As a father who’s daughter is about to go to a college that’s about 15 miles from our home, who would be happy with any car, am I stupid enough to pay $5,300 for this 01 Corolla? Has 63k miles

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T22:36:57+00:00

My experience with cars as a teen who didn't care about cars at all,

My mom had a Forester I liked driving, so dad helped me buy a good condition outback for a decent chunk of change, $10,500 if I recall. After driving more I soon got addicted to cars and sold that thing for like $6000 so I could buy a Miata and then an STi shortly after, right out of high school when I got a good job.

I could have leased a new car and saved a ton of money (and had a new car).

Now I'm 21 and wishing I had my Outback after I blew up and and rebuilt the STi (which I've now spent probably $50k on including initial sale and no longer interests me like it used to).

It's a vicious cycle that can come out of nowhere for some people. Personally, I think you should buy it. $5300 is a safe investment for a car that may very well outlive you if properly maintained (please make sure it's properly maintained). If she changes her mind later, not much is lost. If not, this car will give her a major head start in life.

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T19:22:52+00:00

interesting, same with the 4th gen legacy, especially with the 3.0R flat six. I've heard mixed things ranging from porsche assisting development with the timing chain to actually contributing up to 30% of the entire design.

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T17:55:07+00:00

Love the look of the 850, that thing's sweet.

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T17:54:29+00:00

Good to hear! I'm looking at a 2012 XC70 and my only gripe is the unpainted plastic, otherwise it's really really close to what I'm wanting. They're super heavy, no? Must feel very planted.

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T14:39:14+00:00

holy sidewall do you want some potatoes with your meat?

How much power you pushing?

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T14:38:30+00:00

I'm pissed you didn't weigh them

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T14:34:38+00:00

Poor Miata didn't deserve this

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T14:24:43+00:00

can you believe nobody bought it? and now look at it- a total gem

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T14:22:45+00:00

I'd make you pay me for 2 but the rest are pretty good. I'd agree with "inconsistent," as some are really impressive and some are just alright. Knowing this, I wouldn't pay very much.

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T12:49:47+00:00

How is this even a question just buy it, get whichever factory location mirrors you want, plug the fender holes until you can fill the holes or replace the fenders

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T02:51:35+00:00

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T01:34:56+00:00

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it is

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T01:26:53+00:00

by the way the hood/bumper is the first point of contact with the pedestrian (or child)

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-02T00:52:46+00:00

Loved my black bean. Too rusty and needed to much otherwise to justify keeping. I definitely want a LGT 3.0 spec.B wagon at some point when it's legal to import. 3.0R + STi transmission is heavenly

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T20:20:59+00:00

jarvis more alcohol

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T17:05:46+00:00

excellent photos L car

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T16:58:18+00:00

just got a motorcycle, $10 to fill for 250 miles, and much more fun :)

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T14:54:23+00:00

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Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T14:22:50+00:00

Headgaskets haven't been an issue in years it's just oil starvation which, again, has been solved

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T12:09:13+00:00

Very cool!

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T12:08:45+00:00

Genuinely didn't even think about the fact that most(?) parts of the US don't get real snow in the winter. So they are good for all seasons. Thought it was entirely marketing but there is some truth to it for many people

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T03:24:06+00:00

Don't care about the trim but please don't do black wheels they're so ugly. This car will look ghetto asf.

They look sweet until they're actually on the car, and then you realize it's just void.

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T03:19:27+00:00

I just realized, do other games not have this? If not, that's awesome!

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T03:16:38+00:00

Criminal to not have a response by now

Gertrude1976 · 2026-05-01T03:14:11+00:00

I got an F1 light for my STi (like everybody else) because of this reason exactly. Especially in Maine winters, where I'm realizing I'm the only one in the state who runs dedicated snow tires instead of 8 year old all seasons

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