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190,000 Miles of Punishment Endured!
Thomas P., 10/16/2016
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
For the basic car driver: I was not joking in the title. I push this car harder than it was ever designed to be pushed. The gas pedal is more of an On/Off switch against the floor than something you step on lightly to get up to speed. To account for this, I do early oil changes and transmission services. The car has absolutely no fluid leakage whatsoever and the motor has never once missed on regular gas. Do NOT use premium fuel unless you install an aftermarket turbo and need the additional octane to eliminate detonation. The car hates High Octane fuel, especially on cold starts. For the Home Mechanic: This car is designed for simplicity of operation and service. To swap out the rear suspension, you literally pull 2 large bolts and the whole rear end is able to swing down to replace any component. Little things like this make me love it more. I have also installed 14,000 Lumens of off-road light bars and a 75 watt shortwave HAM radio in it. It took both and the alternator keeps up like a champ. I have modded, manipulated, and punished this car on 1000's of miles of logging roads and mountain passes and it keeps running. Best investment ever!
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33,333 miles yesterday
daved58, 08/09/2012
2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Purchased the car in April of 2008. Have had only one issue of a rattle in the interior and was fixed in August of 08. I am 6' 4' tall and I love this car. And maybe the paint is somewhat thin since I have a few rock chips on the hood; as I have had with all other cars that I have owned. But I have to say that I really do love this car. No issues so far. The steering can get you into trouble if you are not an advanced driver. It is very easy to over steer in a critical situation. Had a lane encroachment on the freeway and it was a very exciting event. Be sure to keep both hands on the wheel....and please no texting while driving over 35mph. But I really do love this car. Would buy again.
Did I just have bad luck?
Nick, 05/11/2017
updated 11/14/2017
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with twenty thousand miles on it. I am selling it now at 150k. It has been through four water pumps, two alternators, a timing chain, and just recently is no longer holding compression in one of the cylinders. Not to mention the two recall services, one of which still hasn't been completed by the dealer since Toyota has not sent the part. I have been extremely disappointed with this car and Toyota.
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Absolutely beautiful.
Callum Jones, 02/14/2020
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have been using this car for 4 years with no issues. When my wife left she took almost everything from me. The only thing she left me was immense sadness and her 2009 C. Rolla!!
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Toyota Corolla continues to surprise.
Mary Hansen, 06/29/2016
updated 12/30/2016
2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I researched before I bought the Corolla - I needed good gas mileage, enough room for the grandkids, and a comfortable ride. The Corolla has surprised me with its comfort, 27 mpg mixed hiway/street, and how well it has retained its good looks. The car is clean and functional with everything I need to comfortably get from A to Z. My only disappointment is that the car doesn't have Bluetooth or USB ports. It does have an auxiliary port that connects to the radio, so I am able to listen to books, music, news - whatever. I would highly recommend the Corolla as a sharp little vehicle with good response on the road.
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