Gatling wrote: » No they do look tiny I know the seller lowered it but I think the wheels look too small and skinny (wider arches )??
Duke O Smiley wrote: Its still there - I'll go for a look tomorrow. Apparently theres not a mark on it. I've had a saloon, 3 door hatch and estate all as daily drivers. Never a lifty..
idnkph wrote: » IV had 3 of these and never ever had an issue mechanical wise with any of them. They also run on the smell of petrol. Very economical. Only draw back is the road noise when doing above 50mph. It used to drive me mental in all 3 Iv owned.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1997-toyota-corolla-1-3-xl-mint-condition-2/20300623 How nice is this!? NCT to July, tax through to Christmas, low miles, history and looks immaculate. Pricey though
Duke O Smiley wrote: » I don't know why I keep doing this.. Nice to get back behind the wheel of one again though. It really is as good as it looks in the photos from the ad, theres hardly a mark on it. And it drives unbelievably well for a 21 year old motor too. I'm looking forward to having this for a little while.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » I don't know why I keep doing this..
moonlighting_1 wrote: » Whats your insurance plan with the toyota. i bought a 1999 model that's getting a service at the mo. Is it still possible to get main insurance on an old car.
moonlighting_1 wrote: » Is it still possible to get main insurance on an old car.
alan partridge aha wrote: » Nice what did you pay after.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » I gave 850 for it in the end which I’m happy enough with!
JohnBoy26 wrote: » Best of luck with it. They drive well, even with mega miles they don't feel tired. They were built to last.
Duke O Smiley wrote: Really have to shift this A6 of mine though because I'm up to 5 cars now.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » There is exactly 119,400 on it as of this evening and I have to say it drives like a new car. There genuinely isn't one hint of wear anywhere on the inside. Seats, carpet, steering wheel etc all look and feel new and fresh. I was thinking about your comment re. tyres on the way home down the M1 today, it was very good. Nice and stable and no major noise at all. Theres four decent Goodyear tyres on it at the minute that are obviously doing a good job. Also has the 4 original wheel caps under those hubcaps!
Gravelly wrote: » Sure sign on an old car that it was looked after. One of the first things I check when I'm looking at a used car is the tyres - 4 different chinese yokes, walk away - 4 same known brand, and I've it nearly bought already!
JohnBoy26 wrote: » I don't think it's that simple and I wouldn't judge a car purely on the tires.
JohnBoy26 wrote: » I had one with a lot more miles than that which still drove like new. Sold that car nearly 10 years ago now and I still see it being driven around the place. It's seen off a good few newer cars in that time. I'd nearly take off the non original hubcaps and have the original wheels with original hubcaps showing. Imo I think they look much better that way. Also I never really had any problems with road noise either but the premium tyres do make a difference I think.
Gravelly wrote: » I wouldn't judge a car purely on the tyres either :rolleyes: But it is a guarantee that if someone only bought one bargain tyre at a time, they will have skimped on essential maintenance. If they were prepared to spend on four good branded tyres at a time, you can be fairly confident they won't have skimped on maintenance either.
JohnBoy26 wrote: » ....Tyres would be a small factor.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » Yeah, the hubcaps will be coming off but first I want to find the time to spray the wheels so they match the rest of the car. Will be a few weeks yet before I do. My last e11 was a few years ago now, a 98 estate. It could be a bit hollow sounding at times but I dunno if that was just the empty space in the back or what. No issues now anyway which is grand
