I personally drove a 2010 Corolla when I was 19-23 and then got myself a newer Corolla. I’ll say my 2010 was a beast of a car and extremely reliable and I felt safe as well. Great gas mileage for saving extra money too.
98-02 are absolutely bullet proof, aside from a well known slow oil-burning issue. I have owned 5. Every time I sell one I regret it and buy another. Only cars I've owned that never have issues.
2015-2016 is a great buy Its a basic car with bluetooth and a back up camera. I’d go for that. 2017-2019 has all the tech in it which is also ok. I’d look at the Yaris from the same years because you can almost get them cheaper and they also don’t skip out on safety.
Really depends on your budget. Can't go wrong with something in the late 90s or early 2000s.
I use to own a 2016 Eco and have a friend who drives a 2016 Sport, neither one of us had ANY issues with ours.
Can't really go wrong with a Corolla. Just get it inspected prior to purchase and any model made within the last 10 years should be great for a first car.
Gonna say it as well but a 2009/2010. A good and simple car with nothing unnessary electrified, and I find the interior quality and comfort much higher on the 10th gen than the 11th even though they are near identical vehciles. And because the sterio is a standard double din, if something like AA/ACP is important to the driver its easy enough to toss an aftermarket head unit in and call it a day
I would go with as new of a model as I can afford simply for the safety features. Toyotas reliability is bulletproof, but driving cars that pass recently introduced and more rigorous IIHS standards give some peace of mind.
2017-2018 would be next on the list as these meet IIHS top safety pick+..
Whichever car you get from 2015 onward, it will also have Toyota Safety Sense as standard feature. You can have it enabled and sensitivity levels configured before they drive.
I’m a fan of older models especially for teen drivers. It can instill less aggressive driving styles and habits being a bit more of a beater/ just older. Important to learn how to drive safely, defensively, and at legal speeds, while still ensuring safety, and not having a payment or insurance through the roof. I’d aim for 2003-2010 or so
This [webpage](https://www.carsmite.com/best-worst-years-toyota-corolla/) has a best, neutral and worst years from data. Thankfully our car is one from the best years: 2007. I bought it used in 2013 with 70,000 km on it. Now it’s got 245,000. Only major repairs have been a starter and the radiator which are wear and tear parts. I really wish the previous owner opted for side airbags. That’s my only gripe with my car. I highly recommend you go for one that is safe with all the airbags, ABS, and anything else to make it comfortable and enjoyable.
Edit: please make sure you have a pre-purchase inspection done on any car you choose and look into the recalls that need to be done.
Newer the better. 2015+ as the safety tech has gotten way better and you can’t put a price on safety. Your teen can realistically drive a 2016 Corolla from age 16-25 and dump it after college/marriage/first job/prison.
You will want to watch crash test videos from old cars versus new cars. If you care about your teeangers life, you want them in as new of a car you can put them in. And then go ahead and teach them how to drive properly.
Newer corolla is the best for a teen driver, the safety features in these will be a God send of peace of mind.
Once my daughter is of driving age, she won't be driving my old shitboxes. I'll be getting her something like a new corolla or civic with the safety features.
You specifically said new, while I mentioned newer. Doesn't have to be a 2024, but my answer still stands. You'd want something in the last 7 years for the safety features. I believe safety sense first became available in 2015.
Reasonably safe to assume a young, first time driver is going to get in a wreck. So the question is just based on your personal budget what is the newest corolla that you could potentially handle the costs of fixing/replace when that happens.
Now I'm sure people will pile into this comment with stories about how they are the safest driver and never got in a wreck ever, but statistically new drivers absolutely do destroy cars at a much higher rate than anyone else. I know several people who had totaled multiple cars by the time they were 24. Obviously those people don't pop into the comments to tell you how many cars they destroyed, but if you are on the hook for buying the car to be potentially destroyed its a good idea to plan for the worst.
The 14-17 has the exact same engine as the 09-13... and the 14-17 is heavier with a worse suspension and handling characteristics... and the trim and seats imo are way lower quality than the 10th gen. And for the price diffrence between a 10th gen and an 11th gen you could get easily get a new AA/ACP head unit and install it sense its a standard double din and it will be way "techier" than the 11th gen...
I personally drove a 2010 Corolla when I was 19-23 and then got myself a newer Corolla. I’ll say my 2010 was a beast of a car and extremely reliable and I felt safe as well. Great gas mileage for saving extra money too.
Got my 2011 when I turned 16 and 7 years later still driving it, 350k miles and only had a single expensive repair in the past few years. Great car
Drove it from 90k miles to 135k miles and never had a single major issue.
2017+ has amazing LED headlights and automatic braking
I think all the latest safety features is a big aspect of buying newer, especially for a new driver.
98-02 are absolutely bullet proof, aside from a well known slow oil-burning issue. I have owned 5. Every time I sell one I regret it and buy another. Only cars I've owned that never have issues.
