The Toyota Corolla at Capital City Auto Auction

Alright, dealers and drivers! We sell a ton of Toyota Corolla’s to eager dealers here in Sacramento and beyond. Over 100 in just the past several months!

Keep reading to find out the average year and sale price. 😮

The Toyota Corolla is fairly legendary. I wonder how many miles all the Corolla’s have logged ever? Those things run forever, so it would be in the billions, no doubt!

In our review of the Corolla, we’re cover:

1. The best Toyota Corolla years
2. The features and problems
3. The Price (auction vs. everybody else)
4. Where to buy a Toyota Corolla

🚘 A History of The Best Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is kind of like the everyman’s car. You know… reliable, affordable, nothing flashy but fun to drive… and drive forever!

This widely successful compact car came to the U.S. in 1968 and over 50 million have been sold worldwide as of 2021.

Whether compact sedan or hatchback, gas or hybrid (the first Corolla Hybrid launched in 2013), we’re sure you’ll agree that they are everywhere in Michigan.

Again, why so many Corollas? 🤔

How about that Corolla’s can carry you well over 200,000 miles, with minimal maintenance, in the city, in the country, through thick and thin. Basically, they last a looooooongggggg time.

They are easy to repair as well!

🗓️ The Best Used Toyota Corolla Years

If you’re looking for the best Toyota Corolla years, here’s a brief breakdown: (we definitely favor the used models because they have passed the test of time, and you know, being a car auction we’re sort of partial to used cars) 😅

Check out our inventory of used cars, and sort by Toyota’s.

1. 2002 Toyota Corolla (8th generation)
   1. Statistically, few cars can match these old Corollas from the mid 90s to 2002 They just keep going, no matter what. We sold a couple of these recently for under $1,000.
2. 2008 Toyota Corolla (9th generation)
   1. Nothing fancy to the redesign but a noticeable decline in complaints and problems.
3. 2013 Toyota Corolla (10th generation)
   1. Reliable, comfortable, and economical.

All of these models scored high for reliability, handling, safety, and (drum roll) budget.

Honorable Mention: 2018-2022 Toyota Corolla (11th and 12th generations) 🚗

The new Corollas are shaping up to be great cars. The experts and the drivers agree.

Check out our auction calendar.

🤢 The Worst Used Toyota Corolla Years

It’s not like these models were terrible, they still stack up well against many other car brands, but when you’re comparing a Corolla against another Corolla, there will be losers. Just think twice about these Toyota Corolla years.

1. 2014 Toyota Corolla (11th generation)
   1. Something just didn’t go right for this generation. Interior accessories, electrical problems, airbag troubles, engine issues, AC malfunctions, and so on.
2. 2012 Toyota Corolla (10th generation)
   1. Brakes, airbags, and even unintended acceleration. 😳
3. 2011 Toyota Corolla (10th generation)
   1. More airbags issues (I’m sensing a pattern here), AC again, and engine trouble.
4. 2010 Toyota Corolla (10th generation)
   1. Only beaten out by the last model on this list, the 2010 Corolla had steering problems and, you guessed it, airbag problems, among other things.
5. 2009 Toyota Corolla (10th generation)
   1. If any Toyota could be considered a 🍋, this would be it. Steering, airbag, excessive oil consumption, engine noises, and water pump failures.

Honorable Mention: Watch out for the 2006–2007 models as well.

The 9th and 10th generations were plagued by bad models. But overall, it’s still a great idea to put your trust in a Corolla. 👍

💵 Toyota Corolla Price

So how much does a Toyota Corolla cost in Sacramento? A 12th generation Corolla can run you over $20,000 easily.

A 2012 Toyota Corolla, for example, up here in the valley, with maybe just over 100,000 miles will cost you close to $12,000. Anything less is a great price at a dealership. Expect to pay far less than that at Capital City Auto Auction, unless the bidding just keeps going.

Out of the more than 100 Corollas we sold recently, the average sale price was $1,405. Many of those sold were late 90s and early 2000s models (which are some of the best). But we have newer models too. The 2012 Corollas averaged $4,900. Those are incredible savings, especially on lower mileage vehicles.

Now, Corollas are popular and a newer model year plus lower mileage is a recipe for steeper competition, but don’t let that frighten you.

You just need a bidding strategy.

👋 A Toyota Corolla for Sale at an Auction Near Me

At the time of this blog, there were 62 Toyota vehicles on the Capital City lot, including 8 Corollas. We usually have 400 or more vehicles to take a look at and bid on.

If you aren’t convinced, stop by and welcome. We’re in Rancho Cordova. Type “Capital City Auto Auction” in your map.

We have answers to all questions and transparency on our process and vehicles. 👏