Used Toyota Corolla for Sale in Kent, WA

It's a Toyota so of course it's a great car. Steering, ride, comfort, gas mileage, safety, etc. are all within acceptable parameters. Insurance rates are typically affordable and if I were to ever decide to sell it I would get back some considerable change for it. I do have a problem with their dealer mechanics. They for whatever reason like to run the car and listen to the stereo while working on it. I've gone through so many batteries that way. Of course on my dime. Had a rear light out and they had to call me (while they had my vehicle in their possession) to ask which light it was. Then proceeded to short out my wiring and had the gall to say it was my fault. Also on another occasion the sun roof motor was damaged by them. Services are all over priced and nothing is ever their faul... (more)

Story

Cross country road trip was always comfortable and enjoyable. Drove it from eastern Washington to the coast in one go. Must have gassed it up once each way which was astonishing for me.

Pros

Good all around vehicle that will last if taken good care of.

Cons

Never take it to the dealer for repairs.

2001 Toyota Corolla - Worry free and dependable

The 2001 Toyota Corolla is one of most dependable cars I have owned. Living in the Seattle area with so many people and vehicles means small parking spaces. The Corolla turns and fits into the smallest of spaces, making parking a dream. As of 2018, I have had no major repairs. I've had to make just the normal oil changing maintenance and the brake pads. It starts right up, even in the coldest of days.

Story

Not really a driving or funny story but definitely memorable...a package of hamburger had fallen out of a grocery bag and landed under the seat. Days later, on a hot summer day, the smell was horrible, and that's when I found the "science project." It took hours of enzyme cleaner and a couple months to finally remove the smell.

Pros

I love how easy it is to park in small spaces. Heater is amazingly fast on winter days. Haven't had any engine or transmission problems, even though it has almost 200,000 miles.

Cons

There is a light on the rearview mirror that you can accidentally activate, but it's not that bright. It's easy to have it be left on, which drains the battery. Defrost seems to take a bit to work, and there is no windshield wiper on the back window.