Crystal Ball Question

[Muskoka Minute]

The car has had a bunch of work done within the last 7 months
- US M030 suspension,
- all new control arms,
- track arms, tie rods,
- drop links
- Top transmission gears
- and a bunch of other work

The car seams to be in good repair.

[Luv2Box]

Originally Posted by Muskoka Minute

The car has had a bunch of work done within the last 7 months
- US M030 suspension,
- all new control arms,
- track arms, tie rods,
- drop links
- Top transmission gears
- and a bunch of other work

The car seams to be in good repair.

I would still get a PPI done and if it clears I wouldn't worry with that amount of miles. My '99 just turned 118K and I swear it is running better than ever.

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by Muskoka Minute

The car has had a bunch of work done within the last 7 months
- US M030 suspension,
- all new control arms,
- track arms, tie rods,
- drop links
- Top transmission gears
- and a bunch of other work

The car seams to be in good repair.

That is an alarming amount of work for the last 7 months. I can see why the owner wants to sell it. It's a money pit. Do you think the owner has the pit filled, or is the owner aware an end to spending is not in sight and is ready for someone else to start sinking cash into it?

[Muskoka Minute]

Originally Posted by Jamesp

That is an alarming amount of work for the last 7 months. I can see why the owner wants to sell it. It's a money pit. Do you think the owner has the pit filled, or is the owner aware an end to spending is not in sight and is ready for someone else to start sinking cash into it?

The owner has been transferred out of the country.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by Muskoka Minute

The car has had a bunch of work done within the last 7 months
- US M030 suspension,
- all new control arms,
- track arms, tie rods,
- drop links
- Top transmission gears
- and a bunch of other work

The car seams to be in good repair.

Personally I see this work as something done by an owner performing the best maintenance possible, he did the complete suspension obviously not trying to be done cheap. IMHO this is the kind of work I want to see done. I would think there is a high likelihood that this car is well maintained. Deferred maintenance is expensive. Still need a PPI done though.

[mikefocke]

I see no IMS, RMS, AOS, water pump, valve work, engine mounts plastic water and oil tanks done which are typical needs as the car ages.

But I also see two things I really like...recent proactive maintenance/improvements and that you know the motivation of the seller. I bought 2 Boxsters that worked out well and the selling was motivated by family and work related items I could verify. I sold one and again it was a time of life issue, not car condition that motivated the sale. I think you are much better than average in what you know about the car. Can you talk to the guy who did the work? Can you examine the oil filter at least?

Having said that, this is not a new Corolla with warranty, it is a 13 year old car. Well maintained and with luck, you'll get another 125k miles out of it.