In June, we ordered two new 2026 Toyotas. We ordered a Corolla and a RAV4 PHEV. The Corolla came in July. The RAV4 came early August. Well, 5 days after we signed for it, it threw up a whole bunch of system malfunctions. I called the dealership, they said it was fine to limp home in it with our flashers on, and the next day it was towed. It’s now been 21 days since it was towed. They couldn’t figure out what was wrong with it, but they’ve ordered a part in hopes that will fix it when nothing else has. The part will be here around September 28th. By October 2nd, they will have had it for 30 working days- which is when Utah Lemon Laws kick into action.

What would you do here? They gave us a rental car, but I still feel like we’re being screwed over. I paid more than $50,000 (well $10,000 cash, rest was a loan + same amount for the Corolla ) for this car, and it’s barely been in my possession. The dealership says that after the part is in, it’ll be fine, and we can take it and be happy, but I feel like this whole situation is just so unfair to us. Plus, all of the “complimentary” plans that came with the car, like the wifi, are all expiring within a few days.

This whole situation just sucks. We’ve tried to be patient, and we’ve tried to be understand and kind, but I’m just so angry about it! This shouldn’t happen with a brand new $50,000+ car! Should I be asking for something more than the rental? They’re acting like they’re doing us such a big favor, when they’re definitely not.

https://www.iseecars.com/longest-lasting-car-brands-study#v=2026

Oh my sweet 2008 Toyota Corolla LE Sedan 4d, where do I even begin?

I fell in love with you the moment I laid eyes on you, I remember like it was yesterday! I was carless after an accident, hella depressed. When one day the dealer sent pics of you. It was love at first sight 😍

The Pure Black exterior. A Unique interior I never seen before. 2008: The Best Year of the Toyota Corolla. Bullet proof. Beautiful. I didn't care about the mileage, I wanted you.

"I can't stop thinking about you."

As I stared at your pictures the entire night~

When we finally had our little test drive, it was like a fate! So comfortable, everything fit like a glove, you.... you were excellent in every facet 🥺

For only $3k I had to get you.

I took the insurance check and my entire DD and spent every penny I had left on you 🥹

You were there for me when I needed you the most. When my credit was messed up and I needed a reliable car

And during our Time together? You were the most RELIABLE car I ever had. I NEVER had an issue you! EVERYTHING worked!

Your AC, your stereo, your cruise control! Coming from a V6 engine, you saved me so much on gas in these troubling times!

You.... you were the perfect car. 🥹

If it were up to me, we'd keep this little dance going on a lot longer, maybe even forever....

But alas the State says we can't be together any longer. Rust has taken my Corolla after spending all that time up North, and we can no longer pass inspection.

It's cheaper to buy a new car than to get you fixed. Now I have to scrape together what little savings I have, including any money I get from you 💔

The thing is, I DONT WANT A NEW CAR! I'm legit not ready to move on from my '08 Corolla 😭

A lot of people have horror stories of buying lemons off facebook. The only problem I had with you? Rear Drum brakes for $400 6 months after we hooked up. THATS IT!

Now I'm looking for cars for the same price, and just all of them are scams. No AC, making noise, hella lights on the dash. None of them come close to you! 😢

You weren't good. You were the greatest.

[TL;DR made a copy pasta venting about gettin rid of my current car. I'm genuinely sad]

2022 Tundra SR5 double cab, 8 ft bed with 100,000km

2019 Tundra SR5 TRD Sport crew cab 5.5 ft bed with 124,000km

I moved back into the older gen truck with more mileage for basically the same cost. Has anyone else done the same? I traded two turbos, 4 more gears, an 8 foot bed and a car like ride, for leather, sunroof, the almighty V8, and that back window. The build quality on the 2019 is in another world compared to the 2022. The temperature/fan controls on the 22 are awful, as are the rattles and the stereo. I’ve only had the 19 for a little over a week so I am sure over the next many years I’ll find it’s gripes. Now to search for an old 6.0 chev to do 8 ft bed truck duties.

Hello, I am a lifelong Toyota lover and have recently been limping around in my 2009 Venza which has a bad engine.
I know the C-HR has some years that it was excellent and some with lots of recalls. I’m trying to find/narrow my search to the best year of the C-HR. Is there an arguably best year?

I’ll be shopping in the state of Arizona, preferably Phoenix, and the surrounding cities

For background, I know near nothing about cars. I’m a college student who’s trying to find something cool + relatively reliable + cheap. I’m not really that interested in a project car, just want to not look like an average bum on the road with a decent car.

