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Old 12-07-2013, 03:06 PM   #1
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Question 2007 Yaris sedan with 220,000 KM

I need a commuter car to, and from, work. I'm looking at possibly purchasing a 2007 Yaris sedan with 220,000 KM for $2000 CDN. The body is in great shape. The brakes were recently changed. The seller is a personal friend.

I'll have the car safetied (http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dan...ion5.3.1.shtml), and new winter tires installed.

Is there anything else I should watch out for, maintenance/care wise?
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Old 12-17-2013, 01:10 PM   #2
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$2000 is a killer deal. My wife's 07 we bought in 06 is at 250k. Not a single issue this far just oil/filter changes.
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Old 12-17-2013, 02:59 PM   #3
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damn.. i want a deal like that!

nothing much to watch out... but do check when spark plugs and transmission oil were done.
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Old 12-17-2013, 07:44 PM   #4
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Old 12-17-2013, 08:37 PM   #5
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Just check the insurance rates for the Yaris before you buy. You might find it considerably more expensive than other cars.
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Old 12-17-2013, 10:17 PM   #6
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Check your bolts:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27658

Other than that potential detail, I think it's a great deal. Best of luck!
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Old 12-18-2013, 11:46 AM   #7
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Snatch that car up NOW. If the seller is indeed a personal friend, then there will be absolutely nothing wrong with the vehicle.

Friends don't sell lemons to friends.
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Old 12-18-2013, 01:12 PM   #8
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Snatch that car up NOW. If the seller is indeed a personal friend, then there will be absolutely nothing wrong with the vehicle.

Friends don't sell lemons to friends.
or they do.. lol
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Old 01-12-2014, 07:04 AM   #9
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I bought it. I had the rear brakes changed, oil changed, and new snow tires installed. I plan to fix the cosmetic (paint scuff in two areas) in the spring -- you can't tell unless you go up close!

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Old 01-12-2014, 08:24 AM   #10
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2 grand is f'n insane. It also makes me sick. What did the ministry actually set the tax value at?

Congrats on snagging that deal.
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Old 01-12-2014, 09:26 AM   #11
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2 grand is f'n insane. It also makes me sick. What did the ministry actually set the tax value at?

Congrats on snagging that deal.
Second that.

Two grand was what my rattletrap Tercel cost me...once the shot engine was replaced.

Helluva deal you got there.
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Old 01-12-2014, 04:06 PM   #12
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great deal. looks like a clean car
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Old 01-12-2014, 09:55 PM   #13
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2 grand is f'n insane. It also makes me sick. What did the ministry actually set the tax value at?

Congrats on snagging that deal.
There was no book value.
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Old 01-22-2014, 03:48 PM   #14
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There was no book value.
FTW.

Let me know if you want to sell it
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Old 01-22-2014, 05:55 PM   #15
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FTW.

Let me know if you want to sell it
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Old 02-18-2014, 11:55 PM   #16
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Great deal, the car would sell for around double that on Kijiji or Autotrader.
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