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Of course, this assuming that the figures given are correct.
If you hit ice, then there's no defense for it---nothing---no tire or braking system, can defeat ice. You'd need something like large studs in the tires or tire chains to even begin to cope with ice.
We'll test drive one anyways but I'm not to optimistic after reading some of the recent posts.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Bottom line for us is that we won't consider a Toyota product in our current search...which is fine by us. The Southeast region adds fees & options to a car that we are not willing to pay. But for folks that are happy with their Toyota's...good for you.
The Sandman :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
No. The clips do not come "dislodged." The problem is that some people don't use them at all, or they put a mat on top of another mat. Of course, some of the Toyota haters try to tell you that it is the electronics, but there is zero proof of this. The Corolla is not affected by this because the shape of the pedal is such that when people don't follow the rules (not use the clips or stack up mats), there is still sufficient space in most cases that the pedal does not get stuck down. So Toyota is forced to idiot proof the car so if you don't do these two things, the pedal will not get stuck. The media made this into a HUGE story, way overblown.
Please use the hooks and a good proper fitting mat (Toyota or WeatherTech) in your Corollas, or any car!
Have a 09 Corolla CE.
1. Steering is vague and it does show up at higher speeds on the hwy for example. You do get used to it.
2. I do have bunch of rattles.
a) under the dash
b) Pillar A on the driver's side
c) the windows both front and rear can make a cracking noise at low temps (at like -15Celcius.)
d) now I have a mechanical noise in the left wheel i) when I hit huge bumps (like slowing yellow bumps at Wal-Mart), ii) when I take a sharp turn to the right with a good speed.
I'm going to the dealer tomorrow to get those fixed. I did a research and I found something interesting : there are Technical Service Bulletins dealing with some of my issues!
http://www.alldatadiy.com/TSB/59/095937aL.html
Let's see the service manager's face tomorrow morning when I show him the printout!
SB0214-09 JUL 09 Interior - Rattling Noise From The A-Pillar Area
SB0142-08R2 JUL 09 Body - Windshield/Back Glass Ticking Noises
SB0333-08R1 FEB 09 Interior - Instrument Panel Rattling Noise
I am quite ticked with the no-clock thing : quite dumb move from Toyota.
I was expecting a PERFECT car (brand new right?). And I got less than that. Don't get me wrong : it's a great car, lowest of the lowest gas consumption, etc. But to have to deal with such rattles is troubling...
In "rare instances" the accelerator pedal may stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position, he said.
Well I guess it's more than the floor mats after all that are making the accelerator pedals stick. Announced 1/21/10, 2.3 million Toyotas are to be recalled, including 2009 and 2010 Corollas. This will be in addition to the 4.7 million already being recalled for the car mat issue which is making the accelerator pedals stick.
I'll be heading over to the Mustang forum after this post. Just before the new year
I noticed that Ford had some really good deals advertised. Went to the dealership
that I bought the Corolla knowing that they also sold Ford and drove the 2010 Mustang 5spd. WOW, talk about a fun car to drive compared to the Corolla, go drive
one for yourself and you'll see what I mean.
I wasn't completely sold until the price was right...so my payment went from about $312 to $350 for 3yrs. at 0%.
Car was about $21,500 before the $2,750 for incentives and the 36 mos. 0%.
The drivers seat is much more comfortable than the Corolla and don't get me
started about the Corolla's sensitive steering. The Mustang is just a blast to
drive from the throaty exhaust to the acceleration through the short throw 5spd.
Don't get me wrong, I liked the Corolla, but I really look forward to driving the
car now.
I just heard today about the recall on the 2009-10 Corolla gas pedal.
I hope they get the problems corrected.
1. The brakes went to the floor
2. The brake pedal stayed hard but the car kept going
3. The brake pedal stayed hard and the car slowed down, but not quickly enough--the braking was very gradual.
4. What surface were you driving over? Were there bumps, RR tracks or other unusual textures such as water ice or snow?
5. Were you in a panic stop situation before the slippage occurred or did the slippage turn a routine stop into an alarming situation?
6. Do your brake lights still function?
Your answers would be very helpful in helping others with similar problems.
I had been having this problem for a while with my battery. I had changed it three times and today it will not start my car again, I had to get it jumped.
Did you ever discover what was causing your battery problem too.
Sincerely, ERIC
Its my turn to go through the worries. Hopefully, its just wiring too.
ERIC
Send to: karen@edmunds.com
The brake slips (brake pedal stayed hard and the car slows down, but not quickly enough--the braking was very gradual)
It happens everytime I hit a bump when I brake (like going over a pot hole or man hole/ uneven surface.
It is really weird, the pedal stays down and it vibrates. It feels like the pad slips off and you get a vibration.
If I release and brake again, it goes back to normal.
Funny thing is it happens everyday at one particular intersection. If I know there are cars in front of me, I just miss the bump by driving around it. If now one is in front of me I will brake and hit the bump and everytime it slips. It is just my daily test when going to work.
I am assuming my brake lights still function when this occurs.
karen@edmunds.com