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"It's styled like a hot hatch so it should have an e-brake that you can rip on so that you can do things that are not appropriate." - Big Sarah This is the coolest quote ever and I cannot agree more, plus I just love the simplicity of a regular cabled e-brake and traditional handle/pedal/whatever. You know how to put it on, know how to take it off, know when it's on, know when it's not and don't have to use a Konami code to make it function.
I luv my older cars with proper hand E brakes in the center console which is cable actuated. The electronic ones are so irritating. E brake turns in a front wheel drive car can be monumental amounts of fun.
I'm repeating myself, but I really love your car reviews just as much as your project car videos. Adding Little Sarah has been an added bonus. I love her facial expressions especially in your acceleration (when you-re testing a car that can actually accelerate) and braking tests. With Little Sarah you don't need a G-force meter, her face says it all. You also take us to great places and have interesting shots and perspectives to show us. I'm looking forward to the next car test.
2.0 NA 168 horse? That’s great! In the Netherlands we get a 1.2 Turbo with 120 hp .... a 1.8 Hybrid from the Prius and a new 2.0 hybrid with 180 horse. But not a high(er) power manual. We should honestly get the boxer motor from the FRS & BRZ planted in this baby. And the Ford Focus ST and RS are on there way.
We got in some 0W-16 Valvoline Synpower at the parts store and I said to my self, "What on earth kind of engine uses this stuff." A Toyota of course. Thank you for answering one of lifes important questions.
@Dethmuerte I'm not too familiar with this engine specifically, but generally speaking, Japanese manufacturers have larger tolerances than European vehicles, one of the reasons they've historically been pretty reliable. All manufacturers are moving to lower weight oils, it's an efficiency thing. Less pumping loss, lower film strength, coupled with low tension piston rings and low friction bearings and you end up with an assembly that spins a lot easier. It's been the case for several years, and unfortunately so far it's been a bit of a trade off of efficiency vs longevity. Manufacturers are still getting the shift to extreme efficiency worked out. This applies to engines with higher outputs too, it's not just about economy. Several European engines have active valving to regulate created oil pressure to a minimum, allowing for a 'thicker' oil with lower pumping loss. It's a great setup when the engine is new and everything is working as designed.
It’s always fun when the two sarahs do it there is more vibrance and besides I get to experience the both of of their weird sides all at the same time cause honestly I absolutely love the 2 sides to the review it provides me with two kinds of people
You guys are hilarious and goofy but I really enjoy your videos Sarah. Your dry sense of humor has me in stitches."the warehouse girl" lol. Its nice to see car videos with girls and also I like your MR2. My friend had a 1985 MR2 with the 1.6 16V 4A-GE motor that revved to 7800rpm. It was a blast to drive with sharp handling and excellent engine but a little cramped inside.
As usual, your reviews rock! It’s the only review that I as a regular average driver (who was an SAE member in college) can relate to. You’re right about the tight headroom. Had a rented camry last month and kept hitting my coconut on the headliner. No bueno! Had a 94 corolla (badged as a Geo Prizm). Bulletproof but performance was not even 1/2 bean
Great review, Sarah. I really enjoy the scenery and sound track in your review videos. The car is pretty nice looking and has lots of features. It could use more power though. That blue color reminds me of the Nitrous Blue Focus RS. It's also nice that you include Lil' Sarah in your videos. She adds just the right touch. Keep it up. Love your channel.
Hey! What a fun review- a road trip. And you picked such fun music for it, too! It's so entertaining to have both of you in the car reviews. It's just so much fun. One thing you could start to include in your reviews- how nice and cold is the air conditioning in that thing? In hot weather like that I always like a car that blasts large volumes of ice cold air at my face. But some cars just kind of sneeze cool air towards me and that's not enough. Anyway- just my two cents. Love from Michigan!
Test drove one of these recently, and I gotta say that in an older city with shorter, smaller roads the relative lack of power makes this thing incredibly fun! You can rev it out during normal commuting while still staying (mostly) under the speed limit. Better driving dynamics for my taste than the new Mazda3 6MT!
I’ve watched all the car reviews/vlogs and really enjoy the chemistry you two have. You should really have a blooper video, just so we can enjoy more of your shenanigans! Keep up the awesome reviews and vlogs!
Rented a Nissan Sentra CVT to go to SEMA one year and had to instruct at Buttonwillow the next weekend. It rained and the Sentra owned on the track. I started tracking a first gen Neon. Slow cars make better drivers.
It is a really sharp interior! I really ❤the Sarah×2 reviews too. Met skin cookies😄, brake tests😄, cute cargo😊, I also love you sharing the scenery😍. Not a bad looking car, love the wheels. Keep up the great quality videos.
@ 6:38 That Toyota Caldina 🔥🔥🔥 You guys get cool points for knowing that car and posting it. That car is one of my dream cars lots of people don’t know how cool that car is. About the corolla I think it looks awesome and fun to drive and it will be reliable is the icing on the cake
I drove a 72 corolla in high school and it was just so fun to drive the little 60hp 5 speed. I don't know why I never got another one. I guess it wasn't large enough for a family back then.
