My turn... '09 Corolla XRS

[currybob]

Freeman

I just put my S on the sell block and ordered an XRS, should be here in a week or two.

Bob

[TheFreeman2005]

Originally Posted by currybob

Freeman

I just put my S on the sell block and ordered an XRS, should be here in a week or two.

Bob

Cool Bob! Welcome to the dark side.

Let us know what you think of power differences and such. So what are the details for your new ride?

[currybob]

Freeman

Just like my S model. I had stereo upgrade, auto, sport pkg, tinted glass and moonroof.

I will let you know the power difference but the real reason I'm switching is to get the 4 wheel disc, 5sp auto and 17" wheels instead of 16".

Bob

[TheFreeman2005]

Originally Posted by currybob

Freeman

Just like my S model. I had stereo upgrade, auto, sport pkg, tinted glass and moonroof.

I will let you know the power difference but the real reason I'm switching is to get the 4 wheel disc, 5sp auto and 17" wheels instead of 16".

Bob

Yeah, my car will stop on a dime with the 4 wheel disk, although I've never driven any other Corolla than my XRS.

The JBL system is great all the way around. I love hooking my iPod up to it and making my ears bleed out. just kidding about that last part, but the stereo in my car is amazing for "factory."

I wish I had tinted windows. I'm thinking about getting mine tinted, just havent gone out and done it yet.

[currybob]

I'm in the SE and we have real hot summers and I think it will add to the sporty look. They factory tint is not real dark just adds a little more cool to it.

Bob

[TheFreeman2005]

Yeah, I can only legally get 30% or 35% here in NC which aint real dark. Wish I could go a lot darker, but might have to settle. Dont feel like gettin pulled/fined for it. I hope its not too expensive.

[currybob]

I think the factory tint was $200. Just found out the arrival date for the car is not 9 Oct. That is twice as long as what they orginally told me but oh well. That should give me plenty of time to sell the other one I guess.

Bob

[TheFreeman2005]

Did you have to order one, or did you choose to order one? I picked mine up off the lot.

Still dont see any XRS models in my area on the road. Mostly S models and base.

[currybob]

Freeman

Had to order it. They checked the entire Sout East and there was not one out there. That seems to be true with the S and XRS due to the demand for high MPG cars now.

Bob

[TheFreeman2005]

Originally Posted by currybob

Freeman

Had to order it. They checked the entire Sout East and there was not one out there. That seems to be true with the S and XRS due to the demand for high MPG cars now.

Bob

Yeah, I"m starting to see a lot of the 09 Corollas on the road around here. Just no other XRS models. I know Toyota of Concord had 4 of 'em on the lot when I was looking. I took one of 'em home.

[06TundraBoy]

I wanna see a 10thgen XRS go against a 9thgen XRS.

[TheFreeman2005]

Originally Posted by 06TundraBoy

I wanna see a 10thgen XRS go against a 9thgen XRS.

I've heard that the 9th gen Corollas are faster than the 10th gen, but the 10th gen handle better... I know I couldn't imagine mine being much faster than it is for a little 4cyl.

[currybob]

Hey Freeman-- Sold my car Monday.

Good thing I car pool and can ride my motorcycle more to work when my car pool is out of sinc.

Got a good price for her selling it myself. I just hope there is no delays.

Bob

[TheFreeman2005]

Originally Posted by currybob

Hey Freeman-- Sold my car Monday.

Good thing I car pool and can ride my motorcycle more to work when my car pool is out of sinc.

Got a good price for her selling it myself. I just hope there is no delays.

Bob

Awesome man. One step closer to the dark side.

If you dont mind me asking, what did you get for it?

[currybob]

19,700 plus I cleared 1200 from the guys insurance that hit it with a rock while mowing. I'm losing 1100 over what I paid for it. I think I did pretty good on a 7 month old car with 4700 miles on it.

Bob