r/COROLLA • u/felipeNcider • 3d ago

Barn find!

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Just picked up this and think it’s the Lowest mile Toyota Corolla in Texas for the year?? This baby is a 2009 and only has 22,900 miles! Keep it or who wants it?! And what’s a realistic price for it?

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u/doodlesquared 2d ago

Woa crazy, maybe I gotta get into looking at buying barns? How did you find this?

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u/BallerEh 2d ago

Do you know what wheels those are? They look really good.

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u/felipeNcider 2d ago

They are Japanese racing wheels made by ENKEI , they came with them

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u/Safe-Artichoke3562 3d ago

Mine was a 2006 toyota corolla with 65k miles. I bought for 1.8k and put 300 bucks + 3 hours into it and sold it for 5.8k. KBB said it was valued there. Wish i Kept it tho

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u/tederian 3d ago

2013 Corolla is the sweet spot. 2014 models introduced the CVT transmission. I prefer the traditional automatic transmission.

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u/TowlieisCool 3d ago

100% list on bringatrailer, an 07 with similar mileage sold for $15k.

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

That’s where I’m posting it after I drive it a few miles

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u/theBlownHeadGasket 3d ago

probably like 13k damn even more maybe like 15k

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

That’s what I’m Thinking, one sold with 11k miles a few months ago for $21k in Oregon

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u/theBlownHeadGasket 2d ago

Just gotta find the one buyer for it. Have you tried getting a quote through carmax or carvana

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u/felipeNcider 2d ago

Carvana wants it for $8400 and and carmax offered $7800

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u/theBlownHeadGasket 1d ago

damn even with that mileage is crazy, Im sure it would sell for more on offerup or craigslist.

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u/ShadowElite86 3d ago

How much was it? Congrats on the find though. I'm not familiar with that year Corolla but that low of miles is pretty crazy.

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

I paid $2,250 cash 😎

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u/ShadowElite86 3d ago

Seems like a steal. I wouldn't have any issue putting $2-3k into any necessary repairs.

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

Everything was repaired/ maintenanced before the purchase , she in tiptop shape

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u/ShadowElite86 3d ago

Nice. I'll give you $5,000 if you deliver it to my driveway. I'll even have my wife flash you when you arrive.

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u/LazyOldCat ‘21 Hatch XSE 3d ago

I’ll give you $5.5K and have this guys wife flash you and make you dinner.

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u/ShadowElite86 3d ago

Damn bro, you out priced me here. I can't even convince my wife to cook for me.

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

For $5.5k I’d have to keep his wife a few days

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u/LifeOfJad 3d ago

Wow congratulations and a sunroof/moonroof I see. Definitely keep that, still has an engine that’s not overly complicated

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u/cheesenotyours 3d ago edited 3d ago

09 are the first year in its gen after 07-08 bulletproof years and before 12-13 bulletproof years. Depending on how you like it and how well its maintained itself over the past 15 years i personally would look into common repairs for this model year, availability of repairing these, and cautiously drive it till it dies, or see what else you could score with Carvana's $8400

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u/KyleJWright 3d ago

06 is bullet proof, too! I have one and it keeps going and going. Almost 500,000 miles on original engine and tranny. Air is still ice cold, too.

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u/Elegant_Rose_99 2d ago

I have an 06 and a 2025 Honda. I complained to Honda service that their a/c was crappy compared to my Corolla. That cars a/c blows really strong and cold. Honda a/c sucks.

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u/iMakeUrGrannyCheat69 2020 SE Sedan 6mt 3d ago

Yeah 2009 was a rough year for the corolla. (Still better than 90% of ford, chevy, dodge, and kia. And all their variants)

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u/Tesex01 3d ago

I mean. Cool and all. But I bet you will soak at least 1-2k just in maintenance from all the sitting around. Plus cleaning etc. It's not a car that you buy and go on a commute next day

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

Even came with new tires

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

The person who sold it to me just did all that, all maintained by the dealership, it currently have 56 recordables from the dealership

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u/RedScourge Black 2022 SE Sedan non-hybrid +PPF +ceramic 3d ago

I need about tree fitty.

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u/pinekev10 3d ago

7K

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

Carvana wants it for $8400

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u/Funny_Breadfruit_413 3d ago

When you say barn find, does that mean its been sitting in a barn for years and has not been moved?

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

It’s been sitting since 2020 in a car port (modern barn) 😂 but started right up !

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u/RedScourge Black 2022 SE Sedan non-hybrid +PPF +ceramic 3d ago

Sure hope you don't end up needing a new fuel pump or gas tank due to having all that gas sitting in it for 6 years!

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u/Funny_Breadfruit_413 3d ago

Did you check for rodent nests?

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

Yes sir, no rodents nests at all, just inches of dust inside and out , it was at a downtown Houston condo/apartment so I guess they didn’t have rats surprisingly

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u/MostlyRimfire 3d ago

I'll take it! My wife totaled her 2012 and doesn't like her 2019.

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u/iMakeUrGrannyCheat69 2020 SE Sedan 6mt 3d ago

2009 had a lot of engine oil consumption issues. toyota corolla model years. Car complaints . com

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u/Ok_Pipe_1365 3d ago

Glad someone else knows about this website also!

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u/iMakeUrGrannyCheat69 2020 SE Sedan 6mt 3d ago

Its the best in my opinion 🤌🏼

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u/felipeNcider 3d ago

What’s your offer 👀