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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    Just another observation. I have noticed several Lexus' and the only difference on the steering wheels is that the Toyota Corolla has the Toyoto logo and the Lexus' have the Lexus "L" logo in the center of the steering wheel. There is a definite family resemblance - sometimes nearly identical -...
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    Did I get ripped off when I bought my 2014 Corolla? Are these miles/gallons normal?

    I've been getting a fairly constant 30 to 31 MPG in town driving which includes mostly stop and go traffic and a considerable amount of short trips to the bank and store, etc. with maybe a quarter of that on the freeways at 60 MPH. On a recent trip from Texas to California 40 MPG was a...
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    Corolla automatic doors locking

    Here is something I found . It seems this is normal. http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM12B28U/pdf/08omsour/2008/ileaf/08coroom/12.pdf
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    Corolla automatic doors locking

    I have noticed the same thing on my 2014 Corolla. I thought maybe I had punched something on the key but maybe it is the same thing. I would have to check the owners manual about that. I always use the lock button on the key when parking, so I hadn't noticed if the doors automatically locked...
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    Also just checking out some figures and I found it wasn't my imagination that the leg room in the Corolla was larger than in the Sable. Actually the rear seat legroom in the Corolla was as much or larger than the specs for larger cars...even some full size cars don't have as much rear seat leg...
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    Just another question . Any comments ? I have noticed the "Average MPG" reading is usually about a mile or so higher reading than the figure I get by just dividing the odometer reading by the number of gallons on a fil up. I use the "Trip A'' and "Trip B" for the mileage checks. Reset to 0 at...
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    Why Did You Buy A Toyota Corolla?

    Further Impressions 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Plus Four Door Sedan On a recent 3,340 Miles round trip from Texas to California on vacation I was even more impressed with the Corolla.:D The cruise control was set for 65 MPH and the speed was maintained even on some fairly steep upgrades in New...
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    Update: After 5,000 miles and a 3,340 miles vacation trip Thanks for the comment. I actually found that out by experience. This is my first experience with a Toyota, and especially a Corolla. However, the general impression after about 6 months, over 5,000 miles is that driving the...
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    2014 Toyota Corolla "3,340 mile road test" Just returned from a two week trip from Texas to California. Very much even more impressed. Set the cruise control for 65 MPH for most of the trip. Gas mileage a constant 40 MPG. Very quiet on smooth roads at 65 MPH. Seemed as if you were "crawling"...
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    Question for 2014 Corolla owners with the standard 1.8 Liter engine . With the 10,000 mile oil change,do you find it necessary to add oil between changes ? Only 1,500 miles so far. Dipstick still showing at full mark and oil is still clear golden color.
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    Of course you have to regard this is strictly my opinion. I am sure a Ford owner could give you reasons why he is more impressed with a Focus or a Fusion than of a Corolla. As Scott O'Kashan said, "Different strokes for different folks." The opinions expressed on this forum are strictly based on...
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    SaiyanYou might not be so lucky as we were. The Car Rental was handled through AAA and the Corolla just happened to be the rental car available. However, if you are very serious about the Corolla, I believe renting for a day or two would be well worth it. I got to give the car a fairly good road...
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    Previous car was a dark blue metallic. Yes !There is quite a difference. And we find the (ash gray LE Plus) cloth seats much more comfortable than the (LS Premium parchment) leather seats. Have been having in the 100's lately which is a good test. LOL. All in all, I thought I would be...
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    Thinking About Buying A New Corolla But Have Question

    Test drive ? One suggestion for a test drive might be to drive a rental car. We had occasion to rent a 2014 Corolla LE from Enterprise while our car was in for collision damage. We had been considering a Ford Focus or Fusion but after driving the Corolla a few days we were impressed with it. As...
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    MPG Upgrades

    I have heard just the opposite that the EPA ratings were a bit optimistic.:rolleyes: However, I am not complaining.:yes: My previous car was a mid-sized 2000 Mercury Sable which got (on many trips) an average of 20 MPG in town; 30 MPG highway so I am impressed. We had occasion to rent a...
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    MPG Upgrades

    Miles per gallon gas check I have just made a round trip from Irving, Texas to Rockwall, Texas. I set the cruise control for 60 MPH on I-30 and made no stops in between. According to my calculations I got 44.5 Miles per gallon. Is this normal. As far as I can tell when I refilled, the pump...
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    Excited New Corolla Owner!!!!

    I moved from a mid-size 2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium to the compact-size Corolla (2014 LE Plus) Have had it about 2 1/2 months and nearing the 1,000 mile mark. Actually, although the Corolla is a compact, there is actually more room inside than the Sable , especially front and rear legroom...
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    What Do You Like Most About Your 2014 Corolla ?

    I personally like the CVT. Smoothest automatic I have ever experienced. I like the dash look, too.......Just because I think it's neat looking. LOL, Every thing else looks a lot more upscale than most of anything I have ever owned before and that includes every thing from a 1953 Plymouth (a...
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    What Do You Like Most About Your 2014 Corolla ?

    I suppose everyone will have different opinions, but this is a "I'm just curious and would like to see what opinions everyone else has." For a start, here is what I like best about my 2014 Corolla LE Plus . (Mind you these are just the tops. The list could go and on. 1. The driver's seat...
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