2004 Toyota Corolla S In-Depth Review (Start up, Engine & Tour)

Todays Review is on the 9th gen Toyota Corolla! Toyota Corolla is know for its reliability and fuel efficiency. Click show more to see the specs and more details about this car!
2004 Toyota Corolla
Compact car
4.6/5·Amazon.com
Body style: Sedan
MPG: Up to 32 city, 40 highway
Engine: 1.8L 4-cylinder
Wheel size: 15″ diameter, 6″ width
Other model years: 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006

[@MrSsandwichman69]

I have the same car. Just not the sun roof. I love it. Extremely reliable!!! When your young like me (23) it’s the most important thing a car can offer. I’ll take reliability over flashy any day.

[@MrSsandwichman69]

Harambe Was Framed thank you!

[@pod9363]

Just being able to jump into a car and start it and not worry about what might go this week, that in itself is the best aspect of a car. Plus when you're young your car should make you money not cost it lol.

[@johnwicks3652]

@@user-jg78 I like knowing his age

[@MrSsandwichman69]

@@user-jg78 does it really matter? Lol you do know YOURE on the internet? Go be a weirdo somewhere else 😂🖕

[@SmallKyler]

How is being 25?

[@brianlee9233]

Love these Corollas. They can literally run for miles without having ANY kind of problems whatsoever, not only that, but the maintenance on these cars are really inexpensive.

[@shanebrodeur8641]

These cars aren’t to expensive price range is like 5k-7k

[@damiankim8452]

i have a 04 corolla s. Its a dope car to ride around in and make your swerves while youre bumping up music. good car, recommended if youre young and looking for a car thats reliable and can get you around while having fun

[@AbsoluteMdot]

I'm thinking this may be my next car

[@Mrthrill_001]

AbsoluteMdot Just got ma a 2003 corolla S Dope !

[@jesuslima7805]

Austin Momodu how is it a year later?

[@George-zd7mu]

Okay I will get one

[@Mlopez_602]

I bought one of these for my daughter this summer. Great first car for a teenage driver. Still runs and shifts great. I did put a new stereo/touchscreen head unit in it. She was pressing the buttons on the factory radio like she couldn't figure it out. Other than that, I left it alone.

[@henryokolo6688]

Hi Lopez. Want to connect with you.

[@shanebrodeur8641]

I just got one it’s a 05 navy blue and it has 92k miles on its a great car it runs great

[@djdb1214]

I bought an 03 yesterday. I have never been a Toyota Corolla fan but this is such a great drive!!!

[@mondre]

Delana Trujillo-Johnso

[@jo-oy4vj]

mine's 03 too. is it a manual or automatic?

[@ravenjames3873]

i've never owned a Corolla, but iam familiar with Toyota vehicles. i had an 99 Toyota Camry LE as a hand me down, when i got my license in 2009 when i was 17. it had 253,000 miles before i traded it in 2011 for a 2005 Honda Civic EX, but boy what a mistake that was. it was ok at first, but then it started to have transmission issues. so i ended up trading that Civic for a 2010 Toyota Tacoma in 2013. it was a good truck, but i needed a second car for better gas mileage and it was a toss up between the Elantra and the Camry. so i went with the 2018 Camry, and after a month and 10 days that car has been. excellent. my wife has the new Subaru Impreza as a her daily car.

[@ralki15]

Delana Trujillo-Johnson. Does it have great gas millage like the CE & LE?

[@speak.thetruth5017]

Bought a corolla 2007 ce at 256000Km a year back. Going at 280000Km now, still runs smooth and quiet. Changed front shocks, belt, alternator and battery so far. No major repair. Runs like a charm! Simply a big fan of toyota!

[@seandodson793]

just gave a 04 corolla to my grandma (got a new car) its a wonderful car, cheap as all hell to own, not likely to have many mechanical problems (pretty cheap to fix if there is) and should last your a VERY long time if well taken care of. A wonderful car for a budget.

[@juanlemod]

I got a 2005 Toyota Corolla S with a 5-speed manual transmission in 2016 for about $2500. I love this car. Though, I wish it had bluetooth, a better radio, a better sound system, and some more comfortable seats. I think I will keep this car for life. Very low maintenance. I change the oil every 5K miles with Mobile 1 Synthetic motor oil, even though supposedly I can do 10K-15K miles in between oil changes with the synthetic stuff I’m using. It currently has about 160K miles on the engine. I would like to get a brand new Corolla imported from Japan and have it be RHD with a 6-speed manual transmission.

