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Old 14-Nov-2003, 12:49 PM
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Also, since it's getting the same engine as the Celica GTS and Matrix XRS, why is it rated at 170 rather than 180HP? Its the exact same engine.
The engine is likely de-tuned to some extent (ie. lower compression) in the Corolla.
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Old 14-Nov-2003, 01:26 PM
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Too many driving schools use Corollas.

I'd prefer the Matrix.
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Old 14-Nov-2003, 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by jaysi


That's exactly what it is It's replacing the "S", which is a good thing because I personally hated the term "S".

Also, since it's getting the same engine as the Celica GTS and Matrix XRS, why is it rated at 170 rather than 180HP? Its the exact same engine.
Some one else said that the engine was somehwat de-tuned, but there also may be a different exhaust system (ie. more restrictive one) on it too?? That could account for some hp loss.
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Old 14-Nov-2003, 06:56 PM
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Originally posted by SpikeyLee


Some one else said that the engine was somehwat de-tuned, but there also may be a different exhaust system (ie. more restrictive one) on it too?? That could account for some hp loss.
Yes, probably right. Because it's physically the exact same engine they put in the matrix XRS. My dad works for TMMC, and says they arent making a seperate engine for the corolla, physically the same as Matrix XRS.
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Old 14-Nov-2003, 09:18 PM
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Originally posted by SPOONfed
Too many driving schools use Corollas.

I'd prefer the Matrix.
Agreed, at least the Matrix looks good.
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Old 15-Nov-2003, 12:07 PM
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XRS? What's the difference between this and the Corolla-S?
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Old 15-Nov-2003, 01:25 PM
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Don't be over 6' tall though you're knees will be stuck at 90 degrees.

The pedals are WAY to close.

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Old 15-Nov-2003, 03:11 PM
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XRS? What's the difference between this and the Corolla-S?
I think that the Corolla Sport Edition just came with the regular 130hp engine. The Corolla XRS has the Matrix/Celica engine, but is somewhat detuned to 170hp.
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Old 15-Nov-2003, 04:37 PM
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Originally posted by Googoo
Don't be over 6' tall though you're knees will be stuck at 90 degrees.

The pedals are WAY to close.

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thats for heel and toe
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Old 16-Nov-2003, 05:07 PM
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my opinion is corolla is not a bad car but more torque on this engine will make a good competion to Sentra Se-R
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good point

sentra v spec vs corolla xrs

i take the sentra
muahaha
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i like the model before that, the new one looks... high..., bigger, taller, compressed....
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Originally posted by chanyeehon
yess
good point

sentra v spec vs corolla xrs

i take the sentra
muahaha
i would take a 1989 accord COUPE!! oh yeah..
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get one
we both can drive the same car
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