Help please - Toyota Certified Used Car - Toyota Aurion

Noeffinidea on 07/08/2019 - 08:00

I’ve decided to trade in my Craptiva. But I need to know what a reliable car is. I don’t want a repeat of intermittent faults that noone can diagnose. So I am cautious of buying anything too new because the newer it is, the more electronics.

It appears that Toyota has good reputation for safety and reliability. What are some thoughts on an aurion? One is 2008 sportivo 110000km for 13 grand (not from Toyota dealer). Looks great, more suited to someone in their 30’s as opposed to 70’s.

The other is from Toyota dealer and is certified. 2014. 113000km, basic model- looks like something a grandma would drive. $13000 In reality, does Toyota certified mean anything? Or is it just a marketing thing?

What other makes/models are reliable and safe? Don’t want another lemon. I’m not looking at cars anymore expensive than 13 grand.

Thanks

Automotive

Comments

  • EightImmortals on 07/08/2019 - 08:08

    You wont go too wrong with a Toyota unless the car has been trashed or not serviced over it's lifespan. Having had many cars over the years I ditched 'australian' cars many years ago after a lot of problems and have had numerous Japanese ones (Mazdas,Toyotas, Nissans, Mitsubishis) and haven't had any issues at all really.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 07/08/2019 - 11:34

      Some Toyotas was 'australian' Made

      • EightImmortals on 07/08/2019 - 11:34

        Yeah but you know what I mean…:)

        • SnoozeAndLose on 07/08/2019 - 11:36

          Do you means you have all Japanese made cars? because lots of Japanese brand have a lots of car don't make in Japan these day

          • EightImmortals on 07/08/2019 - 11:39

            @SnoozeAndLose: As long as they are made by the Japanese but not necessarily in Japan then I've had no problems over the years.

          • whooah1979 on 07/08/2019 - 19:15

            @SnoozeAndLose: JPN quality control in the automotive industry is the benchmark that other manufacturers wants to imitate.

  • Euphemistic on 07/08/2019 - 08:54
    +1

    Good choice on trading the Captiva. Toyota certified might mean an extra warranty, but t might also mean that warranty requires you to service at a Toyota dealer which equals more $.

    Of the two cars, there is a lot of years between them for he same money. Ideally get the newer one, but at the end of the day if the sportivo has your heart and you can drop some $ off the price it might be better for you. $13k sounds too much for a 2008 model.

  • Bad Company on 07/08/2019 - 09:04

    Toyota certified is perhaps 50% marketing and 50% assurance. I definitely put a value on it.

    I don't believe you get extra warranty on top of the statutory 3 month dealer warranty.

    • ESEMCE on 07/08/2019 - 09:32
      +1

      According to Toyota's website, there is one benefit
      https://www.toyota.com.au/used-cars/why-choose-toyota-certif…

      "We are proud to provide our Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle owners with 1 year of Toyota Roadside Assist [P9] which offers protection virtually anywhere, with a national network of Roadside Assistance providers."

      Otherwise no benefit above Statutory Warranty.
      If you're already an Automobile Association member, there is no benefit.

      • RockyRaccoon on 07/08/2019 - 11:25
        -1

        Not exactly true. It does offer a more comprehensive check of items, that the average joe without car experience wouldn't always look at. Sort of like a NRMA/RAC inspection (which is as the motoring bodies report, more visual rather than in-depth)

        Plus advantages, that it guarantees the car

        A PPSR Certificate which is a check for financial encumbrances.
        A written off vehicle check.
        A stolen vehicle check.
        A flood and storm damage check.
        An odometer wind back check.

        All lemon reducing factors.

        And backed by Toyota rather than the dealer alone

        BTW an NRMA/RAC check costs you money on each car you consider so if have the car checked and you dont buy thats money you cant recover.

        Obviously great, but at what price premium the OP is prepared to pay.

        My last Camry included this and after 2 years no issues at all, but given the price I paid was lower than comparable cars without this benefit, I cant truly vouch for the value…

        • ESEMCE on 07/08/2019 - 14:57
          +1

          Any dealer who has a reputation and wishes to uphold it will be doing these same checks, hence no benefit.
          The only non-standard benefit is the Roadside Assist.

          • RockyRaccoon on 07/08/2019 - 21:10

            @ESEMCE: True, as long as they are buying from a dealer with a reputation and we dont know that side.

            I was just pointing out what else was included.

  • brad1-8tsi on 07/08/2019 - 09:54
    +1

    A 2008 Camry, Sportivo or not, for $13k is crazy money. It's worth $7k at most and it would want to be mint for that money.

    You really haven't given us much to go on with what you want. 6cyl? Room for how many people and how much luggage? Does fuel consumption, insurance cost, etc concern you?

    Is your $13k budget on top of the trade-in value?

  • Hithere on 07/08/2019 - 10:12

    Same post on Whirlpool user name there is goldndayz

  • FloatingPoint on 07/08/2019 - 12:02
    +1

    2008 sportivo 110000km for 13 grand

    09 Sportivo Similar Ks $8K drive away…
    https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2009-toyota-camry-s…

    For $13K I would get this one. Looks much better than 08/09 Sportivo
    https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2012-toyota-camry-a…

    • spackbace on 07/08/2019 - 12:33

      09 Sportivo Similar Ks $8K drive away…

      That's a Camry, OP is looking at Aurions

      • FloatingPoint on 07/08/2019 - 12:44

        Ahh right.
        but still, for the same money I'd rather take the 2012 Camry with 67000km

      • brad1-8tsi on 07/08/2019 - 13:22

        Given the OPs questions that point to a substantial lack of automotive knowledge, do you really think they know that there is a V6 and 4cylinder model?

  • Cheeper on 07/08/2019 - 19:02

    Toyotas are great value if you want longevity, low cost servicing and reliability.
    The problem is when buying a used car you have no idea at all about how it has been driven or what has been done to it.
    Even a Toyota could be worse than your holden craptiva if previously owned by an idiot.
    You have purchased a craptiva so NOW be careful, get good professional help.

  • justaperson on 08/08/2019 - 09:38

    Buy the newest vehicle you can, even though the basic Aurion might look like a grannies car, its a much more sensible pick than an 11 year old Sportivo and they both have the same engine/transmission combo so you're not missing out on any fun. Better off buying the 14 model and some larger Toyota alloys off gumtree to jazz up the look of the car. These cars do have issues, namely with a rattling noise in the engine and issues with the 6 speed transmissions failing due to metal dust coming from a fixed bearing that starts to spin and going through the entire transmission internals. The newer one likely won't have these issues as they were more of a problem in earlier cars.

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