2008 Toyota Corolla CE or LE--your thoughts?

BillyTheMountain · 2008-01-12, 07:06 PM

I'm considering buying a 2008 Toyota Corolla CE or LE. I've never bought a new car before.

I'm counting on it to solve ALL my problems for years to come. What are your thoughts on this car?

They're changing the model next year.

Gilby · 2008-01-12, 07:37 PM

Does it fit a mountain in it?

JJuggle · 2008-01-12, 07:42 PM

Billy, in the case of the Honda Civic the EX has - at least did for the 2003 and 2004 models - a better engine than the LX or DX and so we bought the higher end model. I took a quick look at the comparison on the Toyota site and the CE and LE appear to have the same engine. The decision may not, therefore, be as important for the Corolla. However, you should compare them based on what you get for the additional $1000 or so for the LE over the CE. If the difference is only in the styling, then the lower end may be fine for you. If there are mechanical differences you should consider the higher end.

As for buying new cars the only advice I have - fortunately based on the experiences of friends and not my own directly - is to never ever never buy the first year of a model. Never ever.

And for what it's worth, my mechanic who we've been using for 14 years, recommended the Civic over the Corolla because he sees fewer repairs on the former. And my wife, who is 5'9", is quite comfortable in the Civic.

James_Potter · 2008-01-12, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyTheMountain

I'm counting on it to solve ALL my problems for years to come. What are your thoughts on this car?

They're changing the model next year.

If they're changing the model, then clearly there are some problems that the current model won't be able to solve.

Unless the newer model is just going to be able to solve the same problems, but better, and faster.

saskatchewanian · 2008-01-12, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by James_Potter

If they're changing the model, then clearly there are some problems that the current model won't be able to solve.

Unless the newer model is just going to be able to solve the same problems, but better, and faster.

Usually the last year that a model is made that is when they are the highest quality. It takes many years to get the kinks out. New models usually have substantial upgrades but many more little problems.

harper · 2008-01-12, 09:18 PM

Get a horse.

BillyTheMountain · 2008-01-12, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJuggle

Billy, in the case of the Honda Civic the EX has - at least did for the 2003 and 2004 models - a better engine than the LX or DX and so we bought the higher end model. I took a quick look at the comparison on the Toyota site and the CE and LE appear to have the same engine. The decision may not, therefore, be as important for the Corolla. However, you should compare them based on what you get for the additional $1000 or so for the LE over the CE. If the difference is only in the styling, then the lower end may be fine for you. If there are mechanical differences you should consider the higher end.

As for buying new cars the only advice I have - fortunately based on the experiences of friends and not my own directly - is to never ever never buy the first year of a model. Never ever.

And for what it's worth, my mechanic who we've been using for 14 years, recommended the Civic over the Corolla because he sees fewer repairs on the former. And my wife, who is 5'9", is quite comfortable in the Civic.

All good advice. The differences are in color matching, and for a $600.00 upgrade we get the automatic locks and windows.

I'm 6'4" but I'm willing to squeeze.

lowpine · 2008-01-13, 12:17 AM

Hey,
My brother was shopping for a new car earlier this year, corola was on his short list.... from what I remember the only difference in the CE and the LE is creature comforts in the trim level. I Think you minimally get 'wood grain' accents and basic power options. Go for the LE, how often to dish out the cash for a new car? It'll be worth it down the road.

As far as corollas go, I'm a fan. We had a 91 with just over 250K, I got rear-ended and the car was totaled..... that was a shame. The car had absolutely no engine/tranny/AC issues ever! Of course it had normal maintenance, but never any big repairs. We replaced it with an 02' with 57K. If this one's like the last one, I've got another 200K trouble free miles ahead of me....

I'm a big guy, 6'1" 200lb, and I have no complaints on the fit... I don't even have the seat moved back all the way... of course you're a bit taller than me...

good luck!

steve

lpounds · 2008-01-13, 12:19 AM

Hybrid!

john_childs · 2008-01-13, 12:21 AM

Get a Smart car. Walk the talk.

BillyTheMountain · 2008-01-13, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpounds

Hybrid!

Not sure if I want to add all that poison to the environment.

Maybe personally economically for the gas savings, but there are costs to the environment with hybrids--batteries, etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_childs

Get a Smart car. Walk the talk.

What's that? Is it smarter than me? Will they take over?

john_childs · 2008-01-13, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyTheMountain

What's that? Is it smarter than me? Will they take over?

It will make you look smart.

The Smart car is a small car designed for city driving.

hpacini · 2008-01-15, 12:57 PM

Dear Gilby, did you get my private message?

yoopers · 2008-01-15, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyTheMountain

Not sure if I want to add all that poison to the environment.

Billy,

I think my neighbor wants to sell his '94 Chevy Suburban 4x4 with the 454 engine. I think he gets 8 mpg while towing his camper, 11 mpg otherwise. I'm thinking of buying it just to play around in, maybe commute back and forth to school, unless of course you would like to buy it first. It's in good condition and you wouldn't have to take out the front seat and drive from the rear seat.

agentQ · 2008-01-15, 02:42 PM

Honda Fit

14k

These is my thoughts. Four door hatch.... Why would you want a yota if your not getting a pickup?

2008-01-12, 07:06 PM	#1
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JJuggle Last of the Dogmato-Revisionists Join Date: May 2001 Location: Matawan, NJ, USA Age: 52 Posts: 8,096	Billy, in the case of the Honda Civic the EX has - at least did for the 2003 and 2004 models - a better engine than the LX or DX and so we bought the higher end model. I took a quick look at the comparison on the Toyota site and the CE and LE appear to have the same engine. The decision may not, therefore, be as important for the Corolla. However, you should compare them based on what you get for the additional $1000 or so for the LE over the CE. If the difference is only in the styling, then the lower end may be fine for you. If there are mechanical differences you should consider the higher end. As for buying new cars the only advice I have - fortunately based on the experiences of friends and not my own directly - is to never ever never buy the first year of a model. Never ever. And for what it's worth, my mechanic who we've been using for 14 years, recommended the Civic over the Corolla because he sees fewer repairs on the former. And my wife, who is 5'9", is quite comfortable in the Civic. __________________ Raphael Lasar To plotz is human, to schvitz divine. Last edited by JJuggle; 2008-01-12 at 07:48 PM.

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2008-01-13, 12:17 AM	#8
lowpine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 35	get the LE Hey, My brother was shopping for a new car earlier this year, corola was on his short list.... from what I remember the only difference in the CE and the LE is creature comforts in the trim level. I Think you minimally get 'wood grain' accents and basic power options. Go for the LE, how often to dish out the cash for a new car? It'll be worth it down the road. As far as corollas go, I'm a fan. We had a 91 with just over 250K, I got rear-ended and the car was totaled..... that was a shame. The car had absolutely no engine/tranny/AC issues ever! Of course it had normal maintenance, but never any big repairs. We replaced it with an 02' with 57K. If this one's like the last one, I've got another 200K trouble free miles ahead of me.... I'm a big guy, 6'1" 200lb, and I have no complaints on the fit... I don't even have the seat moved back all the way... of course you're a bit taller than me... good luck! steve

2008-01-13, 12:19 AM	#9
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agentQ Sam Haber Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston, MA Age: 28 Posts: 2,322	Honda Fit 14k These is my thoughts. Four door hatch.... Why would you want a yota if your not getting a pickup? __________________ --- Uneed Films Whats up with Street and Flat? the Unicycle Lab Last edited by agentQ; 2008-01-15 at 02:44 PM.

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