XRS COROLLA OPINIONS?

Nice!

Good sedan but a bit boring despite the sporty engine. Good choice nonetheless if you're looking for a quick sedan with very good gas mileage.

If you want something more interesting to drive, test drive the Matrix XRS too.

If you can pull yourself free from group-think long enough for a test drive, you'll find the Mazda3 is much more fun than any Corolla or Corolla based whatever.

Corolla beats Mazda3 in fuel economy and reliability, if those are concerns to the OP.

Check the thread, the OP was taking about fun: "seriously considering a corolla XRS for a fun car."

Twist-beam rear-end fun(period).

The Mazda is every bit as reliable as any Corolla, by any measure. In fact, if reliability's a concern, the OP might want to Google XRS and clutch for some interesting reading. As to economy, clutches are wear items and expensive to replace. The Mazda gets excellent fuel efficiency when driven easily *and* it's a *fun* car to drive. I'd suggest *you* try one.

thanks for the thoughts. i am running an echo, and don't laugh. i run the piss out of it and it just seems to get better plus i get a real

No laughing. The Echos are good cars for their market. If that's your milieu, there's no better car to get.

Read the specs: you only really get the 170 HP when it's about 3 RPM away from flying apart!

WWWAAAAAAAHHHH.... I'll bet you need earplugs and a vibration pad to enjoy the extra horsepower.

yes, and as the owner/builder of a turbine powered motorcycle, i appreciate your comment. i understand tho, that they are taking regular redlinings well. the stroke has been shortened and the bore bigger. actually, it's a different engine block assy. altogether. thanks again, sammm