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Used 2002 Toyota Corolla Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

I love my Corolla

Love my corolla, 10/03/2005
2002 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

What I love about my Corolla: Great gas mileage; cheap car payment; minimal repairs; she always starts; Toyota service has been mostly great What I don't love about my Corolla: She's hopeless going up hills on the highway; merging on the highway can be scary b/c her pickup is slow; I've had problems turning the key in the ignition (just turn harder); my check engine light came on after a couple years (carbon filter replaced under warrantee); not enough leg room in the backseat (I am 5'11'')

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3 out of 5 stars

Some parts should be recalled

James, 11/23/2010
2002 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 3A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful

The door handle was broken in two years. I put two brand new catalytic converters on it the engine light comes back on again. It can not pass the annual inspection even though it still runs good with 125,000 miles on it. It's a pain to go through the inspection every year. It should last a life time.

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5 out of 5 stars

No more American Cars for me!

JM Tucker, 03/30/2005
2002 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Reliability is the name of the game for me my Toyo is tops! When I turn that key I want the car to start, and it always does. My 2002 Corolla is very comfortable(I'm 5'10 and about 285 lbs.) and I enjoy driving it. I have 65000 miles on my 2002 and have only had regular oil changes and scheduled maintenance. This car is very affordable to maintain. I just bought my stepson a 2005 Corolla who is in college and he loves his as well. American cars have along way to go in comparable quality.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Reliable Piece of Junk

g zeine, 10/17/2008
2002 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Since, I bought the car in Sept. 2001, I have had to rebuild the engine before 60,000 miles, had the brakes done twice, window motor replaced, catalytic converter replaced. I had the engine rebuilt due to burning oil, now about 50,000 plus miles later it is burning oil again. Door lock on passenger only works manually. While, it cranks up every time, I have never had a Toyota that has cause me such trouble or cost me so much while owning it.

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4 out of 5 stars

Performs as expected... and then some!

Bostondann, 04/09/2008
2002 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased a pre-owned 2002 Corolla when my 1994 Tercel final gave up the ghost. This is perhaps the ultimate commuter car - reliable, steady, easy to drive, fuel efficient, and unnoticed by speed traps. The five-speed instead of automatic transmission makes a big difference in traffic and bad weather. BTW - I'm 5'6" and find the cabin very comfortable!

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