Toyota Corolla

"This car has fantastic pickup. I love that."

"Excellent acceleration and does not drag down on hills."

"The handling is good, with tight steering. Acceleration is sufficient but not a standout."

"the acceleration is great on this model and handles wonderful"

"This car for its age is excellent!"

"I can usually bury other drivers on curves."

"it still drives comfortably to this day"

"Acceleration get my into freeway traffic easily. It handles easily and quickly when needed. Emergency braking is also good."

"A great family car. Small enough for city and big enough for the highway. good acceleration, good braking, nimble handling."

"I can afford to buy a new car but this car is so much fun to drive, for me, buying a new car is not even a consideration. I think this car may have the engine of the Toyota FX. It has incredible acceleration, & handles beautifully, It hugs the curves, is exceptionally responsive & still takes off "like a bat out of hell". Repairs have been minimal - tires, etc. Nothing else has required repairs."

"acceleration for a 4 cyl. is excellent. handling for this old car is quite good."

"drives exceedingly smoothly and accelerates well"

"The acceleration is much better than my '15. It has a conventional transmission."

"Its smooth great acceleration along with great almost effortless handling"

"Decent and predictable overall. Low-speed acceleration seems superior to our six-cylinder SUV. My only complaint is that my arms have to extend uncomfortably far to reach the steering wheel, even though I have short legs, making it fatiguing to drive long distances; the steering wheel cannot adjust far enough back to accommodate me. This factor has been corrected in the 2017-2018 models, but actually prevented me from buying another Corolla a few years ago."

"Acceleration is adequate, although not more than that. The handling, including the tightness of the steering, seems to be pretty good."

"Acceleration and handling are much better than I expected."

"From day one this little car has plenty of get up and go. It has superb handling"

"This is not a sports car. Even with 350,000 km is still is fun to drive. Acceleration is more that adequate for normal highway driving. Car handles well in corners and in all normal driving conditions."

"My 2005 Corolla has a better acceleration than my 2016 Corolla. The 2005 model consumes a little more fuel than the 2016."

"Good Acceleration and Handling"

"Handles well."

"Very reliable. Drives amazing especially considering 171,000 miles. Stays on the road during winter very well and no complaints with the heater. Did need to recharge my air conditioner and replace air conditioning line but it was quick, easy and affordable fix to have cool air again. I see this car far outlasting my newer 2010 Toyota Corolla."

"Acceleration easy and smooth"

"Even with 260000 miles, the car has excellent acceleration and handling."

"The car is fun to drive. It feels lively in response even though it has moderate horsepower."

"269 hp give it the acceleration of many sports sedans, handles very well in all weather conditions, and yet it still manages to get up to 27 mpg in sustained level highway driving."

"Acceleration is much more responsive than any previous Toyota."

"It is lower to the ground than must vehicles on our roads where SUVs and pick-ups dominate. It is only 4 cylinders but is adequate"

"The car is very secure and dependable."

"With the more powerful XRS engine and tighter suspension, it handles really well. It was also available only with a manual transmission which I consider very desirable. Also, no one will borrow (or possibly steal) a car with a manual."

"Quick acceleration, corners well. Basically fun a pleasure to drive."

"The 4 cylinder engine is very responsive and it has good acceleration."

"Without effort or excessive acceleration, the manual transmission Corolla leaves most other vehicles behind when starting from a standing stop. Steering seems responsive and reasonably precise."

"Very good acceleration and handling, even in snow and ice. The bad news is the car is too road noisy. More insulation should have been in the design and construction."

"Acceleration is exceptional for the small 1.8L engine. Ride quality is adequate but could be better for highway travel."

"Just a solid little car that never gives any trouble. (for 13 Years)"

"Fairly good accell fair handling"

"The handling is fine, the acceleration on the highway is not great. It goes into overdrive to go onto the highway and achieve proper speed. There is nothing wrong with the engine, that is just what it does."

"The car has a greater than standard engine and accelerates faster than standard. I like the way it pulls ahead and handles when cornering. It drives fairly effortlessly. I may drive it another 8 years."

"Terrible blind spot Love sliding rear doors Am tired of the"

"Basic reliable car. No surprises."

"Drives great"

"Very responsive and quick, yet gets great gas mileage."

"It accelerates well for an economy car and the handling is relatively sharp."

