Which would you go for? Would appreciate succinct analysis from the auto gurus here. I would have gone for a 2005/06 Corolla instead, but just detest the fact that it's too common. But I'm equally being meticulous not choose wrong from the choices of Pontiac vibe, Toyota Matrix and Toyota Corolla Ascent. Attached here is a pix for the Toyota Ascent for those that really do not know it that well.

I no know say this is corolla na ascent. I love it like mad. If it is fuel efficient, rugged, available cheap parts and cheap to the pure water corolla go for it.

Matrix looks more finished.

suco01:
I no know say this is corolla na ascent. I love it like mad. If it is fuel efficient, rugged, available cheap parts and cheap to the pure water corolla go for it.

Same here. Really love the shape. Just don't know if it's as good as our pure water Corolla. Lol, let the gurus aid us.

EgunMogaji2:
Matrix looks more finished.

Help me with some factual fact pls. Why do you prefer it to Ascent?

Damolux01:
Which would you go for? Would appreciate succinct analysis from the auto gurus here. I would have gone for a 2005/06 Corolla instead, but just detest the fact that it's too common. But I'm equally being meticulous not choose wrong from the choices of Pontiac vibe, Toyota Matrix and Toyota Corolla Ascent. Attached here is a pix for the Toyota Ascent for those that really do not know it that well.

Do you love speed and performance or you're all about economy?

Let's answer this first then I'd go ahead to tell you what's your best choice.

kingreign:


Do you love speed and performance or you're all about economy?

Let's answer this first then I'd go ahead to tell you what's your best choice.

Speed and Performance is 1st choice. Economy is 2nd choice.

Damolux01:
Help me with some factual fact pls. Why do you prefer it to Ascent?

The Matrix/Corolla is the bread and butter of Toyota in the USA.

The rest is just personal preferences.

Damolux01:
Speed and Performance is 1st choice. Economy is 2nd choice.

Get the corolla hatchback called T-sports Kompressor. Its an EU (German Specs with 224hp) it'd kill most sedans, but its a Manual transmission most times.

kingreign:


Get the corolla hatchback called T-sports Kompressor. Its an EU (German Specs with 224hp) it'd kill most sedans, but its a Manual transmission most times.

German specs again.

kingreign:


Get the corolla hatchback called T-sports Kompressor. Its an EU (German Specs with 224hp) it'd kill most sedans, but its a Manual transmission most times.

It has to be Auto Transmission bro. BTW...what model is the T-sport Kompressor. Same price range with the Ascent, Corolla and Matrix?

Damolux01:
It has to be Auto Transmission bro. BTW...what model is the T-sport Kompressor. Same price range with the Ascent, Corolla and Matrix?

Google it. Read about it.

kingreign:


Google it. Read about it.

I heard they are collectors item.

AutoMoTech:

I heard they are collectors item.

They're gonna be the next best sleeper cars.

kingreign:


They're gonna be the next best sleeper cars.

But sadly they wont be available. Biys go soon start dey add tripple boost to that engine

kingreign:


They're gonna be the next best sleeper cars.

Thanks bro...Just read about it. Nice ride, I really have no problem with it being a Manual. But wait o, are the cars all right-hand drive? The VVTL i4 engine would be a beast on the road.

Damolux01:
Thanks bro...Just read about it. Nice ride, I really have no problem with it being a Manual. But wait o, are the cars all right-hand drive? The VVTL i4 engine would be a beast on the road.

Left hand drove exists.

kingreign:


Left hand drove exists.

I'm having problems checking out the prices online, not even one seen here as well. If you're to sell a 2006 model to me...How much would be your last price? Since the ride isn't that common bro, hope maintenance won't be on the high side? Availability of spare parts, Experienced mechanics etc

Damolux01:
I'm having problems checking out the prices online, not even one seen here as well. If you're to sell a 2006 model to me...How much would be your last price? Since the ride isn't that common bro, hope maintenance won't be on the high side? Availability of spare parts, Experienced mechanics etc

Bros.. i will advice you to just carry mind from that ride. Its a hard find. Even d corolla xrs dt is a little rare we still dey see am. Talkless of this little beast that is turbo'ed.
Americans love anything turbo. So any one they see available dey will snap it up like immediately. U no go even see am...
A video review i saw, the guy in UK admitted that in d present moment dt ride is a collectors item

@kingreign what do you think about the corolla XRS. That's easier to find na compared to this Ascent

Damolux01:
I'm having problems checking out the prices online, not even one seen here as well. If you're to sell a 2006 model to me...How much would be your last price? Since the ride isn't that common bro, hope maintenance won't be on the high side? Availability of spare parts, Experienced mechanics etc

If 2.5m minimum no drop, I no sell that Corolla T-sports kompressor.

