I don’t usually comment on videos, but I thought it should be acknowledged that this review was phenomenal. The way you present the information in this video and the ease of understanding for a variety of audiences was amazing. You definitely deserve more views/followers and you have earned a follow and I will push others to your channel. Keep up the good work and thank you taking out your time to share your experiences with this vehicle.
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and glad the video was able to give you a different, informative perspective. There is more to come, this is something I love and an idea brewing in my head for too many years, but we are here now!
I just got to 4K in mine. This car is nearly perfect for what I want and what I do. I will say my biggest issue was the missing arm rest. But I’ve gotten used to it and actually prefer it without the arm rest. This car is the best car I’ve owned and I could t be happier with it.
Watched your 15000 mile review and you changed my mind about getting an Elantra N. This vid got me to subscribe and start looking at a core GR Corolla with the performance and tech packages. I'm a 72 year old guy who had one of those Evo 8's for five years and still wants the speed and performance and the Elantra's wheel hop and just the lack of rear drive just made me hesitate. Your vids have pushed me over the top and I landed on a Toyota. I'm now looking forward to the day after Thanksgiving. Thanx Dave
Man! I appreciate that! And I'm glad I could steer you to join us on this side. Haha. Your comment is the reason why I like doing this video series, so potential owners can get an idea of the car from someone who is driving it and living with it. You'll love it!
Unfortunate because the less people are able to buy cars like this is when manufacturer’s come out years later, cancel a car and say “sales weren’t what they expected”.
What's up Man? Just sat through and watched your review of your GR Corolla. Must say I really enjoyed how you delivered the content. Just really like your unapologetic, real talk love for the car. I am in Los Angeles and drove a beautiful GR Corolla for the first time last week and thought to myself "Damn, this is pretty nice." I loved the power, features and everything. Thank you for your review. After 9k miles of driving. You still speak of the car with a high amount of enthusiasm which definitely means, "You bought the right car." No doubt about it. Keep bringing us great content. Thank You, Sir. Happy Motoring.
I’m a 6’4” guy with a wife and infant considering this car. Glad to hear that it’s worked well for you space-wise and that you’re really enjoying the experience overall. We got the wife a manual Elantra GT N-Line a few years ago, and I’ve fallen in love with the idea of having a manual performance hatch for myself since then. The fact that this has 100 more horsepower than hers puts in in a perfect spot for my fun driving needs lol.
I have one of these and a '22 Sienna, also with an infant. My kid loves riding in the back, way more than the Sienna. If you want to use a rear facing seat, I highly recommend a rotating car seat. Like an Evenflo revolve360. Will save you a lot of time and open up a lot of space when not in use.
Just like the other reply… we own a 2022 Sienna XSE and I’ve got all 3 kids, my wife and myself in the car. They were short trips, but doable nonetheless. At 6’3” I’m perfectly comfortable in the car and I have longer legs than torso. For something fun and daily drive-able… the GR Corolla has been amazing!
Love the review, you go through everything perfectly. I own a gr86 and I drive on Australian roads, I just wish my side skirts were as clean as yours but I just got unlucky one day when it was windy as hell and raining, fallen branches were on the road and I was going 80kmh so I couldn’t avoid it and it just scratched a bit of the paint off my skirts 😭 that moment solidified my decision to not get coils, any lower and it’d be 10x worse 😂
Appreciate you watching! You know… there is a real choice I have to make about lowering this car for that exact reason. I’ve dodged numerous things on our roads. From literally couches to debris… so I can definitely understand that concern.
Excellent, real-world ownership review, Sir! I really liked that you addressed the rear wing and front hood. Those components were the main reasons why I am considering the Circuit Edition, but I’m hesitant about the upcharge from the Premium trim. (I don’t care about the carbon roof.)
If it isn’t alcantara you might as well throw the car away. Lol. But yes, everything doesn’t need to be draped in leather and suede for it to be quality. Plastic is considered a quality material or it would be used across so many industries.
I love how thorough you were with this 'review' - As I am currently looking into ordering one, I am looking for 'reviews' that showcase the cars "flaws" or "cons" from a honest owners perspective. My '12 Audi A5 (b8.5 6spd three pedal manual) has seen better days, and I want another fun car. Euro is out of the picture after owning the maintenance fiasco nonsense. I am really interested in the Rola GR, I already passed on a '24 GR86 strictly because of the Boxer engine. Civic Type R is just too "hot boi racer", the Supra is too hard to find in Manual and hard to justify the price when I could just get a Z4. Rant over, this was a great upload!
Appreciate the view and your time. I wanted to give some perspective from an owner who cares and likes what he is driving, as opposed to getting content from a car I don’t care about and then jumping to the next brand.
Just picked up my GR last Saturday at msrp... only have a 40 miles on it so far but it's such a fun car... in comparison to the focus st that I drove for 164k miles. It feels so nice. The suspension is a bit softer but it it turns in so much better.
I love my new gr corolla. I came from a 2011 corolla, and the comments about "cheap" materials ring true......my 2011 has all the "cheap" plastics, seat materials, floor rugs, and dash polymers......and when i traded her in, she was still in fantastic shape, no smudges, totally clean...after 12 years of 4 dogs and party passengers. Dude you need to add megachips or mudflaps, and window visors. Great videos! Toyota ftw!! #GazooRacing
Appreciate you watching! I actually have some smaller splash/mud guards I am suppose to be testing and putting on the car, but haven’t gotten to it. The same with the rain chairs I need a our ASAP!
Great video and review! Mine left Japan last month, I acquire her in November and I"m beyond pumped. Leaving behind my 08 speed3 for AWD and greener pastures. Keep us updated!
“Hold on I don’t got a thumbnail” took me out. Great review. I have a gr86 never tracked but the failed engine stories scare me. Been thinking about this car for a little while now.
