If I had a didgetal camera, I'd get a pic of the VW bug around here , it looks to have 44's and a 1 ton under it...........a new vw bug 1 or 2 years old......bottom is about face level to me........
Alright... 2nd tank of gas I got 28.5MPG's. No highway driving this tank. 100% country mile driving. Again, thats not really babying it either.
I finally washed the thing the other day. Pretty simple/easy to wash. Not a lot of nooks to get in and out of. There are a few places that like to hold water, especially around the lights.
Anywho, still overall happy with it. Havent found any problems with it so far.
I think it was like 22 - 30MPG's on the sticker. I was expecting to be on the low side, but I'm really on the high end. That makes me pretty happy. Like I said, I dont really baby it either.
I know I've never known that 2.4 to be good on gas. My moms '04 Camry gets more like 22/24MPG's, although it has a good bit more weight to carry around, plus I've got the 5 speed MT in my 'rolla.
It sure does have some pep in it though... I like it! Still miss the Tundra though...
I almost bought the xrs as I wanted a fairly fuel efficient car,but with more power than my 2007 corolla for highway driving.I ended up buying a Camry LE v6 because the fuel mileage ratings were nearly the same and with the $3000 rebate on the 2008 Camry,the price difference was not all that much.I am still surprised that the larger much more powerful Camry delivers comparable fuel mileage to the corolla xrs.
I guess a lot of it depends on how you drive it. I know my grandfather's Avalon with the 6-speed AT can get near the same MPG's with twice as much car.
Anyways, time for my 1000 mile report...
So I've put over 1000 miles on the Corolla so far. No issues thus far. No squeeks, rattles or otherwise. I washed it again lastnight and I did find its first major chip in the paint. It was down on the middle side skirt up by the front right wheel. Guess a rock got in there and pushed into the plastic. The paint everywhere else seems to be holding up well.
By my MPG Excell workbook I'm paying about .11 cents a mile right now. I'm still getting right around 28MPGs give or take .5MPGs in either direction. Still mostly country mile driving with a little highway every so often.
28.7MPG on the last tank. Country mile driving to and from work and around the country side. So far the "Avg. MPG" calculator the car has built in is usually around 2MPG off, and it usually puts me at 30MPG.
Used my fold down seats over the weekend. My rifle case was too long to fit in the trunk, so I had to fold the seats down. Its nice having the little pull release up near the top of the trunk so you dont have to crawl into the trunk to get to it. You still have to go around to the back seat area to pull the seat all the way down, but still a nice feature to have.
Anyways, everything else seems to still be in order.
Ok... got gas again this morning. I was at 28.92MPG, but I think I had some highway driving mixed in this go 'round. I know I put my foot in it a lot more than I normally do this time too (trying to get a little better with my shifts).
I washed it again yesterday... found another chip... this time it was on the hood. *tears*
Also this morning as I was pulling out I heard a loud clunk... I thought a rake or something fell over and hit my car as I was pulling out of the gerage this morning. It was right as I had released the parking break and started to roll forward, so I figure the breaks were stuck to the rotors untill I started moving. No further issues so far that I'm aware of though...
Freeman
Sweet car. I have an 09 S and love it also. I have the 1.8 so my average has been from 35mpg to 37mpg with no interstate but not really city either just country roads with some stop and go. The 1.8 has suprised me with it's pep and I'm satisfied. I was getting it for milage but wanted it to look good also.
Surprisingly good stock radio in these vehicles. I do wish the clock was not in line with the outside temperture becase I like both being displayed at the same time. Yours is probably different than mine on that.
You might want to look into the body side molding. I put it on mine and like the looks better and it offers some side protection. I paid like $80 for it. Looking for vent visors but haven't found any yet made for the 09. You can see the molding in the photo.
I also use to have a tundra. It was an 04 limited stepside with V8. Loved that truck but the fuel was eating me up.
These corolla's grow on ya and are super realiable and are very fuel effecient. With fuel pushing $3.50 per gallon I needed one vehicle that got good MPGs. I haven't been on the interstate yet but my 06 averaged 40 MPG running 75 with air. Hard to beat that.
