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Great Small Car
mcdawgg, 11/29/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
111 of 114 people found this review helpful
This is a very nice, reliable, comfortable, and inexpensive car. It is quiet on the highway, and comfortable. Bullet-proof reliability. Cheap to maintain, and great on gas. Many people say the 4 speed automatic is old and outdated, but take another look. That's right, the Corolla is just about THE most fuel efficient in it's class, according to Consumer Reports. So, yes, a 5 speed auto would be bettter, but the 4 speed auto still beats just about all the other cars in this class, and it is very quiet. The engine & transmission are proven - ultra-reliable for an automatic.
Never thought I'd like a Corolla....
ChristineInCleveland, 07/31/2017
updated 08/08/2022
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
36 of 36 people found this review helpful
Found this vehicle used on Carfax June 2017 as a 1 owner no accident. Had 51K miles & bought from dealer. Thought would be too small til I saw this one! Car was in excellent conditon & for 1.8 liter has plenty of zoom zoom. Handling is great. This particular 2010 model was mf'd in Canada, & is a few inches longer on both ends than other years I've seen. Roomy cabin & quiet insulated ride feels just like new car. Paint looks amazing for its age. Fun to drive, no complaints so far! Glad I am getting such good mileage too. Update: January 2018. Still have no complaints. Plan on keeping this car a long time! ❤ Update January 2019. This car has been serving me well. Reliable, comfortable ride. Hope to hang on to it for many years. Update August 2020. Only thing replaced since purchase is the original battery in March 2020. Car still runs great. Enjoy the cruise control whenever have opportunity. Currently at about 61,000 miles. My son wants me to sell this car to him cuz he likes driving it so much. But I'm not ready to buy another car while still so happy with this one! August 2021: Edmunds keeps asking me to do these annual reviews, & this one sounds just like all the above ones...car runs great & I'm planning to hang on to it for as long as possible! August 2022 they asked for another review, so I still have been getting great service & the only thing I've spent money on this year was a new set of tires, since I still had the ones the car came with & was time to replace. Hope to keep this car for many more years to come!
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Best BANG for the buck!
azghsthntr, 05/24/2012
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2001 Nissan Xterra for a 2010 Toyota Corolla for $13.2 with 39k miles two weeks ago. I wasn't too excited about it at first as I love trucks, but going from filling up every four days to once a week, I cant beat that! I am averaging about 32 mpg with 90% freeway driving. The digital dash options to view avg mpg, temp, time, and current mpg is nice. A/C blows excellent which is a must in this Arizona heat. Radio sound is nice. Motor runs strong for this little four banger. Interior looks and feels cheap, but I can sacrifice that for a more dependable engine any day of the week! We will be taking it for our first road trip this Memorial Day, should be fun and nice drive.
Loving my used corolla
qtcountrybo, 03/15/2012
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
45 of 47 people found this review helpful
Got tired of $75 fill ups and bad mpg's from my pick up so I traded it in on my 2010 Corolla. Love the $30 fill up and 35 mpg. The car is very easy to live with and very simple to use. I reliezed this the second day I had it when I jumped in, cranked it up and was flipping through the radio all without even thinking about what I was doing. Normally it takes a few days to get use to a new car but not this one. Its comfortable, quiet and very realiable. Its no sports car or powerhouse but then again, if thats what I wanted then I would have bought one.
Simply an All-Around Great Small Car
Trent Ford, 10/17/2015
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
66 of 70 people found this review helpful
There is no secret what the Corolla is and always has been about: reliability and value. I purchased my 2010 Corolla new and have put 60,000 miles on it. Only non-maintenance issues so far have been a faulty gas cap (on warranty) and a plastic manifold guard that needed re-fastening ($1.75 for zip ties). The original brakes are still going strong, the tires will need replacing soon, but have lasted for 60k. The car is smooth-running, never rough idles and has produced fantastic gas mileage: 36-38 highway & 26-28 city. The interior, as with most Toyotas, is quite bland but functional. The materials are not cheap feeling as in other cheaper economical cars. The only cons about the Corolla are the acceleration, the road noise, and the paint. The car will cruise easily at 80 or 85 mph, but it takes a LONG time to get there. Acceleration is about what you would expect from a naturally-aspirated 1.8L 4-cylinder. As with most cars at this price-point, road noise is very noticeable above 60 mph, but livable. The road noise comes entirely from the poor isolation and not from the tires. The only issue I did not expect when purchasing this car is the quality of the paint. It chips quite easily and the clear coat has begun to erode on the trunk. Granted my Corolla has never experienced a garage, so your experience may vary. Overall this is a fantastic car that has lived up to and exceeded my high expectations. I definitely recommend purchasing one if you need a reliable, safe form of basic transportation.
