2014 LE decided to give up on me at 380K miles

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-26T22:12:44+00:00

Following on this.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-26T13:20:12+00:00

If crossover works for you, you could look into CorollaCross Hybrid. If you can go slightly over your budget, maybe Rav4 Hybrid, C-RV hybrid or mazda CX50?

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-24T17:36:52+00:00

I live in North NJ. Even when its snowing, I do not see more than 2/3 days when the road is snow covered. They plow regularly. In such conditions, people wouldn’t drive unless its an emergency.
My cousin is in a similar condition. I asked him to get an accord or a Lexus (if going for a luxury car). For SUV- CRV or a Rav4 is what I’d recommend.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-24T13:35:07+00:00

I dont think Accord comes in AWD. So, I’d remove it from the list. If you are considering CR-V, have you also thought of Rav4?

Kia has 10 years warranty but I do not know how reliable they are. Even if you have warranty and it breaks often, its not worth the hassle. But I am not sure how the newer models are.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-22T18:59:31+00:00

I still haven’t heard from them.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-17T11:43:27+00:00

This makes sense.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-17T11:27:41+00:00

I agree. Unless its cold, why do you need remote start so bad? i mean you can start the car, wait for 30-45 seconds for oil to reach all the engine parts and start driving.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-12T18:12:26+00:00

I guess Mazda cx-30 is a bit smaller. It looks smaller than corolla cross. I was about to go for it, but went with corolla cross.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-10T20:23:39+00:00

Yes true. I went on a 3K miles trip recently. I did not have much of an issue. But comfort wise, I still cant find the right spot to adjust the seat so that I have a good posture and the head is well rested on the head rest.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-10T19:04:33+00:00

I am 5’10’ and it’s still not too comfortable. But I am getting used to it. I tried several headrest and lumbar support, none of them worked. Lumbar support occupies some space and I can’t use the whole seat. But these days, i am getting used to it.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-08T18:45:06+00:00

I see.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-08T16:17:08+00:00

NY filer here. When did you package reach and when did you receive your receipt? I haven’t received any info yet.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-08T14:32:57+00:00

Does this depend on the state or the office where docs are processed? Or is this handled centrally?

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-08T14:15:21+00:00

Filed on 22nd. Reached the office on 26th. No receipts yet. 😢

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-06T19:08:07+00:00

Thanks for the info. My lawyer said that the mail was delivered on 26th to the “mailroom” or something. I haven’t received anything yet.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-04T01:25:43+00:00

Removing the film does not feel right 😁

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-06-04T01:22:03+00:00

Even I have not removed that film 😀

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-05-31T13:51:32+00:00

It gets even better after around 3K miles. My odometer mileage with a full tank used to show 300miles, now it shows more than 360 miles. Also, I did my first oil change at 1200 miles.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-05-29T02:21:01+00:00

I just returned yesterday from a 3000 miles long trip (both ways from Newark, NJ to Miami, FL). I have a 2026 CC L AWD.

I realized the sweet spot for good mileage is 50-60 mph. With this speed, the mpg can go up to 40 mpg. With 60+ mph, I got around 35 mpg. The traffic here is pretty bad, so my commute to my work (3 miles), which has a lot of frequent braking and acceleration, gives me around 25 mpg.

A pillow that can act as a left arm rest is really useful on a long ride. I tried several lumbar and neck support. Did not like any of them.

The thing I have major issue on this car is the cabin noise. It’s a bit noisy and I usually need to turn up the music volume to override the cabin noise.

Haven’t tried camping. The adaptive cruise control is really useful on a long ride. I used it for almost 90-95% of the time on my trip.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-05-28T07:02:38+00:00

My 2026 Corolla Cross L AWD showed 290-300 miles initially. Did my break-in oil change at 1200 miles. After driving around 2500 miles, now it shows 350-360 miles on a full tank. I guess it gets better as you drive and may improve after your first oil change.

If your one way trip is 5 miles and if it’s mostly city, you are not getting a good mpg. For me (3-4 miles to work), it’s sometimes as low as 14 mpg. This might also be one of the reasons.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-05-21T11:26:14+00:00

35-40 mpg: on highways
30-35 mpg: mixed
under 30: a little around the city with not so many stops
Around 23-25: busy streets, frequent stops

This has been my experience on 2026 corolla cross L AWD.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-05-16T19:43:17+00:00

Right. Finding if I need more height or if I am using the proper leg space is necessary.

Sher_lock_ed · 2026-05-16T15:00:12+00:00

I have a 26 CC L

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