Used Toyota Corolla for Sale in Bakersfield, CA

My Toyota is great. It's not the most expensive car, but it feels and looks modern. It is very reliable, hardly ever seeming to need maintenance. I'm not a professional mechanic, but I know how to do basic things, such as changing batteries and alternators, etc. Working on this car is easy. Everything is laid out neatly and in a way that makes sense inside the engine compartment. There are little things I notice and appreciate. For example, I once had to help a pair of ladies to take the oil filler cap off of a Nissan. That design was horrible as the cap was inside a narrow hole very hard to get fingers inside and it took me five minutes just to remove it. On my Toyota, routine maintenance like oil checking, changing or filling is a breeze. The oil dipstick is easy to find, clearly standing out in bright yellow. The oil filler cap is positioned logically right on top of the engine for easy access and removal. Even changing the oil filter is straightforward and possible to do without tools for someone with a bit of strength, dexterity and determination. Of course, using a proper oil filter removal tool is recommended. The car drives smoothly and has decent power. It's not meant to be a race car, but the engine feels very capable. It hardly seems to be running when stopped and idling at a red light. However, when there is a need for a sudden burst of speed, such as on a freeway on-ramp, the engine comes to life impressively. The car is also very fuel efficient. This Toyota has electronic fuel injection, which seems to really help with efficiency. I've owned a Toyota with a carburetor before, and I can feel the difference in the performance of the engine and in better fuel economy. The interior of the car is nice as well. Like everything else, it's logical and laid out neatly. I'm tall but the car's front seating is accommodating with the seat setting pushed all the way rearward. The back passenger area is roomy too, although it might be a little cramped behind a seat when pushed all the way back as I like it. The workmanship seems to be of good quality. Again, there is nothing fancy or rich looking with this car, inside or out, but everything does look and feel logical, modern, and capable. It's a very good deal for the money.

I've only ever owned Toyota cars. They're not for everyone, but if reliability, low maintenance and efficiency is what you are looking for, Toyota is tops. I bought this car new 20 years ago! It's the first and only new car I've ever owned (I had owned two used Toyota's before that: a Tercel and a Corolla). I was fresh out of college and had my first real job, so I figured, what the heck, time for my first new car. I have no regrets, but a few disappointments. First, I bought this car at the time many car makers were experimenting with water-based paints. My Corolla turned out to be one of those experiments. I only found out about 8 years later when the topcoat started to peal over the trunk and part of the roof. It continued to peal eventually reaching the paint, then the bare metal (it also spread to the bonnet). For most cars, 8 years is a lifetime, but a Toyota hasn't even hit midlife yet. The next issue I had was a Transmission issue at 70,000 miles. That is unheard of for a Toyota. It cost me $1,500: I really believe I must have got a lemon. The last issue I had was the fabric headliner pealing after 17 years. I guess I shouldn't complain, but it's a real pain to change that thing. Other than those issues, I've never had any other issues: just put gas in it, change the oil, brakes and tires when needed. It's been a great little car for a frugal non-car lover like myself (I really don't care if I never own a car again, as long as I can conveniently get from A to B; I can't wait for self-driving, all electric, Toyota Ubers! ).