"It has great pick up and go, tight turning and great braking"

"For a 1.8L engine the car give good acceleration from on ramps or passing at highway speeds"

"handles well... easy to drive"

"Within its class, it provides adequate acceleration and confident handling."

"Aplso handles easily and responsively, very quick, can get out of trouble quickly, turns on a dime, compact, easy to see out of. Easy to work with under all Weather conditions."

"The only problem I have with this car relates to its size. When I have a front seat passenger I have to put my purse in the rear seat because there is no room for it up front. However, when I consider the great gas mileage I get, I guess there had to be a compromise somewhere."

"Very noisy engine."

"Seats are very low and somewhat difficult to enter and exit the vehicle."

"Blower motor lost two levels of fab speed"

"For a 6-ft person, the cabin is too cramped; headroom too low, and I frequently hit my head on door jamb during exits or entrances. Just too small for a 6-ft person. I feel I'm assaulted by unexpected head blows trying to get or out, and I respond with censored outbursts over the pains."

"Seats are comfortable. Air conditioning is excellent. Noise level is high much of the time. Ride is pretty good."

"every thing works and is still working, not like my old car bought new"

"seats, ride"

"Driver's seat becomes uncomfortable on long trips. Needs more padding on the bottom and more back support."

"Only complain about car is lack of space in back seat."

"The seats are too low, particularly in comparison to any other car I've had. The device to add height really only pumps the back up a bit and the front down, making it uncomfortable. The visors are so small they only help if it's 12 noon during the summer. Both seating and visors are something I'll look at specifically in my next car."

"The car is noisy from wind and road sounds at highway driving."

"Although i purchased the Corolla with 145000 miles, it is quieter than our Scion xD, more comfortable to drive, and is more economical. The steering and ride are superior to the xD. The only downside is that the Corolla CE doesn't have power windows and there is an occasional rattle from the driver's window mechanism. Both my wife and I prefer to drive the Corolla than the xD for long (or short) trips. We also prefer to take trips in our 1999 Toyota Avalon to either the xD or Corolla; but, I un"

"best seats for an aging back"

"Window driver's door noisy. Pushed on handle to close but doesn't all the way."

"The air conditioner quickly cools the cabin, even the back seat. The seat adjustment allows my short legs to reach the pedals without cramping my body at the steering wheel. Love everything about the car."

"Seats are very good. Ride is bumpy. Noise is a little more than I would like."

"The seats could have better support and comfort."

"Insufficient leg room in both front and back seats"

"No tilt to the wheel. Limited ability to adjust seating position; no lumbar support. Pretty uncomfortable."

"It's a little noisy at freeway speeds but not something I complain about. At 11 years old and 63,000 miles the drivers seat cushion is starting to loose some of it's firmness."

"Not very comfortable for long trips. Some buttons and interior feel cheap"

"Seating is generally comfortable with adequate support; fatigue on long trips is minimal. AC and heating systems are very good at cooling or heating the cabin in a short time and maintaining desired temperature. Ride quality is okay but could be better. Tends to be somewhat stiff and choppy at times."

"The ride is very good - the car absorbs bumps in the road very well. The seats, climate control, and noise isolation are all good."

"Seats are good for handling."

"the seals around the back doors are loose in one area and when I asked if this could be fixed, I was told they would have to be completely removed and replaced. there is some noise when driving but not that big of a noise that I cannot hear traffic."

"Road noise is louder than earlier model Toyotas I have owned in the past, and rented currently."

"Seats adjust to fit"

"The vehicle is somewhat noisey--but I'm comparing it to the 2013 camry"

"Seats beginning to wear, becoming uncomfortable - noise factor increasing but drive over 330,000 miles."

"Seats and protective harness and air bags give a feeling of comfort and safety. Too much road noise."

"The seats are comfortable, adjustable. The visibility is great because the windows are large. I hear very little road noise and the ride is smooth."

"Portions of the gasket on the driver's side window have decayed and/or become misaligned so there is noise while driving and cold air gets in in winter."

"With seat in a comfortable position, the steering wheel does not extend out far enough for my comfort. Keeping in mind the car has almost 90,000 miles on it and the suspension is all original, the ride can get bumpy on some roads. The ride has always been noisier than I prefer."

