[pladwa]

Well, it's about time I post up the new car to replace the Passat. It's a great little beater that gets 650KM to a full tank and is dirt cheap to run

Yup, as of now, I no longer own a VW.. (soon to change I hope).
It's a 99 Corolla CE with AC. Nothing fancy, and I can't even fit comfortably in the drivers seat go figure, but it ain't me who's gonna drive it anyhow.

 

[spoonie]

Re: Praneil's New Car (pladwa)

you are so smart. SMRT.
i knew you'd end up with something sensible and reliable for your mom.

 

[variable26]

Re: Praneil's New Car (spoonie)

hey nice car!
i have a TRD short shift kit for that thing in my basement.. lemme know if you want it.

 

[Big Dac With Fries]

Re: Praneil's New Car (variable26)

Whoa. A 5bolt swap... you running a Celica drivetrain or something?

Nice score Praneil... how much did you pick it up for?

 

[fusion2k]

Re: Praneil's New Car (pladwa)

My VW CL mileage puts the Corolla to shame lol

Nice car, I'm a big fan of the Corollas. I drove a 97 Corolla and never had a problem and runs great to this day. Smooth and good gas mileage...good choice...for now

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[vwjoem]

Re: Praneil's New Car (fusion2k)

my neighbor

 

[mk2goodness]

Re: Praneil's New Car (vwjoem)

Quote, originally posted by vwjoem »

my neighbor

are the colors of the kit supposed to be different? or is that a trick of the light?

 

[pladwa]

Re: Praneil's New Car (variable26)

hmm.. does it work with a automatic

Quote, originally posted by variable26 »

hey nice car! i have a TRD short shift kit for that thing in my basement.. lemme know if you want it.

 

[pladwa]

Re: Praneil's New Car (Big Dac With Fries)

I picked it up for a steel at $6000 cert and e-tested. I just couldn't pass it up. I already took it to chicago and back and it ran flawlessly.

Quote, originally posted by Big Dac With Fries »

Whoa. A 5bolt swap... you running a Celica drivetrain or something? Nice score Praneil... how much did you pick it up for?

 

[actng]

Re: Praneil's New Car (pladwa)

Quote, originally posted by pladwa »

Well, it's about time I post up the new car to replace the Passat. It's a great little beater that gets 650KM to a full tank and is dirt cheap to run

you should get more than 650km. my buddy's Corolla LE gets 800km or so he says, city driving.

 

[pladwa]

Re: Praneil's New Car (actng)

Possible, haven't had it for that long but I seriously think 800 is pushing it.

Quote, originally posted by actng »

you should get more than 650km. my buddy's Corolla LE gets 800km or so he says, city driving.

 

[vdubman1]

Re: Praneil's New Car (actng)

Good choice! I have a 97 and I love it!
You can do some nice stuff to them... I am looking at getting lights like the ones on this car:

(not mine.... but I wish it was)
variable26... you have IM



Modified by vdubman1 at 11:31 PM 9-9-2005

 

[soo1]

Re: Praneil's New Car (pladwa)

Good score Praneil!!!
Very sensible and economical... unlike my VR which is getting about 400km/tank using premium!!!

Slap a VW sticker on it and come to the meets, would be good to see you there!

-jay.

 

[Ed52]

Re: Praneil's New Car (soo1)

What's Vortex turning into - a Corolla enthusiasts' site?

Modified by Ed52 at 11:55 AM 9-10-2005

 

[pladwa]

Re: Praneil's New Car (Ed52)

You'll see more and more of them on the road, since the VWs are all in the shop

Quote, originally posted by Ed52 »

What's Vortex turning into - a Corolla enthusiasts' site? Modified by Ed52 at 11:55 AM 9-10-2005

 

[Jetta_Fiend]

Re: Praneil's New Car (Ed52)

Smart choice.....your wallet is thanking you. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif