Used 2008 Toyota Corolla Consumer Reviews
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2008 Toyota Corolla CE
35 MPG, head/legroom similar to my Altima and the feel of driving a Camry. Comfortable enough for my family of four on long rides and enough trunk space to fit everything. We've owned small sedans and the kids were just too cramped. Now, they like riding in the "small car" because it feels more spacious. It's also incredibly quiet, which makes up for a rather plain stereo in the CE. Lots of cupholders and storage spaces - more than I know what to do with. I also like that the clock is separate from the stereo, so I don't have to choose between telling time and finding a radio station.
Great car!
My last 9 cars have all been $35+ luxury cars. When my last 2002 Odyssey bit the dust (after 220,000 miles) I decided to buy a car that would pay for itself because of improved gas mileage. After test driving a Civic, I realized I needed something with more interior space and focused on the Corolla instead. I found a great deal on a used 2009 LE, and have enjoyed it ever since. Very spacious inside (important, as I am tall as are my 4 sons) and great gas mileage. I do consistently about 38 miles per gallon on average and as such the car pays for itself (compared to my Honda). I only wish there was a remote trunk release and a horn beep when you remote lock the doors. Overall, rate it A+.
Fourth Toyota, third Corolla!
I has a 08 CE auto transmission. I tested a 2010 lancer but it was absolutely useless in the snow n traction control was nonexistent. My buddy reminded me the next morning we had to check out a Corolla. It’s been a year and a half and has 180k miles but it seems just fine. Maintenance is cheap mostly because I do it myself and parts aren’t expensive. I do miss the black interior of my truck, the tan shows all the dirt and is ruined from salt. I know they retain value like crazy and hopefully I will drive it to the ground n get another Corolla. It’s very comfortable and I’m glad the previous owner installed cruise control for long hauls. Please don’t expect too sportiness much from this or you’ll be setting yourself up for disappointment. It’s barely has 128 horses and struggles to merge onto the freeway without sounding like it’ll blow up. You pay a premium price for the name and reliability. Pros: I live in Minneapolis and it handles snow like a champ. Sits higher, better visibility and easier to get out of. Simple, user friendly controls. Tons of trunk space. Reliable. Good mpg. Very comfortable. 60/40 split seats for more cargo space. I installed a subwoofer, no one will suspect a thing 😄 Cons: Overpriced. Body roll though corners is scary. Most standard safety equipment costs extra (I dint have anti lock brakes)
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145,000 miles
If you came here looking for reliability, fuel economy, and low maintenance cost, you found the right car. I purchased this car new 9 years ago. It now has 145,000 miles on it. It drives and feels exactly like it did when new. I have never had a mechanical problem of any kind with this car. What has worn on me is the slow acceleration, the road and engine noise at higher speeds, and, because it is a manual, the shifting. It only has 126 HP and you will notice that it feels anemic. But that's the trade-off for the fuel economy. The engine really seems to be straining at anything much over 65 mph. That's a problem when you are traveling on interstates where the average speed can be 80+. It is not fun to drive so if that's what you're looking for, look elsewhere.
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2008 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is not a fast car but is powerful enough for daily city drives and occasional holiday outing. It is more of a touring car rather than a racer or a rally car. The steering is superb with fine cornering abilities. Only the power for engine is a small let down. City driven mileage is 9.86 kmpl but highway driven mileage is 11.0 kmpl.