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Fariha, 04/14/2018
2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
It's possible I got a bad egg out of the bunch-- but my 2013 Corolla is a piece of plastic trash. I previously owned and happily drove a 1993 Corolla for several years, so when it came to buying a new, sturdy, and reliable car I did not even second guess a (then) model year older 2013.... but BOY WAS I WRONG.... In-fact, in the 4 years I have owned it, there is not a day I wish I could have that '93 back. The specs are obviously better, but the ride is awful with this, constantly shaking when idle (but there is "nothing" wrong with it??), the mpg is somehow worse than the '93, acceleration is bad, so many transmission kicks, and it handles like a nightmare... it'll slip and lose control even with a drizzle on the road and the best tires tires on the market...and OH MAN, this is what takes the cake-- the body of the vehicle is *literally* a card-board facade. It has been in a constant state of falling apart since I bought it. Highlights: The back bumper just flew off one day on the freeway, no warning what so ever, totally un-instigated.The front bumper also never stood a chance with the thin piece that goes below the plastic grill. Not even a few months after driving off the lot, the plastic grill fell off and that thin piece cracked.... and I kid you not, I constantly notice other similar model year Corollas on the road with bumper issues. But of course, my warranty did not cover the body... I mean, who even thinks of needing a warranty for a body? That being said, I did buy it certified pre-owned... sure it's certified, but I guess I have no clue what poor craftsmanship the dealership overlooked. In any case, I had a bad experience, and would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. You can do better with your money.
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My lease is ending & I am thankful it is.
yoo, 10/12/2015
2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
To get going on the freeway on-ramp, I literally have to floor it to get my 2013 Corolla LE up to speed of traffic. The shifting of gears jolts my car forward when trying to accelerate and I hate it. If I am going through a yellow light, I am afraid my car won't make it sometimes because of how bad the acceleration is. I also had to get the radio and "sun roof open button" replaced because the white writing was coming off. I only had the car for 1 year when the writing started coming off and they told me not to use hand sanitizer and touch the writing...a bit upsetting. Taking this car on trips is also upsetting because of the space inside. The car is very compact, especially in the front seat (Great trunk space though.) This car is great for a first car, maybe for a new driver, but it was not for me.
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Exactly what I expected
Franky, 03/26/2022
2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have driven multiple long trips, very happy with this car Hwy 40 mpg. Thrilled I got one of the last 4 speed transmissions. This is a fantastic car! If you are a crazy speeder, this is not the car for you. A basic car that is very reliable. Paint is great, interior simple. It is everything a car should be. Toyota you have a winner!!! Read the pros reviews and thought, you guys are full of baloney. Get your flashy car and drive this one to work. I love this car for what it is. You professional reviewers, get a life.
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Meh....
woesy, 04/07/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 14 people found this review helpful
Currently leased 2013 Corolla LE. My wife had 2 previous leases 06 and 09. Both were better Corollas. I appreciate some of the new improvement s like USB port, but the older models were more comfortable and felt more nimble. That being said the lease was definitely cheaper than what I would have gotten for say a Focus, Cruze, or Sentra. If you're looking for a Corolla I would say look for '07 to '10 model used and don't worry about Bluetooth and USB ports. You can get by without. I think the model has regressed. Really dull ride. Unfortunately, I disregarded my kids 4,7 in the decision. No room in the back seat for them!
Great value - super reliability
Drew McCartt, 11/16/2016
2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Super car for the money with great features for the price... interior is surprisingly roomy and the features and options are nice. Great trunk space.
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