i went to look at a 1999 t-reg toyota corolla 1.3 g6, when i took it for a test drive everytime i accelerated there was a strange noise coming from what sounds like the gearbox. the sales men told me all these age toyotas make this noise. is this true.
2007-05-19 05:54:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
The 5 speed boxes of around the same age did have a problem with gearbox bearings failing. It could be heard when accelerating hard and then lifting off, sounds like a heavy whine.
The 6 speed box is quite rare at that age and I personally haven't had a problem with them.
At the end of the day it's your money, if you fell unsure walk away.
2007-05-20 08:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's relly a toss up. Both are great cars!! However, I would recommend the 4 cylinder Camry over the V6. It's cheaper to maintain and overall ownership will be less. The Corolla can actually be equipped similar to a Camry, but it is smaller and the price will easily reach Camry levels if you go crazy with the options. To it's credit, the Corolla is the car that made Toyota what it is today. Fuel efficient, safe, reliable and practical can be said for both cars. I don't know where you live but here in Southern California, $18,000 can buy you a 4 cylinder Camry LE that comes well equipped already. Of course this is a sale price but they usually will have 5-10 Camrys on the lot selling for that. It's not the same engine as the Corolla you are looking at (unless you are looking at the 2009 XRS). 4 cylinder Camrys do well on gas and the are extremely reliable. Also, when it's time to service a 4 cylinder Camry (compared to a V6 Camry), it will be a lot cheaper. Imagine having a timing belt service every 60,000 miles on a V6 Camry. That's normal for a car with a timing belt, but the 4 cylinder Camry has a maintenance-free timing chain. You should never have to replace it. The Corolla also has a timing chain like the 4 cylinder Camry. For a first car, either the Corolla or the 4 cylinder Camry would be perfect. Also, being that the Camry is bigger, don't let the 4 cylinder engine fool you. It has plenty of power. Not as much as the V6, but more than enough to get you where you want to go. Consider this: Nearly 85% of Camrys sold are 4 cylinders. That's enough to warrant getting the 4 cylinder. Most people don't see the need in opting for the V6.
2016-05-17 11:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was wrong. I have a 1995 Toyota Corolla and it doesn't make any strange noises. It sounds like there is something wrong with the car.
2007-05-19 10:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say it is. I've driven a couple of Corollas about the same age and I heard the same buzzing noise, except it sounded like it was coming from the engine.
2007-05-19 12:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by Car freak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never believe the sales men the the only welfare they think about his thy own if your not happy with it mate walk theres thousands more to look at. look at a few and check them out and see if your happy with them. i have to say i love toyotas ive had 3 2 carinas and now i got a toyota celca excelent . but when i buy i always try a few of the same model before i finaly buy . good luck
2007-05-19 06:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by meandean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is so not true but i did bye one and the engine bluew up when i accelerated
2007-05-19 15:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by joe G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't get it. He could just be trying to get it off his hands.
2007-05-19 05:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by Chloe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
don't fall for that ! he's trying to get rid of it
2007-05-19 06:28:54 · answer #8 · answered by KOOL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,it's not true - don't buy this car.
2007-05-19 05:56:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO! Do not buy that car.
2007-05-19 05:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