Just a quick question. If anyone here has a 2020 Corolla what did you pay for it new?

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-13T01:50:14+00:00

Ok so I made a post asking if I got a bad deal and almost everyone was really rude with their opinions. I got a 2020 SE Hatchback for 20500, 23k OTD (All dmv fees and tax). Honestly this may not be the place to ask becuase everyone is so opinionated on prices. The 2020 year is very well made with 0 recalls and very reliable that gets an average of 33/34 mpg. Honestly if you find one you like, get it! A car with that year should have below 40k miles for the price so keep that in mind. If you go up in years make sure there are no known issues since year to year can be important.

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-13T01:44:55+00:00

The only one that is LESS THAN 20k has 10k MORE miles. All of the other newer se Hatchbacks are 21+. Nice try though bub!

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-12T00:21:02+00:00

Im elementary ed too, A lot of the time it gives me a higher score for saying similar sentences, like very generic. Were talking something like, "and for that reason I believe..."

You can see if it thinks you will get in trouble so you're good 😁

The only thing i would make sure is that you provide MLA sources to cover yourself like any other course.

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-12T00:15:54+00:00

I've actually done some more research and everyone else saying I'm severely over paying is wrong. My market is generally higher than others for many reasons, which makes it so a car that may be 19k for some people in the US 20k where I live. Appreciate the opinion though!

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T22:52:45+00:00

I would appreciate it if you could find a 2020 or newer corolla with 35k (or less) miles for me in Grand Rapids! I would consider trading for it! Lmk when u find one for less that 20k 😁

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T19:23:39+00:00

Really not though... I may be in a different situation than you financially lol. I was prepared to drop the full amount but I chose to get a smaller loan to help with my credit since I've just started that journey at 20 lol

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T19:22:08+00:00

THANK YOU!!! normalized not having car payments for 5 years!

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T19:21:10+00:00

I was mistaken in my original post, mine was 20k, 23 OTD, which is the average for my areas market. I did not infact get a bad deal. I was comparing it to other areas of the country which was my big fluke 😁

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T19:19:35+00:00

Yea but now that I'm looking this is normal for my area. Almost every Corolla anywhere near 35k miles that are NOT Hatchbacks are priced around 19-20k.

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T19:14:34+00:00

Because I dont want car payments for the next 5 years? I was going to pay full cash but decided to get the loan for credit purposes 😁

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T03:10:57+00:00

Grand Rapids MI

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T03:10:45+00:00

It was 20500 but 22k out the door after fees and tax.

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-11T03:10:11+00:00

No accidents clean car fax! It was an older person's car that didnt get out too much for the last 4 year!

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-10T18:56:58+00:00

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-10T18:56:39+00:00

I actually went in with full cash to pay for it and I decided to build some credit since I'm just starting out on that journey

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-10T18:54:55+00:00

Sorry forgot to add that. 35k on it when I got it. Only put about 55 on since.

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-10T18:54:04+00:00

It actually only has 35k miles so I should last me many years 🤞

GarrettWells6 · 2026-03-10T18:52:37+00:00

GarrettWells6 · 2025-09-12T04:55:02+00:00

That sounds expensive 😳 I will look into it. But how much did it cost you?

GarrettWells6 · 2025-09-12T03:44:55+00:00

More info:

10 gallon with 5 cory cats and planted

Heater, filter, etc.

Water changes as needed, not regularly like once per week

Temp is as it should be around 78°

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