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A Real Review of the 2010 Corolla S
Ryan Fitzsimmons, 06/04/2017
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
46 of 49 people found this review helpful
This car is a very good car only in the 5 Spd ... It is exactly what you would expect from Toyota. I have owned mine from 2010 till now 2017 with 157,000 Miles. The car has had no issues at all besides a cold start up rattle that toyota fixed under warranty at 90k. The Clutch is factory still, the calipers are factory, steering, wheel barrings and suspension components are factory. I have been regular with oil changes 5k on Conv / synthetic blend and never found shavings or nothing in the oil. Car doesn't burn a drop of coolant even at its high millage. Pro's of the car are, Handles well on dry roads with traction control off, does not hydroplane in wet weather with proper tires. I have yet to become stuck or in trouble on out Vermont winter roads with normal winter tires, no studs needed which is awesome for a FWD car. The fuel economy is quite nice, I get about 32-35mpg mixed driving and fairly aggressively with hills and turns ect. The trunk is actually quite big and every time I take it out of state on a trip im quite surprised what fits in the trunk. Lastly the safety of this car is out standing between being rear ended on the interstate and able to drive away or the time I was backed into rather hard in a parking lot and the car took it and kept going. Some Big CONS tho------- Its a Popular car so while you may pay 4,000-6,000 for a used one, a dealership mite give your 2,500 in a trade in, Car has NO power to speak off, if you want a small car with some zip, I would say upgrade to the XRS. The paint is chipped down to the primer all over the place, no rust just primer spots here and there. The stock radio sucks, had to upgrade speakers and head unit 3 weeks into owning the car, apline speakers and head unit made a huge difference. The doors when shut sound like cheep metal going clang and same with the hood. The rims for being alloys flake at the 1st sight of salt ect. In the end I wouldn't give up this car as it has costed me almost nothing to run, kept me and my kids safe, and has always been the reliable one out of the fleet. Toyota Honored the Corolla well
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Love my Sleek and Sporty Corolla S!
thill357, 10/15/2013
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Being that this is my first car, I don't have much experience on owing other cars, but I can tell you that I truly love this sporty Corolla S! The exterior looks sharp with the alloy wheels, fog lights, spoiler; it completes the package! The black cloth interior with the super bright and sporty gauges are awesome! The black interior is much better then the tan LE cloth. The only thing I don't really like is where the digital clock is located. It really makes you take your eyes off the road. The engine has enough pep to get you moving; not crazy fast nor super slow. I have also been averaging 35mpg! Can't beat that! I would reccomend this vehicle to anyone! A great and reliable Toyota!
The 200k mile beast!!
Cliff, 08/29/2018
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
My 2010 Corolla has 200k miles on it, no engine replacement or transmission work needed and I would drive this car from CA to NY w/o hesitation. Keep in mind that its a low entry level Toyota, not designed with extra frills (for this year) so do not expect brand new Lexus (or even Toyota) performance and comfort. At the end, a great, reliable, dependable car not to mention value! Sips gas and will ruin your relationship with your mechanic since you'll never see em! A real bang for your buck!
