QuestionI have been looking to buy a midsized vehicle after lossing my Century to an accident. I am trying to compare for reliability and value two vehicles both of which have a sticker price of $7,900. The first is the Toyota Camry- 2001 with 98,000mi. The second is a Crysler Sebring-2005 with 56,000. I have seen the car fax on both- they are clean and cars appear well taken care of. The Toyota has a few more amenities- power seats, CD and cassette. Toyotas have such a good reputation for reliability and value that I wonder if the older higher mileage car may be the better buy. Both drive well but the Sebring's steering wheel does vibrate while idling in drive. (Should I be concerned about that? Thanks for responding. I am on my own to decide about something I no nothing about.5u3h
AnswerHi Joanna,
Yes the Toyota has got a superior reputation, however I have come across many Sebrings same model year with over 100K in excellent condition, the 4 years and 40K difference wipes out the reputation, the only factor now becomes present condition as to which is the better buy.
We all test drive a vehicle looking for value, if you care to find out how I tested vehicles here is a link on my web site that may help you to ensure not having missed some pointers http://www.usedcartips.org/TESTDRI.html
I am sure you having tested both vehicle's favor one over the other, your next step is taking vehicle for an independent inspection, a step you must not bypass, if seller will not allow you must walk away,,, study my web site, if you have further questions or not sure about something feel free to post or submit a link where I can check vehicle for red flags.
Ray http://www.usedcartips.org/
PS,,, RE,,, Steering wheel vibrate, am sure it's only a minor alignment problem, a mechanic will verify.
