Overview & Reviews
There were no significant changes made to the 2008 Toyota Corolla.
- Spacious interior, excellent fuel economy, good interior quality, illustrious reliability record.
- Bland on-road personality, awkward driving position, major safety features are optional, lack of upscale convenience features, pricey even when equipped with just the basics.
User Reviews:
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Good MPG for the long trips to the city - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By Jack - October 14 - 7:00 amI purchased this car in 2/08 in Tempe AZ and save about $3K instead of buying it in ABQ, NM. Im getting about 38.5 to 41 MPG a week. Car is great on gas and has low engine noise. AC works great and came with most of the options of the LE (i.e., cruise control, tire pressure sensor, power locks and Windows variable speed windshield wipers etc). Good suspension and no interior problems. Seats fold down and tons of trunk space. It been a good little car.
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Best Corolla Yet... - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By Doug - August 25 - 12:16 pmOur 10th Toyota, 3rd Corolla. Reliability in 31000 miles: 0 problems. Economy with automatic: 27-30 mpg city, 36-42 hwy. Great seats for local or long distance. Steering position a little awkward on long drives-- telescoping wheel would be a plus. Popping noise some have mentioned in other reviews may be ABS self-test when you are starting forward from stop (owners manual mentions this). Gripes? Upholstery poorly sewn (wrinkles from the git-go) on US-assembled model (never had this problem on Japan- assembled Toyotas). Roof- and rocker- panel trim strips came loose in normal driving. Power adequate, auto-shifting is smoother than my Subie, quiet on road, comfort, cost of ownership.
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A Smart Decision - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By Nick - November 22 - 7:50 amI just purchased the 08 Corolla; traded in an 07 Mustang GT. I couldnt be happier with this decision. The Corolla is peppy, smooth, and handles well. Plenty of horsepower for commuting to and from work in a combination of city/highway driving. When you shut the doors, it sounds as solid as my wifes Volvo. No chance to check on fuel economy, so my rating there is based upon what Ive read; I hope to get in the mid to high 30s, however. The halogen headlights are very bright. The four speaker, base stereo sounds fine. I love the simplicity of the design. This car just makes good sense. The more gas prices rise, the more money I save.
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Perfect commuter car - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By lonniegray - October 26 - 6:02 amThis is an economy car, a little higher priced for that purpose but you get what you pay for. What I was willing to pay for was dependability, good gas mileage and easy to drive. What I got was exactly that. I bought this car new in 2008 and have driven it 120,000 miles and it has NEVER been in the shop except for oil changes, new brake pads and tires. It has been very dependable and worth every dollar I paid for it. It isnt a sexy car, or the best handling or very powerful but it does get around 33 miles per gallon, nice trunk space and decent interior space for its size. Overall, this car is perfect for what it is intended to be, highly recommend it to anyone.
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Feliz with our Corolla - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By fkarau - March 15 - 2:20 amWe are very happy with our Corolla and it is a great economical runner. Roads are rough down here in Mexico and there are a couple of annoying rattling noises from the dash and center console driving over cobblestones or paving stone roads. It isnt an easy starter. Quite often takes two attempts. Very roomy and comfortable for a small car. Not particularly impressive off the line acceleration but in highway driving performs extremely well with lots of power for passing and no down shifting even in fifth gear going up most hills. Very stable at high speeds for a small car. If it turns out to be as reliable as its reputation we will replace this Corolla with another.
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Reliable Fun & Economical - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By Dorb1231 - January 10 - 12:36 amDoes everything I wanted it to do. Based in the increase in gas prices, it might pay for itself when compared to the older vehicle I had. Out of the showroom drove New York City to Florida and back. Very stable even in driving rain at 75 mph.
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Great Value - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By EJ - September 8 - 5:20 amThis is a great value vehicle. It will pay it off by itself eventually (I use it daily on my business operations).
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I have no reason to complain - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By mopart600 - August 14 - 6:21 amI bought my 08 in November of 2007 brand new. Since then I have put 215000 miles on it. I have had it serviced at the dealership and kept up with all of the prescribed maintenance. Other than brakes, which are obviously a system designed to wear out, I have only had to replace one wheel bearing at 190000 miles. Other than that its just gas and oil. This car has been fantastic to me and since it is still in such good shape Im going to drive it until the wheels fall of...which may be a while at this rate.
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2008 Corolla S - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By rjvatlanta - April 27 - 7:21 pmI bought this car used with 75,000 miles and now own it 15 months and 20,000 miles later. Other than changing the oil and brakes & rotors, I have had no mechanical issues. Bought it as a reliable commuter car and it is living up to the assignment.
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You dont buy this car for fun/looks... - 2008 Toyota Corolla
By patsrule5412 - December 20 - 4:20 pmI have had this car for about 2 years now, and overall I think Toyota makes decent cars, but this car is kind of overhyped a bit. It gets great gas mileage and I love it for that, but the seating position is a bit awkward (you get used to it) and it feels like an economy car, nothing more. The looks...well, calling this car even remotely "sporty" does not work. The ride on the highway isnt too bad, but to me its a little too loud, at least louder than I expected, and I can feel some vibration which can get on your nerves. Overall its a decent car, and I dont mean to sound so negative about its looks, but hey, you buy it for reliability and mileage, Im just not flat on the floor impressed.
