If it doesn't turnover replace the battery...approx $ 100 to 150. Assess again after that.

 

I'm sure someone here would be happy to buy it from you.

 

Toyota's are very good. Highlander is one of the best. Why you don't spend some money on it? 90K is nothing for this SUV. Buy one good battery and start it as they suggest here. 2006 is a good year.

 

What area are you in?

 

or just try and jump it 1st. or even measure the battery voltage...
i know people that have sold non running cars on "peddle.com". they were offered quite a bit more than scrap price and even sent a flatbed to pick up the car.

its a gamble. please, dont take this the wrong way but it sounds like you have a different skill set than mechanics...

if it were me with the mindset to test it as quick and as cheap as possible, id hook up a jump pack and see if it turns over. if it does, id consider repairing it. if it dosent, id probably just call a place to have it picked up as non running.
but hey, thats just me.

 

I have a 2005 highlander It may take more than $2000 to get the vehicle useable. It will need timing belt, water pump, idler pulleys, spark plugs. At this mileage. Was the vehicle maintained well. If left outside in a rural area critters sometimes take up house in the engine compartment and may have destroyed wiring. If you were local, I would buy for $1000 just for the parts. Where are you located. I appreciate your dilemma. If it isn't an easy fix be careful you may end up losing money. However, if you need a vehicle an can spend several thousand dollars you will get a nice vehicle. Good luck.

 

If you've got a local mechanic/garage, they would be able to advise you if its worth repairing.

If the body is in good shape, and the undercarriage is not a rust-fest, then I would invest the time and energy to get it fixed up.

If everything checks out, you should be able to get $10K for a used Highlander.

 

Not much to go on, but if the battery checks out (easy repair), I would suspect the starter. Assuming you are not a DIY person, that is not expensive.

I would estimate a mech would charge between 1-2 hours depending on what has to be removed to access the starter. Usually held in by a couple of bolts and a nut where the power cable attaches. Otherwise, it is mostly removing stuff in the way and then putting it back together. If easy access from underneath, then 1 hour should cover it.

A running car will always bring significantly more than a non-running car.

Regards,
Jerry

 

 

It could be something very simple check out YouTube video on non-starting car there's variations and done starting spins etc starter don't spin there's a lot of things the average person can do to narrow it down don't take it to the dump I got a hell of a car a Corolla 2003 just cuz the person and the mechanic couldn't get the bolt that was stripped out of the oil pan I got it for 200 bucks with 160,000 miles paint wasn't that great but I painted it looks good now I went through and did all the little things were neglected it's a great running vehicle I know I certainly would give you a thousand bucks for that vehicle but I don't need another one learn to do things on your own and you'll be happy you just can't trust the folks that are out there I mean you might find one that's good but good luck none in this area it's do it yourself and learn

 

If it won't crank, it could be as easy as a new battery. That's the main problem on a car that has been sitting for a while. If you can borrow a charger for free, you could give that a try. Otherwise, Costco has an Interstate battery for that car for $109.99 plus tax and your old battery.

The other problem with undriven cars is the fuel goes bad. It might be ok after only 6 months, but I would definitely put some Techron or Seafoam in the tank and add as much new gas as will fit to dilute the old gas.

I can't think of anything else that would go bad enough in 6 months to keep it from running. Rats or squirrels in the wiring, maybe, but that should be obviousl

If you can make it run, change all the fluids, starting with oil and filter. Then brake fluid flush, power steering fluid, trans fluid, and coolant. As you should with any car you buy. When I bought my '04 Highlander, it had some bogus transmission fluid probably from the corner oil change place. 3 drain and fills with the correct fluid fixed my jerky shifting problems.

Normally I wouldn't be unsure about a situation like this but funds are tight so looking for some feedback. We have a 2006 Highlander with about 90k miles. Mom has given it to me, she no longer drives, and previously was having some medical issues so it sat parked for about 6 months.

Now, it won't start, at all, it won't even try to crank or anything like that. I

 

When you say won’t start it sounds like battery issue. Either replace or buy a $20 charger. Next, get some starting ether for $6. My 2006 4-cyl has 275k miles and will start with 8 volts showing. That mileage means the car is new. If its silver and a 4-cyl let me know if you want to sell it.

 

It was running when parked it sounds like. 6mos isn’t a long time but long enough to have rust on the brake components so if it starts drive carefully until you can see shiny metal on the brake rotors. Was all routine maintenance up to date? 90k miles is one of the more involved service intervals. Has the timing belt been changed? Should drain, flush and refill all fluids. I would drain the fuel tank as completely as possible. Then new fuel and fuel system cleaner that contains Techron or Lucas or Red Line brand. Good luck. Should be worth the effort.

 

i don't believe he's looking into fixing it to keep it but rather fixing it to sell it for a higher price....