Used 2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Worry-free ownership
Dave S., San Jose, CA, 04/11/2016
updated 04/20/2021
Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 14 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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Bland, yet Practical Vehicle to get from A to B.
Brad, College Station, TX, 12/16/2017
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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Bob blumenkopf, Ashburn, VA, 04/06/2016
Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I don't know what these people are talking about. 80k on my 2010s. 30mpg on the streets. Close to 40 on the hiway. Not one problem since purchased.
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dadinfo@juno.com, Windsor, CO, 07/01/2018
Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
Fuel economy 40 transmission junk at 100000 miles
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I love my Corolla!
Samantha, 03/17/2010
Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2010 Corolla after having a 1992 for many years. The 2010 is roomy, sexy, and in a manual transmission, super fun to drive. Toyota has really stepped-up its game with the redesign. I adore my car! I honestly feel like I'm driving a little sports car when I'm in my black Corolla. Also, great stock stereo! I'm blown away and turn many heads on the road. YES, it really is a Corolla!