I bought a 2010 Corolla LE as a graduate school commuter last year. It’s incredibly bland, but I’ve grown to love it. Its never given me a problem, I don’t care if it gets dinged in a parking lot, and the ride is surprisingly smooth.
Love the 10th Gen Corolla. Have the 2010 S trim in white which I purchased new in early 2011. It has been garage kept all its life and just clocked over 61K miles. It’s a family hauler/daily driver. I’ve kept it stock with the exception of the Altis LED taillights and bike roof rack. It’s such a great reliable car.
@@OliverXAlice_fpe Let me make this simple. If a car is named a Sample Car 2013, it would’ve been made in 2012. They usually push the cars out before the next year starts. That’s why 2023 models are due to come out while it’s still 2022
The first time I fell in love with a Corolla was when this gen came out in 2009. I was 12 and I remember I was always looking for them on the streets. The design was simple but stylish at the same time. I definitely prefer the pre-facelift.
This model year is what I consider the last of the 2000's era toyota corolla. The model that came after this, my firstt car had a more integrated touchscreen, throwing away the standard double DIN, climate controls with LCDs, and a much more modern look. Also the 2014 was the first year with the CVT, although you could still get a manual in the L base trim and S Plus trims.
@@zsamps The XRS is a really great car. If I'm not mistaken, the 11th gen Corolla did have a XRS version in Brazil. Here in Mexico, we got the 10th gen Corolla XRS from 2009 to 2013, 3 years more than the US, and the same years as Canada.
Im still driving my 04 Corolla S. I get close to 400 miles per tank. Try to keep it as bare as minimum. Under a full load I'll get 320 miles. I fill up every 3 weeks. Great car even if it holds a salvage title.
Nice! I get like 250 miles per tank in my 07 Corolla or around 28,29 mpg. I get this amount even if I drive faster or have the ac off that entire week.
I used to drive a 2012 toyota corolla le during my time in high school, university, grad school, and first 2 jobs. The car drove terrible and I had to floor the gas half the time to get anywhere. The suspension was terrible because the car would get unsettled around corners even when the inside wheel hits a bump. Top speed was 110 mph and car would sway beyond 75 mph. Had to replace the rotors and brakes 3 times a year. However, this car provided so much memories and opportunities that I would not have otherwise. Now that the car is gone, I am finding myself looking for POV videos on RU-vid to reminisce the good old days.
This car is not meant to be driven over 85mph. I read the manual. Also it’s a safe car, meaning it’s not meant to go fast in a short amount of time. Stepping on it immediately turns the rpm to red. Not recommended for experienced drivers
Man I wish I could have found a clean old Corolla like this, it seems like most used Corollas have been abused so I gave in and bought a new one (that I’m very happy with).
I use your youtube test drive videos as my white noise to help me sleep at night. also I am autistic. i like trucks , SUV's, and Airbus A321 aircraft as a hobby. i also like Yamaha stereo equipment. i hope you have a great weekend.
Love your videos! You might want to get a hold of some old or new muscle cars and cruise them in a city or small-town. I could watch that all day! Maybe others will feel the same?
This is hands down a perfect example of the best corolla generation IMO. Its combination of design, comfort, economy with that unbeatable Toyota reliability and build quality. It does sound like it needs a wheel bearing tho.
@@jrag1000 parts are relatively cheap for corollas , around $80-$120 for a wheel bearing . Id estimate no more than $400 for everything . It depends on how much the part is & how much the mechanic charges as their labor rate , but an experienced mechanic can get it done under 3 hours .
Eh, the 2003 model was way better. I feel like the 2009 model was a step in the wrong direction, especially the interior quality. The Corolla was the last compact car to still use a 4 speed automatic in 2013.
yep, I just got a gem Carolla S..only 48k miles on it.. Didn’t mind spending $17000 for basically a brand new car.:) I’m set for a good while with this one.👍🏻
These 10th gen Corollas were both excellent cars and terrible cars at the same time. Mechanically they’re almost unkillable, but they’re not much to look at and the interior craftsmanship is absolutely unacceptable. If you’ve ever sat in one, you know what I’m talking about. The early 2010s were a dark time for Toyota build quality.
@@skyeevl7656 I legit just bought new shocks $800 cdn. Big difference but still terrible. I have a specific clunk that I’m hunting next I’ll fix the control arms.
We just had a lady trade in her 2013 Corolla S manual for a new Hemi Grand Cherokee, anyway the Corolla is in great shape with only 125k miles so I’m thinking I may snatch it up for a few grand.
I would love if you’d review some older trucks (2013 and on). I’m in the market for one but I’m a normal guy who makes a normal salary and I can’t afford new trucks with how ridiculously over priced everything is.
Wow, that's really low mileage. You can sell it for 5k to almost 7k in today's market. I bought my 2013 Corolla with 50,000 miles in 2019 for 6000 USD.
what ever the buyer is willing to pay for it...just like a baseball card. You can put a price on it, that you think is acceptable; however, others may disagree. Just set a minimum. Start higher, and work down to the minimum if necessary. Also, clean cars, inside and out, sell faster (and for a few more dollars)....
My dad bought this car for me since My dad wanted a car under 15k and I needed a Fuel effecent car that would cost less then 70$ every time I went to fill up the car
They used the 4 speed auto in the Corolla until 2016, but after the 2013 model year with the redesign, it was only used on the base model with the automatic.
look at that "S" car go...it definitely needed a few more esses. I will always be boggled why (and maybe it's just Toyota and Subaru), that on a trunk, there is go grab handle/pocket to close the trunk. My GTI had two grab pockets on the hatch. Our CX-5 has one grab pocket on the right side. Our 04 Pathfinder (R50) had a grab/pull handle in the middle of the hatch door. It is not a hard concept, but it must be incredibly hard to engineer into a car...or engineers forget about functionality
Corolla S was basically the normal Corolla with a bodykit. The XRS trim is the one you're thinking of. Looks the same as the S, but the engine was different and much stronger. Earlier XRS used the 2zz engine, but I think this gen used the one from the Camry.
If you put it into 3rd gear and actually gave it gas you would be amazed at how fast and loud she is. You’re driving in D thats why it looks so slow. Really doesnt do it justice at all!
