09-01-2009, 09:46 PM
Commute: only 15 miles through some nice back roads to work. Every other weekend, though, I make a trip from Winchester to Richmond on I-66, rt. 17, and I-95
Handling Ride/Comfort: The Corolla is ok with both, not spectacular though, its not any worse than my focus in either of these categories, it moves through the turns halfway decent, and isn't uncomfortable on a 6 hours drive. I could never have a car that you think you're going to flip when you turn slightly, but a harsh ride sucks equally.
Power: Certainly not a race car, but the car will get out of its own way. My theory is that its not that my car is underpowered, but a lot of others are overpowered.
Size/Doors: Great, I'm not a big person, but at work we've piled 4 or 5 guys in a corolla to go to lunch, and its not uncomfortable.
Fuel Economy: Best point about the car, 38-40 on the highway typically. I haven't had a car with less than 30 mpg highway, and i don't plan to any time soon. Driving when I please > driving when i can afford it.
Auto/Manual: Manual all the way. I agree with Rex, and as much as traffic sucks sometimes, I deal. Plus I see a lot more automatic transmissions break than I do manuals(but then again, a lot more are sold with autos too)
Looks: Not gonna buy an ugly car unless I'm forced to. There are too many choices to go with something i'll hate.
All in all though, a small car that is reliable, cheap to maintain, gets good mileage, and is at least somewhat fun to drive is where its at.
Handling Ride/Comfort: The Corolla is ok with both, not spectacular though, its not any worse than my focus in either of these categories, it moves through the turns halfway decent, and isn't uncomfortable on a 6 hours drive. I could never have a car that you think you're going to flip when you turn slightly, but a harsh ride sucks equally.
Power: Certainly not a race car, but the car will get out of its own way. My theory is that its not that my car is underpowered, but a lot of others are overpowered.
Size/Doors: Great, I'm not a big person, but at work we've piled 4 or 5 guys in a corolla to go to lunch, and its not uncomfortable.
Fuel Economy: Best point about the car, 38-40 on the highway typically. I haven't had a car with less than 30 mpg highway, and i don't plan to any time soon. Driving when I please > driving when i can afford it.
Auto/Manual: Manual all the way. I agree with Rex, and as much as traffic sucks sometimes, I deal. Plus I see a lot more automatic transmissions break than I do manuals(but then again, a lot more are sold with autos too)
Looks: Not gonna buy an ugly car unless I'm forced to. There are too many choices to go with something i'll hate.
All in all though, a small car that is reliable, cheap to maintain, gets good mileage, and is at least somewhat fun to drive is where its at.
2014 Tacoma TRD Sport Double cab
2017 Toyota iA/Mazda 2
2017 Toyota iA/Mazda 2