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| Answer to: Selling my 2019 Toyota Corolla Le | 9Relevance | 2 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| There is no single "best place". You could just put it out in front of your house with a FOR SALE sign. It's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. You can get an estimate of its value at sites like kbb.com. | |||||
| Too Much for a 96 Camry? | 9Relevance | 2 years ago | ddevg | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hey Scotty, I've seen your videos about the mid-1990s Toyota Camry and how bulletproof they are. Well I searched and found a 1996 model that's not far from me with only 54K miles on it. The only thing is they want $6,900 for it. They've got service history, and it's accident free. Is the cost too high? I tried checking kbb.com, and they come out with a significantly lower price. I figured this would be a better beater car than the 2006 Kia Spectra5 I've got with 105K miles on it. What do you think? | |||||
| Answer to: C1201, C1241, C1422, B2799 | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Did you look them up? The "C" codes are for ABS. The B2799 code indicates a problem with the immobilizer. If you're not having startup problems yet that might be coming. Hopefully very cheap. If you're lucky you might just have something relatively simple, like low system voltage, at the root of the problems. Insufficient voltage tends to make computer modules go funny in the head. | |||||
| Answer to: Should I buy a 2022 Cadillac XT5? | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | Hixster | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| One source for pricing would be Kelley Blue Book . The site's prices tend to be inflated but it can give you a general idea of what a particular vehicle might be worth in your area. Cadillac is a GM product, when mentioning GM the word 'quality' won't be the first thing you'll think. it's not a terrible car, it's just a new gm won't last as long as a Toyota or Honda . . | |||||
| RE: Am I getting ripped off? AC Compressor Replacement on 2000 Toyota Echo | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | sereniTy007 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... 90,000 miles on it when I sold it for $4,950 approximately 2 yrs. ago. Now I only have the Red Echo, but I have a feeling that if I do sell it, I can get much better than the kbb price for it where I live. It's a small town and there just isn't much out here in terms of quality autos. P.S. The Red Echo I currently own was made in Japan. Scotty always says they make Toyotas better there. Thanks again! | |||||
| Answer to: Am I getting ripped off? AC Compressor Replacement on 2000 Toyota Echo | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Not if the job is done properly. Due to the failed compressor contaminating the AC system, at a minimum the condenser, drier, and expansion valve need to be replaced and the rest of the system flushed out. Then of course there is a cost for the new refrigerant and oil and lots of labor. Hopefully this includes a brand-new AC compressor since the rebuilt units are usually garbage. This would also be a good time to replace those 25-year-old AC hoses while the system is apart and should not add too much to the bill. Keeping the AC working in an old car can be challenging, and it is expensive especially if you cannot do the work yourself. The real question here is whether it is worth putting $1300 into a 25-year-old Echo. Kelley Blue Book pegs the value of that car in good condition at about $1600 (private party sale). | |||||
| Answer to: Help with a rejected inspection car | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Big mistake, especially if you did not have a different mechanic give the vehicle a thorough inspection before buying it. You should have walked away from the deal right then and there. Did he put the guarantee in writing? You can't trust Carfax beyond possibly verifying mileage. Not everything is reported to them. Unless you have a written warranty spelling out specifically what is covered you are at the mercy of the the person who sold you the car and the people he is farming the work out to. You could take the car to a good independent mechanic of your own choosing to get an estimate of the work that needs to be done, and take the seller to small claims court if they won't make it right. The trouble is that in most jurisdictions used car sales are as-is unless a warranty provided with the sale says otherwise. If a spoken promise from the seller was not backed up in writing, proving it is going to be a problem. I know this doesn't help for this situation but there were enough red flags with this deal that you should have run away from it. Worse yet, this thing was grievously overpriced. Kelley Blue Book pegs the price of that vehicle in fair condition (with all those problems it cannot be considered "good") at about $5500, and Kelley price quotes are typically inflated to begin with. Unfortunately this purchase is a very expensive learning experience. | |||||
