99 Celica, Opinions? Options

[elvasoshexai]

it's a 99 red celica tan cloth interior...

currently 45k miles...

current owner says: no accidents. no rust... everything working 100% and car in very good shape (no dents/scratches/rips/stains/chips/blemishes)

has all service records...

but... this is it's carfax:

The story of this 1999 TOYOTA CELICA GT/GT-S (JT2DG02T9X0057689)
according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This hatchback has had 2 owners and was owned in Ohio and
Massachusetts. It was originally registered as a corporate lease vehicle. The
leasing company actually owned this vehicle and collected payments from a
company, like a bank or firm, until the vehicle was sold or the lease
expired. These vehicles are typically used for business purposes.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident,
fire or flood.
It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical
Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer
rollback. It was driven an average of 7,665 miles per year, which is
lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading,
reported on 07/15/2004, was 39,276 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended
warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a
glossary of terms.


Date: Mileage:
07/08/1999 37
08/01/2002 24,282
07/15/2004 39,276



Average miles driven per year 7,665 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this
vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per
year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


04/27/1999 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer


07/08/1999 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cleveland, OH
Registered as
corporate lease vehicle


07/08/1999 37 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cleveland, OH
Title #1803301456
Title issued or updated
First owner reported


08/01/2002 24,282 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Columbus, OH
Title #0086099251
Title issued or updated
Registered as commercial vehicle
Registered as lease vehicle


06/24/2003 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New Port Richey, FL
Title #0086099251
Registration issued or renewed
Registered as commercial vehicle
Registered as lease vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Red


07/15/2004 39,276 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Florida
Listed as
a fleet vehicle


09/17/2004 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Orleans, MA
Title #BA861870
Title or registration issued
New owner reported

what do you all make of this? skip on this or should i go for it?

[Valo666]

sounds good..only 2 owners, no majour dmg, low miles. Sounds good 2 me.

[Consynx]

if you have car-fax can you run my car for me?
i'll PM you the VIN if you can.

[elvasoshexai]

sounds good..only 2 owners, no majour dmg, low miles. Sounds good 2 me.
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how about the part of being a corporate lease vehicle and then a commercial lease vehicle and then a fleet vehicle? it also seems to have records in several areas and several states too...

if you have car-fax can you run my car for me?
i'll PM you the VIN if you can.
[right][snapback]326437[/snapback][/right]

i got the carfax off someone on toyotanation. but he is charging $2/report... lmk if you're still interested

This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: Aug 21, 2005 - 12:57 AM

[Dr_Tweak]

sounds good..only 2 owners, no majour dmg, low miles. Sounds good 2 me.
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how about the part of being a commercial lease vehicle? seem to have been in several states too...

Nothing to worry about

[dustin15brown]

sounds good..only 2 owners, no majour dmg, low miles. Sounds good 2 me.
[right][snapback]326435[/snapback][/right]

how about the part of being a corporate lease vehicle and then a commercial lease vehicle and then a fleet vehicle? it also seems to have records in several areas and several states too...

if you have car-fax can you run my car for me?
i'll PM you the VIN if you can.
[right][snapback]326437[/snapback][/right]

i got the carfax off someone on toyotanation. but he is charging $2/report... lmk if you're still interested
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link?

[elvasoshexai]

sounds good..only 2 owners, no majour dmg, low miles. Sounds good 2 me.
[right][snapback]326435[/snapback][/right]

how about the part of being a commercial lease vehicle? seem to have been in several states too...

Nothing to worry about
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are you sure about having nothing to worry about? doesn't being a corporate/commercial lease vehicle or fleet vehicle mean it's always being leased to people and most likely they will abuse it etc? like rental cars? or are these completely different?

sounds good..only 2 owners, no majour dmg, low miles. Sounds good 2 me.
[right][snapback]326435[/snapback][/right]

how about the part of being a corporate lease vehicle and then a commercial lease vehicle and then a fleet vehicle? it also seems to have records in several areas and several states too...

if you have car-fax can you run my car for me?
i'll PM you the VIN if you can.
[right][snapback]326437[/snapback][/right]

i got the carfax off someone on toyotanation. but he is charging $2/report... lmk if you're still interested
[right][snapback]326462[/snapback][/right]

link?
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CarFax Reports for $2

This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: Aug 21, 2005 - 1:06 AM

[jgreening]

I would say jump on it if its cosmetically nice and the price is right.

[Supersprynt]

It sounds like it was a company car. Like someone in a company used the car, but the company paid for it. There are several people at my job who do this and the cars they use they pick. Such as a 2005 Accord 4dr, a Saturn Wagon, Jeep Cherokee, BMW X5.

They are all leased, so thats what I would think.

[elvasoshexai]

hm.. since lease vehicles are supposed to be well maintaned and any accidents should be reported i guess this car should be a safe bet... i'll be looking into this car further...

[droptopGT]

99 is a good year, i had one before my droptop. R.I.P. Annabelle

[TTE]

What is the asking price?

[elvasoshexai]

it's an auction.. starting @ 3000 or so... not sure what reserve is.. Buy it now is almost 10k... but if i can get a private sale outside of the auction i think i can get it cheaper

[behindthesmile]

whoah $3000 only i'm assuming thats canadian.... thats a very good price for a gt or a gts... i got mine for $4800 and thats only an st 94 and way more millage in it