AutoMoTech:

Bros.. i will advice you to just carry mind from that ride. Its a hard find. Even d corolla xrs dt is a little rare we still dey see am. Talkless of this little beast that is turbo'ed.
Americans love anything turbo. So any one they see available dey will snap it up like immediately. U no go even see am...
A video review i saw, the guy in UK admitted that in d present moment dt ride is a collectors item

As in...I tried searching to on Copart and Iaai...not much of a go. Now, I detest the fact that Corolla is too common, Matrix is being labelled ladies car...T sport no go area too...Civic has a very bad shape. What other good ride would you suggest in the range of 1.5m to 1.6m?

kingreign:

If 2.5m minimum no drop, I no sell that Corolla T-sports kompressor.

That's on a very high side. Was thinking the car falls in the range of the price of Matrix and Corolla, If I'm to spend 2.5m know a ride, I'll prefer a Muscle Camry or Es 330.

Damolux01:
That's on a very high side. Was thinking the car falls in the range of the price of Matrix and Corolla, If I'm to spend 2.5m know a ride, I'll prefer a Muscle Camry or Es 330.

That's not an ordinary corolla. Its a sleeper. Faster than a Camry or ES.

You can consider a scion tc, if you wont mind a 3doors car.note you scion is a subsidiary of Toyota so you are still getting same Toyota engine; a Mazda 3 hatchback or; the iconic Lexus is300 (2000-2004) aka bullet proof engine, it's a 3.0 liter performance 6plug engine and a rear wheel drive sport sedan in its league.

kingreign:


That's not an ordinary corolla. Its a sleeper. Faster than a Camry or ES.

Hmmm...

autosina:
You can consider a scion tc, if you wont mind a 3doors car.note you scion is a subsidiary of Toyota so you are still getting same Toyota engine; a Mazda 3 hatchback or; the iconic Lexus is300 (2000-2004) aka bullet proof engine, it's a 3.0 liter performance 6plug engine and a rear wheel drive sport sedan in its league.

No...I'm not sure I want this. That 3.0 V6 scares me bro. What's your take on Pontiac Vibe 06 model?

kingreign:


That's not an ordinary corolla. Its a sleeper. Faster than a Camry or ES.

What your take on a Pontiac Vibe 06 model?

Damolux01:
What your take on a Pontiac Vibe 06 model?

Pontiac Vibe is Toyota Matrix in another body. The only difference is that Pontiac Vibes body parts are so expensive. Go for Matrix.

seanfer:


Pontiac Vibe is Toyota Matrix in another body. The only difference is that Pontiac Vibes body parts are so expensive. Go for Matrix.

Thanks bro!

Damolux01:
Which would you go for? Would appreciate succinct analysis from the auto gurus here. I would have gone for a 2005/06 Corolla instead, but just detest the fact that it's too common. But I'm equally being meticulous not choose wrong from the choices of Pontiac vibe, Toyota Matrix and Toyota Corolla Ascent. Attached here is a pix for the Toyota Ascent for those that really do not know it that well.

Buy the Matrix.

The Toyota Matrix is an "improved" Corolla. You get ALL the benefits of a Corolla (they use the same engine, and share most of their parts in common) plus a bigger trunk/boot, 4WD option (Corolla is 2WD), and a higher profile on the road (Matrix looks like a baby SUV).

On top of all that, the Matrix is much less common on the road, and in 2019, where nearly all Corollas on the road are Uber / Bolt cars, people won't think you're an Uber driver!

Only downside is that the Matrix is SLIGHTLY costlier than the Corolla. Only slightly. Check prices and compare.

Fun Fact: The official name for the Matrix (in Toyota's books) was actually Toyota Corolla Matrix, a pointer to the fact that the Matrix was a direct derivation of the Corolla. The Matrix was discontinued in 2014, but continues to hold very strong resale value.

Buy the Matrix!

VeeBabs:


Buy the Matrix.

The Toyota Matrix is an "improved" Corolla. You get ALL the benefits of a Corolla (they use the same engine, and share most of their parts in common) plus a bigger trunk/boot, 4WD option (Corolla is 2WD), and a higher profile on the road (Matrix looks like a baby SUV).

On top of all that, the Matrix is much less common on the road, and in 2019, where nearly all Corollas on the road are Uber / Bolt cars, people won't think you're an Uber driver!

Only downside is that the Matrix is SLIGHTLY costlier than the Corolla. Only slightly. Check prices and compare.

Fun Fact: The official name for the Matrix (in Toyota's books) was actually Toyota Corolla Matrix, a pointer to the fact that the Matrix was a direct derivation of the Corolla. The Matrix was discontinued in 2014, but continues to hold very strong resale value.

Buy the Matrix!

Thanks alot bro. The Matrix is actually cheaper than the Corolla.