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Is mileage too low?

  • 19-08-2009 6:29pm
    #1
    BillJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm in the process of buying a new car, i'm looking at a '01 corrolla that has 40,000 miles up on it and i'm just wondering should i be suspicious?

    It' being brought in from england tommorow.

    Any input would be appreciated.

    Thanks:)


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  • #2
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    It should come with history old M.O.T's etc.
    Make sure the seller does an N.C.T before purchasing,.


  • #3
    BillJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭BillJ


    It has a full service history apparently and will have two years NCT.

    Will the service history show the mileage?


  • #4
    kyote00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭kyote00


    I thought all Toyotas came out of the factory with 40k on them....:D

    As has been said before, MOT does not really anything say about the health of the car.

    Its really worth it getting it checked by the AA or RAC --- if they find something then you can use it to bargain down the price...

    If you have any doubts at all , walk away there are plenty of corollas around....

    If it has been serviced by Toyota, you can usually just ring up the Toyota dealer who will have all the service details....


  • #5
    BillJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭BillJ


    Cheers guys, appreciate the help!


  • #6
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    use the MOT sheets to track the mileage of the car, get a qualified person to check the car out.

    dont be too suspicious of the mileage unless something doesnt add up or it seems too good to be true!

    my mam has a 2004 E46 coupe from new with 11,200 miles on it, she drives it everyday, allbeit small journey's :D


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  • #7
    BadCharlie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,614 ✭✭✭BadCharlie


    Its coming from england, i would have it checked out by one of them online sites.


  • #8
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    Get a HPI report!


  • #9
    Moanin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭Moanin


    steve06 wrote: »
    Get a HPI report!

    +1 very important


  • #10
    BillJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭BillJ


    I just went to see the car today, had a full service history and mileage was on all the MOTS and it had VMC reports(vehicle mileage checks) also. Car seems genuine and i'm getting it from a dealer so i'll have a warranty too.

    Hopefully it'll be mine tommorw!:D


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