Corolla 2010 S Advice - Opinions

[koss78a]

Good evening. I would like to know from all the owners for People who have the 2009 to 2010 Corolla S. What do you think of the Car.

I own a 2005 S Corolla. Was thinking of maybe getting the new one.

What are all your pros and cons for your car?

What do you think?

Do you like the car?

Does it handle well in all types of weather?

Thanks

[lincolnskilz]

Looks good, pretty quiet compared to the older gen (no offense), similar gas milege to your rolla. I probably think its not worth to upgrade to a "newer" corolla, nothing really special. Just a car to take you from point A to B, in a little style. I mean if you have the money just save a little more and buy a "nicer" car??

[Mosquared]

I have a 2010 corolla s and it's a safe choice if I must say so myself. With that said you can't go wrong. I got fog lights, moonroof, 6 disc changer, tons of safety features, many people see my car (it's black btw) fall in love with it and then when they see the corolla name on the back they r totally surprised.

I also got mine for a great deal so for the same amount of money no other car comes close to options like sunroof and fog lights. Milage per gallon is about 33 right now.

I think the only other car I considered in the same class is the TC and Mazda 3. New model tc coming out next year plus no special financing. Mazda cost much more to get same features, granted it also comes with other things corolla does not. But I was looking for fog lights and moonroof.

[koss78a]

If the first person says. To save a bit longer for a better. Car, What type of car would you recommend that would be better then the Corolla S.

I wouldn't mind some opinions.

Would it be worth my time and money to upgrade from 2005 to 2010 Corolla S?

[Pishtosh]

Whether it's worth your 'time and money' is largely subjective. It's your money and time, not ours.

If you read the 9th and 10th generation threads it'd be hard to miss that the 9th generation owners are probably a more satisfied group. (once you account for the fanboyism of the 10th generation crowd. these guys do own what is probably their first new car) The 10th gen suffers, from the 9th generation point of view from a few important drawbacks:
-drive by wire throttles that make the manual transmission models a pita to drive
-electric power steering which, regardless of the arguments defending it and promising you'll get used to it, makes highway cruising less relaxing. They wander.
-tpms systems which are expensive and frustrating to manage and are really just there due to legislative thrusts to protect idiots from slightly higher gas consumption due to under inflation
-widely acknowledged and noticeable 'cheapening' of materials; chipping paint, easily scratched plastics etc. etc.

I say put some new wheels on your 2005, get it detailed and install a great stereo then drive it for another five years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Your retirement and home buying funds will appreciate it.

On the other hand, you only live once. Trade it in for a Subaru WRX and go nuts.

[flamedrgn]

Originally Posted by Pishtosh

Whether it's worth your 'time and money' is largely subjective. It's your money and time, not ours.

If you read the 9th and 10th generation threads it'd be hard to miss that the 9th generation owners are probably a more satisfied group. (once you account for the fanboyism of the 10th generation crowd. these guys do own what is probably their first new car) The 10th gen suffers, from the 9th generation point of view from a few important drawbacks:
-drive by wire throttles that make the manual transmission models a pita to drive
-electric power steering which, regardless of the arguments defending it and promising you'll get used to it, makes highway cruising less relaxing. They wander.
-tpms systems which are expensive and frustrating to manage and are really just there due to legislative thrusts to protect idiots from slightly higher gas consumption due to under inflation
-widely acknowledged and noticeable 'cheapening' of materials; chipping paint, easily scratched plastics etc. etc.

I say put some new wheels on your 2005, get it detailed and install a great stereo then drive it for another five years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Your retirement and home buying funds will appreciate it.

On the other hand, you only live once. Trade it in for a Subaru WRX and go nuts.

I agree. For most 10th gen S owners, this is their first brand new car. I admit this is mine. But after driving a 07 corolla, the new drive by wire is sluggish. Yes the new corolla looks alittle better but its not like you'll make your corolla into a showroom car. If its going to be a daily driver, i would stick to youre corolla. But this is just my opinion. Like Pishtosh said, Your money, your time. Make the best of it.