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Used 2002 Toyota Corolla Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I should have got this in the 1st place!

JMErbrick1980, 03/10/2002
2002 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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In the five months that I have had this car, I have finally put away the Advil. My previous car was a 2001 Ford Focus-what a hoot! I have NEVER had to visit the service center once, outside of routine maintainance. With my Ford, I set up camp at least once a month at the local dealer. Good thing they were very helpful. I plan to keep this car for a long time. I know it will last, unlike that "other" car I used to own...

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good 'lil car

mshor, 01/09/2003
2002 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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My gripes with my 2002 Toyota Corolla is the seats, road noise and the cup holders. Seats: on long trips my back gets to hurting. Noise: I previously owned a Honda Accord and the quiet interior is something I miss. Freeway driving with the Corolla is quite noisy. The cup holders sit right in front of the stereo. If you have 16 oz. bottle of soda, you have to nudge it aside to adjust the stereo. I think they fixed this on the 2003 Corolla. Otherwise, this is a great little car. It's peppy, gets 35-40 MPG, and hasn't had any mechanical problems.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

22k no problems

kurt, 04/23/2003
2002 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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We have had ours for a year and a half and not one single problem yet. never been to the dealer. we average 36.4 mpg. what more could you want?

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good car; poor gas mileage

steve9723, 02/02/2003
2002 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I took a step down from a Camry to a Corolla because I wanted a more fuel efficient car. Unfortunately, I get about the same gas mileage as my Camry (23-24 mpg) - others who have Corollas have said the same. I like the car, but I'll go back to a Camry next time.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I've ever had

joe, 04/30/2009
2002 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The title says it. Of course I change the oil and filter every 2000 miles and do all maintenance like clock work. Manual 3rd gear with this motor is the best passing gear and merging lane combination I have ever seen in 42 years of car ownership. Need to pass someone on the highway at 50 mph? Downshift to 3rd and tromp on it. Pickup is superb, and they hear you coming.

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