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606 messages, Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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">I'm really questioning my impulse buy on the 09 Corolla S. I was all set to buy a Civic, but the new 09 Corolla model looked really sharp... and everyone has Civics. I really liked how the Corolla test-drove compared to the Civic and it was a lot more spacious in the interior. I also liked the availability of options. I purchased the Corolla in March. At 400 miles my car sporadically was having trouble turning over when I tried to start it. The dealer couldn't duplicate the problem so I drove it for a few more weeks. The problem persisted (2000miles) so I went back to the dealer. Turns out I need all of my fuel injectors replaced! It's in the shop right now (after waiting 2 weeks because the parts were on backorder). I also noticed trouble with the steering on the highway. I am constantly battling with the car to keep it between the lines. It's very tiresome. I also noticed that my sunroof is creaking when I turn the corner or hit a small bump in the road (3000 miles). Right now I'm just concerned with the fuel injectors, but I'm sure my car will be back in the shop soon to deal with the sunroof. I have an 09 Corolla loaner at the moment and entire front roof panel (in front of the sunroof) has a persistent squeak! I pushed up on the panel and it was really loose. Hopefully that doesn't happen in my car!! I'm thinking I should have went with the trustworthy Civic. |
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Replying to: mlenhart (May 12, 2008 9:28 am) Yes you should have bought the Civic and I should have stayed with Ford Motor Product's.. 
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Replying to: nanapat2 (May 12, 2008 10:18 am) |
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Replying to: mlenhart (May 12, 2008 9:28 am) |
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Replying to: nanapat2 (May 12, 2008 10:18 am) I asked before, but maybe you missed my question... Can you briefly detail the problems you have had with your Corolla? My daughter is considering an 09 model, and I would like to know what issues you have had... Thanks...Busiris
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Replying to: busiris (May 12, 2008 5:50 pm) #2. The 03-08 model years are extremely reliable, (check consumer reports, etc.) They are tops. All makes can have a lemon, but rest assured that his '07 with problems is very very rare. Check other websites, you'll find this to be the case. #3. I have not seen any major problems with the new '09s. The complaints are steering feel (for some), and some rattles (Honda Civic, Accord, Toyota Camry have similar complaints.) Nothing that will prevent you from safely getting from point A to point B. You may want to check ToyotaNation forums also. |
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Replying to: nanapat2 (May 12, 2008 10:18 am) Hope this helps.
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Replying to: pat (May 13, 2008 3:39 am) |
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Replying to: mlenhart (May 12, 2008 9:28 am) So far, at 900 miles everything is beautiful. The driving is very smooth, the engine is very quiet, just love this electric power steering and the brakes are even better than on my 1996 Accord. Also, I like the filling that looks like I am driving something much, much bigger than Rolla. One thing I didn't like were the Bridgestone Turanza EL 400 tires, but I swapped them out the next day after the delivery and with Michelin Primacy MXV4 everything is just perfect. At 40 miles I don't hear the road at all. So far so good... I am surprised to hear about so many problems. Maybe it is a lemon, but I hope not. Keep us informed how the repear is going.
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Replying to: bob191 (May 13, 2008 10:56 pm) So far, very few reports of any real problems, other than the one above. All brand new models, even Toyotas, can have some problems, especially considering they just started producing these. I try to avoid first year models from anyone, or at least the first 6 months.
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