2009 Toyota Corolla: Review
This is an all-new, bigger and roomier model.
The 2009 Toyota Corolla is a new car, the 10th generation of the world’s most popular passenger car. More than 30 million have been sold in more than 140 different countries. With five distinct models there is something for every choice; and those looking for a hatchback, wagon, or all-wheel-drive can check out the Toyota Matrix which shares many mechanical components.
Working from a concept developed for the first Corolla, the new one shows you can make a car inexpensive without it being cheap and losing quality. It feels more like a small car than an econobox, as much a smaller Camry as anything else. There is no hybrid version: 27/35 mpg is nothing to sneeze at, hybrid technology isn’t inexpensive, and the Prius has that covered.
Younger and older buyers alike appreciate low purchase and operating costs, and previously Corollas have proven reliable and not an expensive insurance proposition. First-time drivers will do well with straightforward controls, minimal distractions, and standard passive safety equipment, and many older drivers will appreciate the same things for different reasons. This is definitely a very handy model in terms of usability.
For the ultimate low-budget wheels you turn to the Corolla base model, but it has manual, wind-up windows and manual door locks. Upgrading to the Corolla LE includes power windows and door locks. If you fancy a fancier interior, the woodgrain trim in the Corolla XLE goes in that direction, although you can’t get leather. Finally, there are two sportier models, the Corolla S which looks the part and has some seat and chassis upgrades, and the Corolla XRS which brings a bigger engine, brakes, and tires to the party. You can choose for your own taste.
No matter the model, the Toyota Corolla is a hop-in-and-go kind of car. The control layout logic is multi-generational and quick to master. It’s so simple you can easily trade drivers over long distances, and so common you won’t be without a car for months if they damage your ride.
2009 Toyota Corolla in Summary
The all-new 2009 Toyota Corolla is an practical sedan that by way of its myriad configurations can be used for virtually any application. It keeps up with urban traffic, offers good maneuverability, delivers decent fuel economy, and makes a strong argument in any non-emotional automotive purchase.
It may be definitely the car of your dream and your daily life: Toyota Corolla
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Electric Cars to Buy: Tesla Roadster
On todays shaky world, with gas prices soaring, plugging in has its appeal. But there are trade-offs: high costs and low speed with Electric Cars. We believe that they are going to shape the future yet.
The Tesla Roadster, which recently entered production, is probably the best known electric car in America. The company’s president has called it “the only production electric car for sale in the United States.”
There are several other electric car companies that would differ with him on that point, but those other vehicles are either limited to speeds below 25 miles per hour or have fewer than four wheels, making their status as “cars” somewhat debatable.
With a full set of wheels and a claimed top speed of 125 mph, there’s no question this two-seat convertible is a real car. Tesla also boasts an amazing 220-mile range on a full charge as measured in EPA fuel economy tests.
Meanwhile, the charging time claimed by Tesla is less than half that of other electric vehicles, thanks to advanced lithium-ion batteries — which do account for much of the car’s high cost.
But even gasoline-powered two-seat soft-tops are luxury toys, not daily drivers. Tesla promises it is working hard on a more moderately priced four-door model for driving’s other half. Below is its chart:
Cost: $109,000
Charge time: 3.5 hours
Range: 220 miles
Top speed: 125 mph
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Tips for Buying New Car
You don’t need to buy new cars on the first visit to the dealership! So, be patient.
The salesperson at the dealership wants to sell you a new car that’s in stock… now, today! Of course this makes sense, but why?
If you buy today it means you won’t go elsewhere to buy your new car tomorrow. The greatest fear of any car salesperson is a potential sale leaving the lot to go to another dealership. Because you can see your other options.
If you buy on your first visit then you could seem desperate or hot to buy. This is an advantage to the salesperson because they know your decision to buy is mainly emotional which means you’re less likely to negotiate effectively. Just imagine yourself instead of his or her position.
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