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Re: My new toy!
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2010, 11:28:00 am »
Congrats on the new wheels!  :skid:
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Re: My new toy!
« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2010, 04:36:25 pm »
2010 Toyota Corolla XRS!  :)
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Re: My new toy!
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2010, 12:56:13 am »
What makes a XRS a better car?
Versus a regular Corolla? A 2.4L 158hp engine, sport suspension, strut towers, body kit (shared with Corolla S), 17in low profile tires, different EPS steering unit (noticeably tighter), plus some unique interior things like optitron (LED lit) gauges and slightly unique interior styling. Some of that is arguably not better but rather a tradeoff.  It's a bit like a downsized Camry SE when you drive it...

RollaXRS10: Welcome to owning a Corolla XRS. We'll have to compare notes at some point :) I'm determined to write a 20K review at some point. It's a good car but I do have some complaints about it. Still solid and never given me any real troubles. Plus you do bond with a car when you take it on 6 or 8 hour road trips.

Yeah there is a couple of little things i don't like but it really is a solid car. :)
Can't wait to take this on a long road trip to the States!  :drive:

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Re: My new toy!
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2010, 10:20:25 am »
What makes a XRS a better car?
Versus a regular Corolla? A 2.4L 158hp engine, sport suspension, strut towers, body kit (shared with Corolla S), 17in low profile tires, different EPS steering unit (noticeably tighter), plus some unique interior things like optitron (LED lit) gauges and slightly unique interior styling. Some of that is arguably not better but rather a tradeoff.  It's a bit like a downsized Camry SE when you drive it...

RollaXRS10: Welcome to owning a Corolla XRS. We'll have to compare notes at some point :) I'm determined to write a 20K review at some point. It's a good car but I do have some complaints about it. Still solid and never given me any real troubles. Plus you do bond with a car when you take it on 6 or 8 hour road trips.

Yeah there is a couple of little things i don't like but it really is a solid car. :)
Can't wait to take this on a long road trip to the States!  :drive:
It seems that long distance highway cruising is this cars forte. I've taken mine up north past North Bay, to Ottawa, London, Toronto many times up towards Owen Sound. Plus the four doors means your friends aren't cramped in the back :) One of the reasons why I bought it.

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Re: My new toy!
« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2010, 09:14:30 pm »
Congratulations on a good looking car  :thumbup:
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Re: My new toy!
« Reply #25 on: November 14, 2010, 09:21:16 pm »
Congratulations on a good looking car  :thumbup:

Thanks to you and everyone else for the compliments!  ;D