CAR REVIEWS AND RATINGS

Customer Test Drive

2008 Toyota Corolla S (M5)

Back to Toyota Corolla Reviews

2008 Toyota Corolla - Buy your new car online at AutoSite

Ready to Buy?
Find a Certified Pre-Owned Car
Research More on this Vehicle
Interact in our Corolla Forums

2008 stock image shown

Add my Toyota Corolla review

Ratings	( Maximum score is 100 )

Overall:	( 80 )
Comfort:	( 60 )
Performance:	( 60 )
Quality:	( 60 )
Appearance:	( 80 )


Comments
Favorite feature:	6 CD changer, the looks of the 'S' model, especially the interior equipment ...
Least favorite feature:	Engine power
Advice to buyer:	Consider a slightly owned Camry for the same price?
Detailed review:	I purchased my Corolla based on it's reputation for being the most reliable car in the world. I feel this was true, as in past tense. As for the newer models, the feel pretty good overall. I have owned many cars over the past 20 years and feel that Toyota needs to look at 'quality' like they used to. Following are some of the issues that I personally don't like: the steering isn't as tight/precise as it should be, sound dampering needs some work-too much road/engine noise and the small 1.8L 4-cyl engine isn't adequate enough for anything more than a straight road. This car needs a more horse power and probably a 2.0L engine at the very least. I've heard a lot of things about the paint quality, this worries me. Let's see if Toyota will do better than the domestic standard, which is to pretend that they don't know about the problem and ignore it until they have to face it in court/class action etc. Otherwise, not a bad car overall.
Also considered:	2008 Toyota Camry 2008 Scion xB 2008 Honda CR-V


About This Reviewer...
Location:	Chula Vista, California
Other vehicles owned:	2004 BMW 5 Series 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Honda Odyssey
Review submitted:	January 05, 2008

Is this review offensive or grossly inaccurate? Let us know.

Note: AutoSite.com provides Customer Test Drives as an open forum for individuals to share their views during the test drive experience. The opinions, comments and views expressed in this section are solely those of such individuals. Neither AutoSite.com, its subsidiaries and affiliates, nor any AutoSite.com subscribing dealer or vehicle manufacturer endorse any view or opinion expressed in this section unless specifically noted.