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Re: Hyundai [sandman46] by jilliew
Jul 17, 2008 (10:26 pm)

Replying to: sandman46 (Jul 17, 2008 8:03 am)

I do like the Elantra, and I agree it's come a long way, but when the Corolla is still going at 200k, will the Elantra be doing the same thing? Too early to tell. Toyota has a long history as a quality car, as does Honda, but it's to early to tell about Hyundai. Time will tell. If gas wasn't approaching $5, I would probably would have just kept my Subara Outlook a bit longer. Photography is my hobby and I like to do frequent road trips. Couldn't do it as often as I liked anymore in the Boo. I had the chance to try the Corolla in the snow in WY and MT recently and it did great. Handles well in the mountains also. There are a couple of things I don't like about it, one being that the back seats don't go all the way down. The Corolla, Civic, and Elantra seem to rule the road lately. Especially in CA. I also don't know how a really tall person could fit into one of those cars and be comfortable. I'm 5'6'' and I have to drive with my seat all the way back.
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Re: Sign of the times [mnf] by 04350
Jul 18, 2008 (2:37 am)

Replying to: mnf (Jul 14, 2008 3:51 am)

If you don't mind driving a prior rental car, there should be some used 09 (and 08) models on the market in the near future, albeit with 4,000 to 25,000 miles on them. Some will be sold as certified by Toyota dealers if the dealer wants to spend the time and effort to do Toyota's certification inspection. The major rental car companies are also feeling the pressure of keeping a fuel efficient fleet and Corollas are also popular rental cars.
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Re: Hyundai [jilliew] by rospotte
Jul 18, 2008 (9:45 am)

Replying to: jilliew (Jul 17, 2008 10:26 pm)

If your 5 6" dont worry about the room for the driver in the corolla.
 
I'am 6 3" 220 lbs.Very comfortable with plenty of leg room.
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5'7" by sandman46
Jul 18, 2008 (1:38 pm)
Funny, I'm only an inch taller than you but drive with my seat somewhat close to the wheel, so my taller kids love sitting behind me. Really think the newer Hyundai's will have no problem getting up to the 200k mark. People's perception is still based on the Hyundai of old and not based on reality. Ask people like Backy who's owned his for a few years and is very satisfied. I've also had that perception in my mindset for awhile, but after having driven a few Hyundai's lately, I'd definitely buy one and plan to buy them for my two girls as their 1st cars later on this year.
Trust me, the new '09 Sonata is an outstanding car and I'd buy one if I didn't like the smaller sized car or it would fit on my side of the garage.
Welcome to the 21st century.
 
The Sandman
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Re: Hyundai [rospotte] by jilliew
Jul 18, 2008 (7:19 pm)

Replying to: rospotte (Jul 18, 2008 9:45 am)

Unbelievable. I have long legs, but I'm sure not as long as a 6'3'' man. Plus I'm 150lbs and wouldn't want to gain any weight. Or, are you kidding me??? LOL
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by jilliew
Jul 18, 2008 (7:41 pm)
Well, like I said, time will tell. I usually drive my cars for 10 years, and I'm a stickler on maintaining them. I'll probably be dead by the time the next 10 years rolls around.If not, the plugins or something else ought to be all the rage. Maybe there will be Jetson mobiles. LOL I'm not comfy if I have to bend my legs more than a little. I have the seat and the steering wheel adjusted just right. Don't like being up too close to the wheel either. I like the adjustable steering wheel on the Corolla..Nicer than the one I had before.
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Re: [jilliew] by rospotte
Jul 18, 2008 (10:07 pm)

Replying to: jilliew (Jul 18, 2008 7:41 pm)

jillew I think you will be very happy with the rolla.
 
  When I was doing my research on it and the civic I read one reviewer describe the corolla as the lexus of the compact class.
 
  I agree with that.The ride comfort,fit and finish its all their.
 
 As far as maintanence just change the oil every 5,000 miles and have your mant. book stamped by toyota service department.As the car ages they will check other things as well.We should get ten years use easy.
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by jilliew
Jul 19, 2008 (10:23 pm)
I'm very happy with the car, the style, the ride and all the goodies. I'm especially happy with the gas millage as I live rural and if on occasion I want to drive to a mall or to the big city where groceries are cheaper, I can afford to do it. I took one long trip in it and never felt sore or cramped. Next year I plan to drive it to Alaska. I don't know what all the fuss is. If someone doesn't like the car, then they shouldn't buy it. They should buy what they like, just like I did. I didn't fall out of a potato truck in front of the Toyota dealer and run in and buy the Corolla.. I researched different cars for a year and had decided on the '08 Prius Touring Model and even ordered it and then changed my mind for several reasons. Corolla was a better ride, was way more comfy and roomier, cost was way lower than Prius, and I could take it to my own mechanic I have had for years and didn't have to use the dealership. Big savings there.
 
Jill (a happy Corolla owner)
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Moving To LA where to lease a corolla by dvrman
Jul 21, 2008 (1:59 pm)
I am moving in 3 weeks to Los ANgeles and looking to lease a corolla as a second car to go back and forth to work. ANy recommnedations of where to lease in LA or are there better deals further out from the city ?

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