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Chester Wozniak
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:28 am Post subject:
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I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
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High Tech Misfit
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:47 am Post subject:
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Chester Wozniak wrote:
| Quote: | I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
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Personally, I would choose the S for the sportier handling and appearance.
But if you have a few extra thousand bucks to spend, you could get the
even sportier XRS with its high-powered engine (same as in the Matrix XRS)
and 6-speed manual tranny. I would assume that it has those extra safety
features found in the LE.
The gas mileage figures are realistic. My folks recently got 40mpg on a
trip they took with their '04 Corolla CE (automatic). The figures should
be similar for the S and LE as well, although the XRS will probably get
somewhat worse mileage. |
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Pat
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:10 am Post subject:
Re: 2006 Corolla S or LE? |
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33-34 mpg
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Hachiroku
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:46 am Post subject:
Re: 2006 Corolla S or LE? |
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On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:47:36 -0500, High Tech Misfit wrote:
| Quote: | Chester Wozniak wrote:
I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
Personally, I would choose the S for the sportier handling and appearance.
But if you have a few extra thousand bucks to spend, you could get the
even sportier XRS with its high-powered engine (same as in the Matrix XRS)
and 6-speed manual tranny. I would assume that it has those extra safety
features found in the LE.
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That's what I was going to suggest. But they are few and far between and I
don't think they're making them after 2005, and the ones that were around
went fast. It's going to be hard finding one.
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The gas mileage figures are realistic. My folks recently got 40mpg on a
trip they took with their '04 Corolla CE (automatic). The figures should
be similar for the S and LE as well, although the XRS will probably get
somewhat worse mileage.
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Jeff Strickland
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:18 am Post subject:
Re: 2006 Corolla S or LE? |
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"High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.11.22.22.47.36.177443@hightech.misfit...
| Quote: | Chester Wozniak wrote:
I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
Personally, I would choose the S for the sportier handling and appearance.
But if you have a few extra thousand bucks to spend, you could get the
even sportier XRS with its high-powered engine (same as in the Matrix XRS)
and 6-speed manual tranny. I would assume that it has those extra safety
features found in the LE.
The gas mileage figures are realistic. My folks recently got 40mpg on a
trip they took with their '04 Corolla CE (automatic). The figures should
be similar for the S and LE as well, although the XRS will probably get
somewhat worse mileage.
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I suspect that "somewhat" is a bit of an overstatement. How much of an
overstatment is pegged pretty closely to the statement one makes with the
pedals ... (understanding that having pedals that can make the statement
are often speaking up, but they don't have to) |
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Jeff Strickland
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:18 am Post subject:
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I'd take the S, but I like the rear deck spoiler and the tire package more
than I like life itself. I try to put my car in places where it won't get
hit -- I've been pretty successful at it for well over 30 years. I'd
probably get the 5-spd too, but I actually like to shift while most folks my
age don't like shifting. Personally, my opinion, as humble as it is, is that
a 4 banger motor and an automatic trans are not usually very good
compliments of each other. If you insist on the automatic, I think you'd be
happier with the 6 cyl motor.
Yes, the mileage figures are pretty reasonable. If you drive like Mario
Andretti, you might not be happy, but I'm confident that if I was driving
the car, my overall mileage for the kind of commuting that I do would dial
in at the high end of 35 mpg.
"Chester Wozniak" <ChesterWozniak@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:11038-43839BA8-1639@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
| Quote: | I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
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Wolfgang
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Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:19 am Post subject:
Re: 2006 Corolla S or LE? |
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Jeff - What country are you in that you can get a Corolla with a 6 cyl
engine? Ain't an option and would take big $ to retrofit. You must hav the
Corolla confused with the Camry - a bigger heavier car that even with the 4
cyl and automatic still performs well. No problems at all with the Corolla
and the automatic.
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8_ydnRNxbNbieh7eRVn-tg@ez2.net...
| Quote: | I'd take the S, but I like the rear deck spoiler and the tire package more
than I like life itself. I try to put my car in places where it won't get
hit -- I've been pretty successful at it for well over 30 years. I'd
probably get the 5-spd too, but I actually like to shift while most folks
my age don't like shifting. Personally, my opinion, as humble as it is, is
that a 4 banger motor and an automatic trans are not usually very good
compliments of each other. If you insist on the automatic, I think you'd
be happier with the 6 cyl motor.
Yes, the mileage figures are pretty reasonable. If you drive like Mario
Andretti, you might not be happy, but I'm confident that if I was driving
the car, my overall mileage for the kind of commuting that I do would dial
in at the high end of 35 mpg.
"Chester Wozniak" <ChesterWozniak@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:11038-43839BA8-1639@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
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ma_twain
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Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:27 am Post subject:
Re: 2006 Corolla S or LE? |
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Now that would be sweet - a Corolla with a 6 cylinder :-) You would have
to upgrade the suspension to handle the added power and weight.
Wolfgang wrote:
| Quote: | Jeff - What country are you in that you can get a Corolla with a 6 cyl
engine? Ain't an option and would take big $ to retrofit. You must hav the
Corolla confused with the Camry - a bigger heavier car that even with the 4
cyl and automatic still performs well. No problems at all with the Corolla
and the automatic.
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8_ydnRNxbNbieh7eRVn-tg@ez2.net...
