Hey guys,
I've been sold on the idea of getting a Corolla, kind of tired of my 2012 Silverado gas hog and want something with more gas mileage, longevity, and reliability. I've been looking around for used Corollas with manual transmissions under 60k miles for a while in my area, but I haven't had any luck and Toyota's new 2023- models apparently do not have manual transmissions. I contacted the Toyota dealership in town and they told me they could allocate a new 2022 Corolla with manual transmission for me with a $500 refundable deposit until they are able to secure new vehicles in the next coming months. Would this be a good course to take? It'd be nice to have a vehicle where I know for sure the transmission fluid has been changed and that nothing's happened to it. I want to take care and have this car for a long time.
I've been looking around these other sites like Carvana, CarMax and whatnot, but I don't trust them. I really don't want to end up getting something with hidden problems and of course I'm not a professional for investigating these things. I also don't know any trusted mechanics either.
What do you guys think?
Thank you.
I've been looking around for used Corollas with manual transmissions under 60k miles for a while in my area, but I haven't had any luck and Toyota's new 2023- models apparently do not have manual transmissions. I contacted the Toyota dealership in town and they told me they could allocate a new 2022 Corolla with manual transmission for me with a $500 refundable deposit until they are able to secure new vehicles in the next coming months.
A new 2022 Corolla - How is that possible? You mean a used 2022 one. I suppose it’s possible an ultra low mileage 2022 exists with barely a few hundred miles on it - is this what the dealer is getting (most likely from a trade-in or bought at an auction)? We are currently on the 2024 model year.
Would this be a good course to take?
A 2022 Corolla would be a used one. You’d need a trusted mechanic to check it out before you buy.
If you want a manual, you can also look at a Honda Civic.
I've been looking around these other sites like Carvana, CarMax and whatnot, but I don't trust them.
I wouldn’t trust them either. Although CarMax can be OK, and they give you 7 days to return the vehicle - so you can have them inspected by a trusted mechanic. But, in general problem cars or auction cars get dumped onto those places, so you really need a good mechanic to look it over during those 7 days before you buy the vehicle. But, for sure I wouldn’t trust the other guys like Carvana nor Vroom - with all the horror stories I have read and heard.
I also don't know any trusted mechanics either.
Time to find one. You will need one at some point to do work on the vehicle, esp. if you are not a DIYer. Nothing lasts forever.
a new 2022 Corolla
2 years old and still new? Hope you get a discount.
Carvana, CarMax and whatnot, but I don't trust them
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It'd be nice to have a vehicle where I know for sure the transmission fluid has been changed and that nothing's happened to it.
Manual transmissions are not as sensitive as automatic ones. Make sure to change the engine oil as soon as possible and check the fuel quality.
A new 2022 Corolla - How is that possible? You mean a used 2022 one. I suppose it’s possible an ultra low mileage 2022 exists with barely a few hundred miles on it - is this what the dealer is getting (most likely from a trade-in or bought at an auction)? We are currently on the 2024 model year.
I meant to say 'used', my bad. I'm not exactly sure where they're sourcing these vehicles, but the person just said they're allocating vehicles for the future (3+ months) because production is supposedly low at the moment and that there are currently people reserving models with refundable deposits until the dealership can allocate the desired car. I would have to find out more in an appointment with a salesman.