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2005 Toyota Corolla

2005 Toyota Corolla
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.0

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Forget the ludicrous S; the new XRS is a more viable package for the enthusiast

by mkaresh mkaresh is a Lead on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 10
May 10 '04 - Updated Nov 17 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Refinement, high RPM power, steering feel, supportive front seats, rear seat comfort
Cons: Short half a liter, not as fun to drive as many competitors, pricey
The Bottom Line: Others are more fun and less pricey, but if refinement is a high priority this could be the one.

Sport compact enthusiasts have never taken the Corolla seriously. Sure, an “S” version of the small Toyota sedan has been available for four years, but as factory tuners go this one has been as lame as they come. With the same powertrains, ...

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XRS Brings The Corolla Closer To Sport-Compact Legitimacy, But Still Falls Short Of Expectations

by drive571 drive571 is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 200
May 24 '04 - Updated Nov 08 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Excellent seats, comfortable ride, high-quality interior, impressive refinement for a sport compact.
Cons: Slow-revving, peaky engine, high-chair driving position, not much fun for a sport compact.
The Bottom Line: The Corolla XRS is an oddly passionless pocket rocket--it's smooth and refined, but doesn't beg to be driven hard. Whether that's worth $18,000 is up to you.

My Experience I test-drove a Toyota Corolla XRS at a local dealership. My test drive lasted about forty-five minutes and covered city streets, the freeway, and an empty parking lot that served as an impromptu autocross course. ...

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Toyota Corolla – an Everyman’s Lexus, or Not …

by jcare Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500
Jun 01 '05 - Updated Jun 04 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Reliable , Gas Mileage , Safe and Affordable
Cons: Drivers Seat , Road and Wind Noise , Sloppy Cornering.
The Bottom Line: Theres a reason it sells so well in the market. Looking for cheap, well engineered, economy and reliability - thats the Corolla.

The Top Line During a recent business trip I had the chance to drive a Toyota Corolla (LE) around for a couple of days. With the impending arrival of an additional car to satisfy our brood of teenagers I’ve been looking around for a cheap, ...

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Great on Gas, Many Extras, but Beware the Bumps!

by Natasha37
Apr 22 '05 - Updated Jul 03 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Many features included in this standard model that aren't included in other basic model cars.
Cons: Road noise and bumpy ride on less than perfect roads.
The Bottom Line: Overall, this is a good car for the money compared to other economy models. It's attractive and has extra features that were not standard with other models.

*Updated Review I waited eight months to write a review on my "new" car to give that first blush of love time to run its course. Now that winter has ended and the car is covered in road dust and the inside mats are caked with mud, I feel ready to ...

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Number one Toyota-san

by vitara12
Jan 26 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Toyota quality, sound engine design, rigid unibody
Cons: Weird CC, DRL, and needs special Toyota Trans fluid.
The Bottom Line: Thoughtful design, peppy engine, good fuel mileage. I rate this car a solid BUY.

I purchased this car after trading in my Suzuki Vitara due to engine problems on that Vitara that the dealer would not acknowledge much less fix. I was interested in a small 4 door model that got good mileage and would be reliable. I paid 14,500 for ...

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This is NOT a baby Lexus....But a Refined Sardine Can!

by japs52
Dec 09 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Renowned Quality, Fit and Finish, Decent Performance, Gas Mileage
Cons: HORRIBLE Driving Position, "56 Beeps", No Remote Trunk Release, Cloth Interior...and others
The Bottom Line: A good reliable car for people of all ages,and the price is right.

Because of the current gas prices and the amount of travel throughout the week, I decided the time was right for a more economical automobile. My first stop was to the Mazda dealership to check out the new Mazda 3. This was a nice car, but I couldn't ...

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Lowest car ownership cost in it's class!

by janika
Jun 27 '05 - Updated Aug 31 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: reliable, roomy, stylish, affordable, low cost ownership
Cons: Noisy exhaust system, cheap wheel covers, cheap tires
The Bottom Line: The absolute most reliable small car you can purchase in North America for under 20 grand.

2005 Toyota Corolla Decision time There are two ways for people to get into a Toyota. One is the hard way; the second one is the smart way. The hard way is when someone goes thru numerous unreliable, fast depreciating cars before making up ...

