Used 2005 Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Highly Recommend
Kevin , 09/21/2009
Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at the end of August of 2005 and wasn't too sure what the XRS model was. After 4 years of owning it, I think its a pretty good daily driver. It's fun to drive and has enough power to keep up with flow of traffic. The 6 speed manual is what makes it different from the other models and the 2zz-ge motor revs up to 8200 rpm which makes a really fun to drive when the lift kicks in.
2005-2006 XRS is good to have one
Andy, 06/24/2010
Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had my 1986 Corolla GTS before and now I have chance to own a XRS. Though Corolla is an entry level of Toyota but still surprises me after many years! After 9 months driving, I am really satisfied with it. As a used car, the price go down a lot to a reasonable amount. However, the cornering still need to be improved by upgrading aftermarket parts. The original tuned suspension is unable to handle this car anymore which I feel too soft. 0-60 mph only 7.2 sec with top speed 130 mph (Lock by limiter) and 28 mpg with mixing freeway and local (I live in SF Bay area) If you plan to buy Scion tC, I would recommend you to have this one instead if you don't mind have a used car.
six speed
dan connelly, 05/06/2004
Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
thes things are awesome, the 6 speed is the best part about it. i wish the rims were a little better lookin but overall this thing rocks.
Best choice in class
AJT, 05/15/2005
Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the best car in the class for performance compacts. Very good performance + great build + great resale value + good safety (with side airbags). Considered Nissan Sentra (reliability problems) and Honda Accord (price problems). Corolla S didn't have enough oomph for me, plus IMPOSSIBLE to find with ABS. XRS could use more oomph at low RPMs, but still plenty for day-to-day. This car's engine "boosts" at 7K RPM, but you'll rarely have a chance to get up there. 30-32 MPG highway, you'll downshift out of 6th to pass quickly though. Great handling comes with rougher ride. You'll get "jostled" in your seat going over rougher roads, but very stable in corners, especially on/off ramps.
2005 Toyota Corolla XRS
MGARDNER, 07/21/2005
Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love my 2005 Toyota Corolla XRS. It is fun, sporty and very reliable. You cant go wrong with a Toyota!