# 2012 Toyota Corolla - Keep it or replace it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** corolla, toyota\ **Created:** [June 23, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-keep-it-or-replace-it/119698 "2018-06-23T16:36:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LindaArnold](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/82dd89/32.png) [@LindaArnold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaArnold)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-keep-it-or-replace-it/119698/1 "2018-06-23T16:36:30Z")
Now that my warranty is out should I keep or get rid of my vehicle? I don’t know a good reliable mechanic because I used my dealership for service. Thinking about buying an SUV. Here in Albuquerque I am wondering if it would be safer to drive? The only reason for keeping my present car would be is I know the condition of it and the miles are low since I don’t drive a lot? Thanks for your help. The insurance here in New Mexico goes up a lot each year maybe the Corolla is cheaper to insure also? ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-keep-it-or-replace-it/119698/2 "2018-06-23T21:55:54Z")
> [@LindaArnold](#): > > Now that my warranty is out should I keep or get rid of my vehicle? I’d keep it, Toyota Corollas are generally reliable. Plus you know the maintenance history for the vehicle. > [@LindaArnold](#): > > I don’t know a good reliable mechanic because I used my dealership for service. [https://www.cartalk.com/mechanics-files](https://www.cartalk.com/mechanics-files) You could also continue to use the dealership, but it would be cheaper to use an independent mechanic. > [@LindaArnold](#): > > Thinking about buying an SUV. Here in Albuquerque I am wondering if it would be safer to drive? Some are, some aren’t. You’ll have to research safety ratings and compare. > [@LindaArnold](#): > > The only reason for keeping my present car would be is I know the condition of it and the miles are low since I don’t drive a lot? This is why I would keep it personally > [@LindaArnold](#): > > The insurance here in New Mexico goes up a lot each year maybe the Corolla is cheaper to insure also? That’s a question to ask your insurance representative ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-keep-it-or-replace-it/119698/3 "2018-06-26T20:23:52Z")
If you have maintained the car well, it can easily go a couple hundred thousand miles with little trouble. If you want an SUV, buy one, but don’t justify it by selling a perfectly good car. We keep our cars 12 to 15 years and with proper maintenance they have worked well for us.