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Toyota Corolla XRS vs Nissan Sentra SE-R SPEC V vs Mazda3

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#5 of 64 Re: 2005 Toyota Corolla XRS vs 2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R SPEC V [mikegiller] by john500 May 04, 2005 (7:02 am)
Replying to: mikegiller (May 01, 2005 11:06 am) I have no idea. The internet information that I have read indicates that Yamaha "tunes" the engine. What does that mean? Changing the camshaft on the base 130 hp 1.8 L Toyota engine? Why does Yamaha have to tune one of Toyota's engines.
#6 of 64 XRS vs TC vs SI by gmajor Jun 02, 2005 (9:54 am)
I to am debating the value of the Toyota Corolla XRS, Scion tc and Honda Civic si. A best choice? Honda seems to have better overall handling and crisper engine, Toyota more practicality, and I like the engine. And Scion seems like a sporty Camry with a tight back seat. Having not lived with any of these for an extended period, what is your advice, can purchase for about the same $$, thanks
#7 of 64 mm by corollaxrs2 Jun 12, 2005 (11:09 pm)
For the first question, I think that both cars are fairly reliable. Toyota may be a little more so, but you should have no problems with a nissan. I own a corolla xrs and it is so much fun to drive, i test drove the sentra and i ended up with the corolla if that helps at all. Enjoy the 8100rpm redline in the xrs
#8 of 64 steering by carlisimo Jun 15, 2005 (6:11 pm)
How's the steering feedback in them?
#9 of 64 2005 Spec V by luhnsentrav05 Jun 16, 2005 (7:01 am)
I just bought an 05 Sentra Spec V and I am loving it. The only concerns I would put up are that one: if you're tall like me (6'1"), it'll be a little tight, and two, torque steering.   Nissan has done a better job in this model year to check the steering, but I can still notice it. It gets up and goes quick, and its Nissan. I was gonna check out the Corollas, but I see more of them around than Spec V's. Resale value isn't too shabby either, and obviously the owner of the dealership claims resale is there. It's actually hard to find a Spec V, took the dealer I was talking to a week to get one for me to test drive.
#10 of 64 05 Spec V by untchb1 Jun 19, 2005 (6:52 am)
I to recently bought a Spec V. I looked at the Corolla but like alot of other people to many were driving around. I test drove it to and it really didn't have what I was looking for. My dealer at Nissan spoke of the resale on it and compared to the resale of the Corolla in the past when I looked it up I went with the Spec V. The other thing I can credit to the Spec V is its quick and stiff handling. I was taking my daughter to the Zoo the other day running about Sixty with the cruise set. A guy lost some wood off the back of his pickup just up the hill. I didn't see it till the last minute about two feet high. If I had hit it I would have been screwed and the other scattererd lumber could have just spun the wheels and angled my car off the road. I know cause I work in accident reconstruction and I've seen it all. With the driving I've don'e I know the Spec pretty well. But with a jerk left and some breaks I missed the wood with about a car length of space when I passed it. The Caddilac behind me didn't do so well. I was never more impressed with the cars handling. Its pickup its extremely fast. My only dislike to the car is the six speed manual that sometimes if your used to your car shiffting itself you won't find it here. But it is well worth the buy and the torque you have pulling you is insane. My choice was the Spec V No regrets.
#11 of 64 uhhhh hello? Mazda3s? by newcar31 Jun 20, 2005 (4:48 pm)
The Corolla and Sentra don't have an independent rear suspension. I strongly suggest test driving both of them and make sure you can live with the ride quality. I personally wouldn't buy any vehicle without an independent rear suspension unless it was a truck. Those beam axles in the rear are extra cheapo if you ask me.   Why not the Mazda3s? It has comparable acceleration and handling and it also has an independent rear suspension for better ride quality and better control over bumpy surfaces. IMO, it looks better than either the Sentra or Corolla and is the obvious choice. Bonus---the Mazda3 is made in Japan, the Sentra and Corolla are not. The Mazda3 is generally regarded as the best in it's class. The Corolla looks goofy IMO, and the Sentra is on it's way out ready to be replaced with a new design. Replies to this message: synpthesis (Jun 20, 2005 9:42 pm) newcar31 (Jun 21, 2005 4:01 am)
#12 of 64 Some good by synpthesis Jun 20, 2005 (9:28 pm)
cars out there. Friend drives the Spec-V and I got the XRS last year. A lot of choice depends on your personal preference. Performance and speed (relative to my budget) were needed but so was reliability and low maintenance. Toyota wasn't likely to pull resale killing stunts like Mazda's doing with their 3's and whereas the srt-4 packs multiple punches... well it's still a neon. The XRS is a quiet non-disclosure type car, excellent build with reasonable space for a young family. Make sure that you are sold on manual transmission though as it can be tiring in slow traffic.
#13 of 64 Re: uhhhh hello? Mazda3s? [newcar31] by synpthesis Jun 20, 2005 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: newcar31 (Jun 20, 2005 4:48 pm) I was big on the issue of independent rear suspension until I read some article on the 2005 Jetta. They convinced me to try out the XRS. You have the firm ride that these type of cars demand. How do you take twisties when you are a soft and slushy Camry? A post in the Camry/Accord forum has me wondering why people buy numb sedans (Honda quit making good handling Accords because they needed the Camry crowd) then spend time/money trying to firm up the car. When the car mag guys test these cars to the limit and some then chart out their observations you have trust what they say - your tests are limited. Good suspension, sticky tires and a communicative steering will have you dreaming of the long route home. If you want to ride like a Buick - get one. Replies to this message: newcar31 (Jun 21, 2005 4:01 am)
#14 of 64 Re: uhhhh hello? Mazda3s? [synpthesis] by newcar31 Jun 21, 2005 (4:01 am)
Replying to: synpthesis (Jun 20, 2005 9:42 pm) The Mazda3 doesn't have a soft, slushy ride, and it handles just fine. It will handle bumpy corners a lot better than a car without IRS.   The rear beam axle is a cost cutting measure and nothing more.   "If you want to ride like a Buick - get one"   Lol!!!!! So the Mazda3 rides and handles like a Buick?!?!   The Mazda3 undeniably has a better ride/handling combination than the Sentra SE-R or Corolla XRS.

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