"The seats are not comfortable for a long drive. The Toyota Camry is much more comfortable"

"RELIABILITY Besides front brakes because my daughter drove in the city (I bought from her) and headlight replacement because of opaqueness eventually, I have not had anything major done."

"The Corolla has reasonable comfort overall, but is somewhat noisier on the highway than some other vehicles. Mainly, I find the driver's position awkward because I have to stretch my arms out to grasp the steering wheel when the seat is adjusted to give me adequate legroom, even though I have short legs. Unfortunately, even the newer models have this problem, and the steering column cannot be extended to put the steering wheel closer to the driver. This feature is sufficiently annoying that I..."

"the noise level is high, seats are low and have very little padding and the ride is very stiff"

"Mostly used for shopping, this car is super easy to ride in and drive. I especially like the ease to park it. It is, in my opinion, well-engineered."

"Seats firm and comfortable. I do not notice or hear road noise. The ride is tops--extremely comfortable."

"I always feel cramped in this vehicle even with the seat all the way back and down."

"good rear headroom, head does not hit rear roof like it does on the newer corollas which they seem to have made smaller."

"seats could be a little more comfortable."

"Good ride for small car. Interior compartments are falling apart and sqeaking in dashboard."

"Lots of road noise. Seats not comfortable for long trips because we are older now and require more back support. Also lower to the ground with less visibility out windows when driving ."

"It's always been a comfortable ride. I used it everyday for 5 years driving almost 95,000 miles and the wear on the seats still looks great and comfort is still there"

"It is a relatively comfortable ride. Noise is low"

"For a small car, the Corolla provides a reasonable, though not pampered, of course, ride. The noise level is, unfortunately, quite high."

"Can get uncomfortable on the passenger side on a long trip."

"Within its class, this vehicle offers acceptable comfort which exceeded our expectations."

"The seats have not broken down like seats do in domestic built vehicles. They still provide support where needed."

"I've never put any serious money into this car...I bought it used...it had 11,000. Miles on it...I drove it for 5 years....gave it to my son & wife ...they drove it for 4 years...they gave it back this year(2016) so his sister could have it! She is a new driver and it's her car now...running quite well! Our mechanic says it will rust out before the engine goes! Love it and am actually considering getting another one for myself again!!"

"Low purchase price and low operating costs. A reliable automobile. I have no plans to trade in car. It's a keeper."

"reliable, good economy, excellent visibility."

"Reliability"

"Excellent reliability. In over 10 years, the only expenditure other than tires & routine maintenance is an A/C compressor, which went wrong a few months after moving from cold Upstate NY to hot Southern California."

"Bought for a commuter car; great gas mileage, reasonably comfortable ride and great in all types of weather."

"195,000 miles and still running nicely"

"VERY GOOD VALUE; HELD UP GOOD WITH NO MAJOR PROBLEMS; LOOKS LIKE NEW AFTER 11YEARS"

"Best car ever, never has to repair anything. The bad thing about this cars is that you can feel the smallest rock on the road."

"a ggod solid compact dependlablecar"

"Decent car for decent price but do not expect satisfaction and the braking distance was not great."

"Buy it"

"It's really dependable. I wish that it had old style bumpers, the plastic put on many new cars is not adequate."

"120K miles and another 130K miles in tow behind our moterhome with out any major problems"

"We've placed almost 190,000 miles on it and it still runs great and looks pretty great too."

"I purchased the car used in 2012. Car had been stolen and recovered, and was being sold off by insurance company. Cost was about $6,000. Great car."

"I was cheated by Bohn Brothers Toyota on the price of the vehicle, but the vehicle has not given me any trouble and I would purchase it again at a better price than what I paid for it. The vehicle isn't bad, it was the dealership."

"Not a sexy car or super comfortable, but the most reliable and trouble free car we've ever had. Has good pick up, handles smoothly."

"I inherited this vehicle from my mother - when she quit driving. so got it for "free""

"Paid $6,000 for it in 2008 with over 60,000 miles on it. Put over 230,000 miles on it since. No problems. Great value!"

"Very few problems over all. A good value and economical operating costs for a sedan."

"The car has been very affordable, with excellent fuel efficiency (for a non-hybrid) and mostly low maintenance costs."

"Is a decent car for what we paid for it. Has surface rust and would be to expensive to repair."

