Corolla XRS, Would you buy one? Options

[Celicav]

Alright, so there is a 2005 Corolla XRS for sale at a local dealership. As you may know, this car is the short-lived and limited production hot-rod version of the current gen Corrolla...6-Spd, Celica GTS engine basically (but 10 less HP and about same torque). I drove it the other day and have to admit that it was fun, esp. when you hit that lift at close to 7K RPM and it throws you back in your seat. It is marginally sporty compared to our Celis...Corolla S exterior look, nice strut tower bar, Matrix XRS 16" wheels, spoiler, 1/2 in. lower than other Corollas...BUT if anyone has driven a Corolla, you feel a lot higher up in the air, and the seat height does not feel sporty.

What do you think? I like it, but it is just not as sporty and cool as the Celi. But it is a rare car, sort of a "sleeper", and it's Toyota...and faster.

[jdg371]

Which dealership =] Is it a Priority dealership... hahaha

I would get it. The XRS has potential. Especially when the 2ZZ can easily crank out 180whp NA. True its rare. Only a few actually know the difference between the S and the XRS. Its not all about straight line speed. They are potent contenders in the autocross. Especially if left stock! Im not too much of a fan of the body. I prefer the previous bodystyle and the First Model Corolla S [Swapped with a 2ZZ of course]


[BTW if you dont remember me. We met at Priority Acura]