Used 2013 Toyota Corolla Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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.
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.
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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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 :)
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.
Just what I needed
cwbarrett, 05/28/2013
2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
I just leased a 2013 S mainly for my son. He loves the car. Sunroof. Rides well. Quiet. Enough power with the manual. He's 6'4" and fits fine. Edmunds recommends considering other cars but the ones they recommend don't inspire confidence. The difference between the editors and me is that they get to give theirs back after 2 weeks. I noticed the negative user comments on the Corolla are around style and a little under powered. I noticed the negative comments on the suggested alternatives are mechanical, like transmissions grinding and steering columns shaking. I guess I'd rather have a "disconnected driving experience" than a disconnnected wallet experience.
Happy with it
MisterSmith, 11/24/2016
updated 06/17/2019
2013 Toyota Corolla S Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Kids are grown up now, just needed a reliable commuter car with good gas mileage for going to work. Got the S model with appearance and sport package and it looks nice for the price. I dont like the new popular cars with huge grills, fake vents everywhere, slanted, reverse curvy style of newer cars. mine has heated mirrors, sunroof, climate control, stitching, bigger rims & tires and nav are nice in an economy car. And I got an amazing deal since the 2014's were just out. It drives very average, is weak on power, and the interior fit and finish is old school, but for the value i couldnt find better. At the time, a similar Civic EX was almost $5k more. Now at 40k miles with zero issues, just oil changes and tire rotations. Even the tires still have a good 25k of tread left. I knew exactly what I was getting when I purchased it, and has fully lived up to my expectations. Would recommend, just dont expect much refinement in this model. Update: 50k miles now, tires still good but getting noisy. No problems or issues at all. Did front brakes myself at 45k miles and still had 1/4 pad left. Only complaints are still the lack of power and interior noise on certain surfaces, which I think has progressed due to tire wear. I keep her waxed and clean and she still looks new. Headlights need constant polishing/waxing to keep from getting cloudy. Gas mileage has dropped to 27 mpg average, maybe also due to tire wear but I seemed to noticed when I put Mobil One Syn oil instead of Toyota oil last change. Back to Toyota oil. Update: 66kmiles. Got some new tires and went with wider and stiffer sport tires. Not a good match as it drives really stiff on these low profile sport tires, but handles great. Due to fatter and stickier tires, gas mileage dropped to 25 mpg. Still looks good and no reliability issues at all.
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I love my Javier! ;)
mrsneal, 02/04/2014
2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my Corolla! I loved the warranty options offered by ToyotaCare, and I generally couldn't be happier with my dealership and that entire process. There are very few negative things I can even say about this car. The gas mileage is great, I average 32.2 around town! When it comes down to it, he's not a luxury sedan, and there aren't umpteen million bells and whistles, but he's fun, sporty, and an all around an awesome car if you're not a nit-picker. More electronic garbage is more to possibly malfunction, I don't need it. (Even saying this, my '92 Celica's electronics all function perfectly, so I really wasn't concerned in Toyota's functionality, other brand owners, beware!)
Wow
dman777, 12/28/2012
2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 2013 Corolla S loaded. I am still in the high from it. I can tell you that thing is nice! It's not a boring ride at all. I have plenty of power for traffic maneuvering. I love how it has a luxury ride feel and how spaciousness the cabin is. I think it looks very cool and hip...especially at night. Not plain like some others say. This thing is sharp on the outside also...very sporty. I really made a wise decision buying this. Not only is it cool and stylish, but it will last many years to come thanks to Toyota's quality. I wish I had a garage to preserve it.
Corolla Type S 2013 - Automatic
fionn, 09/16/2012
2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
39 of 47 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased this new 2013 model of the Corolla Type S 2013 this week for her birthday and to get rid of her old Saturn. We were not considering the Corolla because in the previous years model we did not like driving this car and felt the interior was too plain. Although there are similarities between the 2012 and 2013 model, some of the improvements were the touch screen digital display in the center of the dash. It allows me to touch navigate through my music and between my artillery devices like my iPhone. The bluetooth pairing was simple. Driving was fun, comfortable, and felt solid. The steering is loose but easy to navigate. The ride is very comfortable.
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