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New Toyota

Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:07:43 GMT

So, got a new Toyota today - the formerly rather staid (in my book) Corolla. This is a hatchback and it's pretty cute. I love a hatch.

My old '06 Tacoma failed inspection due to a frame corrosion issue. It is an apparently well-known problem, but not to me. It seems to be an issue with the trucks alone, not cars, Aargh. I hoped to keep that old truck for many more years.

Love the new car though! Wow, all the "modern" features.

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On It — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:17:44 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia I hope you get many years of enjoyment from your new car. Sorry about having to give up your old one.

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Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:24:16 GMT

I haven't bought a new car yet but Toyota has a great service plan for the first 2 years.

Just letting you know because I use to own a highlander, the service people are on commission actually the majority of the service writers are on commission.

I had a prepaid maintenace agreement when I made that deal, went to the service department for an oil change, he said to me, oh you need a 10,000 check up, you need a tire rotation, and he kept on naming them off, then he looked up my record and realized my agreement was prepaid and I guess I didn't need any of that............that was really too funny.

Enjoy your NEW CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:36:41 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia

CONGRATS on the new Toyota!

Years ago I bought a used Toyota Celica as a second car ... gas was near $5 a gallon here at the time and I wanted a cute 4 cylinder car for errands etc.

I thought I'd be happy to get 3 years out of it .... and now 11 years later, it's still my second car and still going strong! I'm surprised how many people have told me they once had one and were sorry they sold it!

Now I know what people mean when they say you just can't kill a Toyota!

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:29:29 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia What kind of inspection? Just curious. Wow a NEW car!!! That is pretty exciting!

I drive a 21 year old Chevrolet van. It only has 51,000 miles so I hope it gives me many more years. It is worth the upkeep. If I ever buy a newer car it would be a Chevrolet Equinox I think.

Enjoy your car❤️🙂

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SilleeMee — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:46:00 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia

How nice! What color did you get?

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Porcelain — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:47:58 GMT

A friend of mine just got a new car and one of her car manuals is over 700 pages. Congrats on your new car!

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sceniccoast — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:55:57 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia

Congrats on your new Corolla. They're very nice looking.

I only buy Toyotas. Good luck with it & lots of enjoyment.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:28:11 GMT

Congratulations! I just bought my third RAV4 about a month ago. I was debating between that and the Camry but the RAV4 sits a little higher. The Corolla is a sharp looking car. I had considered that too.

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Pearlee — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:42:28 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
I haven't bought a new car yet but Toyota has a great service plan for the first 2 years.

Just letting you know because I use to own a highlander, the service people are on commission actually the majority of the service writers are on commission.

I had a prepaid maintenace agreement when I made that deal, went to the service department for an oil change, he said to me, oh you need a 10,000 check up, you need a tire rotation, and he kept on naming them off, then he looked up my record and realized my agreement was prepaid and I guess I didn't need any of that............that was really too funny.

Enjoy your NEW CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Mistreatedbycs FYI other car dealers are willing to compete with this. After deciding on a Subaru Forester rather than a Rav4, I told the Subaru salesperson he was competing with me for the Rav4. The sales manager threw in a lot of service extras for me that were competitive with Toyota's 2 year free service plan. He had the discretion to do that to get my sale. So, speak up, people buying cars!

To the OP I hope you continue to love your new vehicle.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:45:43 GMT

Congradulations. It's nice when you get something you really like.

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happycat — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:24:39 GMT

Congratulations on your car! How exciting!

I had a neighbor who only bought Toyotas and they would last her over 200,000 miles easy without any trouble.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 02:33:49 GMT

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homedecor1 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:02:19 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia

Congrats happy driving days ahead 🚘🚘

Yesterday I took my 2020 Honda Accord sport in for its 2nd oil change brought home a beautiful CR-V EXL ...always vowed I'd never get a SUV but "never say never"...Told spouse I took one for the "team" as he had trouble getting in a car so low with his recent health issues.

Hate to admit it ... love it😉 Beautiful riding and pretty too🙂🙂

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Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:05:14 GMT

@SilleeMee , the color of the car is a dark metallic grey (thanks - I just had an excuse to go to the garage and look at it again - yes, it's a confirmed dark metallic grey!).

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Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:10:39 GMT

@homedecor1 , yes, getting in and out of some cars can be problematic. Hip and back problems, for sure. I think you had the perfect excuse but that is too funny! You go for an oil change and come home with a brand new ride!

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Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:17:40 GMT

@SeaMaiden , it failed the state safety inspection. Here in VA they are required yearly (many years ago it was every 6 months!). The only remedy would have been to replace the entire frame and that was totally out of the question.

When I lived in MD you had the car inspected when you moved into the state and that was the end. Lots of people driving around in old junkers though!

Yeah, my truck was 16 years old and I loved it (a robust 138,000 miles, though). Nice manual transmission (they're not making many anymore and in fact now it is "specialty" on some makes and models - they used to be standard on the cheaper cars).

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SoX — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:49:49 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia

My DH has an old, old Corolla (over 20 years old) ... stick shift, mind you ... that he drives around for errands, to the store, etc.

He loves that car ... and doesn't have to worry about anybody wanting it ...

He also has an Avalon for road trips and "fancy" places ...

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Lilysmom1 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:00:09 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia @SoX , love my Avalon. Beautiful car to drive in!

Congrats on the new car. S