[@joshuaecht]

The 1ZZ-FE is an efficiency monster; it is tuned for low-rpm torque and economy. Great engine. It's cousin, the 2ZZ-FE, is the high-rpm screamer. BMW did the same thing in the eighties with the eta engine in the 5-Series! I'm a Vette guy too and the torque off the line with the Corolla up to 30 mph is impressive. You can burn rubber with it a little bit; it does die above 5k but has a 6250 rpm redline. In a way, it reminds me of the same concept of the C4's L98 V8, the screaming small-block 350, as both have long intake length runners for low-rpm torque.

[@aldon78]

I have one has 180k miles and still going strong, great car!!!

[@vivianlee5202]

this is my dream car, i wish to buy one some day

[@Cstoreri]

Vivian Lee go get one Vivian!

[@trapp7763]

Well worth it

[@UncleFungusSus]

you can get a decent one with good mileage around 6k$

[@Dswanky]

@@UncleFungusSus $6000 for an 04 corolla no matter what condition it's in

[@maplemayhem1988]

@@UncleFungusSus managed to get an 03 sport for $2700 cad

[@AbsoluteMdot]

I always wanted one of these.

[@OGkush69x]

Just got one wit 100k miles one owner. Its such a dope little comfortable car

[@damonleeb]

Love mine

[@mikail94]

I agree with you guys it’s a great car and it’s comfortable and enjoyable to drive

[@johnhiram1207]

I have a 2004 S with 5 speed stick. 175,000 miles and runs great.

[@TaliAlba33]

John Hiram Greatings, John. I'm curious to know, what engince does your corolla have? A 1ZZ or the 2ZZ? I'm planing on swaping the transmission on my 03's corolla and really don't know which will work better on it. Thanks!

[@johnhiram1207]

I am in usa and it has 1.8 vvt now at 182,000 miles. Needed an alternator last month.

[@landonb2884]

I’ve got an 06 CE 5 speed. 158,000 miles on it. Got it with 60,000 miles on it. Never left me stranded and haven’t problems with it. I drive it very hard most of the time. I almost always average over 35 MPG. I usually average about 37-39. Great car

[@KrishnaDasPC]

Me too have 2004 1.8E eventhough it has less fuel efficiency I just love this car. Very reliable. Very comfortable for long journeys. It's now 15 yrs now still engine is really smooth it crossed 2llkh km.

[@ssj2rhandy]

the best thing about these cars are the CD players im actually starting to collect some CDs now to play on the road while im driving

[@misscamay]

I am a girl who dowsn’t know anything about cars or maintenance ...I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla S and I don’t really do any maintenance and I really really want to buy a new cooler fancier car but my Corolla just won’t stop working and starts everytime lol .... I never had a single problem except when I hit stuff, just cosmetic stuff hahaha.... I din’t even know that I have to change oil hahaha, din’t do oil change for several years lmao....I only changed my tires after 11 years and I don’t even remember putting air in it haha, wipers 2x, battery 2x - never really died I just think I had too from seeing other people do it and being scared of my car not starting hahaha... only major issue for me after 15 years of neglect is squeaking noise from the belt that was fixed right away after changing it.... and I do change my oil now hahaha.... I so badly want to buy a new fancier car and I said to my self - if my Corolla don’t start even once, I’ll buy a new one and it’s been several years and I still can’t buy a new one because it never fails ever lmao... not the cutest but more reliable that my friends/family luxury cars....

[@snitchesgetstitches5023]

Toyota Corolla is the best in his class

[@joseayala6770]

I got a 2007. Put 100,000 miles on it on the first two years. Now it has a bit over 200,000 miles. Change all wheel bearings. On went bad so i change all. And change water pump. Nothing wrong with it, i just did it myself to be safe. Miles and years i knew it was a mater of time. Other than that car feels brand new still. Before i forget i do mobil 1 every 4 thousand miles.

[@ShawnFX]

I sooooo want this car!!!!, saving up for it right now, I should have it hopefully in a year or a little bit more then that.

