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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great run around car

Don, 04/23/2009
2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased car to save mileage, have SUV for winter time, needed car to run errands. 10,000 miles and getting 35 mpg still. Great on 2 hr road trips. Comfortable and easy to park downtown or at mall.

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5 out of 5 stars

Get rid of old gas guzzlers

Mario, 07/07/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This Corolla replaced 1987 Pontiac 6000. What a difference. On one tank I made 423 miles using 10.6 gallons of gas approximately 40 miles per gallon. This car was purchased based on experience from my Camry.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Corolla Sport Options

Fay, 09/03/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The design of the 2009 Corolla Sport model leaves a lot to be desired. First, they do not offer intermittent wipers at all in this model which was a shock. The head rests on the seats lean forward and your head is up against the headrest. The front seats do not go back far enough so you are cramped. The clock is not separate anymore. There is a button you have to push 7 times to get back around to the clock, located behind the wheel to the left. Look before you buy a Sport model. Do not assume that normal options come in every model. I love Corollas but I hate the Sport model. It's still fun to drive but I can't get comfortable. I prefer driving my mothers 2006 Corolla.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellent gas saver

Alex, 01/26/2009
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I got this car as a commuter and I am happy with my purchase. Impressive 29+ mpg on mostly city driving is great. The engine is also very potent. I test drove Honda Civic and Corolla feels the same.

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3 out of 5 stars

Pass this one by even if you are short!

andy92, 01/28/2009
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car for my business. I am over 6’ tall and it was a big mistake. After 20 or so miles it gets very uncomfortable for someone tall. It hurt my back so bad I traded it in after only 200 miles! Before you think that a short person would find this vehicle acceptable, please pay careful attention to the steering issue. You cannot hold a straight line especially on the freeway. This is clearly a design defect that needs to be fixed. Strongly suggest you check out Mazda or VW for a small car.

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