Toyota Corolla- Advice please?

DanielGibbons

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy my first car. I spotted this one on donedeal http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2073262

The guy sellin it reckons it's a G6R, but I'm under the impression that only the pre-facelift models were G6 or G6R?

He told me it wasn't recalled for an engine block change (as many of the 1.6 VVTi engines from that time were), so I'm not sure if she's gonna be an oil burner or not?

Seems to be well kept, NCT'd til 2013 and taxed til the end of this month, but I think it's a bit on the pricey side?

Anything else i should watch for with these Corollas?

Thanks in advance

colm_mcm

It's probably an sr model

It mightn't be burning oil

DanielGibbons

Cheers for that Colm_MCM.

What do you think about the price though?

colm_mcm

Price is ok if you're into that kind of thing.
Have you checked insurance?

DanielGibbons

Fair enough. Just wanted someone's opinion on it. Nope haven't checked insurance on it yet, do you think it would be dear for a 17 year old on full licence since april? If i buy it it'll goin in my dad's name and him as first named driver.

colm_mcm

I did the named driver thing when I started driving. Problem is you don't build up no claims bonus and if you crash, your dads insurance will go through the roof.
It's not strictly legal either.
Those Corollas aren't exactly quick but the expectation will be there from people your age that you should drive the stones out of it.
The textbook answer is to get your own insurance on a 1.0 micra.

YouTookMyName

Since it's 1.6 you'll be paying the guts of 2500/3000 i'd expect.

DanielGibbons

Forgot to mention, she's got 139k miles

-Corkie-

There was only a thread here yesterday where the OP was in the same situation. They purchased a g6 corolla. I dont think thats a g6 allthough it is a UK import I think. The reg numbers look different in the pics for some reason.

cor1.3

that is not a g6r.

to spot a real g6r from a fake, genuine g6rs will only ever have a 1999 registration plate and were omly ever produced in black or red unless the owner sprayed it, g6rs were also made with a lightweight aluminium bonnet.

yes toyota did a recall on vvti engines for burning oil, i would be wary about it if it wasn't recalled. make sure it has proper filters, uses proper oil and was serviced every few k.

insurance would be around 1200 if you went under your parents name depending on engine size which isn't stated on ad

DanielGibbons

DanielGibbons wrote: »

Forgot to mention, she's got 139k miles

That coupled with you not having insurance sorted would have me inclined to not bother. It's no way near a bargain.

Suss out insurance before deciding on a car.

fonecrusher1

Whats the big deal with these yokes? You'd think they were rocket ships or something from the amount of respect they've got amongst young lads. Not a hell of a lot quicker than the boggo 1.4vvti corolla.

At least the 1.6 vti honda civics are bloody fast.

DanielGibbons

Thanks guys, all practical advice. I'll talk to the aul lad and the insurance broker and see what the story is.

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

Whats the big deal with these yokes? You'd think they were rocket ships or something from the amount of respect they've got amongst young lads. Not a hell of a lot quicker than the boggo 1.4vvti corolla.

At least the 1.6 vti honda civics are bloody fast.

I'm not lookin for a quick car. Parent's '01 Avensis has the same engine, she's on 170k now so I know they're reliable. They'll run off the smell of petrol too.

fonecrusher1

DanielGibbons wrote: »

I'm not lookin for a quick car.

Just get the 1.4vvti corolla so? Cheaper tax & insurance.

DanielGibbons

I suppose so. Not deciding anything for certain til I talk with the aul pair. I'll post back when I've decided something, thanks everyone!

johndaman66

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

At least the 1.6 vti honda civics are bloody fast.

A 17 year old guy looking to get insured on a 1.6 vti Honda Civic? Named driver or not, thats going to be very very bloody expensive if its possible in the first place.

fonecrusher1

johndaman66 wrote: »

A 17 year old guy looking to get insured on a 1.6 vti Honda Civic? Named driver or not, thats going to be very very bloody expensive if its possible in the first place.

I never implied that he should get a vti civic? It would be near impossible for him to get insured.

Im simply saying the honda 1.6 vti civic is a huge step up in power over the standard 1.4 civic. This is not the case with the corollas, the 1.6vvti isn't very much more powerful than the 1.4vvti. I think theres only 14/15 bhp between them & i think its a waste of extra money on insurance/tax & hassle for such a miserable power increase. Thats why i advised him to get the 1.4 model, i own one myself, its a bit of a bland-mobile but they have a decent engine in them. Good fuel economy & decent bit of poke when its needed.

sandra06

hi thats a great car worth the money,but check your insurance ,very exp for your age even with a full licence which not fair on you,i probally get a smaller engine for now build up your no claims ,good luck:D

johndaman66

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

I never implied that he should get a vti civic? It would be near impossible for him to get insured.

Im simply saying the honda 1.6 vti civic is a huge step up in power over the standard 1.4 civic. This is not the case with the corollas, the 1.6vvti isn't very much more powerful than the 1.4vvti. I think theres only 14/15 bhp between them & i think its a waste of extra money on insurance/tax & hassle for such a miserable power increase. Thats why i advised him to get the 1.4 model, i own one myself, its a bit of a bland-mobile but they have a decent engine in them. Good fuel economy & decent bit of poke when its needed.

Fair enough, perhaps a little irrelevant to the OP, but fair points. I'd think most would realise a 1.6 VVTI Corolla and a 1.6 VTI Civic are entirely different beasts. Insurance companies certainly would too. Regarding insure there may (may not) actually be very little in it for the OP to insure a 1.6 VVTI Corolla versus a 1.4 VVTI Corolla, especially if its as a named driver. You might not necessairly agree with it but lots out there buy into the image if nothing else of these slightly more racey Corollas with 6 speed box.

DanielGibbons

If I'm honest, I don't think I'd touch a Civic. Just personal taste. I spotted a Vento for €650 on DoneDeal, gonna give that serious consideration. And don't start with the whole "...what's with young lads and Ventos these days?" sort of crap :P

Vicxas

My G6R is pretty fast

But yeah mate i think for a first car you're pushing the boat out a bit, start off with a 1.4 civic or something....

colm_mcm

Get something with abs anyway

DanielGibbons

I don't think ABS will be necessary on a 1.4 Vento :P but we'll see how things pan out

colm_mcm

DanielGibbons wrote: »

I don't think ABS will be necessary on a 1.4 Vento :P but we'll see how things pan out

Doesn't matter how big the engine is, if you need to stop suddenly or slow down in slippery conditions its essential.
It's standard on all new cars, even 1.0 tin cans.
With respect. You have very little experience driving. The car you're learning on has abs, it could be the difference between running into the back of someone, skidding at a junction and not.

DanielGibbons

I'm not gonna deny I'm not an experienced driver! Only (legally) on the road since July last!