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traded 2009 Corolla for 2013
dftampa, 05/20/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had enough issues with my 2009 Corolla to trade in for a new 2013 Corolla. So far I really enjoy driving this vehicle and cannot wait for a road trip. Compared to the 2009 version the 2013 Corolla drives like a luxury vehicle. The pep seems to match the 2009 vehicle which is not spectacular but adequate and I love some of the standard items that added to help Toyota keep up with the American car makers.
Simple, yet reliable and durable car
Kevin, 05/20/2021
2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2013 Corolla S 5-speed new from the dealer in 2013. This is my third Corolla and it replaced a 2009 model that was totalled in an accident. Eight years later I've put 158,000 miles on the odometer and it's still running great. I've mostly driven highway miles with it and still get around 38 MPG. The red paint still looks sporty for a simple sedan. My career requires a lot of travel and this car is great for that. I have no need to impress people and instead value the economy and reliability. The car is comfortable to drive (passengers complain about the small back seat, but I rarely haul passengers). The stereo sounds great and I love the Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music or podcasts from my phone. The trunk has adequate storage space for suitcases and briefcases. My car has never needed a tow truck.... I've only had 2 repairs: 1) Replace the front bumper in 2018... the plastic clips on the old one had snapped from hitting too many parking curbs over time causing the bumper to flap around at the front corners. 2) In 2021 at 150k miles I had to replace the alternator. Absolutely nothing else other than the usual recommended maintenance at Toyota intervals - fluid changes, a couple batteries, tires, and brakes. Many complain that the 4 cyl engine is under-powered. That's probably true with an automatic transmission; but paired with the 5 speed manual it gets up and moves good enough for me! Bottom line - This car has been good to me, it's been a great value, and I've saved a ton on gas compared to my old Ford Taurus. I plan to watch the odometer roll over 300,000 some day.
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My Third Corolla - I Really Like It
bobnc3, 05/12/2013
updated 05/12/2016
2013 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
UPDATE Traded for a Honda Fit at 34K/ 3 years. Many issues with cheap, flimsy interior plastics that needed to be replaced. CD player died with only limited use - radio replaced. Trunk design terrible. Lots or room but hard to load. FIT has much better interior design and 33 city MPG. Not a bad car, but could be better. Traded my 08 Corolla CE for the 2013 L because of a great deal at my favorite dealer. Only thing I didn't like was the compulsory power windows and locks. Shame the pure base car is no more. Love the Continental OEM tires. First good ones on my 3 Corollas. The Integrity tires on my first two were dumped before 10K for Michelins.
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Love my Toyota Corolla
C. Thompson, 07/27/2016
2013 Toyota Corolla S Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I was having to replace my 2001 Mazda MPV and was looking for something that was comfortable and easy to get in and out of. Was interested in a small SUV or crossover; however, I saw this little beauty on the lot and it had less than 6,000 miles on it! Took it for a couple of rides. Love the acceleration and the driver's seat is comfortable for me, though maybe a little lower to the ground than I would like at my age. Banking on Toyota's reputation and Edmunds' review, I bought it and am very happy so far.
Should have bouth the Civic.
justin82, 12/21/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
I was looking at the Civic LX and The Corolla LE. I ended up with the Corolla. The dealer I worked with gave me an ok deal on the car and my trade, but it was the 0% financing that sealed the deal. I will say that I am not impressed with this car at all. It was in the garage 2 different time before I had 500 miles on it. vvt-i gears, both of them. Now I'm going to be making another appointment because I'm getting a very hard shift from 1st to 2nd gear. I should have went with the Civic.