New Member with a new Corolla S Premium

shah23

New Member
#1
Hey guys I thought I'd sign up and introduce myself after reading up on this forum for a few days. I owned a Volvo C30 which was burned to the ground on August 1st by someone. I lost about $1,200 worth of stuff inside of the car that the insurance wouldn't pay for. My girlfriend forced me to start a gofundme for anyone who'd like to contribute. I had only owned that car for literally 1 year. After my insurance paid off the loan, I wanted another Volvo C30 until my uncle and parents convinced me to get the Corolla. After coming close to signing the paperwork on another C30, I figured I'd give the Corolla one last test drive. I drove the S Premium model and loved everything about it. I mean it's not as fast as my C30 but I guess I'll get over it sooner or later. So as of last Thursday (8/20), I signed the papers to my new Corolla S Premium. It has every single option available and I love it so far. I guess it's more of a practical car for someone like me. I already ordered LED for the fog lights, interior, as well as the license plate lol. Anyways, I'll share some photos of the fire incident as well as the new car. IMG_3105.jpg IMG_3107.jpg IMG_3108.jpg IMG_3109.jpg IMG_3110.jpg
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I guess I can't post my gofundme until I have posted 3 times. I guess I'll post it later then.
 
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Hey guys I thought I'd sign up and introduce myself after reading up on this forum for a few days. I owned a Volvo C30 which was burned to the ground on August 1st by someone. I lost about $1,200 worth of stuff inside of the car that the insurance wouldn't pay for. My girlfriend forced me to start a gofundme for anyone who'd like to contribute. I had only owned that car for literally 1 year. After my insurance paid off the loan, I wanted another Volvo C30 until my uncle and parents convinced me to get the Corolla. After coming close to signing the paperwork on another C30, I figured I'd give the Corolla one last test drive. I drove the S Premium model and loved everything about it. I mean it's not as fast as my C30 but I guess I'll get over it sooner or later. So as of last Thursday (8/20), I signed the papers to my new Corolla S Premium. It has every single option available and I love it so far. I guess it's more of a practical car for someone like me. I already ordered LED for the fog lights, interior, as well as the license plate lol. Anyways, I'll share some photos of the fire incident as well as the new car. View attachment 886 View attachment 887 View attachment 888 View attachment 889 View attachment 890
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I guess I can't post my gofundme until I have posted 3 times. I guess I'll post it later then.
Dam that sucks I'm sorry about your Volvo ... You will like the corolla but you won't like the CVT on it but one gets over it quickly lol like me
 

shah23

New Member
#4
Sorry for your Volvo man, some people are really sick. But congratulations on S Premium, she should impress you in no time.
I know some people are really twisted in the head. And thank you! So far I followed as the book said and waited 1,000 for it to break in. For the first time today I used sports mode and the paddle shifters. I was pretty impressed!
 

shah23

New Member
#5
Dam that sucks I'm sorry about your Volvo ... You will like the corolla but you won't like the CVT on it but one gets over it quickly lol like me
I can already tell the CVT and I won't get along hahaha. It's just really different. The Volvo took little to no effort climbing hills and overtaking cars. This car tends to struggle. But hey I can't complain when I'm getting 37-40mpg lmao
 
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I can already tell the CVT and I won't get along hahaha. It's just really different. The Volvo took little to no effort climbing hills and overtaking cars. This car tends to struggle. But hey I can't complain when I'm getting 37-40mpg lmao
So far how do you like the car
 

shah23

New Member
#7
So far how do you like the car
I have to say I enjoy driving it. Even though I was against using the paddle shifters, I tried them out for the first time yesterday and I was having fun haha. The steering is the only thing that I don't find fun. I constantly find myself trying to keep the car straight. Also, I noticed it gets pushed around in the wind quite easily. I love the navigation and the button thing you push on the door was a big plus for me. I imagine they don't do Corolla meets? I never got to go to the Volvo meet last year :\
 
#8
I have to say I enjoy driving it. Even though I was against using the paddle shifters, I tried them out for the first time yesterday and I was having fun haha. The steering is the only thing that I don't find fun. I constantly find myself trying to keep the car straight. Also, I noticed it gets pushed around in the wind quite easily. I love the navigation and the button thing you push on the door was a big plus for me. I imagine they don't do Corolla meets? I never got to go to the Volvo meet last year :\
What button on the door ??
& I find the Corolla a sports/family car ... Because it doesn't go fast so family car hahaha but I'm not sure if they do Corolla meets and if they do I'm in it because I want to see the after market mods they've installed hahahaha
 

shah23

New Member
#9
What button on the door ??
& I find the Corolla a sports/family car ... Because it doesn't go fast so family car hahaha but I'm not sure if they do Corolla meets and if they do I'm in it because I want to see the after market mods they've installed hahahaha
Yeah it's definitely a family car lol. Meh sport mode isn't too shabby. And on the door I have this keyless option where I tap next to the door handle with my finger and it locks my car. And by reaching for my handle, it unlocks my car automatically. I freaking love that feature! And sorry for the late reply. Been busy with work and school
 
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Yeah it's definitely a family car lol. Meh sport mode isn't too shabby. And on the door I have this keyless option where I tap next to the door handle with my finger and it locks my car. And by reaching for my handle, it unlocks my car automatically. I freaking love that feature! And sorry for the late reply. Been busy with work and school
I gotta try that I have that option too since mine is a push to start and a keyless door handle...... And it's okay we all work and have a life I understand..... Since we have to pay off the new car haha haha we all have to work right
 
#11
That Volvo thing sucks, but now you're in a Toyota! Keyless entry is definitely a huge feature. I don't think most people realize some of these Corolla models come higher equipped than base model BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a fraction of the price. Can't beat it. And when these cars get old you won't need a rocket scientist to work on it. Just some ramps for oil changes, etc.

I don't like CVT's. I've probably driven one, I just hate all Automatics. Manual transmission all the way :D
 
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