy to come by. After all, it is a Toyota. There are critical points you should look for, though. If you see it parked at your neighbor’s car port, do check if the car still “stands” right. Signs of suspension abuse or faults can also be spotted that way. If it leans to a side too much, could be a coil spring or a shock problem. Look under the car, too, check for oil leaks. I am sure your neighbor will allow you to test drive it, do so. After starting, check out if the car is not blowing white smoke already, that’s engine wear (oil and water leak). And also check if the safety gear still work. Good thing with buying used cars off private individuals, I am sure you can get it dirt cheap. What are neighbors for, anyway?
If you get the cash in the future, you can try certified pre-owned cars in dealers in Texas.
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Houston Texas Used Car Price
Reader’s Question:
What are the price ranges for cheap used cars in Houston?
Long
Houston, TX
This is such a great question! There are many kinds of cheap second hand cars in Houston Texas out there, but just how you view them as cheap will depend on your finances and the type of car you are looking for. Here is what you are most likely to get for your money.
For a 10000 to 20000 dollar car, this is going to be a middle line sort of car which has an age of around three or four years. This kind of car will give you a little year of great service with completely no problems, as long as you carry out your maintenance duty and keep it going. These tend to be sold as certified second hand cars at new car dealership.
For a $5000 to a $9000 car, this car will probably be between the ages of five and ten. It will still be a good car, even though it will have a lot of mileage on it. You can discover one of these from a smaller dealer for cheap second hand cars in Houston Texas.
For a 1000 to 2000 dollar, these cars may help you out of a tight spot, but they will not last you long. These are the cars you can buy from your neighbor and they will almost certainly break down within a year.
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