[@alfredonavarro6869]

Do you know If this car has a aux

[@loganbrady8179]

@@alfredonavarro6869 does not

[@trapp7763]

@@alfredonavarro6869 you can buy one for 10

[@barryallen9466]

Did you end up getting it bro? I'm in the same position now as you were when you wrote this

[@ShawnFX]

@@barryallen9466 nah bro I didn't :/ I saved up the money and my dad went to the auction but unfortunately we couldn't get it at the price we wanted. And the ones near our town all have really high milage. Im looking at 2011 Camrys and 2012 Fusions now. Hopefully you can get this car soon! Will last you a long time

[@g9blin603]

Did this man just say his gas prices were at 1.50?!?! That’s insanely low. Now at my nearest gas station its like 5.90

[@johnnie2388]

Those gas prices were under Trump that's why.

[@mikehusky3967]

Friend sold his 2007 to me for 15g with 200k miles. Gas saver as hell

[@eligreg99]

Ripped you off. 15G? I can find one for 4k.

[@buba4267]

My drivers training sessions took place in an ‘04 Corolla. the thing understeered like hell.

[@daoluu4359]

Totally agree. I got one too. You have to take time to get used of it .

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Still the best Corolla's IMO. I bought a new silver 2006 Corolla S back in 2005 which was the first car I bought fully loaded with everything. Really nice car with no problems, but had to eventually get rid of it cause I needed more space. I now drive a 2015 Camry XSE V6 which is better & has been very reliable like my Corolla was, but sometimes miss my Corolla & I still see a lot of them on the road. Will probably always buy Toyota's/Lexus' for the rest of my life.

[@danieldowler5596]

I need the old one

[@oscarmedina7368]

Saw one of these on sale on offerup for $2550 with 122k miles. I should've pulled the trigger on the car

[@kelvinlittle9251]

I'll get mine soon ❤️❤️

[@juljasmaharchive]

I love this full sized sedan

[@republicannews5181]

It's a nice vintage car

[@rockybudgeboa]

My daughter saw a Gorgeous 2004 S fully loaded. She is hoping to get it to replace her beloved 2000 LE that some stupid Distracted driver rear-ended.

[@rockybudgeboa]

She did indeed get it. Gorgeous car

[@avianaviator1570]

DAMN! how much! im lookin' for one right now too! I only drive manual tho. lol. whenever i try to drive automatic i end up slamming on the breaks each time i try to hit the imaginary clutch.

[@angryidahobusdriver]

Well made video. Thanks.

[@zachnix3958]

Think I’m gonna trade my 2014 Jetta for one of these... reliability over anything else

[@e_frsty6070]

Beautiful car

[@thinhphan3816]

gas prices $1.70? 2019 now its $3.50

[@HodsBroo]

Stumbled across this. Good video man, very informative! Keep it up!

[@lionelsimeon7170]

HodsBroo

[@lionelsimeon7170]

HodsBroo

[@evelynvillatoro6344]

My uncle had an XRS. Super rare

[@KingDrewPhilip]

Before my Lexus IS 250 that I have now, I used to own a 2004 Toyota Corolla that looked just like the one in this video. The head gasket blew at 380k miles and I just decided to donate it for tax write off. Whoever has my old car now, I hope they fully restored it and gave it new life. Sometimes I wonder about her fate.

[@pewpewcat7679]

I had to laugh at the auxiliary component missing the lid... "This particular model..." from what i read it's almost every one... hahaha. Mine too btw. But all the way up to that i was like man... i wish mine still looked that pristine oh wait... hahaha.

[@asadrofianka1523]

Im from indonesia , in here that name is corolla altis ,i have it year 06, very good looking at interior like camry but dont have a sunroof..

[@ethanravensdale]

Awesome. Super helpful, thanks! I think I'm sold!

[@OctoYT]

Very informative

[@MiddleEasternGuy]

Really shouldn’t be revving it to 4000 RPM on a cold engine. 😒

[@ravenjames3873]

it's fine it's a Toyota, they loved to be revved.

[@MiddleEasternGuy]

Dark Raven Jr Well until engine (and therefore oil temperature) reaches operating temps, you’ll be adding unnecessary wear to the engine. To each his own.

[@joshuaecht]

Correct. Although 1ZZ-FE can rev to 6250 or thereabouts, its powerband is happiest (once warmed up) between 2-4k total. It's a torque monster down low and the 1.8 produces decent torque for its size. The old Chevy Cavalier LN2 2.2 operated the same way--quiet and torquey up to about 4k, then it buzzed.

