I purchased a Toyota Corolla XRS model year 2013. The car has performed equal or better than expectations, and I have had zero issues. Other cars in consideration were the Mazda 3 and Honda Accord. I went with the Toyota, as the dealer offered the most aggressive price -- all things considered.

I love my 2016 Toyota Corolla! It's a great, reliable car, that has taken about 42,000 miles over its lifespan like a real champion. One of my favorite features about it is its safety features. Living in a city where there's a lot of parallel parking, its rear view camera is a life saver when it comes to getting into tight spaces. I'm also a big fan of how the car handles, particularly the Toyota Corolla's turning radius. You wouldn't think it by looking at the car, but it turns on a dime, really impressively. It's also got really solid brakes. There's a lot of start and stop traffic in my city, and it is very reliable when it comes to stopping quickly and safely. In the history of the vehicle, it has never had any mechanical problems and has really been going strong since day one. I'm most impressed with the fact that driving it today is no different than driving it when I first took it off the lot. It really is a joy to drive and handles all kinds of weather conditions and seasons perfectly.