Buying a corolla that has been sitting for a while?

Asked by Mohammad Mar 18, 2020 at 10:12 AM about the 2011 Toyota Corolla LE

Question type: Car Selling & Trading In

Hello I am looking at a 2011 toyota corolla that has been up for sale for over a
year now. Should I ignore it or should I try to negotiate a lower price? The
dealer is asking $5600 for it. Overall the car looks fine except the battery
which needs charging but they said they will replace it if purchased.

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KenF answered 4 years ago

It really depends on the condition and mileage. Has it been sitting because they're asking too much? If so then they most likely would be willing to negotiate.

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kieu answered 4 years ago

(IMO) Tell the dealer you're interested, but you want to be able to test drive the car and either have it checked by a mechanic. Do not act excited about the car. Act as though you're nervous about buying it, which may be true anyway. As far as it's sitting for a year, that's not really a problem, as my RV often sits for 6 months or more between uses.

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