I've been lurking these forums for a while and have decided that I want to purchase a Toyota Corolla. I've received a lot of flak from many people (including total strangers) regarding Toyota's troubles. I think the situation is perfect for me b/c:
1: I want a Toyota.
2: They are way overpriced for what they are.
The car I am looking to purchase is a Corolla LE from Carmax (Read: New Car). They are ridiculously cheap compared to dealers and they are very good about their cars.
The point that I am trying to get to is; when will Toyota do a refresh with the Corolla like the one they did with the Camry. I'm not familiar with the way Toyota updates its models. I'm expecting a small body and engine update. I would like to buy a Corolla and not feel like I can barely pass someone on the highway.
well people who dont know about the situation will assume that its much worst than what it actually is. The truth of it is, is that Toyota is not the only automaker with the acceleration problems. The Ford Fusion which uses the same pedals are being recalled which has a mazda 6 platform w/porsche v6. Infiniti, Ford, Honda/Acura, Chevrolet, Dodge, Lambo, etc. all have recalls going on on serious issues. Airbags, fire hazard, seat belts, etc.
Some of the cars are overpriced, but when you think about the fact that more likely than not you will not have any problems mechanically with the car. My 4runner was a sudden purchase choice. We were going to buy a 2003 chevy trailblazer but we liked that for the same price. We got A LOT more features and a better developed v6 engine that didnt use as much gas. the car overall was much better. Someone in my family has an 04 trailblazer and had constant issues and thousands of $ went into it. compared to our 4runner in all the years we've owned it...replaced the normal filters and oil. wipers, and one light bulb. sometimes its not too overpriced but thats how I see it.
But I agree with Phatroyale about the car update time frame. It's usually around 3-4 years
I would like to buy a Corolla and not feel like I can barely pass someone on the highway.
What car are you coming from? I don't know where you are getting this idea that you can't pass anyone on the highway. Unless you're going to want to pass someone going 90 mph(Which I doubt) you won't have problems on the highway.
I would like to buy a Corolla and not feel like I can barely pass someone on the highway.
You better make sure this is the right car for you then if you don't feel confident enough to accelerate on the freeway. Try a Camry perhaps as well if you haven't already, or a Corolla XRS if you can even find one.
Depends on schedules. I don't know what Toyota is planning for the Corolla, but refreshes happen at different times, sometimes.
Because of the early release of the 2009 Corolla, the current generation (2 model years) has actually been out for 2 1/2 years already, almost 3 years by the time the 2011's come out later this year.
The last gen Corolla was updated after 2 model years, as was the Sienna, both of these were ones that came out early like the 2009 Corolla did.
I'm expecting a small body and engine update. I would like to buy a Corolla and not feel like I can barely pass someone on the highway.
However many refreshes there will be, a Corolla will still be a Corolla -- a compact, economical car. Generations after generations, the speed/acceleration will be relatively the same (a very small performance improvement at best). I highly doubt Toyota will throw in a high-performance engine into the Corolla with the next revision as it is not Toyota's true line of sports car.
You better make sure this is the right car for you then if you don't feel confident enough to accelerate on the freeway. Try a Camry perhaps as well if you haven't already, or a Corolla XRS if you can even find one.
I didn't mean to imply that the car has little power, I have only test driven the car once before and that was an LE model. I am interested to see what engine the refresh will have, even if it is the same one.
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Originally Posted by kevinnz
What car are you coming from? I don't know where you are getting this idea that you can't pass anyone on the highway. Unless you're going to want to pass someone going 90 mph(Which I doubt) you won't have problems on the highway.
Right now I have a Chevy Cobalt LS. I am not happy with the car at all because I have to fix the suspension every year and its not worth it for me anymore. I can't finance the Corolla now because I am still upside down on the loan with the Cobalt and am paying extra into the loan to pay it off quicker. I am trying to save up $8000 to put down on it so I am not upside down when it comes to paying off the car.
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Originally Posted by FlameyFart
However many refreshes there will be, a Corolla will still be a Corolla -- a compact, economical car. Generations after generations, the speed/acceleration will be relatively the same (a very small performance improvement at best). I highly doubt Toyota will throw in a high-performance engine into the Corolla with the next revision as it is not Toyota's true line of sports car.
Goodluck with the purchase!
I understand that the Corolla is not a sports car. However, what I would like to see is a new engine from Toyota that can push out a bit more HP than the standard 1.8 that Toyota puts into the NA model of the Corolla LE. Also, I would like to see Toyota implement the same interior refresh that was made in the Indian version.
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Originally Posted by zythr
Maybe you should look at a Camry instead.
I have looked into a Camry and even though I would like to purchase one, the price is out of my limits. I am a college student and I cannot afford to pay $350 a month on a car. However, I can afford to pay $200 a month.
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