Am I getting a good deal on this hatchback? - Toyota Yaris Forums

HeyJules · 07-06-2009, 09:22 PM

I was hoping to get a new Yaris but I just can't afford to finance it. If the pre-purchase inspection goes well, I will be getting a 2007 Yaris 3dr Hatchback for $9200 ($1200 less than asking.) It's got auto windows/locks and only 18,000 miles. Original owner, and she says she was in a small fender-bender and she had to replace the rear bumper. A few scratches on the bumper remain but no engine damage. I will have to register the car as she let it expire, which is another $400. From the pictures it is very clean and it even has the 60/40 backseat, which I'm a fan of.

So guys, am I getting a good deal?

guzziknight · 07-07-2009, 01:19 AM

If the car gets checked by someone you trust, and the damage isn't significant, go for it. I got my 08 S Sedan for $10,500, which was a really good deal. It also had around 18K when I got it.

Seems like $9200 with the power pack is good.

Revsson · 07-07-2009, 02:31 AM

Why should you have to pay the $400 because she let it expire?
That is different than how we transfer title and ownership here in Wisconsin.
I've seen some advertised that were less than that price for a 2007. However,
most of them had more than 36,000 miles. So, not too bad.
But like others have said, get it check by someone you can trust.

yaris-me · 07-07-2009, 04:03 AM

Yes!

HeyJules · 07-07-2009, 10:05 PM

Yes the registration is a little more than I expected, but I guess it gets cheaper as the car ages. I am definitely going to get the car inspected before we buy it, at a AAA approved mechanic with good Google reviews. So far the seller has been great; emailing me back within the hour and answering all of my questions. She's moving to an area with great public transportation, otherwise she would not be getting rid of it.

07-06-2009, 09:22 PM	#1
HeyJules Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 14	Am I getting a good deal on this hatchback? I was hoping to get a new Yaris but I just can't afford to finance it. If the pre-purchase inspection goes well, I will be getting a 2007 Yaris 3dr Hatchback for $9200 ($1200 less than asking.) It's got auto windows/locks and only 18,000 miles. Original owner, and she says she was in a small fender-bender and she had to replace the rear bumper. A few scratches on the bumper remain but no engine damage. I will have to register the car as she let it expire, which is another $400. From the pictures it is very clean and it even has the 60/40 backseat, which I'm a fan of. So guys, am I getting a good deal?

07-07-2009, 01:19 AM	#2
guzziknight Drives: 2008 Yaris S Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 69	If the car gets checked by someone you trust, and the damage isn't significant, go for it. I got my 08 S Sedan for $10,500, which was a really good deal. It also had around 18K when I got it. Seems like $9200 with the power pack is good. __________________

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07-07-2009, 02:31 AM	#3
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Why should you have to pay the $400 because she let it expire? That is different than how we transfer title and ownership here in Wisconsin. I've seen some advertised that were less than that price for a 2007. However, most of them had more than 36,000 miles. So, not too bad. But like others have said, get it check by someone you can trust.

07-07-2009, 04:03 AM	#4
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Yes!

07-07-2009, 10:05 PM	#5
HeyJules Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 14	Yes the registration is a little more than I expected, but I guess it gets cheaper as the car ages. I am definitely going to get the car inspected before we buy it, at a AAA approved mechanic with good Google reviews. So far the seller has been great; emailing me back within the hour and answering all of my questions. She's moving to an area with great public transportation, otherwise she would not be getting rid of it.