Haha this YT business I’ll forget all of that hahaha. I haven’t tracked my car either. I will do a HPDE day but I’m honestly not pushing to be some track rat. I enjoy the backroads and twisties.
I am finally taking ownership of my Canadian(standard front and rear LSD and heated seats) Core GR tomorrow. I cant wait! Same color as yours. Originaly ordered a circuit ed in gray and am getting what I'm getting after almost 2 years of wait so I'm not choosy especially since here the LSDs are standard.
Its a point I try to make on videos to speak about why I find something a certain way. It matters so people can formulate opinions based on what they find value in, as opposed to what I may think/feel.
Thanks for the great honest take video. Really on the fence between WRX and this. This one would require way fewer (or no) mods to get it to a likeable place. Oon the other hand; the WRX can put subs in the trunk and fit more stuff. I've got a toddler and I plan to have another eventually. I think with the GR I would have to be painfully aware that it's not huge and I'm gonna feel like I'm driving a gocart when a tall person is behind me. On the performance side of things; Torsen diffs, 10x better wheels and tires, 10x better brakes, better trans and steering feel etc makes me want GR way more. I feel much more confident that I would end up paying the cost difference between the 2 cars down the road anyway on maintenance and mods on the WRX. One big one for me is wheels. I REALLY like the wheels on the GR. I wouldn't even change them I like them out the gate. Michelin PS4s are great out the gate. The brakes are great out the gate. On the WRX it's none of those things. Another big thing is the infotainment is better on the GR. I hear nothing but complaints about the laggy "table" in the WRX. I hate lag. I have a $2500 computer cause I like electronics to work smoothly. The GR also has physical controls for HVAC. The WRX only gets stuff like adaptive cruise and lane assist on its top trims, it's standard on the GR. Hard decision but I'm leaning towards getting a used GR to avoid the dealer markups and unobtanium aspect about it. I wouldn't get a used WRX cause the engine and trans are more sensitive to idiots. The GR is more reliable.
You hit the nail in the head with your points. One thing I will say is that there are a LOT more MSRP deals for the GRC all around. Join a few FB groups for the GRC and you see the posts. But as you said the foundation for where the GRC begins is better. There is talk about what the motor can handle stock and what mods you need for high power, but that does not take away from what the car can do out the door. This added metrics chasing power are always going to favor how much money you have. And some platform happen to respond at high clips than other models. I test drive a new WRX, but the specialness of the car was missing for me. The GRC filled that void.
@@CarQuicks bro my first manual was a 96 Saturn coupe 2 and I’ve driven fast cars but my current car is an 04 Highlander. More horses is not my priority. That will probably change but from what I’ve read on GR you need to replace the valve springs before you do anything, $200 in parts plus having a shop do it cause I ain’t touching that. Heavier clutch flywheel as well if you’re upping torque then you’re probably fine for a while. I’m willing to bet the GR ECU is a lot smarter about air fuel ratio than WRX as well
The slotted rotors, high bite brake pads (aka soft material), plus just bigger brakes, causes more brake dust. However its a tradeoff for more braking performance. One thing thats popular for the BMW forums when talking about brake dust, is to switch to Ceramic Pads, and no more brake dust. Just as good performance, but different brake pedal feeling.
Great Video! I totally understood how good this car was after 9k miles when you said it's like the day after Thanksgiving! That is one of, if not my best feasting day! Very good explanation of what the car is, and your reasoning for getting the Core. I'm on the fence right now between the Core and Circuit, I need to price the hood first to see the difference being the core can be built to the Circuit specs with the performance package and other options. I now daily drive a 911 CS 991, and love it, but I want something a little more compact and not as high of a maintenance...with Porsche you need a tool for everything! I use to work for Toyota, so I know the quality of the vehicle, they will last IF you take car of it, and it won't cost you much. I think it has enough performance for the average driver out there...9 out of 10 people cannot drive a performance car 9/10ths of it's limit, yet they want more power...modify the nut behind the wheel first! I like the mod you did with the arm rest, I will have to do that should I decide to get this GR Corolla, the rest I feel can be as it is. Good to know after 9k miles the car is still very tasty!
Nice and balanced I I have a huntch you are giving your honest opinion. I just started looking for a GR here in Alabama and also looking at the Civic R. Haven't driven or touched either one. Currently driving a 2002 BMW 525i 5-speed manual with the sport package and I really love this car but not much power and it feels heavy.
Thanks! I try to keep it open and to what I enjoy about the car. The two options you have (GR Corolla and CTR) are great options. Some close similarities, but what I can tell you is their personalities are different. Aside from the FWD vs AWD, what Honda created is amazing and Toyota has done something with the GRC that truly exciting. You can't go wrong wither way, but if you can test drive them, give it a shot to see what you may prefer.
I absolutely loved your video. Super in depth and non-biased. I plan on going out and grabbing the car today and super glad to see someone who reviewed the car as a daily driver for so long and was really only able to say good things about it. So much talk of Type R this and Golf that. I have always appreciated Toyota as my first new car was the 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback and it was not fast by any means but it was fun and I loved everything about that car.
And that’s why I’ll continue to make these videos as the miles go up. The thing I always look for or see what’s missing are continued reviews on cars that are daily driven and from owners. It’s hard to do for a lot of cars, but the GR Corolla is one of the few cars that a versatile for everyday life and for performance.
@@CarQuicks Dude, I did it. I was finally able to purchase a 2024 GR Corolla in White. I commented 7 months ago when I tried but couldn't do it. Now I am a proud GR owner.
Great video! Just found your channel and wanted to say, your presentation skills and on camera presence are fantastic. Definitely keep at the TH-cam thing, because I follow a ton of car channels and I think you have the personality to be successful on here. Keep it up!
