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Replying to: bob191 (May 13, 2008 10:56 pm) Here are the things I love about the Corolla (S model): I have Barcelona Red with the black interior which looks sharp. I wish I upgraded to the JBL sound system because my rental car has it and it kicks a  s! I also love the heater and the traction control...much needed for Ohio winters. The BIGGEST pro is gas mileage!! This car easily gets 35+ (I do a lot of highway driving). My car is still in the shop...so no more news to report. I took the rental out on the highway yesterday and still have issues with the power steering. I feel like I shouldn't have to be giving my car that much attentiveness while driving on the highway...it's a constant correction/overcorrection issue. |
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Hi Everyone, I don't have any rattles but have major issues with the windshield wipers. First and foremost the right wiper move right in the drivers viewing and makes a mark when it is raining which makes driving very difficult to see out of the windshield. The left windshield shimmers at the bottom. I went to the dealer and they submitted a report to toyota about this but said nothing won't be done unless there are more compliants. Are there others having this issue. How are you dealing with driving at night in the rain? |
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Man, so glad to read other threads about the 2009 corolla. I bought mine about two months ago. Rattles on the left side and when the air conditioner is high, each of the doors is warping, getting these small dents, no power whatsoever, feels so weak. One day the radio presets just stopped working for about 10 min and I couldn't even turn it off. going to take to shop next week for appt. I'm quite p o'd over here, i hope they are receptive and can help. feeling hustled right about now!
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Replying to: scaborca (May 16, 2008 10:21 pm) Thanks MNF |
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| I just bought a windshield wiper called Scrublade. Everyone in the world should own a Scrublade! Better then any other wiper I have ever used:) It takes bugs and road slime off without smearing... Just thought I would let everyone know... | |
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Normally I just lurk on forums, but after just driving the 09 Corolla, I had to add my 2 cents. I thought there was something wrong with the particular car I was testing, but I see others who have experienced the same issue. It felt like the car wanted to drift either right or left, and when I would try to steer slightly to correct, the wheel felt like it "hung" slightly and then would go just enough too far in the opposite direction to start the process over again. I'm talking about a very slight amount, but enough that it would drive me crazy after about 10 minutes. This was a problem both at 70 mph on the freeway and at 35 mph on a side street. I'm sure that I have to correct all the other cars, it's just that the process is so smooth on the others that I'm not aware of it. I was disappointed because I like the overall design and comfort, but this issue is enough to steer me toward another make or model.
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Replying to: cottoncb (May 25, 2008 5:51 am) First Drive Redesigned popular sedan feels like a down sized Camry OVERVIEW For 2009, the redesigned Toyota Corolla enters its 10th generation and 40th year on the market. Since 1968, more than 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling model lines ever. The new Corolla sedan comes in five trim lines: base, LE, S, XLE, and XRS. All except the top-trim XRS are powered by a 132-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. The XRS has a 158-hp 2.4-liter Four. We recently purchased an LE automatic with the optional stability control for $18,404. Standard safety gear includes antilock brakes, side-curtain air bags, and active front head restraints. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Corolla continues to provide competent, unpretentious basic transportation. The new car feels much like a downsized Camry, with a more comfortable ride than most small sedans. The spacious interior is relatively quiet and nicely laid out. The Corolla LE handles competently but it's not inspiring. The new steering is electrically assisted but feels a little weightier than that in many other Toyotas - a good thing. The revised 132-hp engine revs willingly and sounds less boomy than the base engine in the previous generation. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly and responsively, despite having only four speeds. We've been averaging an impressive 32 mpg so far, according to the car's trip computer. The interior shows some significant design improvements, but the trim has more cheap, hard plastics than before. The steering column is now adjustable for angle and reach, improving the flawed driving position of the previous car. Controls are simple and straightforward. The rotary climate controls are easy to grasp. The rear floor is completely flat, aiding rear seat room. With its on-board computer and widely available stability control, there's little reason to buy a higher trim line than the LE. CR'S TAKE The Corolla is not as much fun to drive as a Honda Civic or Mazda3, but its fundamentals are strong. The roomy interior, commendable ride, good noise isolation, and promising fuel economy bode well. We will soon see how it stacks up among other small cars we're testing for the July issue, online in June, including the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, and Subaru Impreza. Hope this helps... MNF |
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Replying to: nanapat2 (Mar 04, 2008 11:41 am) My 2009 Corolla S came from there. I have 2500 miles on it and except for feeling like I'm being blown all over the freeway (common steering complaint), I love the car. The JBL Satellite Radio kicks butt.
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I recently drove a 2009 Corolla for a day while my car was in the shop. It was nearly brand-new (2500 miles), but a stripper with automatic transmission. It had at least two rattles -- one in the passenger door panel and another one in the headliner above the passenger sun visor. The one above the sun visor was quite loud and really annoying. Except for the rattles, the Corolla was very quiet. Much quieter than the 2008 Civic I drove a while back. The engine seemed a bit coarse, but it was powerful enough for commuting. It seemed to me it would be a reasonable transportation appliance, once they solve the rattles. Not something that would entice me to fling it into corners, but a good bit of room, reasonable price, comfortable ride, and fuel efficient. |
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Replying to: mcdawgg (May 14, 2008 5:24 am) For the past 4 years I've driven an '04 Corolla S, and the noise was not there. I thought this car was supposed to be quieter than the last generation - is anyone else experiencing this?
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