corolla at 8.14 lacs ex showroom,buy or not? EDIT: Now Bought - Page 8 - Team-BHP

Bimster · 26th March 2008, 10:35

Corolla,if you can get hold of one,for sure is a better choice than all other cars that are mentioned here.

drkunaldas · 27th March 2008, 20:30

Discounts in Delhi for HE- corolla
Dealer Disc = Rs 62,000/-
Insurance disc = Rs 3000/-
Finance disc = 4% (Rs 31,000 on 8 lacs finance)
his deal seems to be good

sj_koova · 27th March 2008, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimster

Corolla,if you can get hold of one,for sure is a better choice than all other cars that are mentioned here.

I would not agree with you on this statement. May be better choice it terms of brand. See this link Indiacar.com - Shoot out By TopGear Tata Indica Xeta, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla (H1)
This comparison is pretty old but still holds good and true.
I have driven at least 8 cars in this segment and I wasn't very impressed with Corolla.
However it is Inder's choice and so we hope he gets lucky with his decision

Inder,
How are things?

carboy · 27th March 2008, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by le_doctor

but then the verna would score over the verna on mileage grounds.

Maybe you are comparing uphill journeys with downhill ones.

inder · 27th March 2008, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj_koova

I would not agree with you on this statement. May be better choice it terms of brand. See this link Indiacar.com - Shoot out By TopGear Tata Indica Xeta, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla (H1)
This comparison is pretty old but still holds good and true.

nice comparison,but does not hold true today as elantra has vanished from the scene,and toyota has reduced the prices of corolla,which makes it attractive

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj_koova

I have driven at least 8 cars in this segment and I wasn't very impressed with Corolla.
However it is Inder's choice and so we hope he gets lucky with his decision

Inder,
How are things?

silver colour has reached the showroom.will get update on the champagne colour tommorow.if waiting is too long,then will opt for silver

sj_koova · 28th March 2008, 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by inder

nice comparison,but does not hold true today as elantra has vanished from the scene,and toyota has reduced the prices of corolla,which makes it attractive

Yes the price cut is really attractive. By the way I have booked a Cedia sports. Hoping to have the car in hand by 4th April. Did not consider Corolla as my experience was not that good. If I had not driven Corolla earlier, it would have been my choice too

. I would not say corolla is a great car but certainly Toyota is one brand you can put your trust on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by inder

silver colour has reached the showroom.will get update on the champagne colour tommorow.if waiting is too long,then will opt for silver

Thats nice. And at last your wait is being paid off.

inder · 31st March 2008, 20:00

Finally the wait seems to be over.Got a call from the dealer that champagne mica has left from bangalooru to nagpur.Will reach tommorow evening or wednesday morning.Two corollas HE champagne mica are coming,so I get to choose any one.
Can anyone suggest which MP3 HU should I get.I searched the ice section,but got confused.My budget is upto 6-8k for HU.

whatcanthisbe · 31st March 2008, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by inder

Finally the wait seems to be over.Got a call from the dealer that champagne mica has left from bangalooru to nagpur.Will reach tommorow evening or wednesday morning.Two corollas HE champagne mica are coming,so I get to choose any one.
Can anyone suggest which MP3 HU should I get.I searched the ice section,but got confused.My budget is upto 6-8k for HU.

pioneer 5050 - grey 6400 in delhi
ipod / usb / mp3
IMP best bang for the buck currently

inder · 5th April 2008, 11:13

Guys finally I have bought home the Toyota corolla.cheers:It feels so powerful and effortless.Maybe because I am used to a santro.The service guy mentioned there is no run in period as such.Any comments from you guys?? Also if there is none,is there any precaution to take for the first n ?? km and what sort of precaution should it be???

vasudeva · 5th April 2008, 19:12

No precautions necessary. However, get used to the fact that it accelerates fast (absolutely and relatively compared with the Santro) and you may be quickly kissing the rear of a slow moving car. This is only for a day or two.

Xehaust · 5th April 2008, 19:16

No run in period??? i dint know that Indian cars were sold already run in.

(The only cars ive heard are sports cars wherein the company sells them already run in - case in point - Nissan & Ferrari)

susan3004 · 5th April 2008, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by inder

Guys finally I have bought home the Toyota corolla.cheers:It feels so powerful and effortless.Maybe because I am used to a santro.The service guy mentioned there is no run in period as such.Any comments from you guys?? Also if there is none,is there any precaution to take for the first n ?? km and what sort of precaution should it be???

Congrats!

That is the car you had to buy and believe me you will love it, in city and on highways, especially roads radiating out of Nagpur.