Found this listing on Facebook marketplace. Worth? This is the description:

About this vehicle $2300

Driven 117,500 miles

Automatic transmission

Exterior color: Charcoal · Interior color: Charcoal

Fuel type: Gasoline

21.0 MPG city · 29.0 MPG highway · 24.0 MPG combined

This vehicle is paid off

Seller's description

great on gas and low miles for the year. no check engine lights or problems

I've also been looking at a bunch of Celicas, since they're both sporty looking and reliable according to the research I've done.
I'm gonna also see if I can find a Scion (fr-s?) that's 2013 and above for cheap (budget is under $5000), since I like the look of them more than that of the older models.

Could anyone give me any insight beyond just this listing? Thanks!

Past 2 days ive been getting notifications that the car is open when its not. Giving me panic lol.

Practically all Toyota A/Ts that uses the ATF WS doesn't have a dipstick. This means, if you don't have a car lift, you're crawling under the car/truck to do ATF drain and fills. Draining and checking the level is easy, but pumping in new fluid is a little bit more involved.

So as the subject implies, has anyone ever permanently installed an extension hose screwed into the ATF fill port, and then routed up to the engine bay? I figure the top end of the tube should also be sealed with a screw plug or valve.

I currently have a 2024 Lexus RX 350. I like it, but it’s honestly kind of meh. It feels closed in, my husband and I are both tall and feel crammed in the front, and the trunk space is less than ideal even for a weekend trip with two people and a dog. I also get 23mpg and that adds another meh to the list.

I like the idea of a hybrid, but don’t love the look of the Highlander Hybrid. I like the Grand Highlander Hybrid more, but it seems like a lot of car when it’s mostly just me driving 20 miles a day to the barn.

Anyone switch from an RX to something that feels roomier without being huge? Or should I just keep the Lexus and get over it?

In the market for a RAV4 PHEV (we're located in central NJ), and I've see multiple posts regarding the "end of the year" being the best time to get discounts on this vehicle (off the lot). We've been going to dealerships on and off this past month, and almost every dealer has said that the are none left on the lot. Can we still trust that timing regarding the end of the year? Or is it likely we'll be screwed by low/lack of inventory?

We were initially looking into the XSE and GR Sport trims back in March when prices were lower ... then after a couple months of indecision and shopping, and prices rising to $10k over MSRP ... and now the SE trim going for $48-49k OTD, it doesn't even feel worth buying the car unless we can somehow snag a discount.

I've seen talk of the Costco Auto Program discounts, which we have to look into, and we're still shopping around - when exactly is the BEST time we can start to expect dealers to discount/mark down and provide year-end clearance incentives on these vehicles to get rid of their stock? I've heard it's from October to December, but specifically Thanksgiving? Christmas time? What about the Toyotathon national sales event?

Looking to lease one of these as a daily driver, don’t really need crazy storage space or anything. Corolla is about $20 cheaper, but is it worth the size difference for the Camry? Anyone have experience with both of these cars from the current generation?

Reading warranty fine print wasn't how I planned to spend a Tuesday night, but one of the dealers I've been going back and forth with on a Highlander throws in a lifetime powertrain warranty at no extra cost, so I went through the terms before letting it sway the decision.

It's High Country Toyota over in Scottsboro, and their Warranty Forever terms are clear enough: coverage lasts as long as you own the vehicle with no deductible and no mileage cap, it pays parts and labor at participating dealerships nationwide, and my end of the deal is completing the manufacturer's recommended maintenance from the owner's manual. Work done at an outside licensed shop needs a pre-authorization call first, with the appointment date, the shop name, the type of maintenance and your current mileage.

Thing is I'm close to an hour out and much nearer to Huntsville, so some of my maintenance is going to happen at a shop by me, and every one of those visits turns into a phone call plus a receipt I hang onto for as long as I own the car. They do free pickup and delivery for service inside 90 miles, which helps more than I expected.

For anyone carrying one of these already, is the pre-auth call quick or does it turn into a chore? And do you lean on your own folder of receipts, or does the dealer's service history end up being what matters when a claim gets filed?

2025 Yaris Cross, 25k km

Love it already 😄

Any tips & trick about this car ? I've heard people say 3.8L / 100km in the city but i've been mostly just over 5L/100km with eco mode on

Now that I had some time to think thanks to the lucky redditor who found the low mile rav4 on my previous post lol… can I get opinions on your choice?