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Worry-free ownership
Dave S., 04/11/2016
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2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
We bought this new from dealer. This is the best, most reliable car I've owned. Owned Thunderbird, Expedition, Civic, Toyota truck, Suburban. Best so far. Never been in shop for repairs. Always had synthetic oil. UPDATE: As of 10/14/2020, the car has 240,000 miles. No transmission problems, no A/C problems. I did have to give a tune-up and replace the radiator this week. Starts first time, runs like a Swiss watch. Only real bummer is the paint. It's too thin, I think. The front end has tons of little specks or holes, where the paint came off. (I live in a windy, sandy area). Other than that, I'm happy I bought my Silver Bullet. Runs like a more expensive car. Does 80-85 easily on freeway. Gets decent mileage, especially with K&N filter. The paint is the only negative. Very thin, gets scratched easily. Other than that, we've been very happy with it. Wife does not want to give it up. (I wanted to trade it in.) UPDATE: As of 10/12/2018, it now has 206K miles. Still has had no breakdowns, never been in shop other than for oil changes and maintenance. Very reliable vehicle that I use as my daily drive for my 60 mile round-trip commute. UPDATE: Last fall, I had to let the old girl go. She had 250K miles, and needed engine work. She was reliable to the end. The traction control and engine light came on, got fixed once but it came back. Sold it once lights came back on. I highly recommend Corollas to my friends and family.
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The Spartan of the economy cars.
stinkymcdugan, 03/26/2013
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is not a sports car, nor is it a luxury car. It's a compact car that happens to be fun to drive and efficent. If your buying this car to race it your buying the wrong car. If your expecting this to ride like a caddy, your likely to be disappointed. If your buying the car to commute to work, and pickup the groceries this is a great car. It is predictable, it manuevers well, it is easy on gas, and it isn't likely to break down. This car will doesn't depreciate as quickly as the rest of the competition. It's not as flashy as some of the others either. The corolla is a spartan car. It does the job well, my last corolla had 340K and still didn't miss a beat.
Good car
w0by, 03/31/2012
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my Corolla back in October. I've had 30+ mpg since I bought it, which makes me really happy. Now that it's been warming up I've been getting an average of 32.8mpg. I'm happy with that. I actually test drove quite a few cars, and kinda was always telling myself my next car would be a Hyundai Elantra. I actually really liked the feel of this car when I drove it, so I bought this car. I was reading the consumer reviews of the new 2012 Elantra and real life mpg isn't any better than my car.
So far so good
taram21, 06/20/2014
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought my certified 2010 Corolla about 2 months ago with 36000 miles on it.This was defiantly not my first choice when searching for a new car but it was in my price range and I thought it was cute so I went ahead. I drive 80 miles round trip to work every day and so far it's been great. However I do have a few complaints. The seats are not comfortable at all! They also collect lint like another review said. The interior is really boring in my opinion and it is really hard to see the clock. Overall it is cute and fun but I wish I had waited and found something better
A Truly Wonderful Car
Jessica, 11/09/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car. I can't believe some of the comments on here saying anything but positive things. I have driven many cars in my life and this car is very impressive to me especially for the price. It handles like a dream, gets great gas mileage and is extremely quiet. I find it very smooth and with enough power even with the auto transmission and roomy enough for 4 adults. Trunk space is good and the seats fold down. I love the steering on this and don't have any issues with that as some others have said. It's a power assisted system which is common on most of today's cars especially luxury cars like Lexus. Great car for highway driving also. All around quality choice.
Not your average Toy-ota
Bridget, 03/02/2018
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Owned car since 2010, 110k miles, just maintenace items and no other repairs needed. Good on gas and handling. This is my 2nd Corolla, my 1st was a 2004 and just as trustworthy.
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Great mileage so far.....
rangerman7, 03/03/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
OK. I am the biggest conservative driver that I know. I really keep the rpms down. I have been watching the computer and average miles per gallon. My general rural commute and riding around town so far I have averaged......... 37-38 mpgs!!!!!! I said "aw shucks" when I saw the new Elantra come out with it's 40 mpgs, but with the lifetime drivetrain warranty and 0% financing on my Corolla I still think I made right decision.
