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![JaneCK](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Hi
I’m looking at buying a second-hand Toyota Corolla (GX) hatchback. There are two I have looked at that fit my budget etc, so my next step is to pick the ‘best’ one to take for an AA inspection, and if inspection is fine, I will buy it. I was hoping you might have some advice on which one would be the ‘best’ to get tested. Both are NZ New, almost exactly the same price. I have got ‘carjam’ reports for both. The first is a 2015 model with just over 30,000kms on the clock. It’s had four owners (including the MTA car dealer who owns it now). It failed it’s last 2 warrants but whatever was wrong with it, I’m assuming was a little thing as both times was re-checked and passed on the same day? The ad says it has passed its ‘re-registered check’, there’s nothing in the carjam report, so does this mean it hasn’t been de-registered then re-registered? The second is a 2017, slightly higher kms (nearly mid 30’s), the only owner was Avis. I’m a bit worried because it was a rental, but have heard that these days they can be quite good? Is this a better bet than the slightly older car which has changed hands after 7 months, then again after 4 days, then again after 2 years?
Thanks
![Anon](/assets/aa/aa-avatar.png?m=1466990309)
Hi there,
We would generally recommend getting the newest car for your budget as this ensures you are receiving the latest in technology and safety items you can. Higher km's quickly will affect a car less than age over time would. Rental cars might have a few bumps and scrapes, but should have been maintained well.