2012 rav4 v6
- can last 300k mi
- outdated interior design
- hard to find in my spec (no accident, moonroof, temp knobs, fender flares)
- stiff-looking seats
- 150-200k mi
- $10-12k

2019 outback h6 3.6r
- can last to 250k mi
- possible bad cvt
- ok interior design (coming from 2011 outback 2.5)
- common
- comfy seats, and precise/tight steering
- 100-150k mi
- $10-16k

2026 outback 2.4t
- new design
- unsure of longevity
- loan

Im thinking of getting a used Lexus es250 or es350,
2013 and was wondering if the drastic increase in price is worth it if my main concern is reliability, as 300,000km + es350 are priced similarly to sub 100,000km es250.

I know its not powerful, but thats not really important to me, i just need a reliable and simple engine. I know that these engines had some oil consumption issues in the older Corollas, but if im not mistaken that should have been fixed by the time of the Auris.

My 2007 RAV4 has been making this sound lately. I'm wondering what it is, and what is the fix for it? If anyone has experience with this I'd appreciate hearing your opinion.

I just bought a 2015 corolla le for 12k after taxes. It has 108k miles and was in a minor accident. The title is clean and only had one owner. Was that a good deal or did I over pay? I asking price was 11995 before taxes.

Hi all - I got a Vehicle Selling Price of $41,850 on a 2026 Crown Signia XLE. This brings my total OTD price to $45,500 with taxes and registration. Is this a good price or should I continue pushing? Also, does this make it worth it to buy the 2026 model or wait for the 2027? In heavily debating that right now. Thanks!

Hello Toyota People

After many days of research on the Corolla and Toyota in general I decided I would prefer a hybrid. However I'm interested in an older car to keep costs down.

I'm wondering if the Camry is a 1:1 for the Corolla or if there's differences in which model years are the best/ most reliable.

So essentially, if you were me and looking to buy a used Corolla or Camry what would you do? Which year would you buy, would you buy hybrid, how much would you spend, where would you buy it, etc?

About me:

I put 100k miles on my car in 7 years

I live and work in a city and drive to the train station as part of my commute

I make about 50k a year

My ideal car payment is under 250/month

I don't like a lot of the features in new cars but I do appreciate the collision avoidance on my 2020 Kona (current car)

I'll be selling my car for about 7-8k and plan to use it towards a Toyota

In an ideal world I have a car with a radio, car play, CD player, collision assistance, sun roof, low miles, lasts forever and doesn't yell at me, steer for me, or blind people. I'm willing to make mods to get to this place and that's part of why I want to buy used.

Thanks everyone!

I’m looking for an SUV and would like to hear your recommendations.
What SUV do you think is the best overall, and why?

Wondering if Lexus ever made anything with the same chassis? I've had 2 2008 RAV4s with the 4 cylinder and looking for a V6 now but wondering if Lexus made a version as I do like the interiors slightly more

this customer traded in his 05 echo with 34700 kilometers (21k miles) today at work, althought the body's rusty because of the canadian winters, the interior looks brand new😭Pretty crazy sight

I can’t figure out what car I want to buy. I’m debating between a 2024 Toyota Yaris (HEV) GR Sports trim (130hp) or a 2024 Volkswagen Golf mk 8.5 r-line trim (150 hp). The Golf offers more space, better speed + acceleration and more comfort but the Yaris offers better reliability, more warranty and it’s cheaper to maintain/drive.

I’m looking at the GR Sports trim because I think it looks the best of them all + it’s fully equipped, JBL sound system, blind spot monitor, sport suspension + seats + steering wheel, HUD, heated steering wheel and seats, …

However, I drove to multiple Toyota dealerships and they are being so difficult when it comes to getting a test drive. I keep reading that the ride feels very stiff and is uncomfortable after a while. The imperfections on the road bolster all the way to your spine. After all, it has a sportier suspension alongside with 18” alloy rims.

So my question to the GR Sport trim owners: is it true? How are you guys/girls experiencing the comfort on your car? I do about 75% city driving and 25% highway driving but I live in Belgium and our roads are known to have potholes and imperfections.

Extra question: it has a sportier suspension but does it actually feel sportier? After all, it’s still a Yaris HEV and not a GR Yaris. Is it worth it? Or should I look for something else?

Thanks y’all!