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Looking at buying a 05 Corolla

  • 27-08-2019 6:42pm
    #1
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    I'm after a cheap run around for the school runs etc.

    It will be doing very little mileage every year.

    I was thinking initially about a Yaris, but they seem to be fetching strong money for what they are.

    I have found a local car – Corolla 2005 saloon 1.4 for €750 with a new test.

    Is there anything particular issue with that model I should look out for . Car has 300k km but seems well looked after.

    Does it have a timing chain or belt?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Great car just look for any rust under body etc...

    They will be reliable enough.


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    These have a timing chain. They’re generally very reliable but check all electric things work, check for rattly inlet manifold, whining gearbox.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    They have a timing chain that should last the lifetime of the car with regular servicing. You would only change it if it were making a rattle noise. Gearbox bearings can fail on those model Corollas so if it's notchy or whining then the bearing could be on it's way out. Other than that they are a solid dependable car so it's hard to go wrong with one for €750.


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