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Hesitating between two used cars (Elentra or Corolla)... advice needed :)
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fxlaurent
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Feb 18, 2012, 6:38 PM
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Hesitating between two used cars (Elentra or Corolla)... advice needed :)
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Hello Everybody,
I'm new on this forum and I'd like to have your advice...
I just move from France to the US (Worcester, MA) for my job and I would like to buy a used car. I've done quite a lot of research and car test drive in dealerships and now I'm hesitating between two of them.
The first one is Hyundai Elentra GT 2003 with 84.000 miles for 5.995$. It's manual and it has been fully reconditioned with a new clutch, timing belt and water pump, new brakes and roters all around, 4 new tires... It has some nice options such as leather seats, power sunroof, sony radio with CD MP3, alloy wheels, power windows and locks. The car is very nice to drive, nice size boot and is well maintained. My only worry is that there is a bit of rust under the car... the dealer said it's surface rust which is not a big deal but I don't know if I can trust him...
The other one is a Toyota Corolla CE 2004 with 100.000 miles for 6.995$. It's an automatic but nothing has been changed on it. When I tried the car, everything looks good, except the brakes that were a bit "loose" (I had to press quite hard to brake). On this Toyota, there is no timing chain so should not have to worry about it. The tires look fine...
Both cars have a clean carfax, similar warranty (30days included or 1200miles).
What do you think I should go for ? I plan to move back to Europe in 3-4 years and would like to sell it before leaving... so I kinda need to think about that, as I'm pretty sure that the corolla would sell better than the Elentra in 4 years... but the fact that most of the equipment is brand new on the Elentra makes me think that I may not have any repairs to do before leaving...
I really need your advice and maybe some tips like if the cars worth the prices and if there is something special that need to be checked before purchasing it... We'll buy it cash so there may be a possibility of decreasing the price ?
Thanks so much !
Francois
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Discretesignals
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Feb 18, 2012, 7:26 PM
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Re: Hesitating between two used cars (Elentra or Corolla)... advice needed :)
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Only you can answer that question. If your interested in a vehicle, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to take it to your mechanic and have them check it over. I'd really have the Hyundai up in the air checking out the rust. You don't want a northern or ocean rust bucket.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Feb 18, 2012, 7:26 PM)
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