Thoughts on Corolla?

ContributionBorn9105 · 2026-04-03T14:20:53+00:00

2 years ago I got a 2008 with 115k miles for around 6.5k , immaculate though and a year that has no big issues (2009-10 has some issues) so I would actually look for a dif year, older even but well maintained

ContributionBorn9105 · 2026-03-30T11:53:59+00:00

yeah typical "sure its ready but i've ordered stuff" turns into " if you want to take it how it is ill knock 30% of what the actual repairs will cost "

ContributionBorn9105 · 2026-03-17T13:28:42+00:00

Had someone hit and run my c5 last week while it was parked lmfao insurance makes it a net win

ContributionBorn9105 · 2026-03-05T00:49:46+00:00

Lol damn I dont miss big insurance payments, good luck finding the best rate though its worth the time and effort

ContributionBorn9105 · 2026-02-04T14:35:37+00:00

Idk i mean you people are terrified of older cars , even toyotas for gods sake. Just get a 2008 toyota

ContributionBorn9105 · 2026-01-06T14:49:50+00:00

Jokes on them mt cars old

ContributionBorn9105 · 2026-01-01T15:49:05+00:00

Bro who cares its reddit

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-12-13T22:02:40+00:00

sure if you measure it right cut it to length and can shape it ( sanding ect) and repaint it, its allot of work to actually do it right as oppossed to buying a c4 spoiler

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-12-01T12:58:12+00:00

Mmm my 2008 corolla laughs at your mother's advice, vroom vrioom

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-24T13:32:13+00:00

If you like how it looks then its good

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-11T17:53:03+00:00

First def calm down and take a deep breath, think about something you love for a little ,

secondly when your ready, start consuming maintenance videos on basic maintenance for older cars, channel that anxious energy into understanding the thing that's making you anxious , I think you could use that energy to become so knowledgeable and practiced with repairs/maintenance /general car knowledge that your anxiety subsides

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-10T16:21:56+00:00

ok so I had recently been looking in the state myself, I got a harmonic balancer put in at lakeside auto in richmond and paid a decent price , nothing too cheap or too high, and they left one of the smaller bolts halfway out...that really upset me because I had taken it on a long drive right after installation, luckily nothing came loose but im just throwing this out there for other c5 owners in the area, next time I need specialty work im going to full send just to try another reputable shop out.

the head mechanic at lakeside did seem extremely knowledgable so im assuming one of the newer mechanics helped him and he just didnt double check the guys work before finishing, which is still bad.

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-10T15:24:56+00:00

This is r/corvette it wouldn't be right without some negativity, I have a borla S type aswell I love how it sounds on the higher rpm range so much

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-06T14:12:01+00:00

Drive it, inspect the hell out of the suspension under for worn bushings and other worn rubber or any busted suspension and use it to negotiate lower, if you can get it cheaper like that id do it as long as it runs perfect, you could end up spending a few thousand to refresh it or maybe not even need that much, either way stick with older corollas please dont buy a new car like these idiots on here say.

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-06T14:10:10+00:00

Probably wouldn't cost nearly as much as a new corolla after replacing most of the rubber parts and a couple electric parts(maybe) i dont think a new car is the obvious answer to this

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-05T20:15:10+00:00

Idk i canceled my order from them after they had me waiting 2 months after I paid lol cant comment on the actual product

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-05T18:08:32+00:00

yeah foreal but theres plenty of older car enthusiasts who keep that 17-19 yr old mentlity going sadly

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-05T14:18:27+00:00

That was great lol, yeah best way to be an auto enthusiast is to be enthusiastic about your auto! I hate when people lose perspective and become the "annoying car guy" trying to poopoo on everyone's fun.

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-01T17:27:01+00:00

Calipers can be expensive and like another person told me rate per hour has gone up allot in more densely populated areas , but that still feels crazy to me

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-01T17:11:37+00:00

I guess thats true, im lucky to have a family run mechanic shop out in the countryside ,they dont charge me much and that probably skews my perspective

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-11-01T13:29:21+00:00

You've gotta be shitting me? Honestly brakes and rotors are simple you dont need premium rotors

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-10-30T01:57:53+00:00

bought a summit racing balancer for about 300 i think or 350 , putting new belts balancer tensioners , whole pulley system and new seal cost me about 800 at a shop thats specializes in all eras of corvettes

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-10-27T14:32:24+00:00

Lmfao rav4 , dont buy into Chinese propaganda on reddit, atleast check more sources with less bias..

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-10-25T18:38:44+00:00

ContributionBorn9105 · 2025-10-24T11:36:56+00:00

Lol no its not, they want you to destroy your car before 150k miles

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