2001 Toyota Corolla VVTi

Geordie North East Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!! Posts: 2,512	2001 Toyota Corolla VVTi Geordie @geordie
	May 23, 2021 19:41:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I know this is a 2001 car, so if you think it shouldn't be on Retro Rides, feel free to click on. I think, as it's now 20 years old it now sits well here. I've popped this in the Showcase section, rather than the builds section, as it really doesn't need anything doing to it at all. It's such a great example, as you'll see. I didn't need this one, or go looking for it, but this belonged to a friend of mine, he ended up with too many cars, something had to give, and this became available. Even when I knew he was selling, I hoped someone else would quickly snap it up to save me from myself. Nobody did, and I just couldn't say no. I'm such a soft touch when offered these lovely examples. So, the car... 2001 Toyota Corolla VVTi 1.4 litre manual 42k miles One owner from new until 2019 Yes, it's a cracker. My son had one of these about 3 or 4 years ago, just a 1.3 with the previous bug eye headlights, but that was an amazing little car, even in low spec. That said it was pretty well equipped with electric windows, central locking with a key, aircon, power steering etc. This one has the next generation VVTi engine in it, developing a revvy 95bhp, and it's well specc'd up too: Electric windows & mirrors Remote central locking Power steering Cold aircon 6 disc CD multichanger under the passenger seat Trip computer Pull out cup holders It also has some original optional extras, such as 15" Toyota alloys, stainless exhaust tip and headlight protectors. More pics... Engine bay is clean as a whistle.. Clean boot.. Original Corolla mats... Hidden cup holders... Original stickers and plates... The rare headlight protectors... The plan? There isn't one really! I didn't need it, or want it, but couldn't say no. As soon as I got it, I sorn'd it to give me time to think.
	Last Edit: May 23, 2021 19:58:38 GMT by Geordie CURRENT FLEET '91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate) '99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles) '01 Mini (#869) '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)

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Flingstam Part of things Posts: 256	2001 Toyota Corolla VVTi Flingstam @flingstam
	May 24, 2021 8:27:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very nice, Geordie. I do like Corollas.
	1991 Toyota Deliboy (RWD JDM LCV) - Now SOLD 1998 Lexus LS400 (RWD EUR VIP) - Also GONE 1989 Volvo 740 GLE (RWD EUR GLE)

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	2001 Toyota Corolla VVTi grizz @grizz
	May 24, 2021 8:59:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think 20 years, and an existing design qualified. These are one of those nondescript models of a car, completely underrated and when they are gone, people will not care, until one like this pops up at a show, on a forum, like this, and they realise what a blinding little car it is. I think the shape, and looks, especially the front end, are Marmite, and just not your typical hot hatch look many go for. And that could be the secret weapon in its arsenal......... Cars that have been pampered, garaged, low miles, and even used as a second, but cherished car. They are perfect for collecting, buying , owning and parking in a field while people do a double take and say, I never saw one before, or my nan had one. It is another car, especially the station wagon of it, that I could have, had I had the space. I am a bit jealous, but really pleased you have it, right down to the not so common colour. You bought a winner. PS. I owned a 1987 1600RS Corolla hatch, in light blue, my first and only brand new, bought for cash, privately owned car, my ex wife grabbed it when we got divorced.
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