Car financing: 2016 Toyota Corolla S in Yameri

Thinking of buying the 2016 Toyota Corolla S?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2016 Toyota Corolla S for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2016 Toyota Corolla S before buying one.

Before you sign for the Corolla

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 215 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, service brakes and seat belts; have those parts checked.

Engine and fuel

The engine is the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Combined fuel use is 7.5 L/100 km: about 23 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $11.63. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,125 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Good uses for the Corolla

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

The Corolla in everyday use

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Luggage space is rated at 368 litres: 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. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Picking a year and a trim

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates US$2,125 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

The Corolla and Yameri

Yameri is about 3,364 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Yameri.

Your move

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