Used 2009 Toyota Corolla Consumer Reviews
09 Corolla S
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.
Worst car I ever drove
Purchased the car a month ago and will be getting rid of it just as fast. The car drifts on the highway especially in the wind in speeds of 50 and over. You can't take your hands off the steering wheel even to turn on the radio. When driving behind a truck, same thing. Can't believe Toyota could let this thing on the road. Seats are very uncomfortable. Will never buy another Corolla again.
- Base SedanMSRP: $9,995114 mi away
- XLE SedanMSRP: $11,90036 mi away
- LE SedanMSRP: $9,79911 mi away
New to Corolla
If you want to save on gas but still want to buy something that's has some style to it, this is your car. I loved the redesigned look of the latest Camry when it out, and this new 2009 corolla is like a smaller version of the Camry. The exterior of the S model is beautiful in person, most pictures don't do it justice I think. The interior is nice and there is plenty of room for a family of five. Myself, my wife and our 3 girls (one who is still in a safety-seat). The JBL stereo upgrade is well worth it, it sounds great with plenty of deep bass, and the added Bluetooth support that comes with it is a God sent. We are so glad we chose the Corolla, it fits us just fine!
Not as good as you'd like to think
I'm 48, and have driven many cars in my life. But after 5500 miles, I can say none that were this uncomfortable. And I like Toyotas! The tilt wheel won't go low enough, the arm rest is too far back (right), or just worthless (left), the steering wheel isn't open on the bottom so you can't hang your hand there. The car gets blown all over the road in crosswinds, and that with electric 'no feel' steering makes you look like a drunk driver on a windy day. Get 34 mpg at steady 75 mph, 29 around town in mixed driving. Good seats, good stereo, excellent cruise. The car rolls a lot in turns, but rides very nicely. Great for short trips, wouldn't recommend for long trips.
First Corolla and Lovin' it!
Have around 900 miles on my new S and have to say am pleased with my second ever Toyota (first was a 2000 Tundra). I traded a 2004 Jeep Liberty that only got 15 mpg. Performance of the 1.8L is snappy and it sips the 89 octane, which is the real reason I bought it.