What You Should Be Looking For in a Used Toyota Corolla

Used 2011 Toyota Corolla LE

Shopping for a used car can seem like an intimidating process. Many people concentrate their efforts on the Toyota brand because of its reliability and safety. Buying a used Toyota Corolla is a great choice, and with over 40 million Corollas sold, it remains one of the most popular vehicles in America.

With an economical EPA rating of 29 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway, Corolla is a favorite among commuters who value comfort, safety, and reliability.

Evaluating a Used Toyota Corolla

The 2009 and later Corolla models feature a new body style and interior. Engine choices include a 1.8-liter four cylinder 132 hp or a 2.4-liter four cylinder 158 hp. Both engines are available with a manual or automatic transmission.

Be sure to pay attention to steering and acceleration on the highway to during a test drive to make sure you are comfortable with the car’s capabilities.

All Certified Used Toyota’s undergo an extensive 160-point inspection by a carefully trained Toyota technician. While Toyota’s with high miles retain their resale value and are often a great choice, the Certified Used Toyota inventory includes only vehicles with less that 85,000 miles.

A Certified Used Toyota Corolla will be free from body damage, have a good deal of tread on the tires, and will have fully functional electronic features.

Stop by South Dade Toyota of Homestead to check out a used Toyota Corolla

To find out more about what to look for when shopping for a used Toyota Corolla, and to test drive one for yourself, contact our friendly customer service team here at South Dade Toyota of Homestead. We have a great selection of well-care-for used Toyota Corolla’s available right now.

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