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Scotty Dont

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Stooby Mcdoobie

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Just finished giving her a bath.

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The "scratch" on the door is actually a reflection, not a scratch. Didn't notice it until just now.
 

12vElectronics

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I really love the looks of the new Corolla. I also applaud you for going with the manual transmission!

When it was unveiled in 2013, I knew I had to buy one. I was in the phase of going away from what I usually buy (BMW) and really wanted to get into a Toyota or Honda. Something good on gas and reliable.

Finding a 6 speed manual transmission was very difficult! Every 70 seconds, a new Corolla rolls off the assembly line. Yet, dealers at the most had 1 on their lot and some had zero (Manual transmission Corollas).

Ultimately, it worked out extremely well. I got a fully loaded, S PLUS. I got the color that I wanted and I didn't have to travel far to get it. I actually bought my car from the dealer literally down the street from me :eek:.

Everyone that sits inside it calls it a 'Mini Lexus'. This is not your fathers Corolla. They really did a great job with it. ;)
 

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When it was unveiled in 2013, I knew I had to buy one. I was in the phase of going away from what I usually buy (BMW) and really wanted to get into a Toyota or Honda. Something good on gas and reliable.

Finding a 6 speed manual transmission was very difficult! Every 70 seconds, a new Corolla rolls off the assembly line. Yet, dealers at the most had 1 on their lot and some had zero (Manual transmission Corollas).

Ultimately, it worked out extremely well. I got a fully loaded, S PLUS. I got the color that I wanted and I didn't have to travel far to get it. I actually bought my car from the dealer literally down the street from me :eek:.

Everyone that sits inside it calls it a 'Mini Lexus'. This is not your fathers Corolla. They really did a great job with it. ;)

Very nice! It's kind of sad that the manual transmission models are so hard to find... I'm glad that they still sell them though.

I drove a 2011 Corolla for about a year and I did not like it at all. It felt extremely cheap. I'm glad that Toyota went "up-market" in terms of quality and looks with this Corolla.
 

12vElectronics

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Very nice! It's kind of sad that the manual transmission models are so hard to find... I'm glad that they still sell them though.

I drove a 2011 Corolla for about a year and I did not like it at all. It felt extremely cheap. I'm glad that Toyota went "up-market" in terms of quality and looks with this Corolla.

Unfortunately, across the board, manual transmissions are going the way of the dodo bird. That being said, I too am glad they still officially make them, even though finding them is a btch!

The 2014 re design is ALOT better than all previous generations.
 

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Unfortunately, across the board, manual transmissions are going the way of the dodo bird. That being said, I too am glad they still officially make them, even though finding them is a btch!

The 2014 re design is ALOT better than all previous generations.

Manual transmission for life! I don't know what I'd do with out one! :)

I sometimes wish Toyota would bring out a Mazdaspeed 3 / WRX / Focus ST competitor with a TRD Corolla or something.
 

12vElectronics

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Manual transmission for life! I don't know what I'd do with out one! :)

I sometimes wish Toyota would bring out a Mazdaspeed 3 / WRX / Focus ST competitor with a TRD Corolla or something.

That would be sweet! But, don't know how well it would sell. I'd say Toyota knows its buyers pretty well and for the most part, I think it's all about cost and reliability for Corolla buyers...

I hope they don't kill the manual transmission off.. I'm 26 and so I'm still fairly young. I'd love to be able to keep buying manual transmission cars for life..
 

rmitchell248

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Got her for a steal but its going to take a lot of work and money to get this her back on the road. Starting to feel the strain of Ferrari parts on my wallet, $2500 in parts just for the major service and replacing old rubber lines. After that I have to get rid of the old TRX rims and tires.

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its about time we see a Ferrari in here ;-) Looks like a fun project
 

rmitchell248

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its about time we see a Ferrari in here ;-) Looks like a fun project

I tried to upload a photo of mine but the upload manager is not working for me!

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Manual transmission for life! I don't know what I'd do with out one! :)

I sometimes wish Toyota would bring out a Mazdaspeed 3 / WRX / Focus ST competitor with a TRD Corolla or something.

I have cars with both manual and dual clutch and its really a toss up between the two. Different days I will enjoy each equally!
 
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