We just saw this Corolla and I think my brother is going to buy it.
http://indianapolis..../133072898.html
Is not a fast car, but he doesn't need one since he has a Shifter KArt.
Are those good? it seems to me that the price is very good, the only thing I dont like is that the odometer doesn't work.
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My Brother Is Getting A Corolla
Started by B@T "El Argentino", Feb 12 2006 05:34 PM
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#1
Posted 12 February 2006 - 05:34 PM
#2
Posted 12 February 2006 - 05:47 PM
I would recommend a toyota.. I have a 99 corolla and it has been very dependable 90,000 miles of flawlessness..... but why not recommend a 1stgen/3rdgen??? either way its a good car...
#3
Posted 12 February 2006 - 06:30 PM
the only thing i don't like about corolla's, that i can think of ('cuz i'm sure there's more), is that my brother-in-law's doesn't have a tach... how do you know when to shift?
#4
Posted 12 February 2006 - 06:49 PM
Tell him to keep an eye on the suspension. My S.O.'s sister has one and she has to have some front suspension parts replaced and she hasn't had it but about 4 yrs. or so. Aside from that and the interior, I don't think there has been anything on the car with an unnaturally short life.
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#5
Posted 12 February 2006 - 07:23 PM
Thanks for the replys
Do you guys think $1000 is a good price for the car in the link?
Do you guys think $1000 is a good price for the car in the link?
#6
Posted 12 February 2006 - 07:53 PM
Pretty much can't go wrong with Honda or Toyota. As far as I'm concerned:
Honda or Toyota
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That's a decent price too. Like you, my only concern would be the "non-working" odometer
You LISTEN to the motor, boy!
bryman
Honda or Toyota
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That's a decent price too. Like you, my only concern would be the "non-working" odometer
QUOTE (crazi-85crx @ Feb 12 2006, 11:30 PM)
... how do you know when to shift?
You LISTEN to the motor, boy!
bryman
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#7
Posted 12 February 2006 - 10:43 PM
my buddy had one with an auto for 2 years, and from the redline n-drops to throwing it in park at 30, to jumping a huge dip often...we couldn't kill it, never had any major problem with it...
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Cheap, Reliable, and Fast.
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Cheap, Reliable, and Fast.
Now the down side. You only get to pick 2...
Fact: A recent study shows that 92% of all teenagers have turned Emo.
Put this in your sig if you're one of the 8% who stayed gangster as $h!t.
#8
Posted 20 February 2006 - 02:20 AM
I don't like the broken odometer thing, but I have owned one before and it ran great! The interior door handles will break, but you can get them off eBay if you need. Actually I can fix them with zip ties if you really need a cheap fix. Anyway, those are the major issues with the car that I can remember. Brakes and tires are unusually cheap for that car. Go for it.
#9
Posted 20 February 2006 - 03:14 AM
QUOTE (crazi-85crx @ Feb 12 2006, 04:30 PM)
the only thing i don't like about corolla's, that i can think of ('cuz i'm sure there's more), is that my brother-in-law's doesn't have a tach... how do you know when to shift?
If there is no tach, there should be a shift light... But there's always the by ear/feel method.
The tach is sort of optional after you've had enough experiance. At least when there are no aftermarket mods. The rpm noise is unmistacable and the fact that the power drops off drastically should be a clue, if not... buy yourself an automatic.
But seryousely, for a daily driver, your car should never have to scream to acelarate.
#10
Posted 20 February 2006 - 09:12 AM
I had a 91 Corolla V6 Wagon for a short time. Pretty good car for a granny. Everything is rubbery, suspension is very soft. Mine, might be because of V6 weight, would scrape the front bumper during a hard turn lol. Steering is vauge too. Overall a good car though lol.
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