Comments on: 2009 Toyota Corolla Review & Road Test

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:05:41 +0000

The 2 litre is coming Dec 09 / Jan 10 and it will only be in the Uiltma sedan. However I understand that the 2.4 will be available in the ZR hatch – cannot wait. The 1.8 will continue in the base and Conquest models. The 4 speed auto will conitiue in 1.8, with 5 speed auto standard in 2.0 and optional in 2.4. Bring it on pse ..

By: Byron

Byron — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:17:39 +0000

My friend has this Corolla except in ascent model. Exterior looks very rushed & seems like they couldn’t be bothered to make it good. Interior, pretty ordinary. Mazda 3 & Holden Cruze looks heaps better. Overall, i don’t like it. IDK why maybe, its me, but i get sick of it beating Mazda 3,among other reasons. I’d buy Mazda 3 over this any day. I’d even buy a Holden Cruze over this. Can’t wait for the day when Toyota isn’t No.1 Manufactor in Australia. Go HOLDEN!

By: Ted

Ted — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:52:15 +0000

Face lift Corolla will be available around mid / end Sep 09 and will be better.

By: Ted

Ted — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:27 +0000

Corolla needs 2 litre and 5 speed box and it will get both of these at the end of the year (only i top spec models now). TCS and ASC it has in some models, but what it really needs is decent REAR suspension and not that sill torsion bar set up that make the car bounce everywhere. However, with the 2 liutre it will be a decent car to drive and I cannot wait.

By: FrugalOne

FrugalOne — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:44:55 +0000

Corolla does NOT need a 2L

What it needs is 5 speed auto, elec. windows in rear, TCS, ASC and 15,000km service interval on the Acent/base

PS NOTHING can touch the Japanese built ES Lancer at the moment @ the low $20’s

Cheers

F-0

By: Ted

Ted — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:30:47 +0000

We will have to wait until the end of this year (2009) for the 2 litre Corolla to be released – initally in the upspec models, the 2 litre will more than likely be pushed accross the range, I WOULD HOPE.

By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 05 May 2009 01:34:06 +0000

I’ve now had two Honda Civics both of them did 200,000kms and did not have a single thing extra go wrong in their servicing over that period. Basically the day you bought the car you knew exactly what all your servicing costs are going to be right up to 200,000kms. Honda’s are also great fun to drive and they have better fuel economy than the Toyota. If it wasn’t for their new dash design I wouldn’t even be looking at a Corolla. All reports coming from Mazda 3’s tho are good. Those cars seem to be reaching 150,000kms in the reliability reviews not many reporting they have hit 200,000kms yet. Every report says they are fun to drive. No I don’t buy a car to get from point A to point B Toyota. If I wanted that I would go on public transport. There is huge market for fun to drive cars and Toyota have completely missed out. It’s between Honda and Mazda for me.

By: Berealistic

Berealistic — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:43:58 +0000

i love how ppl just bag out toyota coz their cars arent high tech/super handling/ultra quiet/super comfortable blah blah blah…

this is the reality of the world….

u gotta get what u can for your money.. for all ur demands and wants of a 30k car ud better save up a few more years for a decent second hand euro car and stop complaining and start working hard….

this car was made to suit a particular group of ppl with a particular cost in mind with a particular use in mind.. not to track/race, speed around corners, having a chaffeur or to enjoy zomg amazing in-car entertainment… this is a GOOD QUALITY and RELIABLE cat to get u from point a to point b…

By: maximark

maximark — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:39:47 +0000

I don’t understand why a lot of people keep complaining about the Corolla or it’s just they want to be known as Toyota haters . It’s a small car that has above average in every areas ; cheap to run,handling is OK, 5 stars safety,has good resale value and mot importantly very reliable. I have an Impreza hatchback myself and I regretted that I have bought it,lot body roll, unbearable tyres’ noise, rattles and squeaks..etc… I would buy the corolla over it anytime for my next upgrade.

By: JapaneseGuy

JapaneseGuy — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:43:24 +0000

Wow, i have seen a lot of complaining so far. Complained all you want people, Toyota will still be the #1 Automaker on the market today.

By: ChineseDriver

ChineseDriver — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:04:54 +0000

This car is for people who want to show off their wealth:

“Look, I could just spent $30K for a Corolla, and this is what real rich people do.”

(They also wash hands with red wine, use silk as toilet papers)

By: Simon

Simon — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:06:03 +0000

Wheelnut drives a Subaru Impreza RS not a holden.

By: The Realist

The Realist — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:22:54 +0000

CB Says:
March 16th, 2009 at 9:53 am
“I think they’re actually closet Toyota fans, especially Bavarian Missile. She may drive a BMW 318 Ti but she aspires to the six cylinder goodness of TRD!!”

I don’t know what she drives – perhaps care to enlighten us BM? We know your *man* Wheelnut drives Holden…

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:21:23 +0000

LOL, that’s just gold, Tomas! :)

By: Driving Driver

Driving Driver — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:09:15 +0000

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:54:40 +0000

Spot on Dan and CB!!

Wheelnut Says: “I have seen a number Toyota Dealers in Perth”…. bet he was like a kid in a candy store!! :-)

Dan, Its not a 318, but a 12year old M3….
Probably even makes this corolla look more desirable!!

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:20:58 +0000

CB said – “I think they’re actually closet Toyota fans, especially Bavarian Missile. She may drive a BMW 318 Ti but she aspires to the six cylinder goodness of TRD!!”

Serious? 318 Ti?? Now that sure is a bavarian ‘missile’!! ROFL!

But yes, I agree. They are closet toyota lovers. They pounce on every toyota article making emotional comments, so my guess is deep down, they love toyota. I wouldn’t be surprised if they ordered one of these Corolla’s already either. :P

By: CB

CB — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:53:24 +0000

Dan Says:
March 15th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
“Realist, there are so many responses because as usual, toyota stirs passion with plenty of people on here haha.”

I think they’re actually closet Toyota fans, especially Bavarian Missile. She may drive a BMW 318 Ti but she aspires to the six cylinder goodness of TRD!!

:-D

By: Lukaas

Lukaas — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:50:44 +0000

Yeah People dont realize..
When they say Toyota Corolla tops sales.
They dont talk about the “luxury” version.

People who buy corolla, MOST of them, buy the base spec auto.

Its for people who only wants to spend under 25K on an economic car.

Someone here brings up an XR5 Focus… Lol… Over your head!?

We’ll do comparison on “hot hatches” When Toyota has a Hot hatch… but they dont.

No doubt Toyota over charge for their cars down under… because they can….

when sales show they have to price lower to compete.. then they do it… law of business 1.01

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:08:52 +0000

Tim,
Yes i have been to Russia, and it is common knowledge!!
Do you know what the average salary is in Russia?