JP 
2008 Toyota Corolla Sedan S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2008 Corolla S
 Lets see, I traded in my 2005 Toyota Matrix XRS 6 speed manual for a 2008 Toyota Corolla S automatic.  First thing I noticed was how smooth the ride was.  Interior materials are excellent...and the exterior styling was very well done with the ground effects, and spoiler.  The white faced gauges are something I really like...very sporty but also very useful day or night time.  I see they did away with those in the 2009 model.  Overall, very pricey for a small car but hey you get what you pay for.  I think the Corolla is worth it.  Test drive it...appreciate it for what it is...a small fuel efficient vehicle that has some nice sporty accents and a bullet proof engine.  