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2005 Toyota Corolla : is 'cute' enough?

by mycouponz Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000
Mar 26 '05 - Updated Mar 27 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Fuel economy, 'cute' backside, Resale & reliability
Cons: Bland interior, dull engine
The Bottom Line: -

Foreword Here in Vancouver,BC I see are a lot of old Corollas. From what I've seen, they're being driving around by mostly older folk - people 40-50+. I would guess that most of these cars are from around 1997-98, and their exterior styling ...

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My little Corolla

by izzy1
Aug 24 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Gas mileage, low cost of ownership, features, reliable, value. Respondsive powertrain.
Cons: Road noise at high speeds,
The Bottom Line: The 2005 Toyota Corolla is both efficient and full featured, and also has a very strong track record for being reliable. You cant go wrong with this car.

If there's anyone who knows their 2005 Toyota Corolla better, it'll have to be me. I've first purchased the Toyota Corolla in January of 2005 at my friendly Toyota dealership. And since I've had it I have been up and down the west coast and piling on the ...

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Practicality embodied in the Corolla

by ryoung8918
Jun 06 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Reliability, fuel economy, value, easier on the eye than some in class
Cons: Interior Upholstery, Driving position, can't find one with ABS
The Bottom Line: Excellent value, but it won't thrill you. Leading consumer magazine rates it best for reliability in class.

I'm in the process of looking for a commuter vehicle that will be something I can pass on to my daughter when she reaches driving age. (2 years - where did all the time go! But I digress.) So, recently I've driven the ECHO, the Mazda3, the Matrix, the ...

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Big Car in a Little Car's Body!

by leepnow
Sep 25 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Good mileage, fun to drive, very comfortable, good lines, and room for passengers.
Cons: Terrible tires, visibility for short people is poor, area behind trunk scratches too easily.
The Bottom Line: Definitely consider this one, good basic transportation even if slightly overpriced!

I've owned my 05 Corolla CE 4 cylinder with automatic for almost a year now, bought used as a certified Corolla, and have done some things to make it better--for me anyway. As for background, I needed an economical car to drive as I travel 40-50 miles a ...

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First Impressions on my 2005 Corolla LE, much improved, love them Toyotas!

by ubitout
Oct 15 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Reliable, swank, affordable, 5 star safety, long life, no aggro.
Cons: Pick up, would prefer automatic seat, goofy quarter holder.
The Bottom Line: Excellent affordable reliable stylish and idiot proof

I just got a 2005 Corolla LE. it's looking pretty good from here. I got mine at KEYES TOYOTA in Van Nuys, CA. this is my first new car in eons. gopt approved for Tier One credit, which is good. My 1997 Toyota Camry, bought several years ago, used, ...

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What a lemon... very few pros. I'm disappointed with Toyota.

by ejohan
Jun 12 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 1.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Gas millage, Smooth highway ride, Psgr seating pos., a/c, heat, radio.
Cons: Driver pos., stalling, bucking, sweeking, rough ride in city, poor dealer service depts.
The Bottom Line: I purchased a Toyota because of their reputation, and I am terribly disappointed with this car. Look to Honda & Mazda for a good quality Japanese car.

I have a 2005 Corolla CE w. PKG C. This car is such a lemon. It's been to various area dealerships with no real fix. I'll start out with the PRO's: ** GREAT Gas Millage! I can go over 600km (~400mi) on a tank. ** Smooth highway ride ** Good ...

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2005 Corolla LE

by tinab
Oct 19 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Gas mileage, appearance, plenty of storage compartments, FULL-SIZE spare!
Cons: Wind and road noises
The Bottom Line: Corolla is a great small car if you want good mileage and aren't expecting a small luxury car.

I bought the Corolla LE that has the cloth seats, 6 CD changer, locking alloys, tint, remote entry thing, cruise and power window/power locks, and mudguards...I also have one of the extra mile packages that gives me all the mats, nets, and first aid kit, ...

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A comfortable, compact car.

by bethgoodsell
Apr 04 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Decent mileage, airbags and amenities for the price.
Cons: Seats collect fuzz, driver's seat uncomfortable, mileage could be better (Gas prices are skyrocketing!)
The Bottom Line: Buy it if you can't afford a hybrid.

I purchased a 2005 Toyota Corolla LE with side airbags and a 6 CD changer on New Year's Eve day at a Toyota dealer in San Jose, CA. The transaction went smoothly (I'd recommend Piercey Toyota over the other dealerships in the area - especially Magnussen ...

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