toyota corolla?

toyota corolla?
i went to look at a 1999 t-reg toyota corolla 1.3 g6, when i took it for a test drive everytime i accelerated there was a strange noise coming from what sounds like the gearbox. the sales men told me all these age toyotas make this noise. is this true.


Answers:

Chloe:  I wouldn't get it. He could just be trying to get it off his hands.
2007-05-19 09:56:12
=42:  No.
2007-05-19 09:56:20
disco657:  No,it's not true - don't buy this car.
2007-05-19 09:56:22
Doctor J:  NO! Do not buy that car.
2007-05-19 09:56:45
meandean:  never believe the sales men the the only welfare they think about his thy own if your not happy with it mate walk theres thousands more to look at. look at a few and check them out and see if your happy with them. i have to say i love toyotas ive had 3 2 carinas and now i got a toyota celca excelent . but when i buy i always try a few of the same model before i finaly buy . good luck
2007-05-19 10:01:52
KOOL:  don't fall for that ! he's trying to get rid of it
2007-05-19 10:28:54
Gypsy Girl:  He was wrong. I have a 1995 Toyota Corolla and it doesn't make any strange noises. It sounds like there is something wrong with the car.
2007-05-19 14:12:13
NASCAR24:  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ai7mwol9phF28u9xWkaP7oXty6IX?qid=20070301210328AAn8E5d
2007-05-19 15:31:02
wouldn't you like to know...:  I'd have to say it is. I've driven a couple of Corollas about the same age and I heard the same buzzing noise, except it sounded like it was coming from the engine.
2007-05-19 16:38:48
joe G:  it is so not true but i did bye one and the engine bluew up when i accelerated
2007-05-19 19:43:16
Chosen Answer
Bandit600:  The 5 speed boxes of around the same age did have a problem with gearbox bearings failing. It could be heard when accelerating hard and then lifting off, sounds like a heavy whine. The 6 speed box is quite rare at that age and I personally haven't had a problem with them. At the end of the day it's your money, if you fell unsure walk away.
2007-05-20 12:33:32