[@ralval5376]

I love my 03 s it’s a great commuter car. I love it my s has a manual and has the sunroof.

[@pod9363]

Corollas are what cars should be in a moral world. Bog Bless de Japonees.

[@JaxBrubaker-po8ld]

Great car I love it!!

[@margaritamaestro6712]

This is my 2nd favorite Corolla model year. My First is The 2017 here in the Philippines

[@trapp7763]

Beat car ever made!!!

[@ChromeMan04]

Lol this car came out when I was 9

[@MrSparklespring]

I have a Corolla station wagon (was this sold in the US?) with a 1.6 liter engine automatic. Here in Europe only available with 1.4 (97hp) and 1.6 (110hp) liter engines. 90.000 miles on it and drives like a dream! Greetings from Belgium!

[@JAVIERFSG3]

6 speed transmission is known as the C60 transmission and it can be found only on the Corolla XRS from 2005 and 2006, also the XRS does not have the regular 1ZZ-FE engine found in CE, LE and S Corollas, it brings the 2ZZ-GE instead which has 175 hp compared to the 130 hp from the 1ZZ and it also has Lift, which is a system somwhat similar to Honda's VTEC.

[@boxprincehunter2454]

JAVIERFSG3 wait i have a corolla s 2003 is there anything in my engine that makes it a wee bit faster than your standard corolla?

[@samuelnakai1804]

boxprince Hunter no, It's the standard engine. But that's not bad, the maintenance is super easy with that engine size. A bigger engine is more difficult to work with...hard to reach spaces and whatnot.

[@westend273]

bad headlight relay stopped my 2004 Toyota corolla from starting

[@amaanqureshi1286]

The storage compartment lid also broke on my Corolla X

[@danielakubo5914]

Awesome overview...

[@rajeshnayak1434]

Super anna

[@kevinnegronleon6096]

Now what if I tell you guy's there's an even better version that looks like a S but it's a complete different car when you drive it? They only made 7,000 of em between 2005 and 2006 and it's the Corolla Xrs. I have one btw😎

[@lebu6513]

1.8L 4CYL DOHC 16V VVT-i SFI is this the 1zz? because i heard they have a problem with oil comsuption.

[@eliexerpupo5916]

Cuanto lo vendes

[@ChinoCopart]

el mejor carro del mundo para trabajar

[@TWOwicked92]

I have the same 04 corolla s in grey and for being 19 years old with 155k I still get 33mpg not a bad car just smallish.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Nice work! You did a fine job with this video I am curious to learn if this Corolla has a 3 speed automatic transmission or a 4 speed automatic transmission. And what is the petrol mileage for city and highway?

[@jaggernaut64]

4 speed auto

[@jaggernaut64]

around 25-20 city and 35+ hw

[@amaanqureshi1286]

Anthony Starfield 4 speed Auto

[@Lincolnator721]

i read fuelly, some people claim they're getting 40 mpg average. i don't see how. that's amazing if it really does get that kind of fuel economy!

[@samuelnakai1804]

I have an s trim manual and with my method of driving, I get roughly 36 city, 46 highway. You can do this with a manual because I instinctively operate in neutral when power is not needed.

[@asrockrpg]

@AutoStyle This particular Corolla does have 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Lower Gear Selection.

[@ralki15]

I have a question. Do Toyota Corolla S give better gas millage just like CE and LE?

[@sean8081a]

Same engines, same gas mileage. I have an 04 S, my wife has an 07 LE. We both avg 30 mpg.

[@SparlsOfficial]

"Toe Yoda"

[@v4sdude191]

Why did you stop uploading?

[@khanyousafzai3055]

Wow

[@ericktlacuatl866]

Aaaah a dollar for gas. How the times have changed

[@Lincolnator721]

I had a 2002 Toyota Echo sedan with 255k miles, for some reason that car had a lot of pep, even when I loaded 600 lbs. in the car. I've never had a car that quick, around town at least. I want another Toyota so badly.

[@bkfinest006]

i thought i was the only male that still drove an 04 corolla s around lol. i wanna upgrade to 4runner, 18' camry that's coming out later this year, or mazda 6 though. grrr

[@rravoc2889]

bkfinest006 my dad drives a 04 Corolla CE 😂

[@CommentSubscribe69]

Gas was about 1 dollar per gallon in 2016 .... Wtf where you at . I'm Vegas and it was like 3 dollars

[@utopianprince5888]

Please mention that now how much Dollars it costs to fill the car full tank?

