2017 Toyota Corolla L/LE/SE/XLE/XSE/50th Anniv. Special Edition for Sale in Vancouver, BC
$20 178 CAD all-in · 82 963 km · Stock PBE3742 · VIN 2T1BURHE5HC813742
Overview
The Toyota Corolla does not need an introduction in the Greater Vancouver market. It is one of the most common vehicles on BC roads for a reason: low running costs, predictable reliability, and a parts and service network that covers every corner of the Lower Mainland. The 2017 SE trim adds a layer of visual and feature differentiation that makes this particular Corolla a stronger choice than the base CE or LE for a buyer who wants more from the package. The SE comes with sport-tuned suspension, a rear spoiler, and 17-inch alloy wheels that give it a cleaner stance than the standard Corolla. The interior carries sport seats with bolstered support and a three-spoke sport steering wheel. These are not cosmetic upgrades only. The suspension tuning gives the SE noticeably more composed handling on winding roads and more confident lane changes on the highway. It is still a comfortable daily commuter, but it responds better to driver input than the softly sprung base trim. Toyota Safety Sense P is standard on the 2017 Corolla SE. This suite covers pre-collision warning and automatic braking, lane departure alert, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control. In 2017 this technology was not standard on most compact sedans at any price point. For daily driving in Vancouver, where rain and low visibility are regular conditions, the pre-collision system and lane departure alert are particularly relevant. The 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine produces 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT automatic transmission. Fuel consumption sits at 8.4 L/100 km city and 6.5 L/100 km highway. At those numbers, this Corolla costs less to fuel than virtually any non-hybrid competitor in the compact sedan segment. The 1ZR-FE engine is one of Toyota's most thoroughly proven powerplants, with a documented history of reliable operation well past 200,000 km when serviced on schedule. At 82,693 km this Corolla is solidly mid-life. For a Toyota 1.8 that means the engine and transmission are in their most reliable operating range, the break-in period is long behind it, and there is significant usable life remaining. White exterior is practical in BC: it reflects heat in summer, shows damage clearly for insurance purposes, and does not fade the way some metallic finishes do in UV-heavy coastal conditions. The black interior is clean and resistant to visible wear. For a first-time buyer, a commuter replacement, or anyone who wants a low-cost-to-own sedan with modern safety technology and Toyota's reliability record behind it, the 2017 Corolla SE at this mileage is a straightforward, low-risk purchase.
The Corolla SE is the version worth buying over the base trim. Sport suspension, Toyota Safety Sense P, and alloy wheels come standard, and the 1.8L engine will run reliably for another 100,000 km with basic maintenance. At 82,000 km on a Toyota this generation, you are buying the most reliable part of the car's life.
Specifications
Key Features
- Toyota Safety Sense P: pre-collision system, lane departure alert, dynamic radar cruise, automatic high beams
- Sport-tuned suspension with improved handling response over base trim
- 17-inch alloy wheels and rear spoiler
- Sport seats with side bolsters
- Three-spoke sport steering wheel
- 1.8L 4-cylinder: 8.4 / 6.5 L/100 km city/highway
- CVT automatic transmission
- Backup camera
- Bluetooth and USB connectivity
- Heated front seats
Contact Jim T. Vancouver Auto — 778-710-6968 · 3545 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver, BC V5M 2A6. Serving Greater Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, and the North Shore.