2004 Toyota Corolla

Sedan

1.8L 1794CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

JTDBR32E342040558

Clear

Gasoline

(2nd listing - first buyer failed to pay. Grrrr...) 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA CE FOR SALE BY ORIGINAL OWNER Just got this back from our youngest before he moved to a distant city, and with only two drivers now living at home we don't need three cars. THE GOOD: Purchased new in 2003, comes with all service records. Engine and drive train in good condition - used steadily up until a week or so ago with no drivability issues. Battery is good, engine doesn't smoke, interior pretty nice - front seats were covered from day one! Engine was tuned up within the last year or so. THE BAD: Was in a minor accident about ten years ago - clipped on rear passenger side bumper from the side. Was repaired at Toyota dealership (new bumper) and again at an insurance shop when I complained about the trunk fit. It wasn't a bad accident and the area looks good now with no damage apparent. That said, it has developed a rattling sound from the rear which is possibly related to the accident. I took it to my local guy who told me it was the brakes, but I had new brakes put on all four wheels within the last year or so and the noise is still there. Sounds kind of klunky and feels like something might be loose, but again, it doesn't seem to affect drivability. THE UGLY: Someone in the neighborhood backed into the front passenger side fender and pushed it in a little (without letting me know!) - it's not the worst dent in the world but now it's starting to rust and could probably use some attention. The hubcaps are long gone (check out Corollas and you'll see this is endemic to the model) and the tires will probably need changing sooner than later. The A/C conked out a year ago making summer driving a bit unpleasent. Generally speaking it's an 11 year old car that has been used by two college kids for the last 6 or 7 years so don't expect it to look showroom clean (but with a little mechanical know-how, some elbow grease and automotive cleaning products, who knows?) IN SUMMARY: This has been a reliable car since day one, having been used mostly as an around town / short trip vehicle for the last 3-4 years or so. In all that time it has never failed to start (except when the battery needed changing) never burnt oil, no drivetrain issues to speak of. It does have 135+ thousand miles, so please do not think you're getting a car off the showroom floor - it has a rattle in the rear, the ac needs attention, a fresh set of tires would do it wonders, and there's a stain or two on the rear seats and some other minor issues (such as one of the dash compartments has a broken door that doesn't close all the way), etc.