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Location:
Mackay
Registered:
July 2002
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 New Corolla with 1ZZFE test drive.....Do you have one???
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Fri, 05 July 2002 10:45
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Last weekend I thought it about time to buy that new car to modernise the fleet a little so what better place to start than Toyota!!
Out we go with the new Corolla manual Ascent Seca and we were expecting good things of which these are many, finish & fit, ride, brakes, looks OK, interior space, excellent clutch, nice seats, reasonable stock sound sys and good power.
Bad points: Buzzy vibrating engine above 4000 rpm, vibration up through steering wheel to finger tips every time revs went into the 4000 rpm + zone, high levels of noise in interior when revved over 4000 rpm and sloppy handling on rough surfaces at reasonable speed. I know the engine is a long stroke jobby, but it doesn't have to be #&^%$# harsh
The engine and handling let the package down which is a great pity I feel. Its not the power, just the ^%$$#&^& vibration and noise.
This suprises me beyond belief as any Corolla engine of the past could be revved to oblivion without getting all harsh. For 2002 this is poor.
Whats your opinion of this machine?? Did I get to drive a dud and should I try another or what??????? 
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