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Used 2013 Toyota Corolla Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great affordable, reliable, commuter car.

kt1204, 06/30/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
64 of 67 people found this review helpful

Bought the 2013 Corolla S. I'll admit, it's not a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. If you want that, pay the extra $$$. But, it doesn't claim to be a strong, powerful, luxury sedan. It's a reliable, affordable, sedan that will last for years and years. Perfect commuter for long drives, plenty of power for me.....unless you plan on driving 90 mph +, which I don't. Great gas mileage and this car will continue to pay for itself long after it's time due to how reliable it is. I was surprised that it even came with a "touch screen" sound system for a basic Toyota sedan. Enjoy the gas mileage and buy a luxury car if that's what you want.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Enjoyed it while I had it but decided to trade in.

camrygirl2, 06/11/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful

2013 Corolla LE w/ complete package. Cute, stylish & economical car. Was averaging around 30-34 mpg in town. Full tank gets you 400 miles + . Had steering wheel issue but the problem was fixed by dealership under warranty. Touch screen display not as responsive & had to push it a couple times. Entunes could use some improvement. The sound system is nice. Loved my sunroof. Sometimes it's much nicer to drive a smaller car because you can make quick u turns & fit into smaller parking areas. I really liked this car but it didn't have enough power for me. I didn't feel comfortable merging on to busy freeways/highways. Also space & leg room felt kind of tight. Other than that this is a great car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Why does Edmunds have such a beef with this car?

VinceM, 06/22/2019
2013 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

My 2013 Corolla L has 170,000 miles. EVERY time I have turned the key the car starts and drives. (..you don't get that with a Ford Focus, even if the stereo does look like something out of the space shuttle.. at least you have music to listen to while waiting for the tow truck..) I am a highway commuter, and I get 35mpg routinely. I have done oil changes, belts, brakes and ONE water pump in 170,000 miles.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Better then the Elantra

lysandra25, 03/05/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful

If this helps in anyway, i had a new 2012 elantra which needless to say sucked. Yea all it has on this car is probably fuel economy and modern interior, but corolla hands down beats the elantra bc of the QUALITY. Toyotas are way more dependable and this car is sturdy and i love it. My old car for a brand new car actually had loose wire issues so i brought it to the dealer 4 times for numerous issues. ( getting stuck in park/ drive). Suspension sucks as well, car slips alot. Can barely go over 60 on the highway over few bumps with out noticing slips . So to me corolla s is AWESOME! No slips..great suspension, very comfortable to me and i dont have to worry which is the best peace of mind :)

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4.5 out of 5 stars

So far so good!

jasonmontreal, 05/31/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful

I recently replaced a Nissan Versa with the Toyota Corolla. So far, it has been an excellent decision! As the badging of this car is a little different in Canada, the model I bought is the base CE with the available moonroof convenience package. I saw no reason to spend more for the S, as my car has all options I could ever want. It seems that most user reviews mention lack of styling and boring driving experience. I will admit that this is not a sporty car and it does not offer the driving feel of a Mazda 3. However, I don't think the Corolla has ever tried to do anything other than what it does best - being a reliable, safe, comfortable, fuel-efficient and practical way to get around.

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