Glanza for sale on Facebook

[Scotty2009]

Does anybody know if this is a decent buy? I work for Toyota so will be fixing it myself. Just wanting to know if any of you know this car or used to own it? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1340546369407396

[Calum122]

I dunno, I'd say so. That engine bay looks clean.

 

If you can fix the engine then spares shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure the car isn't rotten would be my advice. Engine work is easy, getting the chassis straight on the other hand....

[Scotty2009]

Thank you Calum122, yes that’s very true. It’s just hard to find projects that are local to you. I always try look for good body work. Like you say the mechanics are always fixable. I think the car is originally from Scotland, just makes me uneasy the guy selling it isn’t the owner. He’s just recovered and selling it on. 

[Calum122]

My advice, having bought the worst Starlet going, and watching my brother make the effort to get his, which was a million times better at the same price (albeit in Ireland), is this...

 

You're looking at a 20+ year old car, which chances are, at some point in its life has been owned by some muppet.

 

Be prepared to travel. I regret buying mine. Had it four years never driven it. If I had only put effort into finding the right one regardless of distance.

[Scotty2009]

Yes, Calum122 your right. I’m not going to rush into it. I’m hoping to keep this one. I’ve had 3 lovely examples so I won’t be happy unless I find another nice one. Turns out this white one on Facebook isn’t forged so beware if anyone is considering it. I phoned the engine services he has invoices for. It only had an engine rebuild using standard parts. 

Edited February 12, 2018 by Scotty2009