It is unarguably the most boring, soul crushing car ever made.that's arguably the best Corolla out there, 2003-2008 model
A Geo Metro or Fit with a 5 speed might be easier to live with. Even a Mercedes 300D.Given the neighborhood, she should get a 66 Bel Air with no radio, no catalytic converter, and 3-on-the-tree.
it is a many saver vs money pit car!It is unarguably the most boring, soul crushing car ever made.
Not a bad thing if that is what one desires.
But also a good reliable platform for mods. People lower them for twisty roads, slam them for car shows, lift them for rally bashing down the trails, or stay stock and commute until the odometer stops at 299,999 miles (on 2003-2008 models), then replace the odometer and do it all over again, and again. And this boring drivetrain just takes it all without complaining giving back great miles per gallon if stock. or smiles per gallon if modified. Don't forget about its utilitarian siblings: Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe.It is unarguably the most boring, soul crushing car ever made.
Not a bad thing if that is what one desires.
The 5MT has a 1ZZ engine. Stroker, so all power is in mid-range RPM, and runs out of steam up top. But due to stroker configuration it has all the power, all 123 ponies, in the perfect range for a daily driver.My ex and I test-drove a 5MT (or maybe a 6mt?) vibe a decade back or so. THAT car was cool. I was a big fan of it but she didn’t care for it. It was well-sorted, very comfortable, and the stick was absolutely workable for work and play. It didn’t feel like a penalty box at all; it felt like a car you wanted to own and drive. I was sad she didn’t go for it. She bought a Ford Escape hybrid instead, also a very good car, only to later trade it for a Corolla. Should a just gotten the vibe….
And a Prius is a basically a Corolla underneath as well. The sway bars for that generation of Corolla here(2003-2008) is a direct swap on a 2004-2009 Prius - no need to spend money on Tanabe or TOMS from Japan. The 2nd gen Scion xB is also Corolla based, unlike the Yaris-based 1st gen model.But also a good reliable platform for mods. People lower them for twisty roads, slam them for car shows, lift them for rally bashing down the trails, or stay stock and commute until the odometer stops at 299,999 miles (on 2003-2008 models), then replace the odometer and do it all over again, and again. And this boring drivetrain just takes it all without complaining giving back great miles per gallon if stock. or smiles per gallon if modified. Don't forget about its utilitarian siblings: Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe.
I had a 2009 Scion xB. Love the room, power was good, but between the generations I'd take the 1st gen any day, as long as it's a 5MT. Always liked the look of the 1st gen, and the better fuel efficiency is a huge bonus. I can live without the extra power. Heck, I commuted on a 49CC scoot for 7-8 months, so for me MPG>WHP all day long. Overall the 1.5L 1NZ-FE in xB1 is a much more reliable and efficient unit than the 2.4L 2AZ-FE in xB2. To me the 1st gen is like a legal chance to own a Kei car with a big block lol. Considering JDM kei cars only had 0.6L of displacement. We'll call it Kei+.And a Prius is a basically a Corolla underneath as well. The sway bars for that generation of Corolla here(2003-2008) is a direct swap on a 2004-2009 Prius - no need to spend money on Tanabe or TOMS from Japan. The 2nd gen Scion xB is also Corolla based, unlike the Yaris-based 1st gen model.
You can even lift a Corolla/Prius as well.
this is true andthat's arguably the best Corolla out there, 2003-2008 model
this is trueIt is unarguably the most boring, soul crushing car ever made.
Not a bad thing if that is what one desires.
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A matter of perspective and priorities.this is true
that's arguably the best Corolla out there, 2003-2008 model
It is unarguably the most boring, soul crushing car ever made.
Not a bad thing if that is what one desires.
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i've never seen owner of Corolla file for bankruptcy; on the other hand, many people got bankrupt in many ways because of a Mercedes and alikeTrue.
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How do you even know what car a person who files for bankruptcy drives? And how many people do you know that have filed for bankruptcy?i've never seen owner of Corolla file for bankruptcy; on the other hand, many people got bankrupt in many ways because of a Mercedes and alike
I flat out love that Corolla. I want that Corolla. Gonna get me that Corolla...
Diggin' on that rockin' Boss stereo!
Will she trade straight across for the Model 3? The GS? I want that Corolla!View attachment 114287
Call my sister and make her an offer.
C'mon man... Why low-ball like that? Show some respect... What else can you add to sweeten the deal and make it less disrespectful? I'd say Model 3 + GS should be pretty close in value to the Corolla though.Will she trade straight across for the Model 3? The GS? I want that Corolla!
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Maybe the Model 3 + GS350 F Sport and throw in the '68 L36?C'mon man... Why low-ball like that? Show some respect... What else can you add to sweeten the deal and make it less disrespectful? I'd say Model 3 + GS should be pretty close in value to the Corolla though.