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10-09-2017, 05:39 PM | #1 |
Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2017
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Used 2012 Yaris - good buy or should I avoid?
Hey there! This 2012 Yaris came up near me for a good price 5,995 but my friend said I should probably avoid because it was a rental the first 2 years and rental companies don't really take care of their cars. What do you think based on the car fax - https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...KTUD36CD526660
I kind of want a sedan anyways but trying to decide if I should check it out or just hold out for a sedan Yaris with a better history. Thanks |
10-09-2017, 06:59 PM | #2 | |
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I have every intention of buying a used rental van when we replace ours. Generally, rental companies take much better care of vehicles than the average consumer. I would take the car to a reputable shop and pony up a few bucks for a thorough inspection. And, then base your decision on that.
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10-09-2017, 10:02 PM | #3 |
My Yaris is a "racecar"
Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016
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Two of my five Yarii were previous fleet or rentals. I'm sure I beat them worse as taxis than what they went through there.
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10-11-2017, 03:38 PM | #4 | |
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Thanks for input! I will have a mechanic look at it before buying regardless
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How did they hold up over time? Did you have to do a lot of repairs or no? |
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10-11-2017, 05:08 PM | #5 |
Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008
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Best vehicle in my 37 years of vehicle ownership, new or used, is my 2006 ex rental that I purchased in 2007. It is a misconception that rentals are beat to hell and not properly maintained.
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10-11-2017, 06:30 PM | #6 | |
It's the illusion you see
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006
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Rentals often sees its limit right off the lot, but I don't think it really matters nowdays where most engines are reliable. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk |
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10-11-2017, 07:50 PM | #7 |
My Yaris is a "racecar"
Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016
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Well, I've put 30,000 miles on my 2014 Yaris using it only for taxi type stuff and it's been 100% reliable.
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