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robah
#1 Posted : Sunday, January 02, 2011 9:53:29 PM
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am planning to buy a toyota caldina new shape (2003) 4wd.as i was browsing through the net i learnt that toyota stopped production of the vehicle back in 2007,that got me worried coz i thought that will be problem in gettin the spares for the vehicle.anyone who owns or has ever owned this vehicle can please advice.smile
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Njung'e
#2 Posted : Monday, January 03, 2011 11:14:25 AM
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You are worrying over nothing.Most Toyota parts are interchangeable.
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mpobiz
#3 Posted : Monday, January 03, 2011 11:44:25 AM
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Njung'e wrote:
You are worrying over nothing.Most Toyota parts are interchangeable.




that is the best answer robah could get
most toyota models are very similar
if toyota decides to stop production of a certain brand plus its spares. that is a worldwide crisis that could force toyota to recall that particular model and refund all its customers.
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Impunity
#4 Posted : Monday, January 03, 2011 2:14:28 PM
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Njung'e wrote:
You are worrying over nothing.Most Toyota parts are interchangeable.


But the shape is not interchangeable, suppose he wants to replace the triangular headlights/indications?
@robah has genuine worries...
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Njung'e
#5 Posted : Monday, January 03, 2011 2:19:10 PM
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Stopping production of a certain model of a car is not followed immediately by stopping of parts production.Think!.The AE 91 is long forgotten but walk into any spare shops and you find even half-bodies.
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Nobby
#6 Posted : Monday, January 03, 2011 4:45:25 PM
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robah wrote:
am planning to buy a toyota caldina new shape (2003) 4wd.as i was browsing through the net i learnt that toyota stopped production of the vehicle back in 2007,that got me worried coz i thought that will be problem in gettin the spares for the vehicle.anyone who owns or has ever owned this vehicle can please advice.smile


You are worring over nothing....most models including the old Corolla DX have been discontinued but any shop next to you still has the spares!2007 is just three years ago!
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robah
#7 Posted : Monday, January 03, 2011 10:27:46 PM
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true njung'e most toyota engine parts are interchangeble,but are the body panels readily available and things like the uniquely shaped headlamps and tail lamps?tail gate glass?
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quicksand
#8 Posted : Tuesday, January 04, 2011 6:20:40 PM
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That story of Toyota parts being interchangeable only applies to some models. Panels and lights can be hard to source for some other models - I know a person whose Altezza was written off after minimal damage because some panels and parts couldn't be found
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marima
#9 Posted : Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:45:46 PM
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I have been having the new shape caldina for the past one year now and had the misfortune of having an accident with it. The spare parts were not a problem to get but some body parts were not that easily available but we managed to get them all. However, they are now more readily available and I must say its quite a good car. So dont let the spare parts hinder your decision.
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robah
#10 Posted : Tuesday, January 04, 2011 9:01:47 PM
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thanks marima thats reassuring to hear,read on wikipedia that the toyota caldina does not share body panels with any other car.welcome to wazua.
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