I'd take the S, but I like the rear deck spoiler and the tire package more
than I like life itself. I try to put my car in places where it won't get
hit -- I've been pretty successful at it for well over 30 years. I'd
probably get the 5-spd too, but I actually like to shift while most folks
my age don't like shifting. Personally, my opinion, as humble as it is, is
that a 4 banger motor and an automatic trans are not usually very good
compliments of each other. If you insist on the automatic, I think you'd
be happier with the 6 cyl motor.
Yes, the mileage figures are pretty reasonable. If you drive like Mario
Andretti, you might not be happy, but I'm confident that if I was driving
the car, my overall mileage for the kind of commuting that I do would dial
in at the high end of 35 mpg.
"Chester Wozniak" <ChesterWozniak@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:11038-43839BA8-1639@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
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ma_twain
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Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:33 am Post subject:
Re: 2006 Corolla S or LE? |
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Chester Wozniak wrote:
| Quote: | I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
It is your money, so the final decision is up to you. However, keep in mind |
airbags alone do not make a car safe. The better handling of the S
might help you avoid an accident, so you would not need the side air
bags. This is assuming you are better than the average driver. It also
sounds like the appearance of the car is very important - so go for
the S. Just remember, the alloy wheels, skirts, and spoilers do improve
handling, but at speeds that would soon cost you your drivers license.
At reasonable, safe speeds they are for appearance only. The S
suspension will be the most useful part of the package. |
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Jeff Strickland
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Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:46 am Post subject:
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Sorry, I didn't mean to suggest that the Corolla could be had with a 6 cyl
motor.
I'm not confusing anything with anything. I'm suggesting that I would not
buy a 4 cyl automatic, I'd get a different car that came in a 6 cyl
configuration if I was dead set on getting the automatic trans. I've driven
many 4 cyl with automatic transmission cars, and none of them were very much
fun. Having said that, I freely admit that the Camry was the most pleasant
when set up this way.
"Wolfgang" <NOwolfgangdieterSPAM@cox.net> wrote in message
news:lMshf.9397$0h5.8486@dukeread10...
| Quote: | Jeff - What country are you in that you can get a Corolla with a 6 cyl
engine? Ain't an option and would take big $ to retrofit. You must hav
the Corolla confused with the Camry - a bigger heavier car that even with
the 4 cyl and automatic still performs well. No problems at all with the
Corolla and the automatic.
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8_ydnRNxbNbieh7eRVn-tg@ez2.net...
I'd take the S, but I like the rear deck spoiler and the tire package
more than I like life itself. I try to put my car in places where it
won't get hit -- I've been pretty successful at it for well over 30
years. I'd probably get the 5-spd too, but I actually like to shift while
most folks my age don't like shifting. Personally, my opinion, as humble
as it is, is that a 4 banger motor and an automatic trans are not usually
very good compliments of each other. If you insist on the automatic, I
think you'd be happier with the 6 cyl motor.
Yes, the mileage figures are pretty reasonable. If you drive like Mario
Andretti, you might not be happy, but I'm confident that if I was driving
the car, my overall mileage for the kind of commuting that I do would
dial in at the high end of 35 mpg.
"Chester Wozniak" <ChesterWozniak@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:11038-43839BA8-1639@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
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ma_twain
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Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:24 pm Post subject:
Re: 2006 Corolla S or LE? |
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If you think a V6 Camry with an automatic is nice, you should have
driven one with a manual :-) I had one.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
| Quote: | Sorry, I didn't mean to suggest that the Corolla could be had with a 6
cyl motor.
I'm not confusing anything with anything. I'm suggesting that I would
not buy a 4 cyl automatic, I'd get a different car that came in a 6 cyl
configuration if I was dead set on getting the automatic trans. I've
driven many 4 cyl with automatic transmission cars, and none of them
were very much fun. Having said that, I freely admit that the Camry was
the most pleasant when set up this way.
"Wolfgang" <NOwolfgangdieterSPAM@cox.net> wrote in message
news:lMshf.9397$0h5.8486@dukeread10...
Jeff - What country are you in that you can get a Corolla with a 6 cyl
engine? Ain't an option and would take big $ to retrofit. You must
hav the Corolla confused with the Camry - a bigger heavier car that
even with the 4 cyl and automatic still performs well. No problems at
all with the Corolla and the automatic.
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8_ydnRNxbNbieh7eRVn-tg@ez2.net...
I'd take the S, but I like the rear deck spoiler and the tire package
more than I like life itself. I try to put my car in places where it
won't get hit -- I've been pretty successful at it for well over 30
years. I'd probably get the 5-spd too, but I actually like to shift
while most folks my age don't like shifting. Personally, my opinion,
as humble as it is, is that a 4 banger motor and an automatic trans
are not usually very good compliments of each other. If you insist on
the automatic, I think you'd be happier with the 6 cyl motor.
Yes, the mileage figures are pretty reasonable. If you drive like
Mario Andretti, you might not be happy, but I'm confident that if I
was driving the car, my overall mileage for the kind of commuting
that I do would dial in at the high end of 35 mpg.
"Chester Wozniak" <ChesterWozniak@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:11038-43839BA8-1639@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
I have to make a decision regarding a new car purchase. Have
narrowed my
choices to the 2006 Corolla S and LE.
The LE has more of an upscale interior and seems to ride more like a
luxury car. It also has side airbags that are a plus. The only negative
is the exterior has a bland look.
The S with automatic is more sporty and has a harder suspension but
handles like a sports sedan. No side air bags but the exterior looks
superb with the body skirts and spoiler.
My question is, should I sacrifice side safety for a more sporty
car? In
addition, is the 38/30 mpg listed feasible or is it overstated?
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