2009 Toyota Corolla Consumer Reviews Page 5

2009 Corolla XRS Consumer Review

Written by: Pete on 05/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Reliability I will not rate due to only having it a few days. This is my 3rd corolla and they have been flawless in reliability so I pray it remains the case. The car is very fun to drive, sporty and practical on economy. Has good power off the line and plenty of power in reserve when driving. Drives solid, powerful, and quiet like a European car. I hope Toyota recalls the rumored transmission issue they knowingly sell the car with. I have heard about it and pray it's not true, but I hope Toyota remains in good standing by honoring a fix to any known issue. Otherwise, this boy won't be buying anymore cars from them. It could be nothing but do your homework and keep abreast of news about this

Favorite Features

Rear wing, fog lights, 2.4L engine, automatic shifter, stereo, underbody spoilers, xm radio ready, more comfortable seats, moonroof, avg mpg gauge, outside temp, and most especially the body kit (exterior of the car) is very muscular by comparison to previous models.

Suggested Improvements

I've heard rumors about a known transmission issue that these cars. I came across this information after purchase of course, but I hope if it's true that Toyota does the right thing and puts out a recall to remedy the issue. If I am stuck with a defect after warranty expires, Toyota is toast for me.

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Relaiable and rich toyota heritage

Written by: CorollaS on 05/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Corolla s 2009, sporty look, comfortable, nice to drive, reliable, safe, great mileage, many features and largest car of its class. What else is missing - yes you may find it a little lower on the pick up but after all it's v4. We cannot compare it with v6/v8. But anyway driving on more than 85 you will not realize a noise or vibration but be careful on steering. Civic also is good car but is smaller than this one and corolla s looks more sporty than civic. It's just 2nd week of purchase and did put more than 1000 mile just love this car for its look, reliability and space. It's like a little Camry and is very similar to Lexus people say so.

Favorite Features

Exterior design, sporty, heated mirrors, safety features like VSC and ABS, roomy, MPG, price.

Suggested Improvements

more power in engine

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Couldn't wait to get rid of it

Written by: PMB on 05/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I started out loving this car and wound up hating it in no time at all. Fuel economy, fair acceleration for a small engine, a 10-CD glovebox, and a really good stereo system do not make up for its shortcomings. Crosswinds of moderate speed can blow you out of your lane. The seat belt alarms are obnoxious. Every time my 50 pound dog moves, her seat belt alarm goes off. Oil change? You need to buy the hard-to-find paper cartridge that slips into the plastic cap with a metal clip that tears your hand to pieces every time. Roadside assistance for a flat tire? Good luck! All I got was the runaround! Holding its value? No way! I took quite a beating at trade-in time, 38K miles in 13 months.

Favorite Features

Fuel economy, stereo, glovebox.

Suggested Improvements

Oil filter, all alarms and warning lights, road handling ability, roadside assistance, seat comfort, depreciation rate.

5 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Just OK Car

Written by: Jonathan T on 05/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Having driven and owned almost all Toyota models, I can definitely say this compact car is just OK. The exterior looks great but the interior lacks the quality I've had with my previous Toyotas, cheap plastics. The small multi-information display is not helpful at all being placed awkwardly in the dashboard. The Electronic Steering is kind of a little stiff and the car sometime drifts in strong winds but got used to it after 1K miles. Runs smooth & very quiet, you just have to downshift if you want to outrun other cars in the Hway. Got a lot of compliments from other people but overall, I'm happy with my purchase considering the economy. Will keep this car for a long time and will enjoy it!

Favorite Features

Exterior body. Front, tail and fog lights. Moonroof, MPG. Sports suspension. Seats for this model are comfortable. Light/Dark sensor. Auto/Off feature. Safety features. Styling.