Also how did you get your photos in the body of the post??
Thanks
Bob
__________________
2009 Tacoma PreRunner Crew Cab. Wife's Car
2009 Camry Hybrid, Mine :
2008 Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle Road King-My Bike
2005 Harley Davidson Deluxe-Wife's Bike
1998 Honda Accord EX (Daughters, but I bought it)
2009 Corolla LE (Other daughter but she's paying for most of it)
Hey Bob, kudos on the new Corolla... I feel your pain on having to give up the truck... I'm still not over giving up my X-SP... I miss my exhaust on that thing... lol
Anyways, as far as pep goes, I've got the 2.4L. I had a few friends ride in it yesterday that have those Civic Si cars. They said the acceleration is compairable if not the same, and that was with 3 people in the car. My MPGs is staying right at 28.6ish or so with me romping on it on a semi-regualr basis. 35 - 37MPG would be real nice. My mom and dad are looking into getting one and that might be the way for them to go.
I'm with you on the clock deal (mine is like yours). I hate that they've got it burried down with the rest of the stuff in the speedo area (you have to cycle through 'avg MPG', 'total time driving', est instant MPG', ect). They should do like they always have and put an extra little clock somewhere in the dash or on the radio.
My XRS came with the JBL 8 speaker deal... it is real nice once you turn it up... seems like the bass doesnt really come in untill 35 (volume setting).
I acctually dont like the BSM... I like the look without them. Kinda gives it a clean and smooth look to me. Makes the door panels look bigger too, which makes the whole car look a little bigger to me. Although I havent seen a 'rolla with BSM in person...
It is a fun little car to drive. Feels good to smash the gas and not burn $5 worth of gas. lol!
What is this "lift " I have been hearing about......a short explanation please........thank you
I used to drive a 2005 Corolla XRS before I traded it in for my 2006 Tundra V8, I can give you a little insight on the Lift.
Back in 2005 and 2006, Toyota released the XRS model of the Corolla that was equipped with a 2ZZ-GE engine. It was a 1.8L 4 cyl Yamaha built engine that was just...(sigh)...it was, and continues to be an amazing engine. It was also equipped with a 6-speed manual.
The engine has VVTL-i, the L standing for lift. On certain years of the engine, the Lift (like V-tec) engaged at around, if I remember correctly, 6200 RPM for the 05-06 model years. The redline was 8200 rpm. Heres a little more literature Toyota ZZ engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The car was fast. It wasn't stupid fast, but it was fast...for a Corolla. I remember it constantly ran at high RPMs.. I think going 65-70 on the freeway, the engine ran at like 3500 rpms. The engine in itself was loud, but when you would hit Lift, it was LOUD! Especially if you had a Injen CAI with a good muffler, that car would scream and literally turn heads.
Only downfall, with my car atleast, was the gas mileage. Even if you did run it slow without smashing the accelerator (hard not too) I couldn't get more than 20-22 mpg out of it, and it only took premium.
I was excited they brought back the XRS, but the previous one is WAY faster than the new one. WAY way way faster. Its a shame the engine is only used in the Lotus nowadays.
I encourage anyone to read about that engine. Any aftermarket part you put on it would just make it faster and louder. Most people that have the Corolla XRS wont let go of them. I was stupid enough to trade mine in for a gas hog, I wish I still had it. Here's some random pictures of my Corolla.
And here it is on the Used Car lot after I traded it in.
He's right....about the speed of the first Gen XRS. Ive worked for Toyota for nearly 5 years and have driven both the 05/06 and the 09 XRS. I will say that after having driven both on the skid pad and closed coarse, that the new model wins in the handling depatment. So much so, that I had no problem trading in my 04 Acura TL today for an 09 XRS in White! Love the car, and look forward to the hop-ups that TRD is working on. Enjoyed the write up. Thank you for the info!
__________________
"When all else fails, lock the hubs and head for the neighbors lawn!"
Re: My turn... '09 Corolla XRS
Linear Mode