"the car is very consistent in being repair free, except for normal wear and tear due to age. It still has good pick-up, looks good and is very easy to repair. I did have to have the exhaust system totally replaced, and all brakes replaced and two new sets of tires over the 10 years time. It is reliable in cold Wisconsin winters and starts every time."

"The Corolla is nothing fancy (this is our third) but it is very reliable and they run forever"

"good, reliable and cost efficient"

"This 2005 Corolla, part of the 2004 to 2008 series, are very reliable Corollas; is true that the newest Corolla, looks better, is bigger, I like it really, but, it also has Electronic Brake Force Distribution and ABS, similar to the 2008 Highlander Hybrid, and is a mystery if it is going to be a headache after the basic warrant is over, requiring unscheduled repairs for its ABS accumulator and other expensive parts, most of us can't afford. We wan to keep our Corollas, for as long as we want an"

"Outside of the airbage issue (caused by the supplier), and a dead battery, I"ve had no problems with this car."

"It's a steady, reliable car to drive around town. Will do well on long trips but not comfortable for trips over 3 hours. But it goes on and on with minimal care."

"For the money, this car was well worth it overall. Very rarely has had problems"

"I special-ordered a five-speed transmission and no frills except a CD changer. It now has 176,00 miles and I have had no service calls except for routine maintenance."

"I have 200k+ miles on the car. It's inexpensive to own and operate."

"Bought the corolla from Budget rental. Has lasted ten years with few repairs."

"I've had the car over ten years now. It's allowed me to drive through 32 states, plus DC and Ontario, w/o any problem of significance. And it still runs great."

"We have not had any major issues with the car. It is very reliable and economic. It is not comfortable ride for a long trip."

"Value is good for what we have received as a riding machine."

"My '05 Corolla currently has 617,000 miles on it with the original engine. I still drive it 200-400 miles daily. That is VALUE!"

"Great car for value. Completed recommended maintenance as needed. Continue to drive car even on road trips adding to the 330,000 miles driven."

"The Corolla has been extremely economical o drive. Total maintenance expenses per year have been less that $1,000 per year for most years, if not all of them."

"Car performs well after 13 years."

"The car is very reliable, so I’m getting my money’s worth."

"The features of the LE trim level and responsive 1.8L engine were a good value for the price paid. The long-term durability of the Corolla has been an added bonus."

"After 13 years: no problems, no rust, original exhaust system, minimal maintenance."

"Good economy car. Reliable."

"The Corolla has been a great car! Over 255,000 miles and have only replaced tires, 1 set of spark plugs, and a clutch. Very dependable and rugged car."

"It's an XRS which doesn't have the lackluster performance of the standard Corolla. It has been extremely reliable."

"I was very happy with the miles per gallon . When I have checked this over the years, I have gotten good results. The drivers seat also raises up so that I can see better out of the front window. I have no trouble seeing behind the right or left shoulder for traffic since I adjust the head rest to see under them."

"I don't drive. Only my husband drives the car, so I have no opinion about most of the questions. However, we have had the car for 13 years and it is still going, so it must have been a good deal."

"Low price. Good Mileage. Highly reliable. Versatile (ex. can pull a trailer, large trunk space, can hold 4 people in relative comfort)."

"Very low maintenance and affordable. Basically, corollas are built to last."

"Paid $24,000 in 2005 - car is 13 years old, 350,000 km - still runs like and looks new. always serviced on time and Oiled when new and touched up every other year."

"Reliability, low cost maintenance and parts,, rust free 13 years in high-salt winter driving"

"A very well designed and constructed vehicle with very minimal maintenance needs apart from replacement of fluids, brake pad replacements, tire replacements, etc. It was reasonably priced because we didn't want a lot of bells and whistles that weren't necessarily needed."

"This has been a dependable car for many years, and it's inexpensive to operate."

"This has been a very good car. Nothing serious has happened since I bought it new in 05. Regular oil changes and tires when needed is all it ever needed. I will buy another one when this one does wear out."

"130K miles driven and 140K miles towed behind our motor over the last 13 years with out any exceptional maintence or problems."

"It was also bought because of its reliability. Neither car has failed us"

"It was a relatively inexpensive car when I bought it. It has lasted 14 years with about $1000 of repairs over its lifetime so far. I feel that the car has been a great value."

