hey guys, i don't know whether I'm the only one or not, but has anyone else been given shit about owning a corolla? mainly the older models though, as i have found. people probably wonder why we don't just sell up and buy a newer car (or a commodore as some say). i own a 97 subaru impreza atm, and its a great car and all, but i appreciate the little things more now. i had forgotten how much fun these little cars are, and so much easier to maintain than modern cars. so i was just wondering if anyone else has or is in the same boat as i currently am? cheers brendan

I cop it daily at work, but i know they are just jealous because they don't have a car with style.

My mate said "one day you grow up and you can afford decent cars".

 

They just don't get it.

 

Like a sticker I saw on a Ke70, "you wouldn't understand, its a rolla thing"

Honestly I don't ever really give a shit bout what others think about the cars I drive,Its my personal expression and a love for a different time in motoring history.Anyway,I'm sure that there just jealous underneath,not everybody has the vision and skill to build something that is classic and gets noticed!!

My secret,I just ignore them.

yes i have this problem some times all i say is... shut up your car is going down in value, or u "yeh my cars shit thats why everyone looks at it when I'm driving anywhere and my favourite "take your car to the mechanic and have him charge you labour, where as i say, what is this word u speak of "labour"? i only pay for parts and fix my self.... don't worry what others say, its what you want that matters at the end of the day.. and rollas r mad!!

since buying my ke30 i have had nothin but good remarks ( specially from the oldies )

but i guess those people behind me on hills hate me..

but i guess those people behind me on hills hate me..

 

+1

 

Having a ke36 corolla on your p's gets looks from everyone!

 

haha i love the occasional thumbs up from a stranger at traffic lights, makes my day

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I love the head nod from other people in old cars, had one of those this morning with a RX4 driver. :yes:

:yes: :y: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ thats deffinaty the best thing about owning an old car I have to say. Everyone in an old car seems to show you respect makes my day as well.

But wen you see a dude in a newer Japanese car they often don't care, people just don't have the same respect for these old girls still flaunting there goods even after more than 30 years still looking good too.

haha when i see new jap cars like camrys.

 

i just wonder why the f@$k they would pay 30 grand for them.

 

dosent make sense to me :)

Ha ha yeah. I was more referring too rx7 and skyline drivers ( not all but lots) you beep and wave and get a weird look.

If I won the lotto, I'd buy a JZA80 and a Celsior and put money into my 82's, I just hate people that think my only car has been a corolla.

true that. i never really let it bothered me much. my first car was a 1983 mazda 929 (i know not a rolla) but i regret getting rid of it every day since. this is my first corolla, and I'm planning on keeping it for a while. all i have to do is help my bro in law get his KE20 on the road!

Atleast were not like commodore owners just on the Holden ban wagon because everyone else is.