Why do the 2000+ Corolla Type S models handle so much better?

[16g-95gsx]

My family owns multiple corollas. One being a 2000 CE, one a 2001 Type S, and another a 2005 Type S. The Type S models handle drastically different than the CE. The CE takes turns like it were a boat in comparison, and I was curious what the fundamental differences between the models would be. Any help would be appreciated.

[daniel2002p]

Hmmm as far as I am aware of the S has the exact same suspension as any other corolla except the XRS, the S only has visual improvements, the only thing I can think of the S comes with some wider tires could be one thing, also as well as the condition of ur current tires on car and if they are up to PSI or not

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[PhatRoyale]

First off, are no "Type S" Corollas, this is only a moniker that only Acura uses for it's lineup of cars. You are probably referring to the Corolla S.

AFAIK, there are no differences in the suspension setups of the CE, LE and S models, assuming that they are the same year.

In your post, you refer to two different generations of Corollas, the 1998-2002's are 8th gens and the 2003+ are 9th gens. The 8th gen models has 4-wheel independent macpherson strut setups while the 9th gen only had macpherson struts up front and a torsion beam axle in the rear.

The Corolla XRS however, does have a stiffer and better suspension than all the other models.

In your case, all that I can think of is the struts may be worn out due to the mileage differences on each car.

[moviestar]

i think its the wider tires....

[REN69]

Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

First off, are no "Type S" Corollas, this is only a moniker that only Acura uses for it's lineup of cars. You are probably referring to the Corolla S.

You beat me to it!

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by REN69

You beat me to it!

You're 12 hours too late!