2012 Corolla vs 2012 Elantra

[MadCrix]

actually mine had a slight pull from showroom.

never really checked re alignment
told massy they said they sorted it but since the last service couple months ago i have not driven the car to see.

[crazybalhead]

Drove ah elantra in the states last week for a few days.

Honest review.

Roomy, comfortable. Not bad on the low end in terms of pick-up from a light, but a lil tired up top.
Sensible gauges, and layout. Quiet. But I see some cheap plastics and expect some noise later on. Also for a new car, even though it was a rental, heard some clunks in the suspension.
Decent stereo, as others said the USB is a nice nice touch. For ME, the steering was waaaayyyy too light and unresponsive. But I've been driving evos for the last eight years, so may not be the best person to comment on that. Reasonable in the rain with the factory hankook tyres.

A decent looking car too, although I find the ultra curviness will get tired after a couple years, just like the coupe previously.


my 2c.

[MadCrix]

Agreed with the steering. But it's welcomed after a long day with the evo. Makes parking it a breeze.

And yes it's only 130ish hp lol not the 400 u have in de evo :p

[acesinghit]

every brand of car represented on a car forum have a stephon like fanboy attached to it...I done make out 2 folk already in here.

Anyhow, I can't blame any fanboy for acknowledging Toyota's 'legendary' reliability. Not sure how much of us including the Toyota fanboys would actually keep a car for 40 yrs but I can assure you there is NO used Toyota that never faced problems. Every car will have its problems including Toyotas. If anyone in here could say well buddy my local NZE is 12yrs old and never changed nothing except fluids, battery, tyres, wiper blades and brake pads then that is a BIG LIE.

sad but for those who know the previous Toyotas in great detail and with ownership experience (80/92/101/111) would know these were the best Toyotas compared with its competition and despite making a bunch of hog wash today people still rating up them nze/altis/axio/fielder like the best shiz in town. Toyota wrt our discussion in compact cars have lost that competitive advantage they once had.

For those who afraid to step out of the comfort zone will bash anything out there but for features/price/safety you get in a new elantra no TTTL corolla could top that. The safety and stability you get in a focus/cruze/Octavia/jetta NO Corolla could top that. For handling, a pure driver's car....no Corolla could touch a mazda 3, lancer or even a civic. Stick to comparing them with tiidas, sx4's and bluebird sylphys/almeras.

[crazybalhead]

lol I have a local AE111 doing 213k

..........but no wayI buyin that NZE kaka for 200k

You've just proven my point eh......

All that fanciness and pretty bling on the Elantra wouldn't mean much if the wrecker have to pick up your car when you by Econo guest house.

Yes the Elantra fancy looking. My dad has the new Sonata and it's a very pretty car. But I will take reliability any day. Drive the Elantra without oil and if it last I will admit defeat.

What kinda sheit is this?

[Team Loco]

still toyota all the way. but i wont mind owning an elantra

[metalgear2095]

lol I have a local AE111 doing 213k

..........but no wayI buyin that NZE kaka for 200k

You've just proven my point eh......

All that fanciness and pretty bling on the Elantra wouldn't mean much if the wrecker have to pick up your car when you by Econo guest house.

Yes the Elantra fancy looking. My dad has the new Sonata and it's a very pretty car. But I will take reliability any day. Drive the Elantra without oil and if it last I will admit defeat.

What kinda sheit is this?

Let's all drive without oil!

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[sliderz1]

If anyone in here could say well buddy my local NZE is 12yrs old and never changed nothing except fluids, battery, tyres, wiper blades and brake pads then that is a BIG LIE.

actually i'll prove you wrong later...

[crazybalhead]

preventative maintenance is key! ALL CARS HAVE PROBLEMS.

[toyota2nr]

lol I have a local AE111 doing 213k

..........but no wayI buyin that NZE kaka for 200k

You've just proven my point eh......

All that fanciness and pretty bling on the Elantra wouldn't mean much if the wrecker have to pick up your car when you by Econo guest house.

Yes the Elantra fancy looking. My dad has the new Sonata and it's a very pretty car. But I will take reliability any day. Drive the Elantra without oil and if it last I will admit defeat.

What kinda sheit is this?

Let's all drive without oil!

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I think you're missing the point but ok.

[metalgear2095]

lol I have a local AE111 doing 213k

..........but no wayI buyin that NZE kaka for 200k

You've just proven my point eh......

