Thinking about getting the Corolla S

[mus0021]

Hey all I need some help here. I'm really interested in the Corolla S.
http://www.toyota.com/corolla/features.html?trim=1831
I'm loving everything between the gas mileage and the fact that I can get manuel. But the only problem is that its a 1.8 L & only is a v4 & 132 hp which is fine but I would like a little more power. It seems like a reliable car. I plan on getting a cold air intake/K&n air filter. 70% tints and an exhaust. What exhaust do you suggest? help me here thanks in advance!

[VisualSpoiler++]

The so little power is why it gives you so much mileage. Any more would break those beautiful numbers. OTOH, if you want power why not get an XRS?

[Canadian_Corolla]

Originally Posted by VisualSpoiler++

The so little power is why it gives you so much mileage. Any more would break those beautiful numbers. OTOH, if you want power why not get an XRS?

You read my mind, Spoiler++.

Instead of adding an exhaust and intake, spend that money on an XRS. It has more power than those mods on an S.

The XRS has 2.4 L with 158 hp and 162 lb ft of torque.

[mus0021]

Originally Posted by Canadian_Corolla

You read my mind, Spoiler++.

Instead of adding an exhaust and intake, spend that money on an XRS. It has more power than those mods on an S.

The XRS has 2.4 L with 158 hp and 162 lb ft of torque.

true, I might just go with the XRS but the S gas mileage really pulls me in

[suplol]

Originally Posted by mus0021

true, I might just go with the XRS but the S gas mileage really pulls me in

Can't have everything

You're either gonna get a fast car with slightly lower mileage, or a slower car with better mileage. If you really want speed that badly, I'd go with the XRS, since it doesn't give up too much MPG (22/30, as opposed to 27/35 on the S).

[PuffyC]

Hey, that a 22% improvement in mileage for the S versus the XRS. Most of the online reviews say the XRS really isn't much quicker or fun than the S anyway.

[Impelled]

Yeah, They don't own one either.....so called experts!

Ever notice how the experts rate the movies? I hate the ones they love....and love the ones they hate!

The call between the S and XRS is so close....it's up to the individual to pick it. Don't have someone else make the call.

[Dragon877]

yea as long as you keep it within S and XRS, cause all the other trims are stupid j/k lol

i picked the S for the price and gas mileage...but if power is what u want then XRS is it....the 1.8 kinda struggles if u floor it im sure the 2.4 will rip the road apart no problem

[VisualSpoiler++]

Actually if you average the numbers the difference in mileage between the S and XRS is about 19%. That also happens to be the approximate difference between the horsepower of the two engines (132 vs 158). Furthermore, according to this article:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...tacorolla.html

The S (automatic) is clocked at 10.4 for 0-60, while the XRS (also automatic) is clocked at 8.8. I don't think those are the best times, and the manuals are definately a lot better, but again, that's about an 18% difference. A little less than the 19% above, but as you can see all the numbers are pretty much to scale.

Finally, in reality the XRS really does feel faster. The horsepower may be scaled, but the torque is not: the XRS has big torque, and it shows whenever you try to floor the pedal.

Conclusion: The S has great mileage and a good speed. The XRS has good mileage and great speed. And rear disc brakes, too. Can't beat that

[got-rice]

I am leasing an XRS 5 speed, and honestly, if I had to do it again, I would've gone with the S model instead because of the better gas mileage (getting about 28.5 mpg on the car, would like over 30).

Yes, the XRS has more power, rear disc brakes, 17s, VSC, etc., but when you just commute like I do, I think the S would be just fine since the options on both cars are pretty much the same and the fact that you still have the side skirts and smoked headlights. The option that I would not live without would be the JBL 6 disc changer with Bluetooth. I was going to get the Navi, but decided not to after I found out that it wouldn't have BT.

[corolla1]

I have recently driven a 2009 Corolla LE and a Matrix S with the 2.4 engine. Believe me the 2.4 has a lot more power, but I would get the Corolla S because of gas mileage.

[YOHAN]

Yes. Time for change. Gas efficiency is the most imporant thing these days... may it be saving money or saving the planet. Go for the S. The speed is not worth it... you go fast alright... just as fast as your gas money goes and the earth's life goes.

My S (manual) is doing an average of 25mpg though. 60% or more of the time on the freeway. Those ratings LIE!!!

[PuffyC]

My XLE with 60% hwy is averaging right at 32mpg according to the onboard computer thing. It's shocking how bad the mileage gets if you like driving fast or get caught up in bad traffic. One bad traffic jam coming home from work can drop my average for the entire tank below 30.

[Lexxther]

My wifey got this one and we love it:

[YOHAN]

Probably the reason why I'm only getting 25mpg is that I'm in SF. It's kinda slopey here. Up and down, up and down and up.