Used 2013 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Just what I needed
cwbarrett, Indianapolis, IN, 05/28/2013
Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
36 of 40 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.
I love my Javier! ;)
mrsneal, Germantown, MD, 02/04/2014
Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 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!)
Sporty Commuter Car
az_scott, Phoenix, AZ, 02/03/2013
Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2013 Toyota Corolla S 5spd a week ago. This was my first new car purchase in over ten years. I considered the 2013 Honda Civic LX 4DR, 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4DR, and the 2013 Ford Focus 4DR and 5DR HB. Civic was nice, but beyond our budget. The Elanta was a close second, and the Ford wasn't even interesting enough for us to test-drive. I was actually going to skip the Corolla altogether but decided to look at them anyway. Glad I did. The S trim in a 5spd is anything but dull, drab, and uninspiring. Granted, the acceleration isn't mind-blowing, but this car is cool, comfortable, safe, sensible and will last us for years to come. We got it for a smokin' price too.
Simple, yet reliable and durable car
Kevin, North Liberty, IA, 05/20/2021
Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 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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Comfortable & Reliable Great Vehicle
Vic, East Hampton, CT, 02/16/2021
Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 2013 Toyota Corolla because of it’s sporty look and it’s eye-catching style. This vehicle has a soundless comfortable ride and lives up to its reliability performance. This car has 147,000 miles. In 2015, I was hit from behind bumper damage; so, Toyota replaced it with new bumper. Last year 2020, I had to replace the alternator and battery. Otherwise, it rides smooth like great. No other maintenance required except synthetic oil changes every 10,000 miles. Toyota’s hold their value and safety reputation.
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