Sporty little sedan
Joe, 01/19/2017
2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I acquired this car from my niece who had put 80k on it with only normal maintenance. She was buying a new car after this one was hit by a deer on her drivers door. Other than some residual, barely visible dimpling on the door panel after pulling out the dents, the car looks brand new, both on the interior and the exterior. I've owned a few 3 series BMWs, an Audi and a Camry V6 LE. The Corolla is not in the same class but it's very comfortable and reliable. The ride was unremarkable when I got it -- I immediately researched tires and and swapped in some road-hugging Falkens -- the difference was dramatic, transforming the car into a nimble and sporty little imp. Toyota makes great reliable cars but they need to get their act together on the tires. I've heard complaints from owners of newer Camrys who got poor tread wear out of the tires that came on their cars. This little Toyota with its 1.8 engine and upgraded tires performs well for me and I'm a type A driver. Passing speed is fine on the freeway, but then I'm only judging it with at most two adults in the car. As with every Toyota I've been in, the seats are great. I'm 6'2 and 250. Only negs are having to bend head low getting in but comfortable with good headroom once settled (actually better than the old Camry) and changing a tail light was more annoying than it should have been due to sketchy instructions and fear of damaging plastic components. The sound system on my base model is very good and plays burnt "archival" cds but not as good as the higher end cars I've owned. This is my 3rd Toyota overall and with just routine maintenance I'd trust it to go anywhere and get me back safely.
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2010 Corolla LE
achk, 09/25/2014
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
This has been an overall excellent vehicle. I bought the car new and have put 46,000 miles on it with not a single hiccup. I've never had any issues with rattling or road noise or even recalls and other strange mishaps as others have mentioned. Although this vehicle has been properly maintained by me and not the dealer. My original breaks even still have life left to them and tire wear is uniform. I'm 5'11" and it fits me perfectly, although my only complaint is that the seats are horribly uncomfortable and collect so much static and lint that I gave up trying to keep up. Although fabric softener helps with the static.
Best Car I Own
James, 09/25/2009
2010 Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
When deciding which car to have secondary to a 2010 Camaro, (which isn't that fuel efficient) I always thought about getting a Corolla. After test driving an "S" model, I realized some improvements needed to be made in the power-steering sector as well as in the overall power. What the "S" model couldn't deliver, the "XRS" did. With the 2.4L engine, I could actually feel more power when accelerating which was surprising @ 158 hp, as well as the designated "European Tuned Suspension and Steering". The car is a great choice for people who want a deceivingly powerful compact sedan that is fuel efficient and delivers a great ride. The only cons are the left footrest & a mediocre interior.
Great car
Scott, 03/07/2016
updated 09/17/2019
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Not the most exciting drive, but solid, reliable, safe car. 116,000 miles with no issues. Avg 32-33 mpg. Had to replace axle at 124,000 miles. Otherwise no issues. Replaced alternator at 160000 Sold at 165000. Needed bigger car with awd. No further issues.
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Great Car if you want to keep it for 10 years +
Andrew, 11/27/2019
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Corolla will last you a long time only with basic maintenance, oil changes every 3 to 5k as preferred you can expect to replace alternator around 120k as well as cv joint axle might be need it . If you wanted to last 20 years plus start doing the following, transmission drain and refill every 30k if you don't know if its ever been done check fluid via transmission dip stick the fluid says is lifetime believe me is not, at around 100 to120k flush radiator fluid use original Toyota pink long life that fluid is good for about 150k, clean rear drum brakes with brake cleaner that's it, clean air intake throttle body and mass air flow sensor as need it, try not to drive the corolla with less than 1/4 tank fuel and use fuel cleaner very 5k to keep injectors and fuel lines clean, if you do this chances are the fuel pump will last you the life of the vehicle, fuel pump filter is in the fuel pump inside the gas tank. If you want to keep a car for 20 years or 300K plus corolla or Crown Victoria is the way to go.
Fun little car
al0751, 06/02/2013
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
My parents helped me buy this car used when my truck started costing too much money for inspection each year. While I started out a truck man, and still am to this day, I love my car to death. It is very fun to drive. I get excited to drive it even several months after I bought it. The 5 speed is nice, however there are a few quirks with mine. The clutch pedal squeaks (quite loud when the windows are down and at a standstill), and the shifter also squeaks when I am shifting into first and second gears. Also, sometimes the back window rattles when the radio is on (volume and bass are both not very loud and it still vibrates). Overall, I love the car and will keep it until it dies
great gas mileage
unclogum, 01/27/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have 14,000 trouble free miles and never, repeat never got less than 35 mpg. Im 59 and retired so I may look at things a little different , but have owned some 40 cars in my life and this one is a good one. Drove the others in its class and this was tops. They hold their value ( check out Ebay and craigs list) are reliable and easy to go 200,000 miles with. Hard to find a low mileage one for sale. If its value for your dollar this is it.
