Looking To Buy A Corolla T Sport

[Danwell]

Looking for a Corolla T Sport. I Like them alot but is there anything i should be aware of? What are your views on this car? Can this car be remapped/chipped?

Please help all.

[mac12]

I will get this started then, this is what I think.

Pros-

Comfort (I have leather seats).

190bhp engine which is also found in the Elise! (not sure which one but its !Removed! fast!).

Quality build.

The "face" factor when you wipe that smug face off of someone who underestimated your little corolla.

Not so good-

Lots of noises made.

I would of liked a tougher suspension but then it means we get a smoother ride than say a CTR.

Not alot of aftermarket parts like others hot hatches.

Thats my little contribution

[Ed_Shek]

Looking for a Corolla T Sport. I Like them alot but is there anything i should be aware of? What are your views on this car? Can this car be remapped/chipped?

Please help all.

Hi and welcome to the club!

I think the car is great and covers all the bases I need i.e. Fast with good build quality and its reliable.

Not sure about it being chipped or remapped. Not sure of any owners who have done this.

Usual thing to look for are the lift bolts not working correctly hence lift not engaging at 6400 rpm.

[pauljack]

Don't buy T sport buy a Compressor. They are really rare especially in black with low miles!!!!!!!

[fisel]

^lol

You probably know about Type-R's so i'll just compare it to that.

It's more comfortable than a type-r in every single way but the type-r handles better.

Speed is generally very close to a type-r between 1st and 3rd, after that the type-r wins.

Lift from the vvtl-i is more ferocious than vtec

In a type-r people know when if they'll be beaten, in a t-sport pretty much everyone thinks they'll beat you.

No too sure about the remap/chip, the engine is already pushed as it is but there's always possiblities. The Compressor has a supercharger.

[skipper215]

I'd say buy one, they're a good blend of speed and comfort. and you can get good mpg if u drive it sensibly,

But that never really happens because of what I call "YIPEEEE FACTOR"

[Jimbob31]

I've had my T Sport for 3 months now and i really like it, just beacause you don't see them on the road to often. I do like the noise, speed, build quality......etc. What i like most is, that you see Type R's and Focus ST's everywhere, but i've only seen 2 T Sports in my time of owning one. :D

[Chris.S]

If you're interested we have an 04 plate Corolla Tsport here with 18,000 on the clock, its up at £8970 and in metallic grey. Its the car that was traded in by the person who purchased my compressor.

[Danwell]

Thank You all for replying and welcoming me into your community. I been reading alot about them and i cant see why i wont be happy with. It will be a nice step from my previously owned MG ZR 1.8i which was pretty quick for a standard 1.8i but u cud feel the chasis shaking when cornering at high speeds. I want something that fast or faster with a quality build. I can not see why the corolla wont give me that experience. When i told my mates about the corolla i want they all laughed. il leave it to a drag race at the traffic lights for them to say sorry. Cheers all. When i buy i will post some lovely pictures of it as im sure you never seen one before ha ha ha

Cheers alll

[Danwell]

If you're interested we have an 04 plate Corolla Tsport here with 18,000 on the clock, its up at £8970 and in metallic grey. Its the car that was traded in by the person who purchased my compressor.

I would love too. The dark grey one is what im looking for just need to sort a few more funds. They cost a bit more than wot i sold my MG ZR for. So il have to give it a miss for now mate but thanks

[Ed_Shek]

Thank You all for replying and welcoming me into your community. I been reading alot about them and i cant see why i wont be happy with. It will be a nice step from my previously owned MG ZR 1.8i which was pretty quick for a standard 1.8i but u cud feel the chasis shaking when cornering at high speeds. I want something that fast or faster with a quality build. I can not see why the corolla wont give me that experience. When i told my mates about the corolla i want they all laughed. il leave it to a drag race at the traffic lights for them to say sorry. Cheers all. When i buy i will post some lovely pictures of it as im sure you never seen one before ha ha ha

Cheers alll

Good luck and I hope you find the perfect car!