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Yeah, i think its look more classy as well. It matching up real nice with the Honda Civic City.
Don't think they will get the 2002 Corolla though, since this model just released last year in Asia.
vlady:
What is an Avensis? Is that the Corolla that i posted? or another one of Toyota's model, non-existing here in the USA?
It's available in Europe, but not in the U.S.
We own a 1998 Corolla (bought new) and have been quite satisfied. We need to replace our dying 1986 Accord, and soon'd be best. If the Toyota Corp. plan was to give the U.S. market the redesigned Corolla in the 2003 model year cycle, can they really wait out the criticism critics have been piling onto the 2001 (vs. its competitors' newer redesigns)? We are less interested in style, car fashion, cornering performance, or roominess than the current Corolla's other virtues--and compared to the interests of most reviewers. But photos here and on other Edmunds Town Hall Corolla sites that picture the already-out (begun when?) Japanese Corolla and the different one in SE Asia, as well as their reported larger size, make 'em seem attractive--'tho' they'd probably cost more, right?
Answers, please, about the new Corolla design's date of arrival to U.S.! Thanks.
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Japan and European corolla are 2 years ahead of us in term of design cycle.
The redesigned corolla will indeed be bigger (over 5 inches longer and 3 inches taller), and better. I guess keeping in pace with the redesigned Camry coming this year.
Cost is probably not be much more. U.S corolla will be built in the U.S and Canada, so import fees won't really apply.
The new Japanese Corolla, comes loaded, is selling at about $17,000 MSRP loaded (it even comes with a navigation system). The U.S's higher labor cost, probably means the Corolla will probably sell at $17K fully loaded, but without the navigation system. But I think it's a good deal for a bigger, more powerful, and more upscale car.
If there is no radical changes to the U.S version than the JDM and European version, when it arrives here in 2002, it will probably make most competitors obsolete.
Some of the higher trimed Corolla in Japan right now has double wishbone suspension in the rear. So it should be sportier (but I dont' know if it will make it to U.S). Engine is probably going to be 130-136 hp (sharing engine with Toyota Matrix, which will have 130 hp basline engine). With 5 inches longer and 3 inches taller (probably means a more upright seating position), it will probably rival Mazda Protege in term of room. And with upscale looks (which so far looks much classier any compacts on the market right now), and Toyota quality and reliability, it will probably rock the market.
SE usually stands for Special Edition like the Accord SE's.
The "S" stands for sport in the Corolla's case. I think it should be called "SL" for Sporty Look since the Corolla S has no engine/tire/suspension performance enhancement. It just adds cosmetic sport looks. I can say this since I own a Corolla S
My apology, I'm totally unaware of that fact.
It won't happen again.
here's the link to the picture:
http://www.geocities.com/torpocso/pics/se-g.jpg .
http://www.geocities.com/torpocso/pics/xl-i.jpg
denniswade:
No problem, but what do you think about the current corolla being sold in Japan and Europe?
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Incidentally, the latest issue of Auto World Weekly (featuring trucks) has a spy shot of the next Corolla--I'm pretty sure they listed it as a 2003 model. I'm not too sure if it was really a "spy" shot though; the picture looked pretty much the same as the JDM Corolla we've all seen. The license plates certainly aren't local!
If those are true, then probably its a done deal that the next generation Corolla
here in the US will be the one similar to those currently being released
in Japan and Europe?
If this is so how are sales going? I have CE 2000 with 4 speed auto,don't think I
would buy one now with with a 3 speed. Charlie Johns Island, SC
Essentially, Toyota revamp the trimline for Corolla. The VE is gone, the CE becomes the new bottom trimline, the LE remains as the upper trimline (with less standard features) and the S is added somewhere in between the CE and LE, geared more toward the "sporty" side.
I agree you should get the LE. The 4spd auto is a definite advantage over the 3spd, unless you do all the driving inside the city.
Guess what. The Chevy Prizm doesn't have an adjustable steering column as standard equipment. Goodbye, $1500 rebate.
We just have the car service by the dealer, and they have changed the transmission fluid as part of the 60000 miles service package.
We forgot to ask whether they have changed the differential fluid. Can we assume they have already done that ? Is changing the differential fluid considered part of the transmission fluid job ?
I have two Prizms and would not want to drive one if I were 6'2". Too cramped. The driving position is better on the pre 98's.
I just bought a 1999 Corolla CE with added C/C and value package (A/C,power stuff,defogger) for a mere $10.250, that the trade-in value. The car had 11600 miles and is in showroom cond. I couldn't believe it. The car is for my wife, cause I got a 1998 sentra GXE. Driving both cars and comparing, I like the Corolla better. Feels like a bigger car and has a smoother ride that sentra.