Not perfect, but very good overall
Maurice, 11/12/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2010 S model for a year, and am very happy with it overall. First of all, the gas mileage is awesome. I have a 5 speed, and if the MPG monitor is right, I can get about 38-39 MPG on the highway. I average 35 on a whole tank of gas. The styling is great. Nice aggressive lowering of the front end, and the ground effects and spoiler make it look much better than the standard models. Interior is nice. There is a lot of plastic components. A few negatives, although minor. Could use back seat pockets. The fabric is loosely attached. One issue I've experienced with the radio is during cold weather, the volume knob will not work. The interior needs to warm up first.
Great Car for the Money
objectivejoe, 04/14/2012
2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car maintains great 30+ MPG even with a full load of groceries, kids and a dog (don't ask how we do do it). Oil changes are the only maintenance we have done to it since we bought in 2010. Very reliable.
Great value
mrosloff, 09/14/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
As a city resident, I test drove several cars in this category - Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Ford Focus, and Nissan Sentra. I realize the category is not a luxury or performance car. Other cars have somewhat better interior quality, but I liked the handling and comfort of the Corolla best. I do mostly highway driving or short trips in the city, but it gets great gas mileage and I think it makes good use of interior space. I still think it is a reliable car and great value.
Excellent value, great mileage
shouravv, 02/20/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2010 basic Corolla A/T 3 months back and I must say that I am loving it. I was initially considering a Yaris, but the Corolla was just priced well enough for me to switch. I am a city driver and am getting 30mpg average. But when on freeways, staying around 55-60mph gets me over 45mpg easily. The engine gives decent acceleration and the brakes are not touchy, the standard speakers (4) are decent and the dash-board layout is straight-forward, and overall the exterior is respectable.
Excellent Budget Purchase
Phil T, 10/16/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a high mileage, sporty, reliable commuter, this is the car for you. I went through 3 months of research on the Honda Civic, Mazda 3, and this car. For the money, my needs as a 70 mile commuter a day, Toyota reliability. The decision was easily made. I love the look of the car looks much better than the smiley Mazda or the alien looking Civic. Some notes to those that read other peoples review. The suspension is sport tuned so the steering is a little light at first but with a little break in the steering is more weighted and is easy to drive.
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prabhu2, 01/17/2012
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
43 of 57 people found this review helpful
I had really bad experience with Toyota Corolla 2010. When I was driving, all of a sudden I felt that my steering wheel was tightened up and very hard to turn. Lights on my dashboard (ABS, ENGINE MALFUNCTION/CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR, BREAK, VSC OFF) were lightened up and my car came to a total stop after about 3 minutes. I was very scared as I had my baby and family in the car when this happened. I tried starting my car several times but it failed to respond. I towed the car to the local dealer.The dealership people got back to me saying there was an internal malfunction in the throttle body assembly. They fixed and I took back the car and I put another 100 miles and again the same incident ha
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Steve Marsh, 04/16/2016
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Got pretty good deal on 2010 LE Toyota Corolla. Paid few hundred dollars less than average cost. Decent miles for a 2010 (75,000 miles). No significant bells and whistles, so pretty basic. Previous owners spilled bucket of pickle juice on back seat, so a repeated ordeal trying to remove smell, but just bad luck. Overall pleased.
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Good car for what I paid
thugwork, 10/07/2016
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Car is solid, nice new feel even though I bought it when it was 5 years old. My daily driver is a 2001 corolla. The worst part about this one is the blind spots. Ride is smooth and it's reliable. Gets me where I need to go (mostly longer trips). A couple of fuses randomly pooped out, cig lighter and radio wouldn't work. The provided manual showed me which fuses to replace and it's back up and running. The engine feels solid and smooth. Transmission shifts properly. I like that the car tells you the outside temp and gas mileage, etc. It has wonderful storage capabilities, little pockets here and there, a huge upgrade from my 01' corolla. Overall a good car if you get it for the right price, great on gas mileage. AC blows icy cold and heat works great as well. Bought it at 109000, now at about 118000.
