Working out great! Except my knuckles are split open and my wrist is very bruised as I tried to take off the factory installed oil filter. They practically welded that sucker on there. Finally got it off after it caved in when I crushed it with a pair of channel locks!
Otherwise, the wife and I are very happy with it. It has a very solid feel to it compared with the 2002 Sentra we used to have. Gas mileage is right around 32-33 with 25%hwy/75%city. Engine has 1500 miles on it now, so I expect gas mileage to improve at some point.
Surprised at how wide and comfortable the front seats are. No complaints there. Only real con is that this car really needs a telescoping type steering wheel. If you are taller and the seat is pushed back, it is kind of awkward how you have to reach for the steering wheel. Minor gripe though.
The engine oil filter is very easy to get to and I like how it is mounted that it doesn't spill a drop. Very handy. One other thing I noticed is how much room is in the engine compartment. At first glance, this one is going to be pretty easy to wrench on.
I'd buy another one. For 14 grand brand new, I think it is a solid value. I hear a lot of people call this generation of Corolla bland, boring, etc., but I like it a lot.
