2009 Toyota Corolla consumer reviews

i have owned a 2009 toyota corolla for 3 years and 29k miles so far. The reason this car sells is all hype, its just the name people are buying. There are better equipped cars, faster cars, better looking cars for less than the price of a corolla. This car is somewhat decent around town but when you take it on the freeway, it nearly redlines at 70mph! My car comes in "S" trim, which according to toyota is a sports package even though the car has no added performance at all. The interior looks like it was designed by fisher-price and can be taken apart by a toddler. Some may think that because the car has a 4-cylinder that it gets good gas mileage, well it gets 26mpg...and i was expecting at least 35mpg. This is not a $26k car in my opinion, and I plan on buying a Hyundai Veloster Turbo very soon.

For the record, this car is pretty basic. However, it is a GREAT value, for a LE (mine) you great sporty exterior design, good (not great) seats, and a lot more performance than you would expect (though it still isn't that great) This makes a great first car, or for anyone looking for a compact car with great value.

I wanted to try a car that was highly rated by consumer reports and got great gas mileage. So far this car hits it on all. I haven't got less than 33 mpg in town. Pure highway I am sure is over 40. Solid car, comfortable, good response. We'll see on reliablility but have no regrets on purchase.

LAST FOREVER, BEST GAS SAVER, LOW MAINTANANCE. IF YOU WANT SOMETHING TO LAST YOU FOR A LONG TIME CONSIDER COROLLA.

We have owned a Sienna, Highlander, Avalon, and now just bought a 2009 Corolla LE. The gas mileage is great at almost 30 miles a gallon in the city and low 30's combined with highway. However this is the first winter we drove it in snow and with the roads terrible today I ended up skidding all over the road and in the ditch getting some damage to the car. This has NEVER happened in any other car. The road handling is terrible in snow. I am seriously thinking of trading it in for a different brand of car. Can't recommend it if you live in snow.

I have had this car for over a year, and I enjoyed driving it. I would recommend it to everybody, i'm sure you will love it

I bought my Corolla new. Shortly after, I noticed that when upon acclerating to freeway speeds, the car jumps into the next gear with a horrible "bam." It will not go over 95 (at the Salt Flats) without constantly violently changing gears. The dealership got it to do the same thing. The say that it is merely a speed "limiter." I have a tough time believing that. Around town, it drives fine.

Toyota Corolla is the best car when it comes to reliability / value for money. I have had three corollas till date and all of them were great. My comments are not based on one test drive but based on my relationship with the car for 4 years and 50K miles.

Purchased 2009 Corolla as a replacement car for a Ciivc that was totalled in an accident. The Corolla has a very nice ride and is roomy for me. I am 5ft 10 in tall and have no problem with head room. The gas mileage is excellent and the handling is very good. Not sporty like the Civic I had but much smoother ride. Fit and finish is excellent even with the amount of plastic used. There has not been much I have had to do to the car except change oil and keep the tires inflated.

Good on gas!!! Great on milage. I would recommend this car to everyone. I like to travel a lot and this car fits perfect for me.