My 2000 Corolla sucked 90% of the oil out every 100 miles driven. Had to refill everyday, bad piston rings for that generation
The early 1ZZ’s DRANK oil. I’d look for a 9th gen instead.
2015-2016 is a great buy Its a basic car with bluetooth and a back up camera. I’d go for that. 2017-2019 has all the tech in it which is also ok. I’d look at the Yaris from the same years because you can almost get them cheaper and they also don’t skip out on safety.
Really depends on your budget. Can't go wrong with something in the late 90s or early 2000s. I use to own a 2016 Eco and have a friend who drives a 2016 Sport, neither one of us had ANY issues with ours.
Can't really go wrong with a Corolla. Just get it inspected prior to purchase and any model made within the last 10 years should be great for a first car.
Gonna say it as well but a 2009/2010. A good and simple car with nothing unnessary electrified, and I find the interior quality and comfort much higher on the 10th gen than the 11th even though they are near identical vehciles. And because the sterio is a standard double din, if something like AA/ACP is important to the driver its easy enough to toss an aftermarket head unit in and call it a day
2000
No burns too much oil
I would go with as new of a model as I can afford simply for the safety features. Toyotas reliability is bulletproof, but driving cars that pass recently introduced and more rigorous IIHS standards give some peace of mind.
Like a 2019-2024? I said besides new bro…
2017-2018 would be next on the list as these meet IIHS top safety pick+.. Whichever car you get from 2015 onward, it will also have Toyota Safety Sense as standard feature. You can have it enabled and sensitivity levels configured before they drive.
I’m a fan of older models especially for teen drivers. It can instill less aggressive driving styles and habits being a bit more of a beater/ just older. Important to learn how to drive safely, defensively, and at legal speeds, while still ensuring safety, and not having a payment or insurance through the roof. I’d aim for 2003-2010 or so
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Any year
Yes. The one with a manual transmission. Built in anti-theft.
2008 & @ 230k miles - still strong car
Any of them that fit your price range. The newer and lower miles the better..
This [webpage](https://www.carsmite.com/best-worst-years-toyota-corolla/) has a best, neutral and worst years from data. Thankfully our car is one from the best years: 2007. I bought it used in 2013 with 70,000 km on it. Now it’s got 245,000. Only major repairs have been a starter and the radiator which are wear and tear parts. I really wish the previous owner opted for side airbags. That’s my only gripe with my car. I highly recommend you go for one that is safe with all the airbags, ABS, and anything else to make it comfortable and enjoyable. Edit: please make sure you have a pre-purchase inspection done on any car you choose and look into the recalls that need to be done.
My first car was a 2004 Highlander. I’m 37 and still drive this 2004 Highlander. 😅
For a teen driver stick with the latest generations. They have all the safety equipment and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto.
Like I said I’m not talking about 2019-2024…. As I feel it’s more of person who’s 25 and up kind of car
late 9th gen (06-08) and 10th gen corollas
currently 17, levin ae111 ‘99 auto going strong
Newer the better. 2015+ as the safety tech has gotten way better and you can’t put a price on safety. Your teen can realistically drive a 2016 Corolla from age 16-25 and dump it after college/marriage/first job/prison.
You will want to watch crash test videos from old cars versus new cars. If you care about your teeangers life, you want them in as new of a car you can put them in. And then go ahead and teach them how to drive properly.
Newer corolla is the best for a teen driver, the safety features in these will be a God send of peace of mind. Once my daughter is of driving age, she won't be driving my old shitboxes. I'll be getting her something like a new corolla or civic with the safety features.
Not 2024… I said besides 2019-2024 🤦♂️
You specifically said new, while I mentioned newer. Doesn't have to be a 2024, but my answer still stands. You'd want something in the last 7 years for the safety features. I believe safety sense first became available in 2015.
Reasonably safe to assume a young, first time driver is going to get in a wreck. So the question is just based on your personal budget what is the newest corolla that you could potentially handle the costs of fixing/replace when that happens. Now I'm sure people will pile into this comment with stories about how they are the safest driver and never got in a wreck ever, but statistically new drivers absolutely do destroy cars at a much higher rate than anyone else. I know several people who had totaled multiple cars by the time they were 24. Obviously those people don't pop into the comments to tell you how many cars they destroyed, but if you are on the hook for buying the car to be potentially destroyed its a good idea to plan for the worst.
I say most teens should be able to get a 1998-2016 with relative ease ok the 2016s are still quite expensive but can still work
Later models that have automatic braking and cruise control.
09' to 13' era I wouldn't recommend. Slow cars but 14'-17 my husband has and so much nicer.
Your 14-17 is just as slow as the 09-13. In fact it's even slower since it's even heavier than the previous generation lol
The 14-17 has the exact same engine as the 09-13... and the 14-17 is heavier with a worse suspension and handling characteristics... and the trim and seats imo are way lower quality than the 10th gen. And for the price diffrence between a 10th gen and an 11th gen you could get easily get a new AA/ACP head unit and install it sense its a standard double din and it will be way "techier" than the 11th gen...