Used 2010 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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A Real Review of the 2010 Corolla S
Ryan Fitzsimmons, Vergennes, VT, 06/04/2017
Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
47 of 50 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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The 200k mile beast!!
Cliff, Monterey, CA, 08/29/2018
Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 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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Great car
Scott, Ashburn, VA, 03/07/2016
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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, Santa Monica, CA, 11/27/2019
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, Prospect, PA, 06/02/2013
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