Suggested Improvements

Improve interior quality. Have 4 disk brakes instead of just 2 at the front. Further evaluate the electric steering system. Make the multi-information display bigger and put it in the middle.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Good dependable commuter car

Written by: SS on 04/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Have been reading a lot of posts about how bad the Corolla is. Well, one needs to remember that it is not a Camry. Have always had a camry (v6) and corolla...one for the highways, power and comfort and one for the daily fuel efficient commute. If one keeps the corolla long enough, they WILL realize how cheap the overall maintenance is in the long run. Yes, the quality has dipped some on the interior. Guess to keep the price the same and still have to improve the drive train, toyota had to cut corners, which is sad. My 2000 corolla had better interior than this one.

Favorite Features

Exterior shape, instrument panel, comfortable and smooth city ride, great mileage

Suggested Improvements

Better interior materials, feels like a typical GM car on the inside till you start the engine.

7 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Awful Quality and Rattling

Written by: Linda on 04/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Rattling comes from the dashboard, seat belt housing, and back panel! Extremely annoying! Toyota Corp. Representative said that this is a normal operation in Corolla even this is not a base model trim! Despaired by Toyota!

Favorite Features

Attractive appearance.

Suggested Improvements

Improve Quality Control.

11 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Great run around car

Written by: Don on 04/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Purchased car to save mileage, have SUV for winter time, needed car to run errands. 10,000 miles and getting 35 mpg still. Great on 2 hr road trips. Comfortable and easy to park downtown or at mall.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

clock could be better located and brighter engine noise at high rpm

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Leave Me Alone, I'm Happy

Written by: Sal on 04/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought a 2009, Barcelona Red, Toyota Corolla LE with cruise control, in May 2008, and absolutely love it. I get over 40 mpg on the highway, and get about 28-30 mpg around town. It has a roomy interior, for a small car, and has nice pickup, for a 1.8 liter 4 cyl engine. I especially love the look of the headlight, and tail light displays, (which is very important to me), as well as the redesigned front grille look. The car steering/handling feels good, and the red color makes the car look bigger. The remote, tire low pressure indicator, adds a nice safety touch. All in all, this is a nice, good looking car.

Favorite Features

The car ride isn't too stiff or too soft. The seats are very comfortable, especially on long trips. The car interior, is very roomy. The brakes feel great. The engine is quiet, and very fuel efficient. The cd player sounds great.

Suggested Improvements

Use better tread wear tires, otherwise nothing.

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Initial Review

Written by: Bob W. on 04/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Less than 1000 miles since purchase. So far very happy. First compact ever purchased but was out of necessity (economy). Will report again in 6-9 months. Always had mid size vehicles so this is an adjustment that on first report seems to have been a good move. Anxious to take a long trip to get the real feel of the car and more accurate idea of true gas mileage. Like the reported reputation of Toyota vehicles. See ya in 6-9 months. Ratings given above are based on only having vehicle for one month. Liked the style compared to all considered. Really went to purchase the Corolla LE. However when I saw the S model I quickly made the mental financial adjustment to a much better looking vehicle. My wife wasn't too happy but reluctantly allowed me to go for it!

Favorite Features

Comfortable, stylish, eye appeal

Suggested Improvements

Have minor hearing problem. Warning chimes go undetected. Left lights on twice already but will make adjustment. Clock should be in radio and always visible. Tilt wheel adjustment awkward.

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Great Car

Written by: Saladin on 04/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I was debating between this corolla, a new Si or a used Nissan Sentra, and I went with the Corolla. I am very happy with my choice. I hated the style of the Civic Si. The car runs very smooth with no problems, and despite what many say, I have had no problems with the steering. The MPG is great. It's a fun little car to drive, great turn angle and super-easy to control. If you are into racing, you wont be beating v6 cars of course, but when you're up against another v4 consumer car, you will most likely come out as the winner thanks to the great engineering of this car.

Favorite Features

Exterior and interior appearance, MPG.

Suggested Improvements

A little more engine power as well as having the clock placed in a more convenient location.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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