Why is there not Corolla XLI in used car market?

[VellfireS]

no it was a Accord 3.0 V6. KM no longer bring that in anymore.

3.5 or 3.0? :blink:

[Dero]

back to 7 to 8 years ago, Singapore roads were full of Corolla XLI (before of Altis the model), thinking to change my 10 years picanto to this model, because cannot afford new car's COE, but search on sgcarmart, "zero" result,

why??

 

U are right bro. When my dad got his Corolla XLi 1.5l (Auto) G9 FL model in Feb 2003, we seems to see alot on the roads. Even the LX model (single airbag). Even when we drove to Johor, our Johor relative mentioned that "it seems that all Singaporeans are driving this car". This car is a one good popular car before Hyundai Matrix (Matrix is not that good though).

 

FC is superb. Drive to KL and back, no need to top up along the way. Achieved about 17km/l. Though ours was 1.5l, the power was great. The current Altis that my dad got 2yrs ago isnt getting anywhere near for FC, only about 13km/l.

 

The G9 looked uncle though.

[13177]

Actually not only this corolla XLI was very popular back then. I think no matter which era, toyota corolla always very popular, you can see many on the road even the altis now also plenty running on the road.

[Dero]

Actually not only this corolla XLI was very popular back then. I think no matter which era, toyota corolla always very popular, you can see many on the road even the altis now also plenty running on the road.

 

Its the best selling car in the world for a period of 50yrs.

[Eyke]

that's the one good thing about high COE,

death of the corolla on our roads!

[Happily1986]

3.5 or 3.0? :blink:

 

3.0

[13177]

Its the best selling car in the world for a period of 50yrs.

Even until today, even the corolla atis is made in thailand and yet it is still the best selling car.

[Dero]

Even until today, even the corolla atis is made in thailand and yet it is still the best selling car.

 

yeah. no horse run.

 

a fren working in the car industry also recommended corolla.

[Phuabe2192]

Ya .... i missed my MY2000 corolla ... Best 1.3XLi with power and fuel economy in this family .

[Porche]

Dont know about the current mazda cars. But heard last time mazda cars like the 323 very popular among buyers.

 

i drove one 323, the best car that i have ever owned. Spacious and good FC. i miss her so much

[Axeman24]

[quote name='Dero' date='Nov 14 2011, 09:20 AM' post='4108853'

 

The G9 looked uncle though.

 

Hahaha I got this comment before why buy such an uncle car. I just smile back and say cos its not thirsty as your car

[Dero]

[quote name='Dero' date='Nov 14 2011, 09:20 AM' post='4108853'

 

The G9 looked uncle though.

 

 

Hahaha I got this comment before why buy such an uncle car. I just smile back and say cos its not thirsty as your car

 

Ya! most impt is the car reliable and save ur pocket!

 

We drove the G9 for 7.5yrs. nothing changed except the battery, tires, oils and 1 suspension from the rear. Oh, the headlights bulb always burst though. But Nvr breakdown b4.

[13177]

Ya! most impt is the car reliable and save ur pocket!

 

We drove the G9 for 7.5yrs. nothing changed except the battery, tires, oils and 1 suspension from the rear. Oh, the headlights bulb always burst though. But Nvr breakdown b4.

You mean you didnt change any belts? Like air-con belt etc?

[13177]

yeah. no horse run.

 

a fren working in the car industry also recommended corolla.

From last time made in japan corolla until the current made in thailand altis, still heard people recommended this car. Although the engine and technology that the car is using is still very old, but still recommended to buy.

[Axeman24]

Ya! most impt is the car reliable and save ur pocket!

 

We drove the G9 for 7.5yrs. nothing changed except the battery, tires, oils and 1 suspension from the rear. Oh, the headlights bulb always burst though. But Nvr breakdown b4.

 

 

Yup I change my shock adsorbers too, as 1 front shock and 1 back shock was leaking the fluid, good thing was my G9 was still under warranty so Borneo change all 4 for me , I also have to change my engine mounting due to my work place was an open air carpark, I guess due to hot weather, the rubber cushion become brittle and crack after 41/2 year. Apart from that there are no major repair needed.

[Dero]

You mean you didnt change any belts? Like air-con belt etc?

 

it was 'squechy' sounding but my dad refuse to change them.

[Dero]

Yup I change my shock adsorbers too, as 1 front shock and 1 back shock was leaking the fluid, good thing was my G9 was still under warranty so Borneo change all 4 for me , I also have to change my engine mounting due to my work place was an open air carpark, I guess due to hot weather, the rubber cushion become brittle and crack after 41/2 year. Apart from that there are no major repair needed.

 

Are u still driving the G9?

[Axeman24]

Are u still driving the G9?

 

Nope I sold it in 2007 when the export market was at its peak. Bought a Latio, drove a few years sold the Latio (Not a good car) and last year bought a used Axio.