| Answer to: Is it worth fixing a bad head gasket on my 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid? | 9Relevance | 2 years ago | elvisal99 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| @FR8mstr Yeah, $2,500 + $1,500 = $4,000 and that's 2/3 of what the car is currently worth without anything wrong with it. Plus, the kbb value will only drop from here. Unfortunately, getting something else looks to be the wisest decision. If the shop guided you correctly the first time and just replaced the head gasket, that would've been worth the $2,500 if that was all that you had to do. At this point, you're wise to move on. Highlanders/RAV4s are good reliable choices if you want something a little larger. Glad I could help you out a little! Best of luck ... | |||||
| Answer to: Should I buy this 2019 Toyota Highlander? | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Only a good mechanic can tell you that with a thorough examination before purchase. We have no idea where you are or what the market is like in your area. Check local comparables and sites such as Kelley Blue Book to get an idea of fair pricing. Chances are if it's at a dealer it's overpriced and they will try to upsell you to a variety of useless, overpriced addons. You can check carcomplaints.com to get an idea of inherent problems, recalls, and TSBs. | |||||
| Answer to: Should I buy a 13-year-old RDX for $12K? | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| That's a red flag right there. Used car dealers usually buy cars at auction that have no known history, do a cursory clean-up, and flip the car to an unsuspecting victim for a huge markup. (BHPH - "Buy Here Pay Here" - lots are the worst offenders, real bottom-feeders.) Unless you are a mechanic the only way you can really evaluate the car's condition is to have a good mechanic give it a thorough examination before purchase. If the seller won't let you do that don't just walk away, run away. Sounds like a lot for a 13-year-old RDX with way over 100,000 miles on it. Check sites like Kelley Blue Book and also check comparables in your area to get an idea of pricing. A quick internet search suggests that vehicle does not have much in the way of inherent problems but it's old enough that the way its been treated and maintained is going to be the primary factor in its reliability. | |||||
| 2016 Lexus GX460 for 20K? | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | rocker4579 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... photos of the interior, exterior, and frame. Only issues is there is a small hairline crack in the bottom right passenger side of the windshield. It's very rare a clean one from a dealer or even private seller pops up in Central Texas where I live. Is this too much? Edmonds, kbb, etc say this is in fact a good deal, but you never know. This would be my daily driver. Gas milage is not a concern of mine either. All opinions would be appreciated. Thanks! | |||||
| Answer to: 2005 Toyota Highlander with 300k - should I buy it? | 9Relevance | 1 year ago | Hixster | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| It might be 20 years old but if it's been well maintained then it might be a good vehicle. Old Highlanders were well built. With no frame rot or rust lingering underneath, $1500 is actually a suspiciously low price. If that Highlander is in really good condition it's worth more - have a mechanic check it out thoroughly, before purchasing. | |||||
| 2013 Lexus RX 350 Should I repair it or trade it in for a new car? | 9Relevance | 2 years ago | kanglening | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... FRONT AXLE LEAKING GREASE, UNABLE TO RE-BOOT,RECCOMEND REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT FRONT AXLE $1871 3. *Engine Tune Up - Spark Plug Replacement: Spark Plugs - Replace - 6 Cylinder IF DONE WITHTIMING COVER ONLY 0.2 HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED. $938 Along with some other small issues, the total cost to do all these is close to $9000. Is it worth spending $9000 to fix it considering the value of the vehicle is about this much according to kbb? Or should I trade it in to buy another vehicle? Thanks | |||||
| RE: How much is a 2000 Ford Excursion worth? | 9Relevance | 2 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Apparently at least in kbb.com's estimation not special enough to warrant a $40,000 price tag. | |||||
| RE: Is it worth the repair? | 9Relevance | 2 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| That depends on whether the additional trade-in value at least pays for the repairs. Remember kbb.com is just an estimate, dealers will always try to low-ball you no matter what. | |||||