Man… I really appreciate this! I definitely will keep at it, it’s been an idea brewing for years, that I said I would begin this year… so it’s only the beginning! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@CarQuicks sure thing man! I just wanted to give you some encouragement because I was surprised you didn’t have that many subs yet. I am a current VA STi owner and I don’t really plan on getting the GR, but I was interested enough to watch your whole video. I think if you did general car reviews I would be interested in watching because you’re engaging to listen to. Looking forward to watching your channel grow!
Very enjoyable review. Read them all on the GRC and yours shines for its enthusiasm and understanding and appreciation of the quality and character of this car. Also good ideas for mods like a Circuit hood. My Icecap Core has just under 1500 miles and I always take the long way home now!
6'3" 270. I have to pull the seat up! Great opinions I agree fully with all statements! Only 1k miles but not worried. "That is why we buy Toyotas". Well said.
Precisely! I'm not here to baby this car in a garage, e aren't promised tomorrow and my family won't get some crazy money on Bring a Trailer for selling a GR Corolla. Enjoy it while you can!
My regular 2014 Corolla sedan, a 6-speed stick with the 1.8l 4-cylinder engine, definitely feels stronger and shifts better now than new. Toyota is a great car company. My new Corolla GR should arrive next week. I'm glad I chose the Corolla GR over the other cars I considered like the Type R, Type S, Civic SI, Elantra N and even the thrifty Corolla Hybrid SE. Many great cars out there today and prices/mark-ups seem to be coming down.
Take a shot for every "9000 miles" haha. Fun review and glad the car is treating you well. If not for the price, i'd love to get into one. I'm capped around 35k so i've been looking at base GTI's.
Hahahaha! That’s a good one! I think there is a window where these will be $35K, most likely a base model, but not impossible. Personally for me I decided to just keep saving to make up the difference. GTi’s are still one of the greatest hot hatches so you can’t go wrong there either.
I did the front end and it has helped, but unfortunately the amount of driving I do it’s already pretty dirty across the edges and wearing out. Most likely I’ll switch it to a high level detail/polish and ceramic.
I actually run the RacerX Short Shifter currently, having come from the Forge MotoSports short shifter. I have run for thousands of miles. However, I am soon to upgrade to the CAE Shifter and that'll be my final stage.
Great Video review! I’m even more excited, now, waiting for mine to arrive. It will be exactly like yours, color and pkg specs. Only difficult thing is deciding whether or not to trade in my ‘22 Camry XSE. The video review for that one would be identical as your GR Corolla. $$ may be the deciding factor. Big props on an excellent video. Can’t wait to make one of my own. 🙌🏼
You'll love every minute of owning a GR Corolla! I know right now trade-ins are at all time highs, so for a 22' Camry XSE you may be an a very good position to pull some nice equity out of your current car. Best option is to have open offer of trade in values so your dealer is aware that you know what the market is saying for your trade in.
I'm going to do everything in my power to get a blue 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Edition when they come out the end of this year, I've been holding off since I wanted to save some money and I always wanted it in blue, and now that I see it actually comes in blue I'm so excited! My biggest worry is going from a RAV4 to this, so a bit of a downsize but I am used to having my trunk taken over by a subwoofer, so I am used to using my rear seat most of the time anyway. I want to put my subwoofer in it, so I may have very little room in the back lol. Luckily I also know how to take that out quickly if I need the extra space!
@@CarQuicks also I love the videos you’ve been making about the GR! I today I watched your video on the exhaust and I was researching exhaust during some down time at work lol
The quality on the interior is still quality. Just in a different way like he said. May not have the luxury touches but this car will hold together well. That’s quality.
The STI hatch comparison is very reassuring because back in highschool I always wanted one but couldn’t justify spending the money but now with the GR Corolla which seems like a very similar formula on the surface it’s nice knowing that it will feel similar to the older hatch
I like to speak to my experience coming from the STi because a lot of us, who wanted something different than what Subaru currently offered (even though the new motor can be modified well and performs)… the lack of a JDM AWD hatchback is what drew me to the GRC. - Im sure many others fall in the same category and loving that car I can tell people… it’s back to what we love. Consider it a good sequel like Terminator 2. 😂
I had an Evo 8. Driving that car I was run off of the interstate twice by heavy trucks and once by a lady in a white Buick. Off in the weeds at interstate speed that car was just as happy as when on tarmac. On one occasion I simply continued in the weeds, accelerated, passed the truck and continued on my way. So, forget the loud exhaust, more clutch eating power, can the GR Corolla do this? If it can it may save your life. As for interior, you sit on a seat, hopefully a Recaro seat. For comfort, nothing else comes even close. Then there's the steering wheel, dash and windshield. Other than the HVAC, which should be very simple to operate, nothing else matters, only the things you touch or use when driving. Hard plastic is great, it means the maker can put that money to use elsewhere in the car.
I haven't personally run the GRC in gravel/rally environments, but from the people that have, its capabilities are right in line with the Evo. And you are right! The simplistic nature of the car, is geared towards how those cars like the Evo, STi, old JDM classics were crafted.
It’s an amazing car, not some perfect elite masterpiece, but if you understand what this segment is and what these cars from years past were… this is exactly what you will like. I love it!
I’m on the fence with that, as I’ve talked with owners tracking both Core and Circuit and they aren’t reporting a difference in performance of braking. The only difference I can foresee is if you are pushing prolonged track sessions? But again I’ve talked to people running both cars simultaneously, same track, same heat, same time. Not saying there is not a difference, but I wonder if that difference is the upper 1-5%. The standard hardware is the same across all models. The Morizo I believe has a different pad compound.
