Looks like the new Corolla and Matrix are out. Matrix looks interesting.
They both come standard with the 1.8 liter engine, upped to 132 hp. The Corolla gets 35 mpg, and the Matrix 32 mpg, on the highway with this engine.
Both come in XRS form with the 2.4 liter Camry engine. Not quite as exciting as the previous XRS which came with 8000 rpm engines with 6 speed manuals - these get 29mpg (Matrix) and 30 (Corolla) on the highway - big let down, for 158 hp if you ask me.
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1988 Nissan 300zx 5sd 71,000 miles
1995 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 5spd 90,000 miles (sold, frame gone)
2001 Sequoia Limited 4x4 119,000 miles (some electronic issues, manifolds, otherwise solid and not a single rattle woot)
2009 Corolla and Matrix - 132, 158 hp. 29-35mpg highway.
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