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Love my Corolla S! So Cute and Fuel Efficient!
kharris1981, 03/28/2014
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car has been one of the most reliable fuel efficient cars I have owned in a while. I have had it since 2011 and it now has 30k on it and runs perfect. I only have to fill up the tank once every week and a half. Fantastic car with cute sporty look!~
Very Pleased
daigs, 07/17/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I could not be more satisfied with my Corolla. Sharp exterior looks and a decent interior. Not the highest end interior but not offensively cheap. The best part of the car has to be the excellent fuel economy. I average between 36-39MPG regularly. The the manual transmission, power is there when it is needed. Is the car a racer? No. But for good, reliable, economic transportation that you're not embarrassed to drive, the Corolla is your car.
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winter888, 06/06/2019
2010 Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I will say the Toyota Corolla is EXCELLENT. This is the first car I have driven ten years and never been to the shop except for oil changes and tires. I have a 121,000 thousand miles on it. This vehicle is a 5 speed. The best Everything is original, there have been no problems with the car. YOU WILL NOT GO WRONG WITH A ( TOYOTA).
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Can't Kill a Corolla
John D, 10/29/2018
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new as part of the cash for clunkers program in September of 2009. I kind of considered this car to be sort of "bottom of the barrel" choice for me since I was used to buying BMW's and Jeep Grand Cherokee's in the past as well as a range of hand me down in law Oldsmobile's ( yes my Father in laws big boat delta 88's and 98's). Hey what the heck I only commuted 8 miles each way to work, a new car and could trade in the aging no AC and increasing problematic Jeep and was facing 8 long years of kids going to overpriced colleges. Oh yeah and gas prices were going crazy around then. In addition my trusty old time mechanic was sold on anything Toyota or Honda so I felt when the 3 years was up it would be in his stable and he could deal with it. I have to admit it did serve the purpose. Not expensive to fuel up, never seemed to break, easy to park in my ever diminishing at work garage parking spaces, and aside from trying to find it in a parking lot of similar silver color Toyota corolla's it never gave me any trouble. It was just kind of boring and I didn't like the visibility on the side or rear when backing up or people driving into the blind spot. After 9 years and only one or two big price repairs I passed it onto my Bro who wanted to move up from his 1981 diesel Benz that was getting difficult to get replacement parts(and he is a parts guy at a Mercedes Benz dealership) . He liked the one owner appeal and it was the newest car he ever bought. Me? I ended up getting a new 2019 loaded Corolla XSE ( the sporty one) and figure this will sale into retirement with me and may even follow the hearse one day. Now I just got to figure out how to use the "radio" and everything else that goes with it. I figure I have at least 9 to 10 years to do that. It has all the toys. I really like back up cameras on cars like these and the heated seats are a nice touch to warm up the "assets" on those cold new England mornings. I did get the rock ding on the windshield at 400 miles, so at least I got that over with. That will be replaced soon, then onto tooling around in the Toyota.
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I love my corolla!
povd, 07/09/2013
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am going to give a completely honest and unbiased review since I have never owned a Toyota before. So I drive 15 mins on the highway to get to work. I wanted something that is reliable, fuel efficent, fun to drive, and still looks good. I love my Corolla. When I drove it off the lot, I was feeling like I made the wrong decision, but as I kept driving it, I fell in looove :] I have a 2006 BMW M3 Convertible as a summer car and it is very easy to go from that to this corolla. No problem. The fuel economy is awesome. 40 bucks to fill and I get 500-570 KM's on a tank that lasts 10-12 days. And the seats are comfortable for me. But yeah i have quite a few paint chips but oh well. It's plastic.
Bland, yet Practical Vehicle to get from A to B.
