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#49 of 98 Re: question [thegraduate] by brule May 20, 2009 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (May 16, 2009 8:53 pm) The Camry 2009 has EPS. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (May 20, 2009 8:40 pm)
#50 of 98 Re: question [brule] by mcdawgg May 20, 2009 (8:40 pm)
Replying to: brule (May 20, 2009 1:25 pm) For 2009, the 4 cylinder does not have EPS, maybe the V6 does?
#51 of 98 Re: question [denvecsr] by gerrya May 21, 2009 (9:55 am)
Replying to: denvecsr (May 16, 2009 7:53 pm) Sounds exactly like my experience. City driving no problem. 110 km/h and above the car wanders and I find myself correcting left/right/left constantly, like as if every day is a windy day. 2 dealers told me that I'm the first person ever to have any complaint about it. I'm going to have my dealer check alignment and road test it. Can't think of anything else to do.   On the brighter side.... Yesterday, 120 km highway run at 115 km/hr, nice warm 25 Celsius day, the dash readout says I averaged 5.5 l/100 km = 51 mpg Canadian = 43 mpg US!! Bought the car in January, was quite disappointed at mileage in the winter months. It would appear that this car likes to run hot and not too far above the speed limit.
#52 of 98 2010 EPS any better? by coffeemlk Jul 12, 2009 (7:36 pm)
Any feedback on the 2010 Corolla EPS? Is it any better? Replies to this message: terceltom (Jul 13, 2009 4:40 am) mnf (Jul 13, 2009 9:00 am) thegraduate (Jul 13, 2009 5:23 pm)
#53 of 98 Re: 2010 EPS any better? [coffeemlk] by terceltom Jul 13, 2009 (4:40 am)
Replying to: coffeemlk (Jul 12, 2009 7:36 pm) Haven't drove a 2010 yet but they gonna have a long way to go to beat the steering on the 2009 ! The ease of this steering is just so relaxing to drive. Hope they didn't change it for the worse. Replies to this message: mnf (Jul 13, 2009 9:00 am)
#54 of 98 Re: 2010 EPS any better? [terceltom] by mnf Jul 13, 2009 (9:00 am)
Replying to: terceltom (Jul 13, 2009 4:40 am) I agree i am on vacation just drove from Spokane to Seattle to Portland and now the oregon coast. Driving from 45mph to 75-80 with no issues what so ever.   MNF
#56 of 98 Re: 2010 EPS any better? [coffeemlk] by thegraduate Jul 13, 2009 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: coffeemlk (Jul 12, 2009 7:36 pm) 2010...   Considering there was never any feedback (or any feel at all) on the steering in the 2009 Corolla, lets sure hope so. My granddad's 10 year old Frontier offers more steering feel and precision than this gen Corolla.
#57 of 98 ESP rated bad by most reviewers... by samnoe Jul 26, 2009 (2:38 pm)
In most reviews, the steering system in the Corolla does not get a good rating. For example:   Consumer Guide Auto:   "...Corolla has electric power steering assist that's designed to save fuel. The system has slightly different calibrations depending on model, and it feels unnatural in all of them. XRS has sporting pretensions, but it isn't likely to excite enthusiast drivers. It has decent grip in turns and is reasonably quick to respond to steering inputs. Among versions tested, steering feel is poorest in the S, where gentle turns of the wheel can result in exaggerated motions..."   Edmunds review:   "...Handling is uninspiring, however. Body roll is decently controlled, but the electric steering on non-XRS models provides so little feedback, you may find yourself making corrections simply to keep the car traveling in a straight line..."   The truth about cars:   "...Even in those first five meters, the Corolla’s new electrically-assisted steering made a powerful impression. Mother will love its over-boosted lightness in the Costco parking lot, but not me. It’s a necessary trade-off to keep the EPA numbers up (what with that extra body weight), but its synthetic feel and unpredictable weighting are a let down from the predecessor’s perfectly adequate hydraulic tiller..."   Motor Trend (comparison):   "...The Corolla's like an xB sedan, yet it's not as fun to drive," says Loh, inserting, "This thing needs thicker anti-roll bars and more damping." As it is, the XRS rides rather rough, exhibits prevalent body roll, and houses a zealous electronic nanny. "The stability control's warning bells ring as if you've just broken into Fort Knox. Why?" queries St. Antoine. Not helping is the new electric power steering, which, according to Vance, "Doesn't find dead-center, is slow to react to input, and feels as organic as Sweet'N Low." Add in a transmission that incessantly hunts for gears and shifts as it sees fit when in manual mode, and the Corolla comes across half-baked..."   There are many more, just search anywhere and you'll find more that enough. It's even worse than other Toyota's, like the Camry. Even though the Camry also have numb steering, it's much better designed that the electric one in Corolla. Replies to this message: mnf (Jul 26, 2009 9:50 pm)
#58 of 98 Re: question [terceltom] by denvecsr Jul 26, 2009 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: terceltom (Apr 29, 2009 4:03 pm) NHTSA ODI - Complaints   So many there. If you haven't put up a complaint please do so. Maybe the government will have Toyota correct our problems. Replies to this message: mnf (Jul 26, 2009 9:39 pm)

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