There is no run in period for that car. Just take it out of the showroom and you are ready to rock.

sj_koova · 7th April 2008, 15:43

Hey..congrats Inder
Wish you Happy and safe ride

Quote:

Originally Posted by inder

Guys finally I have bought home the Toyota corolla.cheers:It feels so powerful and effortless.Maybe because I am used to a santro.The service guy mentioned there is no run in period as such.Any comments from you guys?? Also if there is none,is there any precaution to take for the first n ?? km and what sort of precaution should it be???

inder · 7th April 2008, 18:38

Thanks guys.No run in as all of you said.Still after reading the manual carefully it says no hard braking or acceleration till first 300km which is no big deal.
I have a problem changing gears.I have got used to santro's gear shift time and accelerator pressure.Hence it becomes difficult to put it in 4th gear,because there is still so much power left.In santro i used to put 4th at 40,but the corresponding feeling I get at 50-55 in corolla.

Should I put it in 4th at 40???
Also I am not able to find mud flaps and trunk matting for corolla in nagpur,the dealer din't provide me

,rather he is charging 2100 extra for it,whereas I have heard it is available for around 400 in metros.If anyone from bangalore or hyderabad can help me in this,it would be very helpful.

Technocrat · 7th April 2008, 21:23

Congrats for you new Car.

Please post a initial review in the Ownership Review section & you can also post your queries there or in an existing Corolla thread.

Thread Closed

31st March 2008, 20:00	#112 (permalink)
inder BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nagpur Posts: 78	Finally the wait seems to be over.Got a call from the dealer that champagne mica has left from bangalooru to nagpur.Will reach tommorow evening or wednesday morning.Two corollas HE champagne mica are coming,so I get to choose any one. Can anyone suggest which MP3 HU should I get.I searched the ice section,but got confused.My budget is upto 6-8k for HU. __________________ KB-125 (sold ) Maruti 800 std (sold ) Santro Xing XG nov'03 Toyota Corolla HE apr'08 Royal Enfield Thunderbird

5th April 2008, 11:13	#114 (permalink)
inder BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nagpur Posts: 78	took delivery Guys finally I have bought home the Toyota corolla.cheers:It feels so powerful and effortless.Maybe because I am used to a santro.The service guy mentioned there is no run in period as such.Any comments from you guys?? Also if there is none,is there any precaution to take for the first n ?? km and what sort of precaution should it be??? __________________ KB-125 (sold ) Maruti 800 std (sold ) Santro Xing XG nov'03 Toyota Corolla HE apr'08 Royal Enfield Thunderbird

5th April 2008, 19:12	#115 (permalink)
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,922 View My Garage	No precautions necessary. However, get used to the fact that it accelerates fast (absolutely and relatively compared with the Santro) and you may be quickly kissing the rear of a slow moving car. This is only for a day or two. __________________ For one who sees Me in all beings and sees all beings in Me, I am never lost, nor is he ever lost to Me.

7th April 2008, 18:38	#119 (permalink)
inder BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nagpur Posts: 78	Thanks guys.No run in as all of you said.Still after reading the manual carefully it says no hard braking or acceleration till first 300km which is no big deal. I have a problem changing gears.I have got used to santro's gear shift time and accelerator pressure.Hence it becomes difficult to put it in 4th gear,because there is still so much power left.In santro i used to put 4th at 40,but the corresponding feeling I get at 50-55 in corolla. Should I put it in 4th at 40??? Also I am not able to find mud flaps and trunk matting for corolla in nagpur,the dealer din't provide me ,rather he is charging 2100 extra for it,whereas I have heard it is available for around 400 in metros.If anyone from bangalore or hyderabad can help me in this,it would be very helpful. __________________ KB-125 (sold ) Maruti 800 std (sold ) Santro Xing XG nov'03 Toyota Corolla HE apr'08 Royal Enfield Thunderbird

7th April 2008, 21:23	#120 (permalink)
Technocrat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 7,860 View My Garage	Thread Closed Congrats for you new Car. Please post a initial review in the Ownership Review section & you can also post your queries there or in an existing Corolla thread. Thread Closed __________________ The Holy Trinity: Traction, Torque and Tarmac

26th March 2008, 10:35	#106 (permalink)
Bimster BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 96	Corolla,if you can get hold of one,for sure is a better choice than all other cars that are mentioned here.

27th March 2008, 20:30	#107 (permalink)
drkunaldas BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 107	Discounts in Delhi for HE- corolla Dealer Disc = Rs 62,000/- Insurance disc = Rs 3000/- Finance disc = 4% (Rs 31,000 on 8 lacs finance) his deal seems to be good

5th April 2008, 19:16	#116 (permalink)
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 468 View My Garage	No run in period??? i dint know that Indian cars were sold already run in. (The only cars ive heard are sports cars wherein the company sells them already run in - case in point - Nissan & Ferrari)

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