Sad to see my baby go

[Blue Rose]

Sad to see my Toyota Corolla go as I been told it's gonna cost me over 1300 to get it fixed :( anyone know a good place to look for cars? My budget is 4k max would love another Toyota but when ever I look at other Corollas it's just makes me think about my own

[Hybrid21]

Hi Blu, as your Corolla is a 2016 model it may be worth getting it fixed rather than Shell out 4K to change it ? What is needing done to it ?

Otherwise I would change it via a dealer with a good warranty provided 👍

[FROSTYBALLS]

11 hours ago, Blue Rose said:

Sad to see my Toyota Corolla go as I been told it's gonna cost me over 1300 to get it fixed 😞 anyone know a good place to look for cars? My budget is 4k max ......

Is it a 2016 model or a 2006??

In the UK, the Auris was sold in place of the Corolla between 2007 and February 2019.

[Blue Rose]

Hi it's a 54 plate, and regarding parts I been told it needs a full exhaust system, new shocks, new brake pads and disc both front and back, and something about some censors because engine management lights on and a new side panel which is rusting away. I have had the car for 7 and a half years now.

[Al D]

If can afford to fix it and want to keep it you should. Got fair bit of life left in it.

[TonyHSD]

In older cars before deciding on spending larger amount for repairs a vehicle valuation and road worthy assessment is needed. If the car has no rust or minimal corrosion underneath and major components are fine plus structural body is in good shape then spending some cash to fix and keep the car for couple of more years make sense, especially during current car market situation. If the car been eaten by rust and or other major issues are hidden then it is better to be swap , scraped or exchange for a new car. 
Usually what prevents a few big repair bills to come in together in old cars and even in not so old is a constant money spent, proper maintenance on time and even a bit earlier to keep the car alive. 
Good luck 👍

[NeilMH]

I agree totally with what Tony has just said. Mine are both 30 years old and still going, following his philosophy. Having said that, in addition to the high levels of maintenance I've spent a lot of time underneath the car making sure rust is kept at bay because that would potentially be a big issue. Not to say I haven't sometimes had second thoughts along the way - eg, the year when I needed a new petrol tank, shock absorber and starter motor in the same year......they only lasted 28 years! Very best of luck. 

[Hybrid21]

10 hours ago, Blue Rose said:

Hi it's a 54 plate, and regarding parts I been told it needs a full exhaust system, new shocks, new brake pads and disc both front and back, and something about some censors because engine management lights on and a new side panel which is rusting away. I have had the car for 7 and a half years now.

Hi Blu, I imagine that all this work has been picked up with the MOT ? probably been advisories on last years MOT.

Difficult decision, and if the car is not MOT 'd it's worth very little and you won't get much for your 4K budget ☹️ If you get the work done as others have said it will last you for another couple of years or until your in a better financial position to buy something newer 👍

[Blue Rose]

13 hours ago, TonyHSD said:

In older cars before deciding on spending larger amount for repairs a vehicle valuation and road worthy assessment is needed. If the car has no rust or minimal corrosion underneath and major components are fine plus structural body is in good shape then spending some cash to fix and keep the car for couple of more years make sense, especially during current car market situation. If the car been eaten by rust and or other major issues are hidden then it is better to be swap , scraped or exchange for a new car. 
Usually what prevents a few big repair bills to come in together in old cars and even in not so old is a constant money spent, proper maintenance on time and even a bit earlier to keep the car alive. 
Good luck 👍

Hi thanks for the reply, regarding rust it has few on the sides and some under. If I wasn't buying a house I would honestly consider getting the new car with a bigger budget but sadly my budget is small but am just worried il be spending about 4 to 5k max and it just doesn't match the Toyota Corolla I have now, at the same time I don't really wanna be spending money out for it come up more issues, probably doesn't help the millage is over 180,000.

[Blue Rose]

12 hours ago, Hybrid21 said:

Hi Blu, I imagine that all this work has been picked up with the MOT ? probably been advisories on last years MOT.

Difficult decision, and if the car is not MOT 'd it's worth very little and you won't get much for your 4K budget ☹️ If you get the work done as others have said it will last you for another couple of years or until your in a better financial position to buy something newer 👍

Hi, it's still has it's MOT till October but cos I went in to get the exhaust system sorted (has broken off and was told I needed a fu system) and the previous MOT told me that above list of things need fixing, the guys have told me to stop wasting money on it and just save that money and buy another car as I have to many things to repair however, It still moves and drives sluggish (due to the exhaust and censer I been told). They even have told me to go buy another Toyota Corolla as it would be cheaper then getting mine fixed. Just gonna be hard to trust another car I think.

But thank you all for the reply really appreciate it.

 

Ps sorry if this is had to read am dyslexic and sometime I type think I have typed something cos my brain said it but my fingers have missed the words or punctuation etc 😂 hence bad grammar etc

[Hybrid21]

Hi Blu, I didn't realise it had done 180K. Personally I would not spend any more money on it and change it while it still has an MOT.

You have some time to shop around and may need to look at other makes other than Toyota to get something good for your budget 👍

It's good that you are happy to ask for advice, and if you see something let us know,  and also good if you can get someone to go with you for a second opinion before you buy 👍

 

[TonyHSD]

All depends perhaps of how much the repairs will cost total vs another used car. If total price of repairs will be 1/3 of the new( used car) purchase it might worth repairing the old Corolla. It is a delicate matter and not an easy decision to be made. I can see myself in similar situation in near future and tbh although I had helped so many people to buy or maintain their existing or new cars I really don’t know what should I do when my car’s time comes. 
£4000 can’t buy you much of a car these days but can get you an Auris 1 facelift from 2010 with 1.6 engine, manual  and mileage around 100k which will be a better choice than another old Corolla imo.
Perhaps you can check how much can you get for your Corolla in part x against another car like Auris for example., while still have valid mot. 👍