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4.88 out of 5 stars

New Owner 09 Corolla LE 4 dr

Dena, 03/28/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Just got the car on Tuesday. Didn't want a car but my truck doesn't get 30 mpg and I needed reliable and affordable for going back and forth to work. This is it! Haven't finished first tank of gas but it's already a winner as far as I'm concerned. Already have 200 miles on it and am nowhere near needing to fill up. This is an Automat. and i'm driving at 63- 65mph. Driving is comfortable and surprisingly quiet. Very easy to get in and out of. There is plenty of room in the trunk. Leg room is great in the front.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Car, Reliability??

Dan G, 03/29/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Only had the car for 6 days and 340 miles. Car ride and handling is excellent at all speeds. Road and wind noise is not bad and acceptable. Bought the "S" model with the "SX" sport option. Great looks! Gas mileage 28 mpg combined city and highway. Hope it improves to 32-34 avg. Only on 2nd tank of gas and has away to go to be broken in. Very comfortable seats, roomy cabin frt and rear compared to the competition in its class. Reason questioning reliability, is the "trunk latch" failed. Used 10 times. Had to rope down trunk lid via the rear seat when laid down. Brought to dealer for repair. Latch on order. Hope this is not a sign of what's to come? Toyota reliability? Hoping it's just a fluke.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Not that great cheaply made interior

allura, 03/30/2009
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased this car almost a year ago, put on 3000 miles and did not enjoy driving this car at all. I just traded this car in for a prius (which I love driving). The interior is cheaply made, plastic, the seats were not comfortable. I would not purchase another corolla, the gas mileage was not close to what the invoice stated, paint was not that good, started to chip. I would not recommend this vehicle at all

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The best small non-hybrid car going

PuffyC, 03/30/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I wanted a fuel efficient small car and after comparing the new Corolla to the Civic, Cobalt, Fusion, Caliber and Sentra, the Corolla was a clear winner. It has great room, awesome fuel economy and overall is very well refined. The 1.8l engine couldn't be called fast but it's peppy enough and acceleration is good. Coming from BMWs and a Lexus it's a little noisier on the highway but other than that it has very few downsides.

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5 out of 5 stars

09 Corolla S

TC, 04/01/2008
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I've test driven Honda Civic and it felt like riding a golf cart. I bought the Corolla due to its smooth ride. The new look is very classy w/ flair. The car is very enjoyable to drive. I'm 6' 3" and fit just fine.

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