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  • 08-02-2017 4:38pm
    #1
    tt2014
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭


    Hi all, my car has packed it in and a mechanic i know has a toyota corolla, 2006, diesel for 3.5k, says its in good nock but im really clueless, are they a good car? What questions should i be asking when buying, my first and last carwas my mums so total novice, im going to look at it tomorrow, ive used this mechanic before and had no problems


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    They are a good car if a little under powered. The good news is the 1.4 D-4D engine of that vintage doesn't come with the usual expensive components that fail or get blocked on modern diesel engines like a dual mass flywheel or diesel particulate filter. The main thing to look out for is evidence of regular servicing especially around frequent oil changes and that the gearbox is not clunky or notchy as gearbox bearings can go on them.


  • #3
    tt2014
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭tt2014


    I really appreciate that, thank you so much, feel more at ease now


  • #4
    finalfurlong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭finalfurlong


    A good choice.engine is simpler than current diesels and will give plenty of miles-my brother has a o6 diesel from new and has 165 k kms on it trouble free but he is meticulous about oil and filter changes done at the exact intervals.would recommend and that price is reasonable imo.


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