@CarQuicks I'd definitely say you'll get better longevity with brake ducts cooling the rotors. The stock brakes are so good that you won't get fade until long into a track session so most people wouldn't notice with a short session.
Appreciate your vids on the GRC, got a black one with about 1000 miles on it and I love everything about this thing except that brake dust but you know all about that 😭
Appreciate you watching and enjoying it... I make these to at least help people sift thorough the large amount of options we have in this category, and better understand what they deem must-haves.
im glad people are still enjoying the car, I had to take my name off the list last year due to financial reasons. But I am looking to getting one again so hopefully I can get one in 2024 / 25.
also, the paint Toyota uses is solid. I had the Blue Corrola XSE and the only paint issues I had was on the bumper (I didnt have the protective film) and it was 2 small paint chips, everything else looked untouched and I put 40k miles on it in 2 years.
Your patience will reward you with either Blue Flame or whatever the next color is. Given the costs dealers are pushing for these I can see where it financially is not a good idea. But patience is a virtue, I’ve waited years for another fun car.
I kinda hope for 2025 they make have an Orange color available, Toyota has a really nice orange on the Tacoma that I think would look great on the corrola.
As far as brake dust, use a good ceramic spray detailer and apply it liberally to the wheels after you wash it next time. It will help manage the brake dust and help make your washes a breeze.
regarding the seat material, I will go so far as to say Leather was considered a high quality material at a point in time when the options were vinyl, or leather, or some itchy burlap type cloth, or a raised felt like closth. compared to those two options, absolutely, leather is the premium product compared to those materials. but then in my 97 GSR? the seats were cloth, and the seats were comfortable. they weren't oppressively hot in the summer (as leather and vinyl would be), and they don't stay cold in the winter like leather does (which pretty much requires heated seats). I had leather in my WRX, and that was the hottest interior I ever experienced on a hot day. living in Houston, in late June through early October, that can be very hot. it took a while for them to get to a suitable sitting temp, and in the cold, I needed the heated seats to not be cold. the cloth seats in my GRC weren't offensively cool in January when we had a few freezing days down here. and so far, we have had 3 weeks back to back of temps over 100 degrees and the seats are not at all a problem to sit in immediately after it's been baking in the sun all afternoon. cloth seats as most cars since the mid 90s have implemented it, in my opinion, is the premium product, and no one can convince me otherwise.
You hit it right on the head. There is a perception that leather is the utmost premium option on a car. But thats just what we have been sold. You sit in some of those early Toyota Crowns from Japan and the cloth on those seats is something in between velour, wool, cotton and feel absolutely fantastic. Holds up exceptionally well and offers a better variety of look, as leather is only going to be colored a set of solid colors. You aren't going to get that character of speckled blues, greens on grey you can see in certain cloth seats. Or the shimmering effect of the materials against light. And speaking to the current Texas heatwave here in Houston trying to kill us... (LOL) the seats in the GRC have been amazing. They don't hold heat and even if warm are not causing me to have a sweaty back just from sitting down. Even if they are warm you can cool them down in short time running the A/C.
Many people talk about the GRCs that caught on fire. I’m just wondering if that’s a fluke, or if it’s a potentially more widespread issue. And people talk about losing manufacturer warranty coverage by driving above 85mph. What are your thoughts?
Both those fires were of questionable origin, but to answer your question, no this is not some widespread issue to be concerned about. Out of the 6-7000 GR Corollas that have been sold in the US, 2 caught on fire. Also, this car was built at the same time as the GR Yaris, which has been sold in other countries for years.
The fact that people are still questioning Toyota build quality in 2023 is crazy 🤣. 95percent of Toyotas you can buy, drive for ten years, give it to your kids or a loved one who can turn around and drive it for another 5 years NO PROBLEM 😅. Good video
This! You can drive the wheels off any Toyota from 1993 until now. Those old 90's Camry's never died! Owners just got tired of them and wanted something new. LOL
Awesome video! I’m actually looking for a circuit edition but yeah they want too much for it. Very informative video and its making me want to just get the core edition and just enjoy it!
If you can get a Circuit reasonably and like it’s differences or want to pay for those differences it can be worth it. For me, I recognized the niceties of the interior but didn’t feel the extra cost was there… for me. My main thing was matched performance hardware, so the Performance Pack was a must. I used to own a WRX STi and that was a huge difference between a standard WRX and the STi. Here when you have the Performance Pack, it’s aesthetics with added brake cooking.
Thats very true glad your enjoying your car bro! It sucks that dealer wants a crazy amount of mark up for both right now. It looks like such a fun car to drive
I appreciate how in-depth you went about this car. I have the opportunity right now to pick up a red circuit edition but the equivalent mark up would be about $12,500 USD and that’s making it a bit of a struggle. Included in the $12,500 is the most expensive extended warranty plan and they want to do the paint protection seat protection and rust proofing 🇨🇦 . I’m trying to see if I can get full PPF on the vehicle included in that mark up and at least that will be an easier way to justify the markup.
@@tommygarcia8010 everything right now is still crazy here in Canada. We did make the purchase and significantly reduced the markup. Slightly more than I wanted because we had to buy a 3rd party warranty but I guess we actually get something for some of the additional money. We pick it up on Wednesday and I see on the side badge the Circuit Edition is limited to 181 in Canada. Also we originally stopped by to see a used sienna and saw this in the showroom and was available to buy 🤯. The USED sienna was $10k USD over MSRP and the back seats didn’t fold down to create a flat floor…as you know with your sienna. We wanted to put our large dog in the back but there are too many spots for his feet to fall in to in the sienna. The GR Corolla would only be for emergencies for the dog…and not the primary for the dog and my son. Justification: we got hit with a tornado almost 2 years ago and we were reduced to 1 vehicle (2016 4Runner) since then so we needed another vehicle and have been looking for another vehicle but everything is still crazy overpriced and I struggle to overpay for something BIG TIME so I get what you’re saying. It’s just been so long with only 1 car that if we had to overpay for something at least it was something that checked a lot of boxes with sporty manual and could fit family life if needed and special occasions since that’s our 4Runner’s main job. Anyways, we are excited to get it on Wednesday. Now we are looking for a car seat that would fit in the GR Corolla without being too large and easy to install so we can pop it in and out when needed.
