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rustproofing an old toyota--worth it!

  • 20-04-2011 9:28pm
    #1
    allyJay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭


    Hi, I have a 22 year old corrolla, I've been told it won't pass her next NCT due to the level of rust on the undercarriage, the Nct people told me I should get it done and get it done well before it's next test which is in 2012. But I'm terrified off putting money into her and have something else fail, I don't think it's worth sinking money into it at this age....any thoughts?


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  • #2
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    allyJay wrote: »
    Hi, I have a 22 year old corrolla, I've been told it won't pass her next NCT due to the level of rust on the undercarriage, the Nct people told me I should get it done and get it done well before it's next test which is in 2012. But I'm terrified off putting money into her and have something else fail, I don't think it's worth sinking money into it at this age....any thoughts?

    Fix it and keep it. It would be a shame to let it go now.. Got any pics of it?


  • #3
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    The only thing that really goes wrong with those Corollas is rust. Just don't forget about the timing belt :) Replacement 2E engines must be fairly easy/cheap to get even if something does go wrong with that...

    The car pre-dates catatlytic converters and other things that could cause expensive NCT failures. It's got to the age where it will start appreciating in value if kept in good condition.


  • #4
    allyJay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭allyJay


    the timing belt was done 10,000 miles ago, It hasn't missed one service in all 22 years, sadly the only thing killling the car is rust.


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