Has the underbody been checked for rust, and are there any open safety recalls?

Older cars in salt-belt states can hide frame and brake-line corrosion. Open recalls are fixed free at a franchised dealer, but you need the VIN to check.

What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?

The advertised price is rarely what you pay. An itemized out-the-door quote exposes doc fees and pre-installed add-ons before you negotiate.

What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?

Dealers inspect and repair trade-ins to different standards. Ask what was replaced, what was left alone and whether the state inspection is current.

Is the title clean, and has it had any reported accidents or more than one owner?

A branded title or prior accident lowers what the car is worth and what a lender will finance, regardless of how it looks today.

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Details

Mileage	40,024 mi
Exterior	Beige
Interior	Beige
Body	Sedan
Transmission	Automatic
Drivetrain	FWD
Fuel	Gasoline
VIN	2T1BU4EE9BC701590
Stock #	C25146

Before you buy a used car

Pre-purchase inspection — have an independent mechanic check it before you sign
Out-the-door price — the total with taxes, title and fees — ask for it in writing
Vehicle history report — what Carfax and AutoCheck show, and what they miss
Branded titles — salvage, rebuilt and flood titles and how to spot them

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2011 Toyota Corolla LE

$12,294

Car for sale at Used Cars of Baltimore, Cockeysville, MD · 40,024 mi · Beige · FWD

About $222/mo estimate · 72 mo at 8.99% APR, $0 down, before tax and fees. Not an offer of credit.

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Price position: priced $8,949 below the median of 8 similar Toyota Corolla listings on FMYCAR (median $21,244).
Mileage: 40,024 miles — fewer than 7 of 8 similar cars (median 67,321 mi).
Days listed: added today. As a general rule, the longer a car sits, the more room a dealer has to negotiate.

What to ask the dealer about this 2011 Toyota Corolla

Has the underbody been checked for rust, and are there any open safety recalls?
What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?
What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?
Is the title clean, and has it had any reported accidents or more than one owner?

Read: How dealers really price your trade · Out-the-door price explained · Dealer add-ons to decline

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Used Cars of Baltimore

10026 York Road, Cockeysville, MD

410-656-8787

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