Used 2009 Toyota Corolla Consumer Reviews
Used Corolla for sale
Worth every penny!
Rose, 11/12/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this car last month after much contemplation. No matter how we put it this was the best choice for our money in this economy... & yes I used to drive a BMW 525i so it was not an easy decision for me. So far we are very happy with the performance of this car. Mileage is excellent, runs smooth, not so great on the luxury but the money we spent on BMW repairs, I rather go for an okay looking car that is cheaper to maintain and lasts much longer. The feel of steering is amazing like a luxury vehicle. Mileage is unbeatable. I am petite, my husband is 5'11" and we find the arm rest okay when it's slided front but could have been better.
A lot of features from a trusted brand
DY, 11/12/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had the chance to own several new cars in the past 4 yrs ranging from a luxurious sport sedan to a crossover. The engine didn't start to feel "powerful" until about 300 miles. I test drove the LE trim w/ std wheels and it felt like it would tip over in turns, but the S I bought has wider 16" alloy wheels and feels much steadier; XRS w/ wider 17" should handle better yet. Steering is very soft & seems to have a mind of its own. Ride is nicely isolated, and road surface noises are muted well compared to my crossover. Interior looks much nicer than the Civic IMO, but several interior areas like the dash and center console are made of hard "cheap" feeling plastic.
Peeling Paint - UGH
silver09, 08/29/2009
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2009 Corolla in January 09 and the paint is peeling (about the size of a half dollar) below door on passenger side. The piece that is peeling is plastic I believe since the color below the peeled spot is black, not metallic.
Great Little Car
Michael, 06/13/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I also currently own an 03 Tundra 4x4, but the gas cost is killing me so I needed to get a little car. I bought the Corolla to use as a commuter (and I'll use the Tundra to haul my toys around) and I am so glad I bought this thing! The Corolla is a really great little car. I'm getting well over 30mpg. The car is comfortable, reliable, and should be safe (with all the air bags in it). I looked at the Yaris and the Matrix as well, but the Corolla fit my needs the best.
0-60, who cares?
wvcorolla, 06/29/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We just bought this car to replace our minivan. We have two kids and realized that we don't need the that big of a vehicle and wanted to save gas instead. Who cares about 0-60 performance? Who buys a family sedan to drag race it? For us, the 1.8 liter performs perfectly fine around town and on long trips. The gas mileage is fantastic and, compared to our minivan, was worth the price of admission. So if you want a good, comfortable, reliable, safe, and economical car to haul your family around this car is the one for you. If you want a sports car then buy a sports car.