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2.75 out of 5 stars

3 recalls and counting

Martha, 09/08/2010
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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My car has had 3 recalls and a TSB. In the 14 months I've had the car, it has been in the shop 6 times. The steering still isn't great after the TSB. Toyota has assigned me a different first name from day one, and after many phone calls and faxes, I still can't get it corrected. Calling TOYOTA headquarters in Torrance, CA. IS A BIG WASTE OF TIME. I only drive this car around town and would be too scared to take it on a road trip. I owned a Subaru before my Corolla and drove it for 19 years. I would get rid of my Corolla tomorrow if I could afford to.

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5 out of 5 stars

toyota corollaS 2009

erica fisher, 12/03/2010
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I always get excellent customer service at colonial Toyota when I bring my car in for service. I have never owned a Toyota before, and it won't be my last! I would recommend the car and service at colonial Toyota.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2009 Toyota Corolla LE

thaip, 03/14/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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It is a great car for driving to work and local shopping. The mileage is incredible, I am averaging between 35 to 38 so far, including local and highway. The car has decent horsepower but the interior is looking a little cheap. Overall, it is a great car and I can't complain!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Balance

Willy, 07/01/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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We traded in our 2002 Monte Carlo SS two weeks ago for this Corolla S. My main motivation was gas mileage. I didn't expect to find a car that can get 35 mpg and zip up the mountains where I live. I carpool with my wife to work 35 miles each way and it is a comfortable, quiet ride. The car has enough power to climb the hills and handles great through the back roads. I thought I would be sorry letting the Monte Carlo go, but with the S I can still "play" when the mood hits. Oh, my wife almost got a speeding ticket... over 100 mph! Thank goodness the highway patrol was busy with someone else! If this car lives up to the Toyota name over the next 7 years, as I expect, I'll be very happy.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car! A few problems though ...

Edouble, 08/19/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This is without a doubt a great car! The ride is smooth and quiet, and I am averaging about 31 mpg on mostly highway miles. The transmission shifts great, and the JBL/XM radio/stereo is a blast. Oddly enough though, it ejects a CD and then shuts off once in a while for no reason. The dealer said that this could be caused by using colored or labeled CDs (makes sense), but this happens even when using the FM or XM radio too - weird. Also, the roof is leaking and during rain water is coming though the inside of the A pillars into the interior. But overall this is the best car I have ever owned and assuming they can fix the roof leak I will definitely buy a Toyota again.

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