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Good entry-level car
Ely, 08/08/2008
2008 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I've driven it for 11 months now. 2 months after the purchase power steering started leaking. I had to replace rack and pinion. Acceleration is very slow, but the car maintains the speed pretty well. My fuel economy is about 30 mpg with 80/20 highway/city driving. Because of the awkward rear design, I find it hard to see what's in the back while parallel-parking. The turning angles are too sharp for the car this size. This car also lacks folding mirrors and power seats. Anyways, I think Corolla is a good entry-level car to drive short distances in the urban environment.
Great Value
CorolloaDriver, 01/02/2008
2008 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Traded in a gas guzzling, cramped Mustang. One of the best decisions I made last year. We are much happier with the Corolla.
Great car!!
wake, 07/27/2007
2008 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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My Toyota Corolla is an excellent car. It gets great gas mileage, is very reliable, and is actually somewhat peppy for having such a small motor (if i wanted a fast car I would not have bought a Corolla). This car is excellent for people who want a car to get from work and back, or for a small family who want a reliable car at a decent price.
Best valued car for me
SureJuJu, 08/27/2007
2008 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Things I wanted in my car: fuel economy, reliability, good price, enough seating room and trunk space for my two teenage daughters. My basic Corolla CE met all my requirements and more. Only additions are an after market alarm/keyless entry system for $260, an Obus Forme seat cushion (for my back), and a free front dashboard cover from my dealer. Everything is great with this car - very satisfied so far. BTW, I still don't understand why people are complaining about the "boring" exterior and interior styling. My Corolla looks like a solid car to me - none of those fancy, weird looking "fun to drive" features inside and out.
Good car if you get a good one
Dave, 12/22/2007
2008 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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The 2008 Corolla is a good car if you get a good one. I bought this car because my wife and I really like our 2007 Matrix, which is in essence a Corolla wagon. Both cars have the same engine and transmission, but you would never know it. Our 2007 Matrix is smooth and quiet. The 2008 Corolla has a loud knock when the engine is cold, that diminishes when the engine warms up, but does not go away. When I had this checked out by the dealer, they confirmed it is piston slap also known as cold start knock, but informed me it is considered normal for this engine. I find it irritating to listen to this. I wish I had test driven the car when it was cold, before I accepted this car for delivery.