I'm also victim to getting the crappy 3-Speed Automatic... really noisy at cruising speeds (60+) which is kinda annoying. However, I think the suspension is really nice and supple, resulting in a very smooth ride. Although the suspension isn't as supple as the one in my mom's 2000 Buick LeSabre (that suspension is SOOOOO soft! But it has noticable body roll). One thing I have noticed however, is that when accelerating from a complete stop, going up a slight incline, the car seems to rattle, or bump a lot like it's bouncing or something. This seems to happen early in the mornings (6:50am-ish), anyone else experience this weird thing? Oh, and does anyone know how much the addition of a center arm rest will cost from Toyota? I want to get one of those stupid covers (or console) for the middle cause it's getting annoying having nothing there.
The 3-speed auto is an abomination, IMO -- I wish they'd drop it.
I have 1999 Corolla LE and often find headlights brightness insufficient, specially when the road is wet. I would like to know how to improve it either by replacing lamps or installing extra accessory lights.
Can anyone please share his/her experience?
Bearing disc brake (break?), 1-side (left-side?) bearing and hub scored
They replaced the following parts:
Bearing, BCA, 38, 72, K
Hub S/A, FR axle
Oil seal kit, FR AXL
The squealing noise was gone for about a month, then it's coming back.
Did you guys have or hear about this problem before? How did you fix it?
The bumper-to-bumper warranty is going to expire in about a month, but I have 2 more years left on the powertrain warranty. Does the problem fall under the powertrain warranty?
Thanks in advance. I appreciate your help!
You can get the S, by the way, with a sporier interior, very cool steering wheel and it comes with what used to be known as the Touring Package. It has the 4-speed auto, like the LE.
Does it makes squealing or squeeking sound? If it squeeking sound, its probably the suspension. There's a TSB for it in the NHTSA website (www.nhtsa.gov) and your dealer should fix it regardless of the warranty.
Here's an excerpt:
Service Bulletin Number: ST00100
Bulletin Sequence Number: 100
Date of Bulletin: 0001
NHTSA Item Number: SB610070
Make: TOYOTA
Model: COROLLA
Year: 1999
Component: SUSPENSION
Summary: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
snwflwrselena:
Its probably something is tapping on the steering rack. There's also a TSB for the problem:
Service Bulletin Number: ST00598
Bulletin Sequence Number: 304
Date of Bulletin: 9811
NHTSA Item Number: SB603026
Make: TOYOTA
Model: COROLLA
Year: 1999
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Summary: CONCERNS OF STEERING COLUMN NOISE.
My 99 Corolla exhibits both of these problem.
I did brought the car to the dealer twice while unaware of the TSB at that times. They seemed able to fix it, but the problem return after a few days. I think the pinging sound is gone now, but the squeaking still present. It happen intermittently only when I go over a speed bump a slow speed.
Thats the only problems I have so far with it. So far it has somewhat meet what I expected from Toyota.
I test drove the Solara (which is in a different car size category, I know), the Civic, and the Sentra. I found the Civic to have a very nice exterior design, but poor interior design (the materials used were not up to par with the Corolla's), and extremely harsh ride. From what I read in other forums here, some people even complained that Honda had softened the Civic's ride; I still don't understand that one.
The Sentra provided a lot of value for the money. It was a comfortable ride, and the interior was well laid out. Since I'm 6'4", however, the bolsters in the seats came right up to my upper back and there was no lumbar support, making my back cave into the seat. I had test driven the car for 15 minutes and already had back pain. After having test driven all of these cars, I went for the Corolla. Sure, some people say its styling is outdated, but I would disagree with that statement. I find that everything is very well thought-out. Why mess with a good thing?
I still like the Civic and the Sentra, and consider them great cars, but I prefer the Corolla for my tastes.
Thanks for all your comments, and I'll be sticking along here more now to see what other Corolla owners think about their cars.
My only fear is that the new one may end up looking similar to the home market version, which is pretty tall (although with a gorgeous new interior that looks like it belongs in a Lexus). I really don't care much for the trend towards taller and taller vehicles. Great for trucks, but not for sport sedans.
We did a dealer search and could not find a White Corolla S with a Moonroof and Side Airbags. If you know what you want, be persistent. Every Dealer tried to discourage a factory order. Many said that they would have the moonroof installed after market and that it would still have the Toyota Warranty!
I have taken the public tour at the California factory and they really do have a First Class Operation.
I haven't ordered side airbags on my Corolla; oddly enough, this option isn't offered in Canada. Other unavailable options in Canada include the moonroof and the integrated map lights in the rearview mirror. Do you guys have the outside temperature gauge on the LE? The 2001 Corollas have the alloy wheels, which I think the American Corollas had last year. I really don't understand why the Corolla has these differences, especially since some of those American Corollas are probably built right here in Ontario.
The noise I have is a squealing noise - it normally lasts 2 or 3 seconds.
You said "there's a TSB for it in the NHTSA website (www.nhtsa.gov) and your dealer should fix it regardless of the warranty." Yes, I did find the record on NHTSA website, but how to tell
the "dealer should fix it regardless of the warranty?" Thanks a lot!