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Im sure you'll be happy with whatever color you decide on. I almost got an "S" because my wife wanted leather and only the "S" came with the leather option. Keep us posted.
I personally think Toyota will come out of this mess a stronger company and get back to the quality of years past. I for one, would have no problem buying any Toyota product in the future.
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Good Luck.....
http://www.phharval.com/images/stories/News-and-Media/Motor-Company-News/US/2010- /030910ToyotaUS2.pdf
Could this delay in the 2011s mean there may be some changes with the new Corolla? I wonder if Toyota plans to modify the EPS (electronic power steering). I have recently test drove a 2010 Corolla LE and found no problem with the steering. Granted I only drove it for 15 minutes! If anyone has any details for the 2011s, please share!
Not sure if one is better than the other, but I have seen pictures of aftermarket leather on the Corolla that look horrible. I wish Toyota would bring back the leather option on other models in addition to the S and XRS. My 2004 Corolla LE had the factory leather, which was extremely rare in the 9th generation. The leather quality wasn't the greatest, but it looked nice in a car of this compact class.
If anyone has added aftermarket leather, please share your opinions, or anything you know about Katzkin or Classic Soft Trim. I think Classic Soft Trim has better quality, but I could be wrong.
Why go to this place in North Attleboro, MA that has many complaints against them for aftermarket leather? Get an "S" model that has leather and be done with it.
I have owned 2 Corollas and loved them. I am actually loooking to trade the Avalon in and go back to a Corolla. I put a lot of money down and got a decent amount for my trade (a 2004 Corolla). However, 2010 Avalons have a $3,000 factory rebate, so that does not help me in any way! I may have to wait another few months or year before I do trade. I will NOT be keeping this Avalon for very long.
As far as the aftermarket leather at Boch South, I am pretty sure they bring their cars for the installation to be done at a shop in Plainville, MA called Auto Sound. Auto Sound installs many aftermarket products (sunroofs, spoilers, audio equipment, alarms, remote starters, etc.) I am pretty sure they use Katzkin brand aftermarket leather. I have read many customer reviews and found that Classic Soft Trim has much better quality leather.
Sliding (?) into the Corolla is like trying to slide with velcro on your rear end! Takes getting used to and if I do decide to keep it, may opt for aftermarket leather. If not, the next daily absolutely will have leather!
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How do you know that? I am 90% certain that Toyota will do "something" about the steering issue. And maybe a few other known issues. They're in a position that they must care for their customers now more than ever.
Otherwise how can you explain changing model years in December?? For a Toyota? Something that never happened in recent memory.
They usually change model years very early in the year, or release new models early too. (Like currently the 2011 Sienna - or even the 2011 Camry which carried over WITHOUT any changes). Which is probably for greater resale value - in 7 years down the road (for example) when you have a choice to get a "2010 Honda Accord" or "2011 Toyota Camry", of course the Camry will be worth much more - it's a model year newer! But no one then cares that the 2 cars were built the exact same day.... (IMO, there should be some regulations about these..)
I can't wait to get back into a Corolla. I just might wait for the 2011s to come out. I have read speculations of a 5 speed automatic transmission across all models and standard USB for iPod. These features are worth waiting for. As mentioned in an earlier post, Toyota shouldn't be releasing the 2011s anytime soon. From what I learned, the 2011 aren't due until December or January. This delay in production could mean that Toyota is really making some changes to the Corolla lineup and need the time to do so. Maybe they're modifying the (EPS)steering that many people complain about.
It is true that a newer model may be worth more down the road. I think you may make out better taking advantage of current incentives than worrying about what a Toyota is going to be worth years from now. You can bet that it will be worth more than most competitors.
I still assume (if the 2011 Corolla comes out in Dec.) Toyota is taking time to make modifications in some way, whether it be mechanical or physical, or both. The 10th generation debuted in February 2008, so this is currently the 3rd model year for this generation. If Toyota is manufacturing this generation for 5 model years, it MAY be due for a refresh in 2011. I remember with the former generation, the Corolla was refreshed in spring 2004 as a 2005 model, and that generation debuted in January 2002. We'll just have to waiit and see what Toyota has planned for the 2011s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5ZXpRgm-ds
I wish Toyota continued to install hood insulators on ALL Corollas. Currently, only the XRS has a standard hood insulator. Several weeks ago, I test drove a new 2010 LE. I noticed it was significantly louder than my 2004 Corolla LE, that had came with a hood insulator. A thin piece of felt material seems to go a long way with noise reduction. Another perk is that it protects the underside of the hood from dirt and debris. I guess Toyota figured it would be a good cost cutting measure to take by not including them across the entire Corolla lineup.
If Toyota has these feature all engineered and worked out, as on the Brazil model above, it would be wise to add some of them here. At least for a additional cost. I understand that American people will not pay too much for a compact (hence, the reason Toyota dropped leather seating from Corolla); And I believe not a lot of us needs the corolla to wash their own headlamps and include signal mirrors, and maybe not even the automatic temperature control; but power seats, hood insulators, rear center armrest, and a few more features, is more than welcome.
Maybe the reason Toyota does not include the hood insulator is, among other technics, to reduce weight, and thus receive best mileage ratings in class. Not necessarily to cut cost.
http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2010/toyota/corolla/recalls.html
So my question is, can you use an iPod with the AUX jack equipped on the Corolla (this is without the iPod interface kit). If so, exactly what kind of adapter is needed if it is possible to play songs on an iPod through the car's stereo? Any help or explanations are greatly appreciated!
Then one day I brought the car into one of the dealerships to get something fixed. First thing I notice when I got into the car was the steering wheel squeaked when I turned it.
It's one of those situations where the squeak catches your attention right away...and you start to wonder if it ever did this...maybe I don't remember because it never did squeak. Only way I'm going to find out is to rent one and see if it does that on another car.
BTW, does your steering wheel squeak...not always but let's say you stop the car to park it and do some quick turns with the steering wheel....does it squeak?
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That was a GOOD list of improvements you assembled! IMHO
FWIW, I think they should also add an emergency gas door release in the trunk! The Subbie does not have one either, and the release tab's metal on the Corolla is just SO THIN that over time, it does bend and the door can get stuck shut! The Corolla should offer H.I.D headlights as an option...missed them Just my 2 cents! REFINE the good points!!!!! Loved the Trac and VSC last winter, but missed the heated seats and outside mirrors which I have now!
A pie in the sky suggestion,but why not offer an AWD version of the Corolla...the matrix has some sort of AWD package you can add.
Good luck to all