Markup is one of those things that many will say don't pay, don't do it... I am a person that considers that people have the means to do a variety of things with their money. I know people that a $10K markup isn't anything for them to be concerned about, but spending time waiting or calling around is more costly to them and their life. The point being is that everyone's circumstances are different. If you do not want to pay a ADM/markup, then don't. But I also say if you can and waiting, spending time researching, driving out of state, calling, etc. is costing you time and money... pay the difference and move on. We all pay a markup on anything we desire or want, you go to the gas station and buy a bag of chips that are marked up because of convenience. You buy food out because its available right when you are hungry and available, but I could tell you go to the grocery store and spend less money for the same burger and have more left over to make. Its all relative. Its doesn't help with dealerships doing as they please, and while you could sit back and say I want abide by their rules, the rules they set, especially here in the USA, is a political battle of billionaires lobbying for dealership, selling control. That fight isn't worth a majority of the populations time. If you can find it at MSRP, do so, but don't kill yourself over it. If you are comfortable with the purchase thats all that matters.
@@CarQuicks ya it’s crazy how quickly dealerships went from struggling during the pandemic to finding a way to take advantage of it. I did call around and have been searching for months and even the core editions are selling used for more than we are getting the circuit for. Ok that guy who always looks for a deal but we’ve waited long enough and need to 💩 or get off the 🚽 😂. Then we can just move on because we have other stuff going on in life…like me having a spinal injury. My wife would be driving the GRC majority of the time.
@@CarQuicks you have a great perspective on things and similar to my outlook from what I’ve heard in the videos and your comments from my limited time watching you. I just found your channel and I’ll keep checking in for new videos. 🤞 more GRC vids coming soon.
Oh, you're in Houston too!? Man, we need to have a GR Corolla meet up! Good routes are west of Houston, past Katy. The driving into the Pattison area, into Hempstead (backroad route), taking the county roads towards Sealy and going a little further out you get to the Twisted Sisters and Devils Backbone in the Hill Country.
I love how you love your car. That is the way it should be. I just got my Type R but I’m a big Toyota fan as well and would definitely own a CR Corolla. I’ve only seen one GR rolling down the road in my city and I thought it was really cool. I also totally agree with your take that we are all car enthusiasts and we should buy and love the cars that make us happy.
Absolutely! Too much consorts on on which is better, when ultimately they all have their merits, pros/cons, etc. Just be happy with what you like and share it with other like-minded enthusiasts. The Type-R is an equally amazing car, that I love as well!
Supersonic Core owner here. Just about to hit 9k miles, and I'm with you, boss. This car S L A P S. How do you like your Thiccboi knob? Was about to cop it but went with the Morizo weighted knob instead.
Every day I drive this car its more and more special, especially after nice road trips. So far, I like the shift knob, BUT I will say I am planning to change it. In the heat, its bad, if it gets hot, same with the cold. What I have learned I do not like is the smooth nature of the stainless still, feels less secure when shifting fast. The next shift knob I get will be something with texture or a softer material.
Easy way to remove the bugs from the front grill, presoak it with Windex then spray it down pressure washer. How long to presoak it, how bad or long they've been on it.
@@CarQuicks : I just got back from a carwash where they do detailing and they told me to stop using Windex because it's to harsh for the paint. I didn't know I've used for months. But they said use a product called "Nexgen & Tar remover"
Fantastic review! I am thankful for the time you put into this and for the level of detail / coverage. Did you do your own PPF, or did you have it done at a wrap shop? Thanks!
Thanks! I am always glad to see comments that my video helped in any way. As for the PPF I had shop do it, as the corners and angles on this car would be hard for me to complete. However, I only did the bumper, middle bumper piece (above grille) and the mirror caps. You can go for full PPF, but when you start talking $5000 jobs, you have to ask yourself how much is too much. Especially for a material that will eventually need replacing.
the marizo edition is basically for collertors u cxan add extra power and stuff with tune and mods its jus if u want carbon roof and alcantara seats in circut edition im debating on gr rolla or type r
Having come from the glory days of the STi Hatchback, I understand your hangup. I had already sold my car, many years before the GR Corolla popped up, but I was on a very short list of going back to buy another one, until this car was announced. Given the current state of Subaru and their STi, or lack thereof, you are sitting on a real special car, the last of the "true" STi cars. So, I would definitely not have an easy time parting with that car, but if there is one thing, I do like is experiencing different cars. If you've enjoyed it for a few years and want to try another platform, I say do it. Life is short and if you want to go back, there will still be available STi WRX's to buy. And vice-versa with the GR Corolla. There will be plenty around for some time.
@@CarQuicks after some consideration. I will keep my sti for next a year or two. Then I would probably trade in for type r as an upgrade. Thank you for the reply!
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I don’t usually comment on videos, but I thought it should be acknowledged that this review was phenomenal. The way you present the information in this video and the ease of understanding for a variety of audiences was amazing. You definitely deserve more views/followers and you have earned a follow and I will push others to your channel. Keep up the good work and thank you taking out your time to share your experiences with this vehicle.
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and glad the video was able to give you a different, informative perspective. There is more to come, this is something I love and an idea brewing in my head for too many years, but we are here now!
