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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 03:28 AM
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Default Gr Corolla mini-review

I didnt mention this before, but I got my son a GR-Corolla after he graduated from his university (we traded in his model 3 rwd I have to him a while ago).

TL;DR Fun visceral car, but lacks the modding capability of the CTRs

Good : great handling, almost raw Evo like..revving matching is so cool, and has good room inside
Bad : engine is already pretty stressed from the factory so not much you can do (probably why there is a lack of mods available)
Ugly : clunky infotainment system with setup and controls

In all, fun car, but I wouldn't want to own one personally



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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 03:50 AM
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congrats to your son on graduating and the car!

did you put after market rims on it already? 🤣
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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 06:49 AM
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Congrats. I want one, but I cant drive stick and I dont want to drive a stick. The automatic saps power like crazy. I believe this engine has huge aftermarket support over in Europe and Japan.
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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 07:19 AM
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Looks like a fun car, always wanted to drive one and wished the states got the GR Yaris.
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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 10:11 AM
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Track it!!


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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 10:49 AM
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On day 1 we did lol ..

Originally Posted by bitkahuna
congrats to your son on graduating and the car!

did you put after market rims on it already? 🤣
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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ST430
On day 1 we did lol ..
Was it from the collection in your backyard? 🤣

Don't push too hard or Kaboom 🔥
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Old Mar 30, 2026 | 11:54 AM
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An absolutely splendid car. I’ve driven on road and on track. Great choice!
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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 06:56 AM
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Very nice
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