"Compared to the 1990 Tercel that we had previously, the Corolla seemed like an underpowered tank at first. It was, comparatively speaking, much less peppy. Now we're used to it, it's worn in, and drives just fine."

"High value in terms of reliability for a one car family.."

"In 2004 It was a good price for what I had. Without paying a lot for maintenance, it still in very good shape for 14 years. Doesn't look too old, the model is aging well."

"Low maintenance and reliability makes this car a true bargain!"

"This is our 3rd Toyota Corolla. Economy car that you can easily get 250,000 miles on without major problems."

"Corolla has been and will be the best car for the money...hands down. Inexpensive but worth every penny. History does not lie."

"It has been a very reliable car."

"This car has been super-reliable, especially given the modest price we paid when we bought it new. That's a huge benefit."

"If properly maintained they will stay the course for as long as you desire to drive it. They do not nickel or dime you with constant repairs."

"I bought the lowest line Corolla since I just needed basic transportation, mainly for commuting to/from work. It's nothing fancy, but it provides reliable transportation. In the 12 years or so I've had it, I've never had a serious problem. A dead battery is the worst thing I've had."

"This car has been operated by several family members and in various parts of the country, and has not always received the best TLC. Nonetheless, the car has been a reliable workhorse and has had minimal mechanical problems."

"We have had this car for 13 years and it still runs beautifully with only regular maintenance! There is no greater value in a car than that."

"Excellent value, for both purchase and maintenance. The combination of superior reliability and very good gas mileage makes the Corolla inexpensive to operate. Highly recommended for anyone who does not mind the driving position or other aspects of the car."

"Good Price for a commuter car, very good gas mileage."

"Great value. Over 100K miles and never have had anything go wrong with the car."

"Very good car . hoping it will come out in the futur as an all electric car."

"The fuel efficiency has been excellent for 12 years now, with only a slight decrease over that period. Except for the exhaust system, the maintenance costs have been very good."

"We continue to be impressed by the car's superb reliability"

"Has been basically been trouble free for the last 275000 miles. Did have transmission replaced at about 200,000 miles."

"We bought this vehicle new in 2005. It has 268000 miles on it. We have never had a major repair. Just brakes, tires, exhaust and serpentine belt as a preventative measure."

"Bad - Front hood massively pocked marked with under metal showing - like they did a one coat paint job. My other Toyota's never had such experiences. Good - Excellent engine (few repairs) & fuel economy. Great commuter car."

"CE trim level did not even have anti-lock brakes sandard. Has crank down windows. Clear coat paint failed/peeled with no help or support from dealer"

"This vehicle is probably only halfway thru it's lifespan. Great gas mileage, plenty of cargo room as well as passenger room."

"Extremely reliable car, has needed very few repairs, and I don't do regular maintenance except oil changes."

"This is an excellent car. It has excellent acceleration and handling, even in Colorado's mountains. Annual maintenance has been minimal even when I was driving it many miles for work."

"I have had this car since is was brand new. I commute 45 miles/day in stop and go traffic. The gas mileage is consistently 37 mpg with my combined driving. I LOVE this car. I have had no major engine repairs, but have replaced the AC compressor twice (due to road debris punching holes in it)."

"I received great value when purchasing my Corolla but couldn't begin to evaluate the satisfaction of someone else purchasing a 12 year old vehicle of any make."

"Great for commuter car, reliable, great gas mileage, low cost maintenance. If we were younger it would be perfect car for us. Also not much room for storage on trips."

"There have been two recalls. Other than that no repairs ! What a great running car ! All I do is put gas in, change the oil and went through 2 sets of breaks in over 180000 miles . What a car !"

"This car has been very reliable and has required few repairs over the 12 years I've owned it."

"we have had no problems with this car for 12 years and it still looks like new even in a chicago area climate"

"It is a wonderful workhorse. One expensive problem: had to do with the pollution control, in 12 years."

"GREAT STYLING; SOMETIMES POOR VISIBILITY WITH PILORS"

"Would prefer a dark brown interior . Otherwise great"

"My daughter likes the looks of the 2005 car as compared to the newer Corolla."

"Acceptable without standing out. Paint is good."

"Bland, bland, bland! Instantly forgettable!"