Trade in: 2022 Toyota Corolla XLE in Farmbrook

Trade in: the 2022 Toyota Corolla XLE

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2022 Toyota Corolla XLE for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 2022 Toyota Corolla XLE, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

What to check on the Corolla

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 105 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, power train and service brakes; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Engine and fuel

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 7.3 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 22 litres of fuel. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $33.96 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Inside and out

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Its 368 litre trunk is enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Good uses for the Corolla

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Rent it for a week first

Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Try the Corolla on your commute, then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

Money matters

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $113.20 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Which one to look for

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

A note on Farmbrook

We have no location in Farmbrook; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 509 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Ask us

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.