I just got to 4K in mine. This car is nearly perfect for what I want and what I do. I will say my biggest issue was the missing arm rest. But I’ve gotten used to it and actually prefer it without the arm rest. This car is the best car I’ve owned and I could t be happier with it.
I haven't met an owner yet who hasn't loved this car, what it is and how it performs... its really great!
sxth element has a arm rest that goes on the spot behind the cup holders also they just dropped a intake
Bro this is one of the best all around non biased in depth reviews ive ever heard. Do more!
Oh I plan to do more! I appreciate the words too! Thanks for watching!
Watched your 15000 mile review and you changed my mind about getting an Elantra N. This vid got me to subscribe and start looking at a core GR Corolla with the performance and tech packages. I'm a 72 year old guy who had one of those Evo 8's for five years and still wants the speed and performance and the Elantra's wheel hop and just the lack of rear drive just made me hesitate. Your vids have pushed me over the top and I landed on a Toyota. I'm now looking forward to the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanx Dave
Man! I appreciate that! And I'm glad I could steer you to join us on this side. Haha. Your comment is the reason why I like doing this video series, so potential owners can get an idea of the car from someone who is driving it and living with it. You'll love it!
Such a shame that these cars-which are Corollas-are still selling well above MSRP.
Unfortunate because the less people are able to buy cars like this is when manufacturer’s come out years later, cancel a car and say “sales weren’t what they expected”.
I paid MSRP but waited 16 months.
I think it's like most new cars, get on them at announcement or pay up.
Who makes the rear cargo mat?
@@moe282 that’s from Toyota direct, you can order it from their parts website.
@@moe282 This. You need to track these cars and start calling ASAP.
Dude you’re awesome. The time taken and information for someone looking to possibly purchase one, was invaluable. Appreciate you!
Im glad I could help! Check out my other videos at 15000 miles and 30000 miles.
I'm only a month in but couldn't agree more with both your videos. I absolutely love daily driving mine.
Honestly, as the miles keep going it’s one of the best driving experiences out there!
What's up Man? Just sat through and watched your review of your GR Corolla. Must say I really enjoyed how you delivered the content. Just really like your unapologetic, real talk love for the car. I am in Los Angeles and drove a beautiful GR Corolla for the first time last week and thought to myself "Damn, this is pretty nice." I loved the power, features and everything. Thank you for your review. After 9k miles of driving. You still speak of the car with a high amount of enthusiasm which definitely means, "You bought the right car." No doubt about it. Keep bringing us great content. Thank You, Sir. Happy Motoring.
Appreciate you watching and I'm still enjoying it!
I’m a 6’4” guy with a wife and infant considering this car. Glad to hear that it’s worked well for you space-wise and that you’re really enjoying the experience overall. We got the wife a manual Elantra GT N-Line a few years ago, and I’ve fallen in love with the idea of having a manual performance hatch for myself since then. The fact that this has 100 more horsepower than hers puts in in a perfect spot for my fun driving needs lol.
I have one of these and a '22 Sienna, also with an infant. My kid loves riding in the back, way more than the Sienna.
If you want to use a rear facing seat, I highly recommend a rotating car seat. Like an Evenflo revolve360. Will save you a lot of time and open up a lot of space when not in use.
Just like the other reply… we own a 2022 Sienna XSE and I’ve got all 3 kids, my wife and myself in the car.
They were short trips, but doable nonetheless.
At 6’3” I’m perfectly comfortable in the car and I have longer legs than torso.
For something fun and daily drive-able… the GR Corolla has been amazing!
What an awesome review!! “I’ve been on highways, my ways” 😂🔥🔥. Had me laughing and informed!
Haha! I had to let people know I’ve been in the streets! Appreciate you watching!
With this review. You just raised Toyota stock by 50%! Awesome review! My next car will be a Toyota. Enjoy the ride bro! Peace!
Appreciate that! Car has been wonderful so far!
Love the review, you go through everything perfectly. I own a gr86 and I drive on Australian roads, I just wish my side skirts were as clean as yours but I just got unlucky one day when it was windy as hell and raining, fallen branches were on the road and I was going 80kmh so I couldn’t avoid it and it just scratched a bit of the paint off my skirts 😭 that moment solidified my decision to not get coils, any lower and it’d be 10x worse 😂
Appreciate you watching! You know… there is a real choice I have to make about lowering this car for that exact reason. I’ve dodged numerous things on our roads. From literally couches to debris… so I can definitely understand that concern.
Excellent, real-world ownership review, Sir! I really liked that you addressed the rear wing and front hood. Those components were the main reasons why I am considering the Circuit Edition, but I’m hesitant about the upcharge from the Premium trim. (I don’t care about the carbon roof.)
For most that was the main difference, if that’s what you want… save the money and buy them after.
I love what you said about materials vs quality. People are all snobby with materials these days.
If it isn’t alcantara you might as well throw the car away. Lol.
But yes, everything doesn’t need to be draped in leather and suede for it to be quality. Plastic is considered a quality material or it would be used across so many industries.
I love how thorough you were with this 'review' - As I am currently looking into ordering one, I am looking for 'reviews' that showcase the cars "flaws" or "cons" from a honest owners perspective. My '12 Audi A5 (b8.5 6spd three pedal manual) has seen better days, and I want another fun car. Euro is out of the picture after owning the maintenance fiasco nonsense.
I am really interested in the Rola GR, I already passed on a '24 GR86 strictly because of the Boxer engine.
Civic Type R is just too "hot boi racer", the Supra is too hard to find in Manual and hard to justify the price when I could just get a Z4.
Rant over, this was a great upload!
Appreciate you watching... glad I could provide you some more insight on the next car you get. You already know my vote!
Glad to hear thoughts from a passionate owner.
