 Thinking of getting new Car, Not sure if keeping 6CG |
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 Apr 20, 2012 - 5:43 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 18, '09 From Costa Rica Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
I'm thinking of getting car, a Corolla XRS 2006, still don't know if I'm keeping the 6GC.
What you guys think about this one, why a 2006 mostly because of the 2ZZ engine VVTL-i used on the 7GC and considering Gas prices here like $5 a gallon this could reduce the expense, I love the 6GC and this is why I'm thinking to Keep it or not. It will be imported from US, we don't have this version here and beside will be like 3 times it cost in US. So need Ideas and suggestions. -------------------- 1994 ST Celica --> no swap --> 7A rebuild
1974 Mustang --> Almost Restored |
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Apr 20, 2012 - 6:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If I were going for a 2000+ car, I'd get the 03-04 Celica GT-S. That's just me though. Originally got 24/33 mpg with 180 hp, not bad. Also on premium fuel though. Will be the same for the XRS Corolla. According to online, it got 26/34 originally on premium. I'm guessing due to different transmission gearing between it and the Celica. If fuel cost is a main concern the standard Corolla originally was rated at 32/41 on regular. Not sure if you can access this site from Costa Rica, but here's a good site for finding fuel efficiency of various vehicles: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Apr 21, 2012 - 8:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '06 From Soda Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (91%) |
the 7th gen celica had excellent mpg. i consistantly got over 30mpg city and hw mixed, with 35+ on hw rides. you'll be very happy with the performance and mpg for sure
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Apr 23, 2012 - 9:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '09 From Costa Rica Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
7GC could be nice but in this times I need the extra pair of doors, and I'll be getting married soon so it could be the wife car in future. so i can keep the 6GC
beside the XRS have this sport feeling... -------------------- 1994 ST Celica --> no swap --> 7A rebuild
1974 Mustang --> Almost Restored |
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Apr 24, 2012 - 12:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
I dont know if costa rica is same as el salvador but the rollas are stolen like candy bars on a childs birthday party with lotsa bullies....
The corolla is a,nice,option, but consider the matrix with 6 speed as well -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Apr 24, 2012 - 10:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '09 From Costa Rica Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Apr 23, 2012 - 11:07 PM)  I dont know if costa rica is same as el salvador but the rollas are stolen like candy bars on a childs birthday party with lotsa bullies.... The corolla is a,nice,option, but consider the matrix with 6 speed as well Older Corollas 80's could be stolen, but since we've been swamped with 90's Hyundai's thieves prefer those cars instead other kind. Matrix is also in the list, I have a friend that owns one and its great, the only down side is there isn't a lot of body parts. Corollas are more accessible. -------------------- 1994 ST Celica --> no swap --> 7A rebuild
1974 Mustang --> Almost Restored |
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Apr 25, 2012 - 1:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Corolla XRS should be ideal then. Enough room for the future family, enough get up and go as to not be frustrating, and good enough mpg to not kill you at the pump. Just from browsing around it has a decent aftermarket too.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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