2010 Toyota Corolla Base 4-Spd AT

Pros

good fuel economy, looks good. drives well in city

Cons

driver's seat manual height adj. a pita. ;doors swing all the way out

Purchased As New

Picked up the car yesterday and had it tinted today. CE model with enhanced package, rear spoiler with led lights, hood deflector. Color is Stealth magnetic grey metallic. Drives well in the city, havent driven it yet on the highway, hopefully i dont get that wandering feeling as some had reported with the new EPS. That is scary!! Also the parking lot dings. I did due diligence before purchasing this car and went by toyota's long history of durability, dependability and fuel economy. By the way I bought this car for my wife for her bday. A bit pricy esp. in CDN $. I have a 94 bmw 525i and is mint and my daily drive, the ultimate driving experience, but cant afford the new one!! A few quirks on corolla: doors open all the way out, dangerous on sideroad; trunk door can hit your head if you are putting in groceries in the trunk (spoiler made it heavier--possible concussion!!), attracts dings if without body side mouldings, very cheap looking interior materials(can not compete with VW or BMW in terms of quality material. Overall, fair....read morehide

Pros

good fuel econ. good accleration, sure handling

Cons

dings very easily, AC underpowered for gulf coast

Purchased As New

Had a 2000 corolla 80k good car. 2008 corolla good gas mileage, great aceleration. AC a bit underpowered for sunny gulf coast. Body attracts dings. Dings disminishes trade in value. Good sound system. Will buy a 2011 corolla unless toyota resolve the ding problem.