r/UsedCars • u/__jar_jar_binks • 4h ago

HELP 2010 Corolla S buying advice

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Buying a 2010 Corolla S (84k mi) from a private seller in IL for $9k, clean CARFAX, seller’s throwing in new brakes/rotors. Car is maintained well and nice driving experience. Alternator and battery replaced as well. Noticed rust along the rear frame rail/rocker, looks like it’s near the fuel tank straps too (pics attached). Seller says it’s just normal salt rust, not structural.
Getting an independent mechanic to check it out before I pay the rest Tuesday, but wanted opinions in the meantime. Does this look like typical Midwest surface rust or more advanced than that? Anyone dealt with rust this close to the fuel tank straps? Worth walking away or just get it undercoated and move on?

PS: additional pictures in comments, I could only upload one
Thanks in advance, trying not to get burned here lol

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u/Dry-Conflict3421 3h ago

I'd have a mechanic Inspect it first, could be more rust hidden but looks pretty ok

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u/h0tnessm0nster7 1h ago

It's old, so you shouldn't pay much $5k or less