I'd DD a new Corolla

"EL_ULY" (uly)
07/16/2014 at 18:23 • Filed to: None

Three pedals of course :]

Not here for an argument. I am no fan boy or a dagum enthusiast. I like all cars and car culture. In my eyes, there is not a BEST car of any segment. Each has their own thing and style. Engineering isn't 100% only from Germany. I've owned 7 German cars and trust me, I didn't buy them because of "road feel" or "handling" because they were all clumsy, slow, and pigs. Maintenance was never truly an issue since I am a service technician by trade. ASE master with L1 and multi brand master.

I really like the sleekness of the Dart. I just feel that the Focus is a blast. They all have their thing. Personally IMO, in this class, i'd go with this color blue Corolla S with those sweet wheels and a manual. I might blend in with the rest of the crown but oh well, i'm not trying to impress anyone.

If I were to combine the value of my current cars, they wouldn't equal the cost of the Corolla S. But hopefully in the near future I could be in that position, if so, blue Corolla S will be my DD.

....of course for the weekend >:]

No flame suit needed, this is OPPO :]

DISCUSSION (24)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 18:27

I have to agree, I'd DD a Corolla. I really like this generation.

EL_ULY > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
07/16/2014 at 18:29

the competitors though are also pretty dang sweet. This just tickles my fancy a bit more :]

HammerheadFistpunch > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 18:33

in terms of juts commuting and such. Sure, im down. Though I don't think I'd have a preference at all between competitors.

D > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 18:37

Agreed, I think the base model looks rather nice. Silver 5-speed base with the hubcaps popped off? Would DD

EL_ULY > HammerheadFistpunch
07/16/2014 at 18:37

Even so, if I had a Z06 right now i'd never go past 55mph in my everyday commuting, lol. But on that weekend tho, vvrrrrooooom ! Car segments have become so tight. Sucks that most people do not do a valid for of research but they are free to get what they want.

EL_ULY > D
07/16/2014 at 18:38

classic :] That would be a good 10+ year vehicle for sure. As would be the competitors

Milky > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 18:51

I'd laugh at your "S" badge as I drove (read: passed you) by.

Kailand09 > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 18:52

Ick. Lipstick on a pig.

EL_ULY > Milky
07/16/2014 at 19:03

.....ok :]

EL_ULY > Kailand09
07/16/2014 at 19:04

Is found in many brands :]

Nibbles > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 19:05

$1500 bucks to add the 6MT over the CVT? Nope.avi.

EL_ULY > Nibbles
07/16/2014 at 19:20

i'd do it. Heck, i'd pay 3 times that for one in a Volvo S60 R-Design :]

Nibbles > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 19:39

Back in my day, we got discounts if we didn't want no newfangled automagic trans

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 19:43

I drive these a lot now, since I got a job at a Toyota/Scion dealership for the Summer. They're actually really nice cars for the price. The steering felt a little numb and the clutch seemed strangely electronic and a bit too light, but overall it felt almost identical to drive as an FRS. It's definitely one of the best cars Toyota has put out in a good long time.

EL_ULY > Nibbles
07/16/2014 at 20:22

Oh i know... but you gotta pay to play nowadayz unfortunately

EL_ULY > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
07/16/2014 at 20:27

a looong time :] The Hertz at my dealer has these and yes, clutch is way too light for my liking but dang, most new cars under $40k have soft and long clutches unfortunately. As for steering feel, none of my cars have had anything go home raving about. Heck, some of the AMG's and Astons here at my dealer are anything more than meh.

Kailand09 > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 21:26

Certainly is, just not my cup of tea. I hate how most Toyota's drive as well (I have many miles in an 09 camry).

For the money and desire for MPG's, I would spend less on a superior car. Just my opinion though.

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > EL_ULY
07/16/2014 at 22:50

My last three cars (note: I've only owned 3 cars) have been either old or performance-oriented, meaning I'm not so used to the whole "light electronic steering, light clutch" sort of feel. Pretty much any modern manual car seems that way to me. That being said, I could easily and happily DD a Corolla S.

Kanaric > EL_ULY
07/20/2014 at 11:34

I'd DD anything really so long as I had a 2nd car.

claramag, Mustaco Master > EL_ULY
07/20/2014 at 23:36

I wouldn't DD one of these

I'd swap in the 2ZZ motor from the GT-S/XRS/Elise with a 6 speed and about 10 lbs of boost on tap and daily THAT

EL_ULY > claramag, Mustaco Master
07/21/2014 at 00:22

but of course buddy :]

Vicente Esteve > EL_ULY
07/23/2014 at 18:10

Absolutely Agree! Did you see my confession a couple months ago? Even Doug DeMuro commented!

I do like a lot this generation, and, as you, 3 Pedals in S trim.

EL_ULY > Vicente Esteve
07/23/2014 at 18:18

yup, they are big improvement. I'm not looking for a GT3 Spec racecar just to sit in stupid traffic all day :]

Vicente Esteve > EL_ULY
07/23/2014 at 18:21

I also really like the S rims. They make the car stand out A LOT. On this side of the border, we didn't get the new CVT, stuck with the old 4 speed and new 6 speed manual