So the XRS Corolla lasted for only two years, 2009 / 2010 with the 2.4 engine in it. I think that going forward that is likely going to make it one of the more collectible of the Corolla's out there. Perhaps not on the order of an early 90's GTS but still pretty collectible. At any rate, Toyota says they dropped the XRS because of fuel economy standards. I'm not so sure and I'd be interested in what others think about this. Keep in mind that the XRS used the Camry engine, and the Camry now has an all new engine now that is made in Huntsville, AL. I'm wondering if Toyota simply dropped it because they weren't prepared to put the more potent 178 hp drive train from the new Camry into the Corolla? As it stands right now the power output of the Corolla S is 132 just like the rest of the Corolla lineup. It leads me to wonder if Toyota might release a slightly enhanced 1.8 liter engine in the S model in the next year or two so that the S actually does have a justifiable performance gain over the SE and LE models? I'm new here so if this has all been thrashed about already I'm sorry about that.
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So the XRS Corolla lasted for only two years, 2009 / 2010 with the 2.4 engine in it. I think that going forward that is likely going to make it one of the more collectible of the Corolla's out there.
If any Corolla is going to be collectible in the future, it will be the 2005-2006 Corolla XRS with the high-revving Yamaha designed 2ZZ-GE engine from the Celica GT-S/Matrix XRS.
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Perhaps not on the order of an early 90's GTS but still pretty collectible.
The only desirable 5th generation Celica would be the GT4 All-Trac Turbo.
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At any rate, Toyota says they dropped the XRS because of fuel economy standards. I'm not so sure and I'd be interested in what others think about this.
I'm pretty sure they dropped it because of poor sales. It's still sold in Canada though. The engine has decent fuel economy for a relatively large displacement inline 4.
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Keep in mind that the XRS used the Camry engine, and the Camry now has an all new engine now that is made in Huntsville, AL. I'm wondering if Toyota simply dropped it because they weren't prepared to put the more potent 178 hp drive train from the new Camry into the Corolla?
They were probably scared that it might cannibalize Camry sales.
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As it stands right now the power output of the Corolla S is 132 just like the rest of the Corolla lineup. It leads me to wonder if Toyota might release a slightly enhanced 1.8 liter engine in the S model in the next year or two so that the S actually does have a justifiable performance gain over the SE and LE models?
Mazda took the approach you proposed with their new Skyactiv line of engines which is fantastic but since the Corolla was already refreshed for 2011 with relatively minor changes, there exists no evidence out there that leads me to believe that Toyota will take the same approach as Mazda did. This is merely wishful thinking on your part.
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I'm new here so if this has all been thrashed about already I'm sorry about that.
There has been many threads in the forum containing speculating wish lists for the Corolla.
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Mazda took the approach you proposed with their new Skyactiv line of engines which is fantastic but since the Corolla was already refreshed for 2011 with relatively minor changes, there exists no evidence out there that leads me to believe that Toyota will take the same approach as Mazda did. This is merely wishful thinking on your part.
I wouldn't categorize it as wishful thinking at all in light of the fact that I wouldn't be remotely interested in an amped up S model. I like the base engine just fine. I was just wondering if that was where they might go with the car.
As for collectible Corollas, I'd take the GTS twin cam of the late 80's early 90's over any other Corolla ever made personally, but that's just my personal favorite.
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like some1 said up there the xrs is still sold in canada... but i personnally hate the new design its new bumper make it oldish like.... and the simili xrs mags for the s they are really ugly....
and the FRS is coming in the us in 2012.... if you want a xrs type power go for the matrix that is now a "S" with 2.4 and optional 4x4, or go for scion tc with 2.5 180hp, or go big or go home with the frs 200hp ^^ (hope it doesnt costs more than 26k)
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it would need a turbo engine.... and the xrs 2.4 is already powerfull enough(for the price range)
and with 4x4 you cant do hand brake slides in the snow :P
in some years im gonna mod my 2.4, cams or turbo kit.... depends on power gains versus investment... or scion FRS depends on the price
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So the XRS Corolla lasted for only two years, 2009 / 2010 with the 2.4 engine in it. I think that going forward that is likely going to make it one of the more collectible of the Corolla's out there. Perhaps not on the order of an early 90's GTS but still pretty collectible. At any rate, Toyota says they dropped the XRS because of fuel economy standards. I'm not so sure and I'd be interested in what others think about this. Keep in mind that the XRS used the Camry engine, and the Camry now has an all new engine now that is made in Huntsville, AL. I'm wondering if Toyota simply dropped it because they weren't prepared to put the more potent 178 hp drive train from the new Camry into the Corolla? As it stands right now the power output of the Corolla S is 132 just like the rest of the Corolla lineup. It leads me to wonder if Toyota might release a slightly enhanced 1.8 liter engine in the S model in the next year or two so that the S actually does have a justifiable performance gain over the SE and LE models? I'm new here so if this has all been thrashed about already I'm sorry about that.
Desirable is the word to use, but the 10thgen XRS isn't. Its looked upon similar to the EP3 Si is to the Civic Si lineage. A Toyota is a Toyota, so you'll get good resale value on it.
I think the only good thing about the 10th gen XRS is that since they offered it for so only 2 years and sold so little, you can probably most likely charge full KBB/Edmunds price and if they wanna haggle with you just tell them to go find another one.. which they probably can't so will just end up paying full blue book price for your used one lol
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Personally I would put a Corolla's "collectibleness" right up there with a Dodge Caravan (at least the new ones anyway).
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