Brad, 12/16/2017
2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I owned a grey 2010 Corolla L (Base Model) 5speed manual for 4 years. I bought it used with 100k miles in Spring 2013 looking for a fuel efficient car to drive to college and back (650 mile trip one way). I made this trip 24 times in subzero/rainy/snowy weather with no issues! I averaged between 34-38.5 mpg highway at 75 mph and 26 mpg driving around town. Very minimal maintenance with this vehicle, only issues was the heat shield came loose, an exhaust leak, and a rattling noise from the camshaft timing gear assembly (this was a known problem for 2009-2010 corollas, search TSB-0087-09). Traction Control and Stability Control do very well in the snow controlling the vehicle. When above 45mph there is a lot of wind noise, making you have to turn up the radio quite a lot to listen to music. Cargo space is very great, I managed to fit all my apartment items in it. Interior materials are very cheap and rattle occasionally. Also, the front seats need LUMBAR SUPPORT! My back ached after only an hour driving it. The radio sometimes did not work on hot sunny days. Unfortunately, when the vehicle approached 160k miles the transmission blew every gear! Still do no know the cause (maybe excessive usage), but will now be looking at a newer Corolla with the 6 speed manual. Without a doubt Corollas are reliable and efficient, yet at the cost of a more cheap, noisy vehicle experience. If you are on a budget and care about getting from A-B with minimal fuel usage and cheap insurance, the Corolla is a great candidate! 2009-2013 Corollas are dirt cheap right now, so pick them up while you can! If you already own one, resale value falls fast! You may get more money selling it privately than trading it in at the dealer if you have over 100k miles.
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Beautiful and Well Built
kiesa kay, 08/04/2016
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is completely reliable, good looking, and gets great gas mileage.
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Love This Car
carebear77, 10/23/2009
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for 10 weeks and 4K miles. It was a big change from the Nissan Altima I've been driving for 10 years. Straight city driving gets 25-28mpg. Long road trips on the hwy get 33-38mpg. At 60mph, I get 38mpg: At 80mph, I get more like 33mpg. I notice the computer mileage shows about 2mpg higher than the figures I get the old fashioned way. I've stated the old-fashioned fill-up and calculate method. My husband is 6ft3in, and loves this car. He fits very well in the interior, and even the backseat isn't too bad. 2 children with booster seats fit nicely in the back. We love this sporty S model, much more so than we would have a standard model.
Road noise and head restraints block view
notsosmartski, 01/10/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I think the road noise from the tires humming along is too loud. I think you can hear the traffic just as loud whether the windows are down or up. I am still getting used to the head restraints that appear in the way of my view when I try to turn around to see what is behind me when backing out. Per the monitor I get 31 MPG's! The car has enough pickup and go for my wife and I. We paid under $16K out the door. back up.
A nice car. Could be better
howeda7, 01/29/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2010 Corolla S since July 2009. Overall, I have no major complaints. At 17K miles I have only done standard maintenance (and 2 of 3 recalls.) The steering seems fine to me, but I'm guess I'm not one to drive with me knees or one-handed. Acceleration is not special, but who expected it to be? Never had an issue passing anyone when needed, and have looked down to see I was going 80 without realizing it more then once. Exterior look is nice. Did accumulate several scratches quickly, but not sure if that was bad luck or not. Interior is OK. The S model shouldn't have the lint issue (if there is one) due to the sport fabric. The fabric does seem difficult to fully clean though.
Flawless
BuffaloScott, 03/24/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After having a 93 Corolla with 220,000 miles we happily purchased a 2010 S Corolla despite their current PR problem. We werent really in the market for a new car, but the financing incentive caused us to stand up and take notice. After reading the reviews, we did pay special attention to the steering during test drives and was unable to re-create the problem. In fact, we quite like the steering which seems perfectly weighted in all circumstances, if not over assisted when parking.
