Is this a good deal for a 2008 hatchback? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

*tomato* · 11-11-2009, 08:06 PM

Yeah, you can also keep looking a little bit. Won't hurt.

RUFFSTUFF · 11-11-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomato

No, it's optional.
The factory radio is optional, too.

I guess brakes on all 4 wheels was an option too? Sheesh!

kustom play · 11-12-2009, 12:45 AM

i think its a good deal

dealer was offering me 9300 for trade for a an 09 4 door and i have about 43K on my 07 yaris

PBJ · 11-22-2009, 02:59 PM

So I bought it today for $8400! Mechanic said everything was in great condition and the only thing he found was a nail in one of the tires. I'm so happy!

nemelek · 11-22-2009, 06:49 PM

Good luck with the car. I hoped that your mechanic was able to verify 13 oil changes by the old owner.

SpaceShot · 11-22-2009, 08:15 PM

Not to worry, I have the same vehicle with the standard shift and have over 54K on it.
120+ daily commute and 2 trips to Canada and back.

With your second paycheck, get a full set of snows for it.
Change the oil regularly, keep the tires fully inflated, and wash it every other month or so.
Try not to spend all of your savings on mods, and when you have questions search the posts here.

roadrunner · 11-22-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBJ

So I bought it today for $8400! Mechanic said everything was in great condition and the only thing he found was a nail in one of the tires. I'm so happy!

I believe you made the right decision. Please get back to us in a week, and let us know how you feel on your decision.

dg4rez · 11-23-2009, 12:28 AM

Thats some high mileage. I would say, save up and buy one for 2-3 grand more, and a lot less mileage.. I got mine for 12,400, and it had 4,300 miles on it...

But with any used car:
1) carfax
2) Ask for a steady history of Receipts (good way to know its been taken care of)
3) Have the master mechanic at Toyota inspect it
4) Take it for a very thorough test drive.
5) Check for any rust damage
6) Check fluids, and breaks
7) Check age on tires, and type. If they are the cheapest of the cheapest, usually means he didn't care about maintaining it, and wanted to do the bare minimum

and lastly but also very important

8) Check PSI in tires, usually if they are low, he didn't care to maintain his car thoroughly.

11-11-2009, 08:06 PM	#19
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Yeah, you can also keep looking a little bit. Won't hurt. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

11-12-2009, 12:45 AM	#21
kustom play pink wheels are cool View User's Garage Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,407	i think its a good deal dealer was offering me 9300 for trade for a an 09 4 door and i have about 43K on my 07 yaris __________________ http://www.4055design.com

11-22-2009, 06:49 PM	#23
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Good luck with the car. I hoped that your mechanic was able to verify 13 oil changes by the old owner. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

11-23-2009, 12:28 AM	#26
dg4rez Gas Saver View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 197	Thats some high mileage. I would say, save up and buy one for 2-3 grand more, and a lot less mileage.. I got mine for 12,400, and it had 4,300 miles on it... But with any used car: 1) carfax 2) Ask for a steady history of Receipts (good way to know its been taken care of) 3) Have the master mechanic at Toyota inspect it 4) Take it for a very thorough test drive. 5) Check for any rust damage 6) Check fluids, and breaks 7) Check age on tires, and type. If they are the cheapest of the cheapest, usually means he didn't care about maintaining it, and wanted to do the bare minimum and lastly but also very important 8) Check PSI in tires, usually if they are low, he didn't care to maintain his car thoroughly. __________________

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11-22-2009, 02:59 PM	#22
PBJ Drives: car-less till I buy a Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North East Posts: 7	So I bought it today for $8400! Mechanic said everything was in great condition and the only thing he found was a nail in one of the tires. I'm so happy!

11-22-2009, 08:15 PM	#24
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	Not to worry, I have the same vehicle with the standard shift and have over 54K on it. 120+ daily commute and 2 trips to Canada and back. With your second paycheck, get a full set of snows for it. Change the oil regularly, keep the tires fully inflated, and wash it every other month or so. Try not to spend all of your savings on mods, and when you have questions search the posts here.