8th Jun 2012, 18:37
That FOUR SPEED may seem unsophisticated and old-fashioned, but I'll tell you one thing: the simpler something is, the more reliable it will be.
I have an '06 Corolla with the 4-speed automatic. It shifts so smoothly I rarely notice it, and highway RPMs are kept at a minimum (I don't see 2500 RPMs until around 75 MPH or so) despite the lack of an extra gear.
Our '96 Corolla has a 4 speed automatic - and 205,000 miles. No issues.
6th Jun 2012, 11:28
What is it with your hate for Toyota products?
Do you "flip-off" Toyota drivers on the road?
Get a hobby & learn to relax, people have a RIGHT to buy any vehicle they choose, and just because you don't like them, doesn't mean others can't.
Personally I drive domestics, however I would probably buy a Corolla or a Civic over a Focus if I were in the market for an A to B economy car (which I'm not).
By the way, while you're bashing Toyota and touting Ford, take a look at Ford's recall numbers - they have had more than a few themselves.