I own a 2018 Toyota Corolla LE and have 26000 miles on it, based on the crazy used car market we are in right now I can sell it for more than what I purchased it for back in 2018. I am planning to downsizing as I drive only 16 miles a day to and from for work. My colleague is selling her aunt's 2014 Chevy Captiva sport LTZ with around 58000 miles on it, will it be a good buy and what should I check before making a decision? They are asking $12000 for the vehicle. What should I do? Or it will be dumb to buy a Chevy product replacing a Toyota? Will the insurance go up as this vehicle has been discontinued?
How is a Captiva a downsize from a Corolla?
The Corolla is already a relatively small car. If I were you, I’d sit tight.
If you wanted a real downsize, I’d recommend a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris.
PS. Forget about buying that Craptiva, that’s like committing hara-kiri..
Downsizing in terms of price....I like how you call it a "Craptiva".....Many thanks for the input and changing the topic title appropriately...much appreciated!
No worries. All the best!
I would not replace a perfectly good Toyota with a GM product.
Many thanks for your suggestion.
My friends that have had chevys in that year range had big issues with them. My friend with a 2012 malibu almost went the lemon law route.
If you are a gambler, go for it, but the odds are against you.
If you really want to save money, find yourself an older toyota, corolla, rav4 etc that has proven it's reliability, and get it for less than the chevy. The price won't nosedive, and you won't get the excitement of visiting the mechanic on a regular basis.
Not many people bought the captiva, and a quick search shows the parts are hard to find. I have had people rant to me about how their chevy only made such and such parts one year and switched them, and the parts are really hard to get, and they were buying the same junk, discontinued part.
It looks like you are new to carkiller, welcome, and enjoy reading up on the different cars. These forums save people a lot of money.
Sure, got your point, many thanks for the insight!
No, do not even think about it. You have a car that will last you for years (decades based on your driving needs). Why replace it with something that is poorly made and has a good chance of not even making it to 100K miles.
Many thanks for your input...much appreciated!
Don't do it. You'll be sorry. I realize I offer no science to support my opinion but many others have.
Thanks for your suggestion!
No, keep the one you have scotty said they can last forever. look at his Celica he has had it for years, hasent been Speeding money, after money after money, it has been reliable if you take care of them
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated! I got rid of that stupid idea after reading all your suggestions and advice.
any time