Appreciate the view and your time. I wanted to give some perspective from an owner who cares and likes what he is driving, as opposed to getting content from a car I don’t care about and then jumping to the next brand.
This was a fantastic, down-to-earth, and mature review. A greatly appreciated video.
Appreciate you watching! There is one more at 15000 miles and soon a new 30K update!
Great content! Directly to the point on questions future owner may have. Keep bringing it 🤙🏽
Appreciate you watching! More to come!
Just picked up my GR last Saturday at msrp... only have a 40 miles on it so far but it's such a fun car... in comparison to the focus st that I drove for 164k miles. It feels so nice. The suspension is a bit softer but it it turns in so much better.
Thats amazing, glad you're apart of the community!
If I don’t buy the Trd Camry for 2024 I’m going to get this GR Corolla. I have a wife and two kids myself. Glad to hear this information.
You can’t go wrong either way, each are awesome cars!
I just bought a 2024 GR with less than 500 miles. I love it.
Thats awesome! The car is really something special!
Great review. I've been on the fence but you've convinced me to trade my Corolla Hatchback XSE 6mt for the Core. Thank you!
Oh word! We got another one boys! Haha! You will be more than happy with the differences once you get into your GRC!
I love my new gr corolla. I came from a 2011 corolla, and the comments about "cheap" materials ring true......my 2011 has all the "cheap" plastics, seat materials, floor rugs, and dash polymers......and when i traded her in, she was still in fantastic shape, no smudges, totally clean...after 12 years of 4 dogs and party passengers. Dude you need to add megachips or mudflaps, and window visors. Great videos! Toyota ftw!! #GazooRacing
Appreciate you watching!
I actually have some smaller splash/mud guards I am suppose to be testing and putting on the car, but haven’t gotten to it.
The same with the rain chairs I need a our ASAP!
Great review man, I hope to get my hands on one in the near future
Yeah, I hope you do too! Its a wild fight right now for any fun car, i had to travel far to get mine, but patience will reward you.
best review i have seen about this car
Appreciate you watching! I have some additional updates on the cars as the mileage goes up!
Great video and review! Mine left Japan last month, I acquire her in November and I"m beyond pumped. Leaving behind my 08 speed3 for AWD and greener pastures. Keep us updated!
Excellent choice! My brother-in0law had a MAzdaspeed3... fun little cars, but you won't miss that torque steer or clutch LOL
Great vid and opinions 😂love it
Thanks! Appreciate you watching the video!
Instant Sub, never seen a better review.
Appreciate that feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
“Hold on I don’t got a thumbnail” took me out. Great review. I have a gr86 never tracked but the failed engine stories scare me. Been thinking about this car for a little while now.
Haha this YT business I’ll forget all of that hahaha.
I haven’t tracked my car either. I will do a HPDE day but I’m honestly not pushing to be some track rat. I enjoy the backroads and twisties.
I am finally taking ownership of my Canadian(standard front and rear LSD and heated seats) Core GR tomorrow. I cant wait! Same color as yours. Originaly ordered a circuit ed in gray and am getting what I'm getting after almost 2 years of wait so I'm not choosy especially since here the LSDs are standard.
Oh, and you might want to plan a quick little road trip, you have 621 miles until break-in and the fun begins!
Love the call out on what speaks to you. ❤
Its a point I try to make on videos to speak about why I find something a certain way. It matters so people can formulate opinions based on what they find value in, as opposed to what I may think/feel.
Great in-depth video here ! I currently have a VB WRX and have a GR Corolla allocated to me and can’t wait ! Please keep these videos coming.
Appreciate you watching! There will be more as the miles go up! I also test drove a VB WRX!
Got 5000 on mine. Lovin' it!
It gets better and better each passing mile.
Thanks for the great honest take video. Really on the fence between WRX and this.
This one would require way fewer (or no) mods to get it to a likeable place. Oon the other hand; the WRX can put subs in the trunk and fit more stuff. I've got a toddler and I plan to have another eventually. I think with the GR I would have to be painfully aware that it's not huge and I'm gonna feel like I'm driving a gocart when a tall person is behind me. On the performance side of things; Torsen diffs, 10x better wheels and tires, 10x better brakes, better trans and steering feel etc makes me want GR way more. I feel much more confident that I would end up paying the cost difference between the 2 cars down the road anyway on maintenance and mods on the WRX. One big one for me is wheels. I REALLY like the wheels on the GR. I wouldn't even change them I like them out the gate. Michelin PS4s are great out the gate. The brakes are great out the gate. On the WRX it's none of those things. Another big thing is the infotainment is better on the GR. I hear nothing but complaints about the laggy "table" in the WRX. I hate lag. I have a $2500 computer cause I like electronics to work smoothly. The GR also has physical controls for HVAC. The WRX only gets stuff like adaptive cruise and lane assist on its top trims, it's standard on the GR.
Hard decision but I'm leaning towards getting a used GR to avoid the dealer markups and unobtanium aspect about it. I wouldn't get a used WRX cause the engine and trans are more sensitive to idiots. The GR is more reliable.
You hit the nail in the head with your points.
One thing I will say is that there are a LOT more MSRP deals for the GRC all around. Join a few FB groups for the GRC and you see the posts.
But as you said the foundation for where the GRC begins is better. There is talk about what the motor can handle stock and what mods you need for high power, but that does not take away from what the car can do out the door.
This added metrics chasing power are always going to favor how much money you have. And some platform happen to respond at high clips than other models.
I test drive a new WRX, but the specialness of the car was missing for me. The GRC filled that void.
