2006 Toyota Corolla LE from North America - Comments

Even though they "Say" you can order a Leather Trim package. It is not avaiable. This was most frustrating.

I just ordered a Corolla LE 2006. I am waiting for this car to be made. Since they didn't have hardly any of the options I wanted up here in Michigan. Like Traction control, Vehicle stability control, Leather Trim, JBL sound system. Very annoying. the dealership says that no one orders these things. Traction control?? In Michigan?? Come on...that is a gimmie.

I will give you more on this car after I receive it. I am really looking forward to seeing if it stacks up to what others say about the Corolla.

Traction control in a corolla--you ask and expect too much! consider the price you're paying for the vehicle and then thank your lucky stars for what you get. Toyota makes the Corolla as a vehicle accessible and suitable for the general public. If it's that bad where you live, get a 4x4.

I suggest the above poster look at what comes standard on a Scion xB, a car CHEAPER than the Corolla. You'll find lots of things like ABS, VSC, and others.

Traction control, Vehicle Stability control are options on the Corolla. Yes they are worth the extra money. I have them on my Buicks... why not a Toyota?

What annoyed me was that they didn't have them on cars already on the lot. Why? So you buy up to a Camry. As for Scions... no way. I don't want a hip-hop car.

I not too sure you'd want brake actuated traction control on a Corolla or any small car for that matter. There's no benefit in paying a premium for an option that actually hinders vehicle response regardless of how much snow.

Scions are "Kiddie Cars" and Toyota may offer traction control on these vehicles to entice those who think this option will give them better acceleration off the line. In truth, it pulses the brakes only in situations where the drive wheel slips which hinders acceleration. These systems are not differential lock up or limited slip devices associated with conventional rear wheel drive.

The better choice may be a good set of ice & snow tires and common sense driving techniques.

Traction control is as easy as having a light foot on the accelerator. It HINDERS performance, and on a car as puny and underpowered as a Corolla you DON'T want it. It needs all the help it can get just to pull itself along at highway speed.