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Old 04-17-2008, 09:23 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Friend Trying to buy A 03' Corolla, base model, 6,500 usd. silver auto no pwr windows or doors. auto, cd stereo, cold a/c HOWEVER, the trunk Latch wont open the Trunk Nor The Key, Is this common? Of Course my friend will have a Mechanic Do A Visual On the Lift. And Perhaps A Carfax. It was originally 6,900.. worked down to 6500 cash...Your Thoughts? Any similar experiences?

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Old 04-17-2008, 09:37 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It's possible the cylinder is corroded up...

Try freeing up with PB Blaster, then IF it works...lube it with silicone paste, Mobil 1 oil or SuperLube...

Be careful NOT to force the key...which is either made of brass or aluminum...

On a Toyota, the new cylinder will come with new keys...which means another key. A good locksmith should be able to repin it to the original key...
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Old 04-17-2008, 04:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Pshh. Tell him to get a Cobalt. The corolla is about the most boring vehicle ever invented aside from the camry.
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How many miles does it have on it?
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Old 04-17-2008, 04:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Pshh. Tell him to get a Cobalt. The corolla is about the most boring vehicle ever invented aside from the camry.
Because a Cobalt is SUCH a huge step up!
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Because a Cobalt is SUCH a huge step up!
It's a Chevy! Just like the 3 pictured in your avatar!
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It's a Chevy! Just like the 3 pictured in your avatar!
Haha, that's true. But "OMGZZZ DON'T BUY THAT GO BUY THIS!" isn't exactly a helpful suggestion when you're asking a question about a trunk lock.
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Haha, that's true. But "OMGZZZ DON'T BUY THAT GO BUY THIS!" isn't exactly a helpful suggestion when you're asking a question about a trunk lock.

Very true/very true...
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"Corrolas" are for losers.
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