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Why (Not) the 2005 Toyota Corolla?

2005 Toyota Corolla Reviews: Pros and Cons:

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Toyota Corolla Reviews

05/27/11

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A member from California, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Driving position & visibility
Driving position is ideal if you have flat back, long hands and short legs.

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Handling, Feature availability, Exterior styling

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08/03/10

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A member from New Jersey, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Safety & braking
Best Reason Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Powertrain performance
It has a very small engine and is not fast at all.



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02/01/10

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A member from California, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Brand reputation & image
Toyota has a solid reputation.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Handling
Too ordinary. Utilitarian. Nothing special about it.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Fuel economy

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Exterior styling, Safety & braking

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12/10/09

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A member from New York, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Interior styling
Woodgrain trim of the LE adds a luxury touch to the cabin. Gauges are easy to read, simple, yet stylish. Grey cloth bucket seats are nothing special, but expected for the price paid. Center console is easy to use.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Powertrain performance, Fuel economy, Quietness, Driving position & visibility



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06/04/09

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A member from Texas, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Reliability & durability
It is a Toyota through and through. Read QUALITY. I have owned this car four years and had only one problem, the DELCO battery (ugh) went out last year.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Fuel economy, Front seat support & comfort

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Feature availability

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05/15/09

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A member from Texas, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Fuel economy
I commute about 90 miles roundtrip/day, mostly highway and get 33+ mpg, better than the rating.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Brand reputation & image, Price or payments

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Quietness, Ride smoothness

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02/26/09

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A member from Georgia, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Handling
Capable factory anti sway bars front and back, appropriate tires and wheel size and good shocks make handling at speed and on twisties quite enjoyable. Car feels well-balanced for a FF layout, and torque steer is manageable with only ~160BHP.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Fuel economy
The gearing which keeps the engine in its power band keeps it at 4k RPM on the highway (I go fast). 30MPG on premium fuel is not justified by the modest increase in power.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Front seat support & comfort

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Rear seat room & comfort

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01/01/09

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A member from New South Wales, Australia

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Exterior styling
well proportioned, looks like a lexus, a bit sporty

Best Reason Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Handling
is easily upset by mid-corner bumps. either stick to smooth roads or SLOW DOWN! Exhibits a LOT of bump steer.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Rear seat room & comfort, Cargo capacity & towing, Powertrain performance, Fuel economy

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Ride smoothness, Brand reputation & image, Feature availability

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09/25/08

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A member from Massachusetts, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Reliability & durability
In the 64k miles I have owned this car, all that I have put into it aside from routine oil and filter changes, is a set of tires, brake pads, and a serpentine belt.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Dealership practices
Toyota dealerships commonly try to sell you plans and services you do not need, especially in the service department. When the car has a mere 30k miles, the dealerhsip tried to sell me a service that called for new spark plugs. This is not needed at 30k.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Ride smoothness



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08/22/08

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A member from California, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Powertrain performance
The XRS trim comes with a 170hp Celica GT-S Motor with VVTL-i. Surprizingly zippy and decent pick up for a small 1.8L motor.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Color choices
Some of the colors are a bit toned down like the red and blue colors.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Fuel economy, Quietness

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Feature availability, Rear seat room & comfort, Interior styling

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05/15/08

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A member from California, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Fuel economy
I average 38+ MPG in about 85% highway driving. Mine is a 5-speed, however, and a keep my speed to 65MPH.

Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Price or payments



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05/15/08

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A member from Illinois, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Fuel economy
Other Reasons to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Brand reputation & image, Materials & workmanship, Driving position & visibility, Past personal experience

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Toyota Corolla: Driving position & visibility, Ride smoothness, Price or payments

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