Used 2008 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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The best economical option out there
rsucre, Arkadelphia, AR, 01/27/2015
Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
My first car was a 2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 3.5L automatic. After driving it I fell in love with the Toyota brand. However, as a college student, owning a Camry got very expensive in regards to gasoline and maintenance. Therefore I decided to go with a more economic option and trade-in for a 2008 Corolla CE. I felt like it was the best decision possible. I needed a car that was both reliable and efficient with fuel, and the Corolla exceeds both of these requirements.
Great Commuting Car
Cat22, 10/14/2008
Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the first Toyota I have ever owned and I am very satisfied with the Corolla. I commute 110 miles each day (mostly highways) and I have gotten as high as 41 mpg. My average mileage ranges between 37 to 39 mpg. Who needs an expensive hybrid with this kind of mileage. The engine is willing and fairly quick from a stop light. The five speed is fun and the ratios are well spaced. The a/c works great and there is plenty or room for passengers and parcels. Although the handling is not quite as sporty as my old Mazda Protege, it is a much quieter and smoother ride. Overall, very impressed with the Corolla. Is it perfect, no. Is it a great commuter, yes-especially at the pumps.
2008 Toyota Corolla CE
MikeAZ, 04/29/2008
Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
145,000 miles
Nick, Golden, CO, 10/05/2017
Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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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Bouncy Bouncy
magnolia, 10/02/2007
Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall, a great car. The ride is bouncy on side streets at slower speeds. Our other car, a Focus, is also small, but has a smoother ride.