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engine5 · 09-24-2011, 10:05 AM

We purchased our first Toyota yesterday. It's a Graphite 2011 Corolla 'S'. We usually purchased our cars from the 'Big Three' but have grown tired of the shoddy engineering they offer. We traded a 2008 Patriot Ltd. which wasn't necessarily a bad vehicle but I was really disappointed in having to replace front end steering and suspension parts on a 3 year old vehicle that was never off road. It's common problem throughout the Chrysler brand but they've never admitted to any problems. So after all of the good things we've heard about Toyota through the years, we thought we'd try one for ourselves.

DoctorX · 09-24-2011, 10:08 AM

Jzen16 · 09-24-2011, 12:51 PM

congratulations on your purchase, corollas are great daily drivers!

Jackss731 · 09-24-2011, 01:05 PM

and im pretty sure the graphite is Magnetic Gray Metallic, MGM for short

Dimaoala · 09-24-2011, 03:00 PM

^^^^

Yep, oh and

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spideyatwork · 09-24-2011, 03:00 PM

Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride! Wife just picked up one on Monday (Barcelona Red). I washed and wax yesterday and today and I haven't even got to drive it yet!

youngfarang · 09-24-2011, 06:05 PM

You've made a good choice. Welcome to Toyota

diablo2184 · 09-24-2011, 06:39 PM

Welcome to Toyota. You won't be disappointed.

I <3 pinky · 09-24-2011, 07:56 PM

welcome to the gang... wheres the pics !!

***SuperchargedMR2*** · 09-25-2011, 01:39 AM

to Toyota. I currently own 7 Toyotas!

They've never let me down in 30+ years of owning them.

krycek1984 · 09-25-2011, 12:27 PM

Welcome to Toyota!!!

I bought my first Toyota a couple months ago. I've had some problems but nothing too major. Hope it all works out for you!

***FlawedLegacy*** · 09-26-2011, 10:09 AM

Let the modding begin!

Any plans for her?
Treat her well and she will treat you well! I bought my first Corolla over 9 years ago and all I've owned since.

SARdog6 · 09-27-2011, 08:56 AM

Welcome to TN! You're among friends here!

Do you happen to be a firefighter? (The profile name made me curious)

KAG · 09-27-2011, 11:24 AM

Congrats & Best Wishes on your new Car. I have a 2010 Corolla S with 32,000 miles now. I love my car. I haven't had any problems with it.

engine5 · 09-27-2011, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the welcome messages. To answer some of the questions, well first of all I'm not sure about any modifications at this time. Right now we're just enjoying the car as it is. But I can appreciate all of the work people put into their Corollas by looking at some of the great pictures posted on the forum. As far as my user name, I was a volunteer firefighter in a small town in NE Pennsylvania for 31 years. I recently 'retired' from active service. The engine 5 came from a 1950 'L' Model Mack that my company used from 1950 until 1976.