Explore 128 Toyota used cars in Australia

What Cars24 checks before listing a Toyota

A used Toyota Corolla can hide its age well and that is why even the smallest checks matter to us. With Cars24 Select cars, you get:

• 300-point inspection
• 30-Day Return Guarantee*
• Car condition report
• Car History Report with PPSR details
• RWC support
• Rego and transfer support
• 3-month roadside assistance
• Home delivery options where available
• Finance support, subject to approval

• Referral benefits worth $1000+

   

Is a used Toyota Corolla still the easy pick?

A used Toyota Corolla is worth looking at if you want a small car. Petrol hatchbacks and sedans suit anyone who wants a straightforward daily car with five seats, easy parking and running costs you already know how to budget for. The hybrid comes into its own in city and suburban driving, where all that stop-start traffic gives the system more chances to enhance your driving experience. 

Check transmission before you commit to a listing because later Corollas are almost all automatic these days and the Ascent Sport, SX and ZR grades mostly change what features you're getting rather than the basic character of the car underneath. Go back a few years and you’ll still find manual petrol versions in the used market, so it’s not something you can assume either way with an older model. On Cars24, all of that sits in one listing: fuel type, transmission, kilometres, condition, history, so you're not stuck guessing from a few photos and a vague description.

Perfect fit for: First-car buyers, city drivers, couples and small families who want a Toyota pre-owned car that feels practical without being boring.

Is a used Toyota Camry a good second-hand car?

Not everyone is chasing an SUV, a used Toyota Camry is for the buyer who like a Sedan. It's noticeably bigger inside than a Corolla, rides more settled on the highway and has a good boot space. Petrol Camry is simple but the hybrid is where it gets interesting though, especially if you're doing a lot of city and suburban driving, that's the kind of stop-start running where the hybrid setup really earns its place.

With a used Camry, you really want the car and the paperwork to make sense together. A clean service history is a good sign, but also look at the cabin, tyres and suspension to see if the kilometres feel believable.

Good fit for: Commuters, small families, anyone doing rideshare-style driving.

Why a used Toyota still needs a proper check

Toyota has a strong reputation but that does not mean every used Toyota has lived an easy life. Before you decide, check:

• Service history: Toyota cars are known for lasting well, but skipped servicing can still catch up later. Check for regular logbook entries. Cars24 gives you a Car History Report and inspection details upfront. 
• Kilometres vs wear: Low kilometres are only useful if the cabin, tyres, paint, steering wheel and overall condition support the number on the dash.
• Hybrid condition: For a Toyota hybrid, check that it has been serviced on time and drives smoothly between petrol and electric power. Cars24 inspection details help flag the obvious issues before you shortlist.
• Tyres, brakes and suspension: RAV4, Kluger and Hilux models can carry family loads, towing use or work wear, so these parts need a closer look.
• PPSR and ownership checks: Check finance owing, stolen records and written-off status. Cars24 Select cars include PPSR details, so you are not buying on trust alone.

Is a used Toyota RAV4 the sweet spot in the Toyota SUV range?

A used RAV4 tends to suit people after SUV space, without going all the way up to a Kluger. While buying used, you're mostly weighing up petrol against hybrid, 2WD against AWD, and then which grade, GX, GXL, Cruiser or Edge, actually matches how you live. Petrol is the simple, no fuss choice. Hybrid pulls ahead if you're doing a lot of city and suburban driving, since that slower, stop-start stuff is exactly where the hybrid system does its best work.

2WD is the sensible call if you're mostly on sealed roads and want one less thing to think about mechanically. AWD starts to make more sense once you're regularly loading the car up, driving wet regional roads, or just want that extra grip for weekends away. As for grade, GX keeps things practical and no nonsense, GXL is usually where it clicks as the sweet spot, and Cruiser or Edge lean into more comfort and cabin tech if that's what you're after. Cars24 lets you line up RAV4 listings by fuel type, drivetrain, kilometres, variant, condition and history, so you can shortlist without jumping between ten different tabs.

It's the right call for anyone who's outgrown a Corolla Cross or C-HR but doesn't actually need seven seats.

Why buy a used Toyota from Cars24 instead of other marketplaces and private dealerships?

Buying a used Toyota privately can work out, but you're the one doing all the legwork. Inspection, PPSR check, paperwork, haggling over price and usually a test drive squeezed in on someone's driveway while they hover nearby. Dealerships take some of that off your plate, but you're still at the mercy of whichever dealer you walk into, what they've got on the lot that week, and how upfront they actually are about the car's history.

Cars24 shifts most of that online before you ever have to talk to anyone. You can sit with a coffee and compare Toyotas by price, kilometres, year, fuel type and body type, no pressure, no salesperson standing over your shoulder. Cars24 Select cars come with the inspection already done, pricing that's fixed upfront rather than negotiated, car history sorted, and return cover on eligible cars if it's not what you expected.

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Where can I buy a used Toyota near me in Australia

You can browse Toyota used cars with Cars24 from wherever you are in the country, and get your search narrowed down long before you set foot in a hub or book anything in. We've got buyers covered across the major cities, including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The filters do the heavy lifting too, letting you sort Toyotas by model, price, year, kilometres, fuel type, transmission and body type until you're left with a shortlist that actually makes sense.