Newbie buying 2003 Sport - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

DOUS · 03-29-2002, 12:03 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm a newbie here, but not when it comes to BBS forums about customizing my ride.

I currently own a Y2K 4runner and am looking to buy a 2003 Corolla sport for my wife and I. Can't you se I'm a big TOY fan?

Brian aka "bzride" actually redirected me here. I hope to get all the insights and info regarding our soon to be car.

What I'm planning to do is use the Corolla as a daily driver whereas the 4runner will be mainly hobby from then on. The thing is we currently live and work downtown and just bought a new house North of Toronto. We want something very economical and very reliable, but still looks good. I think Toyota did an awesome job with the 2003.

Future mods for the Corolla will be lowering springs/coil-over, low profile tires and 17"wheels . That's pretty much it. Overall, I think the stock kit for the Sport looks great and I wouldn't change that.

What I'd be needing from you, experts, are resources on "how tos" and places where Ican get good deals. And some inspiration and kudos as well.

---Begin newbie -bashing here--- he he

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bzride · 03-29-2002, 12:20 AM

hey man!
Good to see ya made it to the board!!
:grin:
you'll find that this is a good bunch of guys with alot of knowledge!!!

confused-girl · 03-30-2002, 10:20 AM

Hey DOUS..
Did you buy the 2003 yet? If so, what kinda deal did you get? I'm in the market for a 2003 Corolla S too..
Thanks

***EKam*** · 03-30-2002, 10:39 AM

Welcome! :smile:

Actually if you are looking for a person to speak with in a Toy dealer, we know someone who works at Don Valley North and his name is Jimmy Lee.

He owns a Celica (with some mods) and he had chatted with CeliSpeed members before. I also met him in person, he's a cool guy.

I would say go for the 2003 Corolla, it definitely won't disappoint. :wink: Not sure about putting coilovers and 17" in a daily driver though (esp. if your wife is driving it too). The stock "S" kit is subtle yet sporty.

***Phi*** · 03-30-2002, 11:06 AM

Howdie there DOUS :wink:

I think the '03 'rolla is gorgeous. AS for performance and reliabilty, it's a Toyota!

I would have to agree with Elegant about the suspsion if you intend to have it as a daily driver for the wifey. Unless, you're real intention is to have it as another project for you :wink:

It seems like every body wants a rolla. You guys should organize a group buy

DOUS · 03-31-2002, 09:33 PM

Bzride,
Thanks for pointing me here. I'm sure I'll learn a lot here.

Confused-girl,
No, I havent bought it yet. I still have to make an appointment with the dealer. It might be a good idea to organize a group deal, if you're up for it.

elegantcam,
thanks for the welcome. I actually know someone there too. The same guy I got my 4Runner from. Jason Lalonde, I think he's related to the manager or something. He's ok too.

About the Corolla, what would you suggest i do? should i go with the stock skirt or aftermarket? i doubt there's lots of aftermarket for it yet. As for suspension, would it be better for 16" wheels instead? It will be driven daily, but not far distances. I also want it to look good. besides, i think it could use some lowering since the cener of gravity is too high...looks too tall.

Also, should I go with TRD stuff (205/45vR16 Nitto with 16 rims, 1.25' lowering springs, sports struts) so I can get it installed and included in the purchase? or should i go with aftermarket and which ones are good?

Phi,
thanks. i think i will organize a group buy.
i'll let my dealer know.

nandopr · 04-01-2002, 01:12 PM

hey dous im only 18 and this is my third car that i bougth and i say go for it its a good deal i got mine with leather and all its nice
runs good

DOUS · 04-01-2002, 01:50 PM

does the leather come with warmers?

***EKam*** · 04-01-2002, 02:20 PM

I think there isn't a need to get another kit if you're going to purchase the "S" version. What's most important (IMO) is the drop - the car looks huge with the stock springs.

16" should be pretty good for a Corolla without sacrificing lots of performance. For the 2002 Camry it'll need 18" to look good. :smile:

PS: I don't think there are TRD parts available for 2003 yet, but most of them are all re-badged products made by other company anyway.

phoenix21 · 04-04-2002, 09:05 PM

DOUS and folks,

man the new 2003 corolla looks freakin' cool...at first I thought it was the new camry or maybe an IS 300..but then I was like..a corolla?? I didn't know they had redesigned it so fast...
I personally love corollas...have a 1988 GTS and a 93...but would love to have a 20003 model...
go for it...car might cost more than others in its class (to amnerican cars) but its worth the money..

J-thong

bondobondo · 04-04-2002, 10:12 PM

hey confused girl.

what are you so confused about?

Sweet RSX Vixen · 04-04-2002, 10:34 PM

Quote:

On 2002-04-04 23:12, trueno92 wrote:
hey confused girl.

what are you so confused about?

probably confused 'bout what you're doing on the curb...

bondobondo · 04-04-2002, 10:36 PM

:sad:

Sweet RSX Vixen · 04-04-2002, 10:40 PM

:grin:
hee hee, I'm just joking babee...

confused-girl · 04-06-2002, 06:05 AM

hello trueno92
... i guess confused about cars? =) ... im scared ill get ripped off by the car salesman =)... i went car shopping and the guy wont knock anything off the MSRP.. hmmpphh.. any tips on car shopping? =)