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Hi there,,
I have been looking for a Toyota Corolla GX 2010 - 2011. This will be my very first car. I went to visit a Toyota dealer, and they offered me one with Signature Class. However, I got told that as part of meeting their sales target, their shop has already pre-profiled the car, and the warranty that goes with Signature Class has been activated last month already. The car has been leased to a rental company. Does this mean that I would be the third owner if I were to purchase this, and the first and second owners being the car rental company and the Toyota? Is this right? Is there any disadvantages of buying a car that has been leased to a car rental company? I'm also not sure whether it is worthwhile to get a Toyota with Signature Class at all?
Also, with cars that do not come with warranties, how many years of warranties would you recommend to get on a 2010 - 2011 Toyota Corolla.
If you could please help me with the above as soon as possible, that would be much appreciated as I am trying to decide to go ahead with the purchase.
Many thanks
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By the sounds of it you would be the second owner if the vehicle was only registered in the lease company’s name. The dealer should not reflect as a previous owner as it would have been part of their stock. You should ask the selling dealer this question to clarify how they have 'pre-profiled the car'.
A leased vehicle should have a good traceable service record and a Toyota Signature class vehicle is a good choice as it would have been thoroughly checked over by Toyota.
The Toyota Corolla has a good reputation for reliability and you are covered by the CGA for a reasonable amount of time as you are buying from a registered motor vehicle trader.
A three year mechanical warranty will be useful in case of any major mechanical problems - however the Corolla has a good reputation so you might never use it.