While the husband won’t be caught dead in the old Camry, he does accept the 2006 Toyota Corolla. Granted, with its four cylinder engine and 126 horse-powers it is not anything worth taking down Sunset for a leisurely evening of cruising, but with about 40 miles to the gallon of gasoline on the highway he can at least afford to drive to Los Angeles and back. Although neutral colors still seem to be highly favored, the cactus mica hue as well as the phantom gray pearl version are truly spectacular and fit the overall design to the letter.
When compared to the 2005 model, the 2006 Toyota Corolla does not really show any changes. Gas mileage has not dramatically improved, it’s not as drop dead gorgeous as a Honda Civic, but it stands out more than a Toyota Camry any day. As you are sitting in the passenger seat, the first thing you will notice is that the interior is not as quiet as perhaps you might have anticipated from a newer car. Sure, it is by far quieter than other models, but not as quiet as you know from the occasional late model luxury sedan you might have rented.
Pulling out of the driveway, the first thing that appears a bit odd is the fact that the 2006 Toyota Corolla takes a moment to get going. Once it kicks in, it feels a tiny bit like there is a kick as the car accelerates. This is not a bad thing, just a bit unusual. Of course, driving in Los Angeles’ bumper to bumper traffic during what is euphemistically called “rush hour,” the odds are good that you will not have a lot of opportunity to let the 126 horses run.
Considering this is a car that accommodates three passengers in the backseat – or two children in car seats and a very skinny dog between them – it is an adequate family car for a small family, just don’t plan on hauling a lot of things with your 2006 Toyota Corolla! In comparison with other models, the trunk space leaves something to be desired. On the other hand, when it comes to front leg room, this is a wonderful car to ride in!
With a phenomenal resale value, virtually nonexistent maintenance issues other than the standard upkeep, and a most virtuous attitude toward gasoline consumption, you cannot go wrong with the 2006 Toyota Corolla! It is compact, will fit into standard parking spaces even if it has to cram between two urban assault vehicles (which is a huge deal in the City of Angels), and although it does not inspire visions of a man and his car on the open road, it is the closest the family man on a budget can hope to get to a sports car look-alike that also hauls the kiddies.
