Thinking of buying 99 Corolla

spree · 07-10-2009 12:31pm #1

Hi

I am thinking of buying a 99 1.3L Corolla 89k miles, dealer tells me its a lift back model as opposed to hatchback, asking price of 1950 euro.
If any one can tell me what they think have omly seen photos on Carzone even if I seen it in person dont think it would tell me alot.
So any views, comments or experience with this model would be greatly appreciated

Henry Ford III · 07-10-2009 12:35pm

Chances are it'll keep on going.

Apart from that?..........

bazz26 · 07-10-2009 12:38pm

Liftback is just another name Toyota use for 5 door hatchback. €1950 is a bit expensive for a 10 year old one to be honest. I would be aiming for the improved facelifted model from 2000 onwards that got the newer 1.4 litre VVTi engine like this one:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200939195328528

My father had a 2000 model for almost 4 years and the only issue it had was the crappy fisher price type stereo gave in.

trad · 07-10-2009 12:40pm

My wife has one for the last 5 years, a 97 frog eye type. Has put up 50 k miles on it. Apart from some work it needed when she bought it (clutch and a set of tyres) I replaced the front struts for the last NCT, a set of brake pads, two tyres a a brake light bulb and I service it every 6 months. Has never failed to start. What more can I say

spree · 08-10-2009 1:10am

Hi

Thanks for the advice but she went for a 99 Focus in the end 77k

brendansmith · 08-10-2009 1:19am

spree wrote: »

Hi

Thanks for the advice but she went for a 99 Focus in the end 77k

Jesus, she didnt hang about.

I owned a 99 3 door corolla and i loved it dearly. I think i might get thee same again when i get back to Ireland.

Mr Benevolent · 08-10-2009 2:09am

It's overpriced for what it is OP... €1400 is much more realistic. You can get better for €2k tbh.

Thinking of buying 99 Corolla

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