‘The DoorDasher Special’: Man Spots Toyota Corolla On The Side Of The Road. Then He Sees The Price
'I wouldn't doubt it.'
A content creator who says he buys, sells, trades, and flips cars is going viral after spotting a used Toyota Corolla parked on the side of the road and trying to decide whether it was actually a steal.
In a recent video, Miguel (@divineflips) slowly pulls up next to the car while filming. “Look what we see here on the side of the road,” he says.
The car in question was a 2005 Corolla S with a five-speed manual transmission and more than 212,000 miles. Miguel said he figured the asking price would probably be “more than what I’m willing to pay," but decided to check it out anyway.
He walked viewers through a quick exterior inspection, pointing out that the car needed new tires and had a bit of “body rust.” Still, he said the Corolla looked surprisingly clean overall.
Then he spotted the price—$3,000—and quickly changed his tune after taking a closer look.
“For $3,000, that is an absolute snipe,” Miguel says. “That will probably sell for like $4,500, but we also gotta negotiate.”
Viewers, though, were split on whether the aging Corolla was actually worth the price tag. As of this writing, the video had racked up more than 196,100 views.
$3,000 2005 Corolla S: Is It Worth It?
A 2005 Toyota Corolla S with more than 212,000 miles for $3,000 is right around what many buyers would expect to pay on the private market, especially if the car is clean and still runs well.
A Corolla model with similar mileage is listed on Kelley Blue Book for $3,000. Indeed, most high-mileage Corolla models from that era tend to sell somewhere in the mid-four-figure range—but the overall costs depend on condition, maintenance history, and whether the car has any major mechanical problems.
The manual transmission might also give it a little extra appeal among buyers who specifically look for older stick-shift Toyotas.
At that mileage, though, condition matters far more than the year or trim level itself. Buyers usually want to know whether big-ticket items like brakes, starters, suspensions, or fuel systems have already been replaced. Rust, tire wear, and accident history also factor heavily into the price.
That helps explain why Miguel sounded confident about the car eventually selling. Even after pointing out the rust and worn tires, he still seemed to think the Corolla was clean enough to make money on with a little negotiating.
Used Car: Where To Find A Good Deal
Cars with “For Sale” signs parked on the side of the road can sometimes be cheaper than dealership listings because they’re usually being sold directly by the owner and aren’t getting blasted across the internet. That can mean less competition from other buyers and, in some cases, more room to negotiate on the price.
For people trying to track down similar deals, Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist remain two common places to find older, used cars sold directly by owners. Some shoppers also drive through neighborhoods looking for roadside listings or check with local mechanics, who occasionally know about car owners who would rather sell than sink more money into repairing.
Viewers Give Mixed Reviews
Commenters who stumbled across Miguel’s video were split on whether the Corolla was a hidden gem or just an overpriced beater. Some viewers thought he’d found a genuinely solid deal.
“Toyota all day,” one viewer posted. “Camry in my car.”
“I call these types of cars the DoorDasher special,” another joked.
A few people chimed in with stories about driving similarly old Toyotas well past 200,000 miles.
“Had an 06 Corolla S5 speed that the odometer stopped at 299,999 4 years ago,” one person shared. “My buddy has it now, and it still runs like a dream.”
Miguel jumped into the replies himself, writing back, “I wouldn’t doubt it.”
Others were far less convinced the car was worth the asking price.
“$1,500 car at best lmao,” one commenter argued.
“200k on Toyota is worth it?” another asked.
“That shi is ahh,” a third viewer wrote.
“$1,200 car,” another echoed.
Miguel responded bluntly to the criticism: “Crazy.”
Motor1 has reached out to Miguel via direct message on TikTok and will update this story if he responds.
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