[@panharithpeov7689]

How much that you buy this car ?

[@westcoast6860]

Toyota Corolla LE. CE. DX All the different Toyotas they all good on gas ⛽️ Toyota Corolla S. Is what you have the money to pay for. All it is is options 2021?

[@Jk-oz5qn]

$15 to fill the tank wtf!! Costs about $70 where i live

[@joseest9525]

should i buy one?

[@ivancastanedamusic]

You keep saying "SE" but it's "CE"

[@shahanadastagir5978]

BHOOT Ache baat ki ap turn up

[@user-pe5vz5qw8e]

I just bought one all black manual S with sun roof, was it a good deal

[@cameronlovesevolve]

was it?

[@DanielSanchez-rb3ew]

I wish a full tank of gas was still 15 dollars :(

[@TeeToes]

Gooood cars..veryy solid n relible

[@regal953]

I bought one today with 200k for 2k bucks, needs a few things done but the basics are all there to bring it back to spec, regular fuel today $4.59/gal in my 1999 Tacoma

[@BulkyHealthyCat]

Steering wheel doesn't go up further that's annoying

[@gustavoalonsocrespin8932]

Tudo ven 👍👍👍👍👍

[@joaquinjimenezmesa9710]

Cual es el precio

[@collinsbills5063]

How much do you want to sell it

[@eliexerpupo5916]

How much for corolla 2004

[@eliexerpupo5916]

How much you ask for this car

[@blorgenwurst508]

depends how many miles and if in good condition. 150k miles; probably $3-4k

[@jeffreyg5718]

How much legroom?

[@aracelisfigueroa633]

El mío no marca millas .y luego se acelera

[@aleciameyers4078]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Where the hell are you getting gas that cheap? Haha

[@ssj2rhandy]

Man i love the automatic transmission Its more safer IMO

[@abdimohamed6300]

Wtf my 06 don't have sun roof

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

It was optional

[@Lincolnator721]

you can get one installed for $150 but get a professional to do it because it could leak if it's installed improperly.

[@18HunnidBK]

Lincolnator 150 where???

[@salmankhansalmankhan5074]

How much is car

[@triparadox.c]

2004 used one probably cost you less than 5 grains nowadays

[@boxprincehunter2454]

does anyone know of theres anything that makes the corolla s faster than the regular corolla? or are they the same? im thinking it's only for looks

[@bryan10444]

boxprince Hunter the S badge adds +5 hp

[@TaliAlba33]

boxprince Hunter LOL, got a chuckle oitbof that one!

[@cameronlovesevolve]

its an appearance package only. However black interior was ONLY on the S trim..

[@NiggaYouStink]

Wtf 15 bucks? I have a 2008 and its around 25-30 to fill it up

[@vdsz85]

NiggaYouStink mine takes 20 if I leave it on E for a while.

[@tousshong9438]

$15 buck cuz gas price was $1.59 per gallon when he review this car, not like nowadays when it's over $2.00 so if it takes your over $20 to fill up is adequate.

[@briang.2810]

Depends on where you live. In cali it's closer to 3 dollars a gallon

[@jarebak5579]

NiggaYouStink mine is 15 bucks from 08

[@ravenjames3873]

maybe your gas prices are higher

[@rejibs6566]

Same car bro just it is white

[@mikeibarra9690]

you mean ce not se

[@filippuskas5493]

go to 8:54 Shout out 2023

[@yasinkhan5283]

How much ?

[@readyandwaitingwithasupris3693]

$150 tow away.

[@utopianprince5888]

Hello

[@user-ou7zw5sm9n]

Капец, мотор холодный, а он газует, машина как расходник

[@pewpewcat7679]

On a different note DO NOT get this model in indigo blue. Just don't. Mine looks like shit. Faulty paint from factory. They all look like rustbuckets now and toyota gives zero shits about fixing it.

[@chriscole9621]

ricer from the factory?

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

What is that? What does rice have to do with a car, even if it is a Japanese car? And Chris, please capitalize words at the beginning of a sentence. Think back to your high school English class.

[@chriscole9621]

Anthony Starfield riceer means the car only looks "good" but is slow www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ricer

[@miggybraum4355]

well, the term "RICE" is only the perception of your bullshit generation

[@ruqiyaahmed7986]

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