Planning on buying a Used Camry

[BullyCanadian]

Hey I'm looking at a used camry GORRUD'S AUTO GROUP, the particular Camry I'm looking at is a V6, and has w/air, ps, pb, pw & pl, dual airbags, keyless entry, cruise, tilt, bucket seats, AM/FM cass., CD player, alum. wheels

But he says that it was used as a car in their national rental agency. Should I stay very far away from it cause its a rental? cause this is a very good price for a camry especially a v6 2003 model. Any suggestions? BTW it has 16,440 KM's on it and price is $23,995 (canadian)

 

[Lyfer]

Toyotas have a tendency to run forever. (With seasonal checkups)


Just make sure its not a lemon, take a car guru (buddy) with you.

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: Lyfer
Toyotas have a tendency to run forever. (With seasonal checkups)


Just make sure its not a lemon, take a car guru (buddy) with you.

ya thats the reason i'm looking at toyota's cause i need a car that can stand my 50 - 60k's a year

 

[BullyCanadian]

any points on what i should looking for when buying it? I know ot check the CV joints by turning the wheel as far to one side as possible and driving it around in circles listening for clunking sounds, anything else?

 

[Mookow]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
any points on what i should looking for when buying it? I know ot check the CV joints by turning the wheel as far to one side as possible and driving it around in circles listening for clunking sounds, anything else?

take it to a mechanic. Its more than worth it.

 

[freebee]

First of all, thats a horrible price. 24k canadian is about 18k US. New 2004s are only in the mid-high 21k (US) range.

Second, its a rental. Its one year old, with uncertain history. And if someone drove it the way I drive rentals (neutral drops, redlining the engine when cold, etc.) that shortens the life considerably.

As a personal choice, I would never purchase a 1 year old car. Simply due to the fact that if it really was such a bargain, why are they selling it?