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2004 Corolla S
cycler48, 08/14/2004
2004 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is our 4th Toyota and they've all been fabulous. '92 Camry LE V6, '97 Corolla DX, '03 Corolla S, '04 Corolla S. My wife and I still drive the '92 Camry and our daughter has the '03 Corolla. Unfortunately, the '97 was totalled last year. As much as we like the Camry, we like the '04 Corolla S even more. There's nearly as much room in the Corolla. The Corolla rides better in certain conditions and the gas mileage is so much better. It's really a more fun car to drive and it has that certain Toyota feel that it will last forever. We love our Corolla.
Nice car, but uncomfortable
master_pate, 03/29/2012
2004 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
This was originally my wife's car, but as I am now the one who needs to save on gas millage, it is now mine. I do not mind the look of this car at all. The LE actually has a pretty nice interior. The 5-speed manual also allows me to get a little more power than I would expect from a compact as well. Note, I am 5' 7". What kills me is that the steering wheel does not telescope. This is important because it's position is basically right on the dash, and the pedals are pretty high up, close to the seat. If I move seat closer to the wheel, my legs are cramped. If I move to where my legs are comfortable, my arms are completely outstretched. Worst seat/wheel design I've ever used.
Poor Quality in a Corolla
merh, 02/22/2010
2004 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
My family has owned Toyota's for as long as I can remember. We had a great 1984 corolla that lasted FOREVER, over 200,000. My 2004 corolla however is not match. I am rolling up on 100,000 miles and had more small problems that I can stand. So far in the a 6ish years that I have had the car, I have had to replace the serpentine belt twice and the pulley system once. To add insult to injury, the belt started squeaking again with in a year of it being replaced! The lights on the gear shift are burnt out and I've had to have the window pulley system replaced. The steering wheel is too recessed in the dash. Toyota made the car more "lux" but definitely skimped on the quality. It feels cheap!
my frist 8,000 km eperience
sammmaasehhn, 09/05/2003
2004 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
good size, good match with fuel economy to power ignition key sticks sometimes in lock or wont turn unless steering wheel is turned to take preasure off if parked with wheels turned. everything else works as it should they should offer the 180 horsepower 1.8 engine on the "sport" model as a option. currently have 8300 km on it
Great Vehicle!
alleycat, 07/24/2003
2004 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car really is roomy for its class-my 6'2" boyfriend had more room in the Corolla than he did in many of the midsize cars we drove. It is true though that a tall person has difficulty reaching the controls once the seat is back.The only real problem I have had is a tough time trying to clean the bug remains off the front bumper and mirrors. Also, there is a large blindspot in the back on each side between the rear and back door window. Gas mileage has been wonderful-30 mpg, but it is summer. Has a lot of pick-me-up, it really doesn't seem like it has anyless power that the previous V-6 I had.