Buying car : Camry 2009 or Corolla 2012?

aj1m
By aj1m

Hi Everybody,

I am planing to buy car, as my knowledge only toyota is the best with good a/c, cheap maintenance.

My budget is arrount 45K

And what I found in market is either :

Camry 2009 or Corolla 2012

So what do you think ?

Thank you

By mohdata• 11 Mar 2014 11:10
mohdata

A1jm: yes a certified used car from Toyota will certainly be worth the extra cost in terms of peace of mind and the car's condition.

By shereen.cm• 8 Mar 2014 11:24
shereen.cm

i've a car for sale. camry 2010. Pls do mail me if interested. [email protected]

By acchabaccha• 7 Mar 2014 10:19
acchabaccha

If you are going for comprehensive insurance for your vehicle, go for reputable insurance companies such as Axa. Good insurance companies don't back out when you are in trouble.

By Molten Metal• 7 Mar 2014 10:04
Rating: 3/5
Molten Metal

Aj, Buying fro them will cost you about 5 k extra , but that will have some kind of warranty.

So , if you wish to spend 5 k extra , then head for AA Abdul Ghani building .......

or with help of a friend use QL classifieds and select yourself but in this case you need free time to check & inspect the cars conditions and negotiate rates with half dozens sellers before you will find the best one ....

Happy shopping .... Fri , 07.02.2014, 10.05 hrs

By aj1m• 7 Mar 2014 09:23
aj1m

Good morning,

I am also thinking to try to get car from toyota used car showroom,

what do you think?

By mohdata• 6 Mar 2014 17:46
mohdata

good point mandi..yup definitely to be considered...although even comprehensive insurance is a joke in Qatar..

By Mandilulur• 6 Mar 2014 17:16
Mandilulur

The problem with the older car is insurance. You won't be able to get full coverage in case of (in the reality of) an accident.

By mohdata• 6 Mar 2014 15:09
Rating: 2/5
mohdata

just make sure that whatever car you decide to buy, has a full service record and stay away from cars with unknown histories..a car is only as good as its maintenance and even a Camry/Corolla has to depend on its owner to take care of it. You can take it for an evaluation to the Bosch Service Center where for 500 Qr. they will give you a bumper to bumper report on the condition of the car..you'll need to leave it with them for half a day though..I suggest its money and time well spent to ensure you get a good reliable car.. Best of luck

By mohdata• 6 Mar 2014 15:05
Rating: 5/5
mohdata

you can't go wrong with either car; however, the Camry is bigger. You will get good resale for any Toyota. And an older Camry is nothing to worry about; a 2009 Camry is pretty much just starting it's life..4 years is nothing for a Toyota engine and there are Camrys with 800000kms still running around happily with no problems..You'll probably die long before your Camry does haha

By acchabaccha• 6 Mar 2014 14:36
Rating: 5/5
acchabaccha

Both are good vehicles. Camry has the upper hand. If you go for a new one and maintain it well, the car should not give you problems for a couple of years.

By aj1m• 6 Mar 2014 14:34
aj1m

Even if it's model is earlier than corrola by 3 years?

By yeasin• 6 Mar 2014 14:28
Rating: 5/5
yeasin

camry better,safe and heavey car.

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