What Would You Buy: Civic or Corolla

[rolandk]

OK folks,

I have a choice between a 2007 civic and a 2007 corolla.

The are the best two products IMO at the respective price range.

Corolla - fully loaded, sunroof, 1.8 VVTI - $180K

Civic - no sunroof, everything else that the corolla has, but 1.6 1-vtec - $172,500 with spoiler

(doh bother telling me about the civic 1.8L cause its >$180K and thats my limit).

For the owners out there, what have been your experiences. I going to test drive them tomorrow, so will post up my findings.

Also, what else could I look at within that price range? New vehicles only.

[Tired Accord]

Like yuh have some paper to spend! If you plan to modify the car later on - you could probably go with the Civic, cause you will more likely be able to get aftermarket parts for it. The Corolla will keep the value better than the Civic. But I eh go lie - them Corolla RUNNIN horse! 1.8 VVTi - yuh on. As for the ride - can't say for the Civic, but I rode my bro's 07 Corolla (1.8 Sport) in Miami - and it rides and pulls well. Always nice to have a sunroof too....lil extra 'bling' - especially if yuh cruising with a client on the side.....

Does the 1.6 Civic come with rear disc brakes? I am almost sure the Corolla does - so this would be something else to consider. When going fast you need the extra stopping power.

[rolandk]

^^ Not my paper I spending. Company car.

If was my money spending, I woulda get better value from a FU......same models for a fraction of the price..........LOL

[Aaron 2NR]

if ure gonna be doin some good amt of drivin corolla...
if its fully maintained by the company civic

[pimptacular]

agree with aaron on dat

[cjawahir]

when you test drive the car you will know , I think you will go with the toyota.
the civic is fast but then again speed is not every thing.

cj

[equipped2ripp]

corolla...

the 1.8 is kinda rare.. also, resale might be better because when those civics start to come RORO, the resale value of the one from the showroom would go down... cause i know you might be buying it from the company to sell back.

but the civic does look better i find.

[rolandk]

if ure gonna be doin some good amt of drivin corolla...
if its fully maintained by the company civic

It will be company maintaned.

And I do about 5Km per day or less for work.

[rolandk]

corolla...

the 1.8 is kinda rare.. also, resale might be better because when those civics start to come RORO, the resale value of the one from the showroom would go down... cause i know you might be buying it from the company to sell back.

but the civic does look better i find.

Thats exactly what I'm thinking.

Also, I kinda lazy to go into town for a service. The convenience of having Toyota in Barataria is a big deal for me.

Will post some reviews of both tomorrow.

[V2NR 3.0]

COROLLA - All The Way ! ! ! !

[equipped2ripp]

1.8 corolla ftw...

[[X]~Outlaw]

corolla

[benko]

linking the corolla but it seems everyone has one and the bandits all want one

[xxSTAY TUNEDxx]

I SAY THE COROLLA THEY HAVE ALLWAYS BEEN GREAT CARS....

[rolandk]

OK,

I took one look at the interior of the corolla and got thrown off. It really ugly and old. Like a car from the 80's, especially the dash. I think Toyota could do better!!!! The only interior colour available was tan.....which i also don't like.

The civic a lot more responsive than I thought. The civic is my choice, based mainly on looks.

If I buy the corolla, I would get vex everytime i jump in an see the hideous interior!!

I drive a 99 ViRS civic which is 8 years old and a 07 grand vitara both manufacturers seem to have paid a lot more attention to the interior. My blood still boiling thinking about why such a good car would have such an ugly inside!!!!!!

[equipped2ripp]

yeah the only colour the 1.8 comes in, is beige...

somehow i feel you going for the civic

[Silvafoxx]

Same here I dont like the interior of the corolla. Civic really nice ....I like the whole car...

[Terran]

Man, get over the interior thing, nuh. If you can sit in it comfortably, SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY, and have the accessories you need, then don't compromise on the quality of the ride because of its interior colour. As you said, it's not your money spending, and Toyota is easier access than going into town.

Yes, I am a Toyota fan. I like the new Civic, but I ent budging from quality, performance and economy when it comes to something like this.

[srnoth]

Have you considered the new '08 lancer? You should be able to get a nice 2.0L model for that price range (~180k). I've never actually driven one, but they're very comfortable to sit in, and lancers have always been excellent cars.

[blackNshine]

once u have to a lot of driving comfort and dependability should be most important.they are both good cars so on ur test drive see which one is most comforting to you.highly doubt u lookin to mod a company car.

[rolandk]

OK,

I try to convince myself to by toyota, but just could not bare the thought of living with that absoltely hideous interior. I just could not stand it.

I going with d civic, seems like an allround superior car...........looks, exterior/interior and performance.

I will sacrifice resale value and driving into port of spain mostly cuz I can't stand the fugly interior.

Toyota need to come better than that.

[srnoth]

OK,

I try to convince myself to by toyota, but just could not bare the thought of living with that absoltely hideous interior. I just could not stand it.

I going with d civic, seems like an allround superior car...........looks, exterior/interior and performance.

I will sacrifice resale value and driving into port of spain mostly cuz I can't stand the fugly interior.

Toyota need to come better than that.

Have you looked at the lancer? Has a great interior & exterior, and is certainly a competing car in your price range.

[sweeks]

Roland..... I haven't seen anyone mention the new 08 corolla which is suppose to be out soon.... ask your Toyota sales rep about it. If you can wait, check that out.... but I'll admit, the Civic is a nice ride.....

[boogy]

Corolla all d way!!

[GoS]

nissan alll the way dude

[rev hard]

corolla, de boss!!

[sweeks]

Check this thread for the latest pics.....

http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/vie ... highlight=

[Sheriff!]

corolla dude dat 1.8 vvti comes in them celica so u on like corn!

[srnoth]

2008 Lancer comes with a 2.0L mivec (mitsu vvti) engine. But like nobody taking me on in this thread .

[white~nigg@]

DO worry horse{srnoth} d lancer 08 z a bess ride ...buh d man z probly not a fan of dem.
i waitn on one my self,buh d gt model wit d 18's & shiit.sold my local ck4 lancer wit a mivec in it jus 2 geh updated.