Used 2013 Toyota Corolla L Sedan Review
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Why does Edmunds have such a beef with this car?
VinceM, Rio Rancho, NM, 06/22/2019
2013 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
My 2013 Corolla L has 170,000 miles. EVERY time I have turned the key the car starts and drives. (..you don't get that with a Ford Focus, even if the stereo does look like something out of the space shuttle.. at least you have music to listen to while waiting for the tow truck..) I am a highway commuter, and I get 35mpg routinely. I have done oil changes, belts, brakes and ONE water pump … in 170,000 miles.
Classy Ride
gigit, 03/16/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
I owned a 2011 Mazda 3, and my husband leased a 2010 4 door Yaris Sedan. We traded in the Yaris for a new lease on a Corolla. My husband now drives the 3 because it's financed and not leased as he puts a ton of miles on, and because my work commute is shorter I got the Corolla. My model has a moon roof, wood trimmed interior, heated seats, and other bells & whistles. Everyone says how … much better the 3 performs, but I disagree, it's only a slight difference. I LOVED my 3, but I also love my Corolla. I also find the two tone beige interior of the Corolla to be nicer than the all black interior of the 3. The Corolla is a classy ride - mini Camry! The Yaris was a lousy car. Drove like a tin can
Toyota corolla... Do you have to say anything else?
gdogpile, 03/21/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
Do careful research and test driving and there really is only one option and no competitors. You simply cant find a car with the size comfort quietness and safety. Plus fuel economy is the same as the yaris and the echo before it except in town. Reliability... It's a toyota. Just change the oil and it will keep running forever. We live in our car and put about 800 km on it every week. I … upgraded for the 2008 Yaris. It makes sense they dropped the Yaris sedan, for just a bit more you get a car you could live in with the same gas milage. Yaris had legendary dependably but it was a point A to B kinda car.
To spend money on any other compact would be a a choice that is not based on facts.
My Third Corolla - I Really Like It
bobnc3, Hillsborough, NC, 05/12/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
UPDATE
Traded for a Honda Fit at 34K/ 3 years.
Many issues with cheap, flimsy interior plastics that needed to be replaced.
CD player died with only limited use - radio replaced.
Trunk design terrible. Lots or room but hard to load.
FIT has much better interior design and 33 city MPG.
Not a bad car, but could be better.
Traded my 08 Corolla CE for the 2013 L because of a great … deal at my favorite dealer.
Only thing I didn't like was the compulsory power windows and locks. Shame the pure base car is no more.
Love the Continental OEM tires. First good ones on my 3 Corollas. The Integrity tires on my first two were dumped before 10K for Michelins.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Toyota Corolla L Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Comfortable ride
- Pro:simple controls
- Pro:quiet cabin.
- Con:Unimpressive cabin quality
- Con:slow acceleration
- Con:mediocre fuel economy
- Con:disconnected driving experience.
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