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Ryan3171 writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla LE Review
ProsStandard transmission is smooth and easy to use. It also gives you more power over the automatic. Roomy trunk and back seats fold down. ConsOverpriced, no standard side/curtain airbags, no traction/stability control, noisy, unstable on corners and highway driving, AC isn't as cold as needed
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Disappointing — The first thing I noticed was how little you get for your money when you buy a Corolla. On the test drive, the car was very noisy especially on the highway and the steering/handling was terrible. It's very unstable and in my opinion its unsafe. In addition to that the engine rattled somewhat like a diesel.
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Mohamed writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla Review
Pros+ Its smooth, very smooth and quiet, in fact most of the time I cant tell whether the engine is running or not, luckily the LED on the start button gives indication :D Cons- Doesnt give good steering or shifting feedback, you really need to keep an eye on the RPM or you'll miss your shifts.
65
Good City Commuter, Not Very Sporty — After having driven the Corolla all the way to the north coast about 250 KM from my place, I can say it's good enough, not my cup of tea though; VERY good city cruiser, especially in our lovely Egyptian roads, if you're looking for more comfort its a good choice. If you're sports cars oriented (like me :D) you wont be able to live with it for long, you'd better look somewhere else. | ||
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JSDStudent writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla LE Review
ProsThe car is extremely reliable and cost effective transportation. ConsThe Corolla is a bit cramped for very tall people. 
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Excellent! — I like the ability to go anywhere for very little money in gas or maintainance bills. Cost to own is very low, especially for how comfortable and quiet this car is. The car is legendary Toyota quality and backs it up every day! Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Akhil writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla S Review
ProsLight weight due to Indian subcontinental specifications, adequate power, good brakes, comfortable ride and reasonably good handling. ConsBland design and interiors, snappy brakes, build quality issues, tyre wear out rate and panel gaps.
35
Value For Money, Efficient, Fun To Drive, But Not Really Sporty. — Performance - Above average, not exactly meant for spirited driving though. Build Quality - Poor material quality, average workmanship. Appearance - Looks good overall but slightly dated, detailing better is better on the latest model. Cost Of Ownership - Good gas mileage, cheap to maintain. Fun Factor - This car isn't meant for outright performance driving, but its quite a good drive. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Katie writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla LE Review
Proscolor Consits not german engineering
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The Toyota Corolla Not All Its Cracked Up To Be — Performance-acceleration (really jumpy, not good for stop and go traffic, uses a lot of gas to accelerate) braking (seems fine but also brand new so brakes are brand new) handling (okay but I owned a german car before so handling doesn't even compare) Build Quality-repairs (none just brought it in for the check up) squeaks/rattles (none that I notice) Appearance-interior (sleek but also kind of pointy and straight edges, seats are not that comfy and have limited mobility, back seats are squished, and air doesn't go to the back very well) exterior (My is the aqua green color I love the color choices and its a cute little car compared to the Honda civic counterpart) Cost Ownership (good gas mileage and maintenance you just have to bring it to the toyota dealership) | ||
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Jonathan writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla CE Review
ProsBuild very well, good steering feel, solid A to B car ConsBoring styling, some cheap plastics, body roll is bad, thus handling suffers
575
An Above Average Corolla — The Toyota Corolla is normally billed as the most boring car you could buy. In some ways that is true, its never been an outstanding car and whatever it does well will be defeated next year since it only does well in categories like fuel economy, reliability, etc. Now this version of the Corolla, the 2003-2008 version, has been largely ignored by most auto enthusiasts. I don't feel that this particular car is deserving of the most boring title, I believe that's better suited to the Corolla that replaced this one. To drive, this Corolla made do with only 128 hp so it wasn't exactly that fast. Handling...it wasn't too good since the Corolla had quite a lot of body roll due to its soft suspension. However this Corolla does have proper steering feel something Toyota has not done well with lately especially with the new one. There are moments where you could have some mild fun, although the XRS is the one to get if this is your thing. The interior in this car is nicely coloured and styled modestly. The plastics on this car range from quite cheap to decent, I don't think they're as bad as certain cars. Although the lack of much metal is one thing this Corolla doesn't address. Build quality from Cambridge Ontario has been very good. Despite seeing several trashed Corollas with 60,000 kms, none have fallen apart or lost any pieces. I actually consider this car a better car than the one that replaces it. Its a shame this version has to live with the most boring exterior designs in the auto industry. | ||
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Kevin writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla S Review
ProsTOYOTA!, Gas Mileage, appearance Consless HP than competors, XRS is gone
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Great Looking Sedan Would Rate This Car A 9 Out Of 10 — The 2008 Toyota Corolla S is a very nice looking car it drives really good and accelerates well and the engine noise is okay and it's really quiet inside the car while it's idling, gets pretty noisy when accelerating on the highway and when it going at high speeds (50+mph) the only thing that bothers me is the noise it makes inside the cabin when driving on bumpy roads (maybe it's because the S model's interior is made with plastic and that's why it's so bad. my friend's '03 LE does not make any noises) | ||
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arrow2fast writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla CE Review
ProsReliable, cheap on gas ConsTin can 
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Economy Version Of Economy Car — Like; cheap on gas, never broke down once in the 140,000 km we drove it. Faithful vehicle, forgives occasional lapses of care (forgot oil change? no problem). Handles surprisingly well given the rickety feeling and small engine. The small weight of vehicle compensates for the weak engine, and yes, it can accelerate! Hate: the cheaply made interior and manual window handles, and no power locks. We bought it almost new for our teenage daughter, so it was meant to be basic, but we would not do it again. Feels rickety. | ||
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St-larry writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla Review
Proseasy to maintain Conscargo capacity
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Excellent Performances — cost of maintenace is so affordable and has a very fashionable interior. fun to drive. very good building quality that makes it last at services. travel very far with economical fuelling. has a very low ability to carry cargo. i love this car. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Francis writes:
2008 Toyota Corolla CE Review
Prospractical service per dollar new Conshigh resale value used
25
Very Good Choice New — Any Corolla is as common as stars in the sky but they certainly provide good service for the price. excellent fuel economy, reasonable cost of ownership. More conservative than Honda but that makes finding used safer - less sporty = less abuse. Primary Use: Family transportation |
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