Steering
Sammy, 04/02/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have the same problem with steering like the earlier reviewer "Steering is a problem, the car veers from side to side like having a gust of wind hitting the car. I could never keep the car straight on the road, it gets worse as I gradually increase the speed"
I had to buy it
mikel, 07/28/2009
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I brought 2010 corolla after my wife wrecked her 1997 corolla, so I gave her my 2007 corolla and brought the 2010. I had to buy it even though I like the 2007 corolla. While the corollas are not peppy at all, 2010 has some pep as long as the AC is off. It is a very smooth quiet ride, but you do hear the bumps when you ride over them, unlike the 2007 corolla. I have the LE model and it came nicely loaded with cruise, TRAC control,and power everything. At high speeds it drives really well. It is nice they added MP3 player and a AUX jack. It is a little wider than previous corollas which makes it more comfortable.
Great Car
Steve, 11/21/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Just bought my second Toyota Corolla. After reading prior reviews, I am convinced some people are opposing dealers or amateur drivers who cannot drive this fantastic car. The steering is great! Went 2 miles on the interstate with my hands off the wheel, the Corolla stayed in a perfect line until the next curve. People were probably texting, then blaming the car for their poor steering.I think the interior is great, no lint on the seats. The interior is no different then other cars in its class as far as materials! Step on the gas and the car goes! I passed muscle cars on the highway! Gas mileage around 35 mpg so far. Know the car, before you buy it! Love the S model.
Corolla S 2009
747mech, 12/28/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my S in Aug. 2008 and put 25,250 trouble free miles never went back to the dealer except for the recalls which I felt was nothing wrong with the car except for those who want to complain about Toyota I have owned Toyota's since 1973 haven't had a bad one yet. I just three weeks ago traded my S for a 2010 XRS because I wanted a few more options and got one of the last ones in my area same color black I also love this car I am now retired and milage is not I problem so those who love Hondas and Mazdas go buyone and have your troubles with them.
Toyota goes cheap while others pony up!
mhadden1, 05/02/2011
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've owned several vehicles over the past 10 years, including several Toyota trucks, but this was the first Toyota car I've purchased for myself. My sister has a 2007 (9th generation) and its fit and finish and build quality and materials are lightyears ahead of the current 10th generation. Toyota seems to have traveled back in time with the 10th generation! Not only are the interior plastics cheap and not soft-to-the-touch, they scratch VERY easily. The dash, doors, center console, and key area are scratched like crazy after 24k miles, even with due care not to scratch them! If it weren't for the poor, cheap interior quality, I would probably have liked this car a little better.
Nice car (when parked)
Tony the test driver, 10/15/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a nice car in the S trim. Body kit makes amazing job beautifying this fairly dull car. Only grill remains dull. It is so smooth for a small car, you don't feel if it moves. But this is not enthusiast's car. It has no soul. You may accelerate hard but there is no feel of it. Steering is questionable. Interior is great besides some hard plastic in "should be soft" places, cheap controls and questionable location of the clock. Big trunk. Nice seats. Decent legroom in the back and suitable middle spot with flat floor beneath.
A Great Car
JDR, 05/31/2009
2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have put 1200 miles on this car and I love it. I looked at several similar cars and it came down between the Corolla S and the Civic EX. I have driven a 95 EX for fifteen years and it has done an excellent job. Being 6 tall I need good legroom. I drove 3 new EXs, a very good car but who decided to put the park brake handle where my knee rest, this was unacceptable. The legroom Corolla S is fine the seats feel great. The mileage has been 36, 37 and 38 MPG, wished it was 48. I read that some did not like the electric steering, but I think it is fine. I also drive a Miata, the Corolla just goes where I point it and does not wander. Bought this 2010 at dealer invoice, no extra fees.
Fun Little Car
J. Fisher, 11/16/2010
2010 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Reminds me of my 68' VW beetle. Nimble, easy to whip around in, easy to park. Has neat auto stuff like head lites, door looks when put in dr mode, int lite fades, keyless features. One major issue that others mentioned--the steering. It wanders, requiring constant mini corrections. The svc dept of the store advised me of a tech. Svc bulletin. A new elect module had to be replaced. Corrected the problem. Why was I not notified in advance this was a known problem? The cars appearance in my opinion better than the competition. I agree w/others on the seat material being cheap and a lint problem. Ditto with the clock location. One
Leaking water pump
Ralph H. Randall, 03/26/2015
2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Had to have the water pump replaced at 70K miles. Disappointing!
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