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2T1BR32E28C861531 — 2008 Toyota Corolla Le — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2008 Toyota Corolla Le

Lot #40955168 · VIN 2T1BR32E28C861531

🇺🇸 IAAILeft SideKeys includedSold

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2008 Toyota Corolla, Left Side, IAAI, VIN 2T1BR32E28C861531 · photo 1 of 12

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Auction IAAI · Lot #40955168

Final bid1 200 USD49% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 2 450 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine407 745 ₴≈ 9 134 USD

1 · Auction price1 200 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 364 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker910 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 2T1BR32E28C861531 history

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IAAI

Dec 7, 2024

Sold

1 200 USD

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About this model

2008 Toyota Corolla

Компактний седан · generation 2014–2024

Our takeБюджетна логічна машина для перших років в Україні. Часто беруть з аукціону як 'auction-only' для подальшої легалізації. Уникайте лотів з Engine damage — заміна вузла дорожча за саму машину.

Strengths

Найдешевший Toyota з гарантією 'не зламається'
Витрата 6.5–7.5 л/100 км по місту з 1.8L
Запчастини є в кожному магазині, оригінал ~30% дешевший за Honda Civic

Weaknesses

Базова комплектація без круїз-контролю до 2017
CVT-варіатор на дорестайл (2014–2016) — заміна $2 000+ якщо вбили

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Toyota Corolla 2008

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 344. Of these — crashes: 77, fires: 1.

Most-reported systems

Air Bags
161
Vehicle Speed Control
55
Engine And Engine Cooling
33
Service Brakes
28
Electrical System
24
Engine
24

Official recalls

Air Bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
NHTSA campaign: 19V741000
Air Bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.
NHTSA campaign: 19V627000