rustproofing an old toyota--worth it!

allyJay · 20-04-2011 10:28PM #1

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?

vectra · 20-04-2011 10:37PM

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?

zilog_jones · 20-04-2011 11:26PM

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.

allyJay · 21-04-2011 12:28AM

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.

rustproofing an old toyota--worth it!

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