All that fanciness and pretty bling on the Elantra wouldn't mean much if the wrecker have to pick up your car when you by Econo guest house.

Yes the Elantra fancy looking. My dad has the new Sonata and it's a very pretty car. But I will take reliability any day. Drive the Elantra without oil and if it last I will admit defeat.

What kinda sheit is this?

Let's all drive without oil!

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I think you're missing the point but ok.

I think your point was stupid but ok

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[rocknrolla]

preventative maintenance is key! ALL CARS HAVE PROBLEMS.

u sound like the only voice of reason on this topic. dont know if was just me. but i always thought the purpose of a car was to take u from point a to point b. if u could afford style.. go for it. if u could afford luxury, go for it. if u can afford both go for it. at the end of the day tho.. all of we tires have to touch the road when it driving LOL

[16 cycles]

might be off topic....but are the new corollas sold by TTTL export models only? i.e. you won't be able to buy JDM RORO parts for them?

[toyota2nr]

lol I have a local AE111 doing 213k

..........but no wayI buyin that NZE kaka for 200k

You've just proven my point eh......

All that fanciness and pretty bling on the Elantra wouldn't mean much if the wrecker have to pick up your car when you by Econo guest house.

Yes the Elantra fancy looking. My dad has the new Sonata and it's a very pretty car. But I will take reliability any day. Drive the Elantra without oil and if it last I will admit defeat.

What kinda sheit is this?

Let's all drive without oil!

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I think you're missing the point but ok.

I think your point was stupid but ok

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Maybe but at least mine was civilized. Anyways you go with what you're comfortable with. If the Elantra works for you then so be it. Live and let live.

[sharkman121]

Are the new elantras in n&m 2013 models or 2012 models passed off as 2013?

What is the difference exactly between the two models?

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[acesinghit]

toyota2nr, do you want to volunteer your car? You can drain the motor oil for us to see Toyotas legendary no oil running qualities? I would bring a camera as well so we can upload the vid on youtube.

[trini mk5]

but arent the 20v black/SILVER top engines notorious for spinning bearings because of oil starvation? With those teeny tinny main bearings those engines carry i fail to see toyota 2nr's point.

[crazybalhead]

but arent the 20v black/SILVER top engines notorious for spinning bearings because of oil starvation? With those teeny tinny main bearings those engines carry i fail to see toyota 2nr's point.

Shut your mouf!!! Toyodas are the best CARS EVER!!!!!!!!!

[trini mk5]

but arent the 20v black/SILVER top engines notorious for spinning bearings because of oil starvation? With those teeny tinny main bearings those engines carry i fail to see toyota 2nr's point.

Shut your mouf!!! Toyodas are the best CARS EVER!!!!!!!!!

[crazybalhead]

Forget a 2013 corolla and elantra.

This will awaken the automotive enthusiast in you with the following:

Rusting floorpans
Slipping transmission
Non functional gas gauge
Questionable electrics
Loose fit piston rings.

[trini mk5]

And if we want to talk about abuse ready jap engines that are performers we look not further than

[crazybalhead]

^^^^^^^^

TRUTH!!!!

[cinco]

all this beat up in here
how many of allyuh goin an buy a new car?

[crazybalhead]

all this beat up in here
how many of allyuh goin an buy a new car?

Keep quiet with yuh ole mazduh nahdan.

[cinco]

all this beat up in here
how many of allyuh goin an buy a new car?

Keep quiet with yuh ole mazduh nahdan.

HYMC wid yuh ole purple lansa nah

[MadCrix]

oh no you didn't!!!!

[trini mk5]

OMG Im now actually checking out the listed specs of the new corollas

Shameful, just shameful
http://www.toyota-trinidad.com/dl/corol ... lla_lx.pdf

http://www.toyota-trinidad.com/dl/corol ... la_xli.pdf

http://www.toyota-trinidad.com/dl/corol ... la_gli.pdf

[sharkman121]

lol @ spec padding with cig lighter and mud guards as features.

[cinco]

lol @ spec padding with cig lighter and mud guards as features.

base model dont even have a tachometer
but it has INTERNAL FUEL AND TRUNK OPENER OMG!!!

[trini mk5]

Where is toyota2nr to come and tell us about toyota's legendary reliability and resale value?