My turn... '09 Corolla XRS - Page 3

TheFreeman2005 · #31 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 02:36 PM

Thats plenty interesting. I never knew that about the older XRS models. I always assumed it was just an apperance package like Toyota usually does, but it sounds like it was a little beast for sure.

I had to drive a Tahoe for work the other day and it felt like driving a boat after coming out of the 'Rolla. The XRS does handle very well and feels solid.

I'm going to try and baby it for the rest of the week and see if I cant squeeze a few more MPGs out of it. The read out is giving me 30.9 as of this morning, so its really about 2MPG less than that usually.

SPDSHFT! Lets see some pictures man!

06TundraBoy · #32 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 05:02 PM

I'm actually doing some research into the Corolla or Matrix. I know I want the XRS with the navigation, just not sure if I want a sedan or a mini hatch

TheFreeman2005 · #33 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 06TundraBoy

I'm actually doing some research into the Corolla or Matrix. I know I want the XRS with the navigation, just not sure if I want a sedan or a mini hatch

Ask yourself if you need the extra room in the hatch or not. I didnt need the room, nor do I care for the looks of the hatch back, but thats just me.

Anyways, here are a few more pictures of my Corolla after I cleaned it up a bit... then it rained today... go figure.

I did think one issue that annoyed me more than anything about this car... the freakin' shifter knob would get loose and spin off if I didnt grip the shifter tight. The only time it would happen is if the car had been sitting out in the sunlight and the cab got hot. Nothing a little teflon tape didnt fix..

Anyways, good luck with your decision. If you have any questions there are a few of us '09 drivers running around.

06TundraBoy · #34 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 04:00 AM

Thanks

I think I'm shooting for the Matrix XRS manual with Navigation, sunroof, and XM.

Now the search begins!

Does anyone know if the current tC supercharger fits?

TheFreeman2005 · #35 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 06TundraBoy

Thanks

I think I'm shooting for the Matrix XRS manual with Navigation, sunroof, and XM.

Now the search begins!

Does anyone know if the current tC supercharger fits?

I would think so since its still the 2.4L engine... but looking at a few pictures it looks like some stuff would need to be moved around...

The airbox and battery seem to be sitting where the S/C needs to be. Or maybe part of the install moves those items around or something...

muleman · #36 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 04:39 PM

Funny I had a 2001 tundra access cab and traded it in dec 07 for a 08 corolla le 5 speed. I am now trying to get every last drop out of my tank of gas. MY avarge is 44mpg@55 mph and my best for a trip to work was 52.5mpg and I did 50.2 on the way home last night. I also miss my tundra but I can't see spending $ 80 a week on gas. Now I spend 40 every 1 1/2 or so.

TheFreeman2005 · #37 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by muleman

Funny I had a 2001 tundra access cab and traded it in dec 07 for a 08 corolla le 5 speed. I am now trying to get every last drop out of my tank of gas. MY avarge is 44mpg@55 mph and my best for a trip to work was 52.5mpg and I did 50.2 on the way home last night. I also miss my tundra but I can't see spending $ 80 a week on gas. Now I spend 40 every 1 1/2 or so.

I hear ya. I'm not trying to get every last drop out of mine since going from $80 a fill up to $30 is still new to me, but I do like having the surplus money!

I'm really glad I didnt buy an '08 Tundra like I was orignially wanting to do!

Only Toyota for me · #38 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by muleman

Funny I had a 2001 tundra access cab and traded it in dec 07 for a 08 corolla le 5 speed. I am now trying to get every last drop out of my tank of gas. MY avarge is 44mpg@55 mph and my best for a trip to work was 52.5mpg and I did 50.2 on the way home last night. I also miss my tundra but I can't see spending $ 80 a week on gas. Now I spend 40 every 1 1/2 or so.

We've found that you can pretty much count on your gas costs being cut in half if you drive a lot.

52.5 mpg? Wow. Was that calculated?

Best i've seen is 40 at 75 mph.

TheFreeman2005 · #39 (**permalink**) 06-22-2008, 05:41 PM

OK... 5000 miles on the car so far. Just did finish up a trip up to Moyock NC from Charlotte. About 350 - 400 miles one way pretty much 100% intersate and highway the whole way. I'm thinking (havent done the math yet) I was gettin garound 31MPG (I figure that by subtracting 2MPG from the average MPG calculator built into the car which is what it usually winds up being.)

The car handled the trip great. Even turning at 3000 + RPMS the whole way up and back, it kept on trucking with no issues.

Gotta love the JBL stereo too... kept me rocking the whole way up and back.

I did have the unfortunate encounter of running over half of a deer at 4AM. Looks like a rig had hit a deer and left the front most portion in the road, and the rear portion half a mile up the road. I didnt have a chance to miss the front portion, but thankfully the car did not take any damage from hitting it. By the looks of it, the rear "axle" took the blut of the hit. That is where I found most of the blood and hair. The gas tank was fine as was the bumpers and ground effects. I'm really surprised that the deer did not catch on the front tow hook that is located under the engine... if it would have, I would have ended up dragging the deer (or anything else that you might could run over).

Anyways, Toyota rocks as always and has created another timeless car that will last forever and ever. The car will be going in for its first oil change/tune-up hopefully next weekend or so.

Happy driving,

currybob · #40 (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 05:53 AM

Freeman

Glade you didn't have any damage!!
I'm at almost 4,000 miles and no issues what so ever except I still feel the breaks have a lot of peddle travel. Wish they had put the 4 wheel disk on my S. I hit a curb running around 30 mph (damn thing was at work and sticks out real close to the road) blew from tire and put a knot on the rear and it bent the front rim. I't hit so hard it put a small buckle dent near my moon roof. Toyota is real proud of those rims.

I'm averaging 35 mpg (checked with calculator) almost every time I fill up. That is no interstate all 2 lane with maybe 20% city driving. I have no doubts I can get at least 40 mpg interstate.

When I change the oil I will use Mobile One 0w-20w as recommended.

Love the car!

Bob

PapaPS · #41 (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 06:34 AM

06tundraboy.........Thank you for the explanation........sounds like what we use to call the power band.......
And we are seeing 32 to 34 mpg average with a 50/50 of rural and city in a 07 1.8.........just driving it ..........0 issues..well the meep meep horn was replaced.........

currybob · #42 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 07:27 AM

Freeman

Hope you have e-mail notifications because this is an old thread. My S got hit by a rock from one of those dummies cutting grass at a car lot. Anyway got a bad chip in the paint and got check from their insurance. I'm thinking mine is a magnet for damage. I'm playing with the idea of selling and ordering an XRS so I can get the 4wheel disc and 5 sp automatic. On the MPGs I don't understand why they don't get the same MPG's as the 1.8. The XRS has a 5 sp auto with a lewer rear gear than the 1.8 and 17 in wheels. Seems like that should take care of the difference in engine size and the little more weight the car has. It seems your averaging almost 29 and I'm always right at 34-35 with similar driving conditions.

Is you MPGs still the same? How fast do you drive on the interstate/country roads and what pressure do you run in your tires. Also do you have additives in the winter gas??

Thanks
Bob