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4.5 out of 5 stars

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Manatee Co. Fl., 05/25/2010
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I use this car for back and forth to work and get 34-36 mpg year round and 40 on the highway. It is roomy for its size and with the backseat down I can carry all sorts of things.

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE this car!

Raul, 05/30/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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After test driving the Matrix, Scion xD and Honda Fit, I chose the Corolla. For some 1.8 is small but that small really comes to live. The mileage is great and with gas prices being what they are now, I save money. Last vehicle I had gave me 16 city 18-20 hwy. This Toyota is giving me 28.8 city and 36 hwy. Bought it 8 days ago and I have loved every minute of it! It is a great car at a great price and superb gas mileage, and it is almost the same size as a Ford Taurus. Roomy, comfortable, plenty of leg room, huge trunk, and for the young ones reading this, an excellent radio/cd system, that delivers superb sound, and I did not buy the model with all bells and whistles either!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great commuter car!

C.S., 07/01/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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After test driving Mazda3 and Civic, I decided on the Corolla because of its superior fuel economy, price, and reliability. After 800 miles, I'm still very pleased with the purchase. I'm averaging 34 mpg overall and it's a quick, quality ride. I love the new styling and the simple, elegant interior. I prefer the driving position over the others also. Steering is a little light, but I have gotten used to it. Bottom line - great commuter car from a great company.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Steering not impressive, but decent car

Cassie, 12/07/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I've always been fond of Corollas and have driven them in the past. I was disappointed to find, after purchasing this one that these new models don't have the same great handling and steering that I've experienced in the older models. I find, especially when driving on the freeway that the car wanders and I don't feel likr I have a lot of control. I have to grip the steering wheel more intensely, which doesn't bode well for me since I had hoped to be able to use this car for road trips. Aside from steering, the car has met all of my other expectations. It's highly fuel efficient, has a great new look and size and the interior features are easy to manage.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Still Enjoying

swisskid2, 12/11/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Owned a 1998 Audi A6 that had lots of bells and whistles, but also lots of quality and reliability issues. The Corolla is no Audi, but for 1/2 the cost it looks good, has many nice features and the gas mileage is the best attribute. It is not the fastest car, but it is not supposed to be. I got used to the steering feel within the first tank and do not have the issue of it tacking straight down the road. I like the looks of the 2009 Corolla, not just a vanilla small car. Drove several others, Elantra, Mazda3 and Civic, but liked the Corolla best for looks and features.

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