Car financing: silver 2016 Toyota Corolla LE ECO in Yameri

The 2016 Toyota Corolla LE ECO for buyers

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2016 Toyota Corolla LE ECO; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2016 Toyota Corolla LE ECO, here are the facts that matter.

Before you sign for the Corolla

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 215 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, service brakes and seat belts.

Specs, explained

The 1.8L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

At 7.0 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 21 litres of fuel. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $10.85. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,000 a year for 15,000 miles.

A good match for

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

Space and size

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. With 368 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Rent it for a week first

Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Corolla first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the Corolla on your commute before you commit to it.

Picking a year and a trim

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Money matters

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $108.50 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $10.85 in fuel.

A note on Yameri

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 3,364 km from Yameri, and does not deliver there. If you need it in Yameri itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

When you know your dates

Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.