Nice job, Slugger.
Good to get the car all shined up for the new spring season!
petlow,
Looking at your car, you're in Canada somewhere?
How do you like your car. Mine is identical, but blue.
Ti-Jean,
I am in Toronto, Ontario. I really like my car thus far. I had a 1999 Corolla CE (5spd, cruise, power door locks) but totalled it last summer when someone ran a red light. It had 322,000 km on it and was still running great, though was using oil more often. But after over 300,000 km I could understand why, and it didn't owe me anything.
As for this new one, it took a bit of getting used to, being larger. Also, I had to get used to the gear shifting and clutch set up. But generally speaking Toyota clutch set ups are usually quite good. I am getting very good fuel mileage, similar to my previous Corolla. That being said, it is an improvement especially since it is a bigger car. One thing I do miss is the variable intermittent wipers. My old Corolla had this feature where you can vary the intermittent wipe cycle. This new car does not, only a medium, high, and one fixed intermittent cycle. If you wanted variable intermittent wipers then you'd have to get the LE version, however that model only comes in automatic transmission.
Overall, I really like this car and hope to keep it for several years....and pray it doesn't die a 'tragic death' like my '99 Corolla. All the best with your CE!