Does little Sarah have a RU-vid channel as well? Just curious. I've been watching your videos for quite a while so I figured I would show her channel some love as well! Keep up the great work both of you! Take care.
Great review as always. I’ve watched all the reviews I can find on this Corolla and you are the only one that has pointed out that it takes 0-16w oil. Props! Maybe that’s why Toyota is offering 2 years free maintenance🤷🏻♂️I’m thinking of trading in my 06 Cobalt SS/SC for one of these or a Focus ST. The reason I am leaning toward the Corolla is reliability. I feel it would make a better long term daily, so once it’s paid off I can pick up a fun weekend/track car. Thanks for the video and keep the content awesome!
Congratulations on your channel. Great mix of fun, sexy and humor with a lot of very legit content! Serious content not taking yourself seriously! Keep it like this! You got a new French fan from Switzerland!
Hector Pujols Actually the CVT is quick and has 10-Speeds in Sport Mode, Manually shiftable and close ratios so rallying through curves you can stay in the power easily.
Slow cars are the best way to learn how to REALLY drive... You have to always be up in the revs, learn how to turn with momentum, know how to brake and keep speed... I "Learned" how to drive in a 97 VW Jetta 2.0. The slowest car known to man, but I could outdrive people in faster cars because I knew my car and how she needed to be driven. I'ts a shame because I owned a Chrysler Conquest TSI before the Jetta. Sarah, I love the show. Please keep doing what your doing.
Great video! I loved the travelogue angle on the video. You live in such a beautiful part of country...thank you for sharing it with us! Plus, I would do that road trip any day for tacos 😉
Someone who knows how to drive whether they were taught or are gifted can take a slow car and beat you in a race car. My driving instructor at Bondurant was driving a 4 door Mitsubishi Galant showing me how to corner. I was in a formula ford following him, I couldn't keep up if he wanted to loose me.......and I'm a pretty good driver.
I love the review you guys together are the best lil Sarah is so much fun her expression are funny. Keep the videos coming I hope the project cars are going good as well
Sarahx2, you're videos have fantastic production value. Top Gear, eat your heart out! PJ O'Rourke said that the fastest car was the one that wasn't your own
I've always had more fun wringing a lower powered car out like a wet rag then trying to stifle my inner 16 year old driving a ridiculously over powered car. Driving a relatively under powered NB2 Miata at the moment and I've never had so much fun =) Great review as always! Thanks!
So Sarah, I've just caught up on watching every vid you have done (Apart from the odd live stream) and I really like the way you mix real hands-on graft with a sense of fun. I do sense that you get stressed and emotional sometimes about the need to keep to your upload schedule and the way your OCD requires you prepare everything perfectly. That's a good thing in some ways but try not to let it affect your health.
Ray Davison thanks! I hope eventually I’ll get to a comfortable financial position where I can focus solely on having fun and less on survival when it comes to RU-vid.
@@SarahnTuned Yes, I understand the need to throw everything of yourself into a new venture as I've done it a few times myself. However it is still necessary to have the odd break to recharge and you will come back energised, usually getting more done anyway. Just look after yourself.
I believe the Focus ST requires premium fuel and I'll wager the Corolla does not. That should be considered because the cost will differ a lot when it comes to filling the tank versus just the fuel economy between both vehicles. Great review as always.
The Corolla is alot more reliable than a Ford. The port and direct fuel injection makes it the ideal car for long term reliability. No carbon buildups to worry about.
Yes, yes it is. I had a Seat 900 (Spanish Fiat) in England in the 80's, 900cc IL4, 4 speed clutch, fun as HELL to drive fast on all the back country A roads (speed limits up to 60mph, and being a Seat, the speedo was metric, so, 100-ish Kph), but not the boring motorways (the M1 was brutally boring).
If you're looking for a fun twisty road not too far away from you, try Hwy 191 to Alpine AZ! Take something that gets a higher bean score than the Corolla, though :-)
Great format for a car review - thanks for doing the video that way. More fun to drive a slow car fast? Yes. I have a moderately fast car, and the thought of Johnny Law coming to get me is in my head often. Takes some of the fun away, ya' know?
I agree on the safety equipment I think all safety equipment should be standard. That was an awesome review I really enjoy watching both do young ladies do these reviews you a good team
Lil Sarah!! ❤️ Yeah, it’s what I expect from the Crayola. The only thing appealing is the colour. So envious of your surroundings! Not to mention the weather! We’re still getting snow up here. Freakin April and still snowing... 😔 Keep them coming!!
Interesting video Sarah’s 😂 I was Born in Nogales Arizona I lived there till I was 5 and My parents decided to move to Southern California I use to go to that lake when I was a child keep up the good work and as always keep the videos coming👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌️
I love your review, Sarah(s)! After Vietnam, I bought a new 1969 red Corolla to drive while in college. I think that you, being a very nice person, might have generously rated it 1/4 bean. 🚗👍💕
Drove my wife's mom's '11 Corolla for a week. Like you said On the highway it was terrible but, on the city roads it was pretty fun. I do way too much highway driving to even consider something like this. Great review all together still
