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Cheers, Roger.
I also have a 2005 Corolla S that has had nothing but Mobil 1 since its 5000 mile service. It doesn't smoke, consume oil between changes or show unusual things on the dipstick. So far I'm happy, but I am interested in your smoke issue.
I bought the car new with 20,000 miles of "free" service from the dealer. I ran the factory oil until 5,000 then started with M1 at 5K, 10K, 15K and recently at 20K. Now I plan to change the M1 every 10K only in conjunction with a Toyota service visit. I she doesn't poop out or start acting odd, I'll be good.
Also, I've heard some complaints about highway driving in the corolla. Do you find it bumpy or noisy or uncomfortable in any way?
Thanks in advance!
My '05 hauls butt on the highway. No problems or discomfort. The engine revvs a little high at 75+ but if that bothers you, get a BMW 7-Series. I hear they are quieter.
I consider both to be useless, but to each his own...and NEVER add a sunroof from an aftermarket supplier - a recipe for lots of future problems. Leather is easily installed by just about any dealer - they all have connections to the shops who can do this, and allow for the side air bags, if the car has them.
A Corolla with sunroof and leather should only cost around $16-17K at the most; whereas a Camry with those two options will have you looking at $24K+. Sure you could get a stripped Camry CE for about $19K; but you are not getting an equivalently equipped car. Also, if you are looking at the Corolla for fuel economy, the difference in price gets even greater....especially with the 2007 models, which judging by the reviews and posts in the Camry forums, are tougher to get the EPA estimates with (especially in the city).
Not everyone views a Camry as better than a Corolla. For some, it is simply bigger and more expensive.
Leather is easily installed by just about any dealer - they all have connections to the shops who can do this, and allow for the side air bags, if the car has them.
Actually, Bartlett Corp provides the leather kits directly to Toyota for the interiors: they are the Toyota-Approved supplier.
One perk I have seen is having the Bartlett interior installed via the dealer (or more likely a dealer subcontractor) which eliminates any issue with airbag & warranty . . . as this is the product that goes into a "factory" car.
Hope that helps you out . . . .
was wondering if someone could shed some light to this question - does the 99 corolla ce's engine have timing belt or chain?
also, what have you guys had done during your 60k mile
service?
thanks.
Basically, follow the maintenance guide in the owner's manual - it will tell you what to do.
you're right, those things were done.
http://money.cnn.com/2006/06/07/Autos/jdpower_iqs/
well, guess what the #1 compact car was?--yours truly.
granted, these surveys dont measure long term reliability, but my guess is if your car has a lot of problems early on, that doesn't bode well for its long term reliability.
hyundai at #3 overall--definitely a force to be reckoned with.
there is a chart in the june 8 wall street journal of all the name plates.
Also any idea if the current rebate of $500 may be increased to $1000 for the 2006 models?
Thanks
lance
I too have been asking this question to several dealers & to Toyota online. I CANNOT get an answer as to the release date of the 07's, nor can I get any information gegarding New Models, 2 Door, etc....
I think its gonna be sometime in September, as I am anxious to see Whats New....
mvc
What do you folks think about that? Can you offer any leads on where I might find parts like that?
As for the headlights and taillights, not yet, but stay tuned... it IS her car! :sick:
Overall, of course, the Corolla is an excellent car for the money. Fit and finish is great for an economy car, the interior is really nice for its class. The engine is very refined and fuel economy is outstanding.
But I'm having a really hard time adjusting to this car. I knew when I bought it that it was not a "driver's car", and that was OK, but I didn't realize exactly how much that was true.
The engine is smooth and well designed, but it definitely lacks not only in horsepower, but especially in low end torque. I assume that Toyota will address this in the next generation, to compete with a slew of new models in this class that have raised the bar. Similarly, I'm sure they will add things like ABS, side curtain air bags, and maybe active headrests as standard to meet the direct competition (i.e. the new Civic).
My main issue however is the seating position. I'm average sized - 5'8" and 180 lbs - and I just CANNOT get comfortable in this car. I have tried every possible combination and permutation of seat adjustment. If the seat is set back to where the legs are comfortable, the steering wheel is too far away. It has tilt, but not telescopic...in my opinion it needs telescopic steering BIG time. And the seat height adjustment is awful....if you raise it, it tilts the back of the seat forward (very uncomfortable) rather than raising the entire seat. And the seat cushion is a couple inches too short (even for me) to properly support the thighs.
I've owned many, many vehicles in my life...hatchbacks, sedans, sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs...and I've never had this kind of trouble getting comfortable. I've had the car for several months, and not a day goes by that I don't fiddle with the seat yet again....
Arrrrghhhhhhhh. Otherwise I really like this vehicle. Is this something other people have noticed as well?
Any thoughts would be appreciated...thanks...
Barnee :confuse:
Actually I have driven other cars that have this same kind of problem, but it seems worse to me in the Corolla than most any other car.
You might try getting a cushion that supports your thighs, so you can move the seat closer to the wheel. If that doesn't help, the good news is that Corollas are very popular and have good resale value.
Thanks!
BTW, Corolla is also the leader in lowest Total cost of ownership!
A "CE Special Edition"......Isn't this an oxymoron?
A CE is the base stripped model that doesn't offer the options you list above. And I've never heard of a Special Edition Corolla.
If I go back for another final drive I am going to take my
Obus Forme seatback and cushion. Maybe that would help you?
BY the way,did Toyota budge at all on the price? I cannot get them to go down a penny.I am also in canada, and a hopeless negotiator,but wonder if it is still Toyota policy.
It's not Toyota policy. If you are a hopeless negotiater try Automobile Protection Association. They won't get you the very best deal possible but they will get you a deal that is better than you will achieve on your own.
What I did: I got a breakdown of the dealer invoice (cost) from Car Cost Canada (www.carcostcanada.com). It's a great service. Included with the invoice was a quick offer from one of the local dealers to sell for $800 over cost. I took it, because it was reasonable, and I didn't want to spend hours haggling to get it down to $500 or $600 over cost. As I said, there was only $1200 of "wiggle room" in the car I bought, and Corollas are popular so they don't give them away with ridiculous incentives like GM products.
If you really hate negotiating, you could try going through a service called Dealfinder. It is run by a guy here in Ottawa called Bob Prest. He gets great deals on Toyotas, usually for just a few hundred dollars over cost. He charges a $150 fee though, but it's well worth it if you hate the "dealing" part. He has a website at www.dealfinder.ca I haven't used him myself (I'm used to the dealer experience and I don't get intimidated by the process), but I have heard very good things, and his reputation and service are solid.
So there's 2 options for you. Good luck!
Barnee
I think I am the kind of customer with sucker written across my forehead.
I am leaning towards the Camry and that slightly awkward seat and blind spot in the Corolla are the reason.
One more question - where do you get the Maple Leaf in your posts?
Anybody know how the seats and driving position in the Matrix compare to the Corolla? Is it better, or pretty much the same?
thx
Barnee
However, if you like the build quality, resell value, and you are going to keep the car for a few years, a few hundred dollars does not matter - Enjoy the ride.
Here is a YTD sales figure chart on Corolla that I lifted from another Edmunds forum (Midsize Sedan Comparo)...they're really climbing!
YTD sales
Camry +0.9%
Corolla +13.0%
Accord +1.1%
Since i cannot prove it was a hit and run..I am trying to get a quote from various sources as to how much it will cost before going to the insurance..
Has anyone had a similar problem and could they advice how much it will cost?