@@CarQuicks bro my first manual was a 96 Saturn coupe 2 and I’ve driven fast cars but my current car is an 04 Highlander. More horses is not my priority. That will probably change but from what I’ve read on GR you need to replace the valve springs before you do anything, $200 in parts plus having a shop do it cause I ain’t touching that. Heavier clutch flywheel as well if you’re upping torque then you’re probably fine for a while. I’m willing to bet the GR ECU is a lot smarter about air fuel ratio than WRX as well
Just subscribed to your channel your content is 🔥 I'm happy to see another over 6'2" content creator enjoying these cars!
Appreciate the love!... always had a love of doing this, figured its time I stop procrastinating!
@@CarQuicks No problem you're welcome brother.
Excellent comprehensive review, with a bit of humor added in!
Much appreciated! More reviews to come shortly!
The slotted rotors, high bite brake pads (aka soft material), plus just bigger brakes, causes more brake dust. However its a tradeoff for more braking performance.
One thing thats popular for the BMW forums when talking about brake dust, is to switch to Ceramic Pads, and no more brake dust. Just as good performance, but different brake pedal feeling.
Absolutely, as soon as these pads are done, I'm switching. I know a few owners who have already and are reporting good results.
Yeah, but you have to warm up the pad to get the most out of it. Semi metallic bite Hard even when cold but dont last as Long.
Great Video! I totally understood how good this car was after 9k miles when you said it's like the day after Thanksgiving! That is one of, if not my best feasting day!
Very good explanation of what the car is, and your reasoning for getting the Core. I'm on the fence right now between the Core and Circuit, I need to price the hood first to see the difference being the core can be built to the Circuit specs with the performance package and other options. I now daily drive a 911 CS 991, and love it, but I want something a little more compact and not as high of a maintenance...with Porsche you need a tool for everything! I use to work for Toyota, so I know the quality of the vehicle, they will last IF you take car of it, and it won't cost you much. I think it has enough performance for the average driver out there...9 out of 10 people cannot drive a performance car 9/10ths of it's limit, yet they want more power...modify the nut behind the wheel first!
I like the mod you did with the arm rest, I will have to do that should I decide to get this GR Corolla, the rest I feel can be as it is.
Good to know after 9k miles the car is still very tasty!
Glad my explanation made sense haha but it's really been a great experience. Thanks for watching!
Nice and balanced I I have a huntch you are giving your honest opinion. I just started looking for a GR here in Alabama and also looking at the Civic R. Haven't driven or touched either one. Currently driving a 2002 BMW 525i 5-speed manual with the sport package and I really love this car but not much power and it feels heavy.
Thanks! I try to keep it open and to what I enjoy about the car. The two options you have (GR Corolla and CTR) are great options. Some close similarities, but what I can tell you is their personalities are different. Aside from the FWD vs AWD, what Honda created is amazing and Toyota has done something with the GRC that truly exciting.
You can't go wrong wither way, but if you can test drive them, give it a shot to see what you may prefer.
I absolutely loved your video. Super in depth and non-biased. I plan on going out and grabbing the car today and super glad to see someone who reviewed the car as a daily driver for so long and was really only able to say good things about it. So much talk of Type R this and Golf that. I have always appreciated Toyota as my first new car was the 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback and it was not fast by any means but it was fun and I loved everything about that car.
And that’s why I’ll continue to make these videos as the miles go up.
The thing I always look for or see what’s missing are continued reviews on cars that are daily driven and from owners. It’s hard to do for a lot of cars, but the GR Corolla is one of the few cars that a versatile for everyday life and for performance.
@@CarQuicks Dude, I did it. I was finally able to purchase a 2024 GR Corolla in White. I commented 7 months ago when I tried but couldn't do it. Now I am a proud GR owner.
i love the dual exit exhaust and the cover for the center on these looks really good with dual exit and center coverd
I like the uniqueness of the 3-tip exhaust but I do like the dual setups I have seen!
Great video! Just found your channel and wanted to say, your presentation skills and on camera presence are fantastic. Definitely keep at the TH-cam thing, because I follow a ton of car channels and I think you have the personality to be successful on here. Keep it up!
Man… I really appreciate this! I definitely will keep at it, it’s been an idea brewing for years, that I said I would begin this year… so it’s only the beginning! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@CarQuicks sure thing man! I just wanted to give you some encouragement because I was surprised you didn’t have that many subs yet. I am a current VA STi owner and I don’t really plan on getting the GR, but I was interested enough to watch your whole video. I think if you did general car reviews I would be interested in watching because you’re engaging to listen to. Looking forward to watching your channel grow!
Great video bro! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 congratulations, put a Apple tag in it for safety ( take out the sound chip) 👍🏽
going to see about a premium tomorrow. love your outlook bro. subscribed. WISH ME LUCK FAM
Wishing you all the good fortune! You'll LOVE the car!
@@CarQuicks sitting in the dealership rn running numbers 😎
@@minimvl haha! thats awesome! Hopefully it goes in your favor!
Very enjoyable review. Read them all on the GRC and yours shines for its enthusiasm and understanding and appreciation of the quality and character of this car. Also good ideas for mods like a Circuit hood. My Icecap Core has just under 1500 miles and I always take the long way home now!
Appreciate you watching the video! Im in the same boat... finding excuse to go out for a drive any time I can! Haha!
6'3" 270. I have to pull the seat up! Great opinions I agree fully with all statements! Only 1k miles but not worried. "That is why we buy Toyotas". Well said.
Precisely! I'm not here to baby this car in a garage, e aren't promised tomorrow and my family won't get some crazy money on Bring a Trailer for selling a GR Corolla. Enjoy it while you can!
I appreciate you, my guy; besides #beardgoals, I'll be taking delivery soon and am happy to hear how much you've enjoyed it.
Haha thanks for showing the channel love... and the beard! You'll enjoy this car ALOT, happy to see another fellow GR Corolla owner.
Thanks for the awesome from the heart considerate review/update.
I really appreciate this! Glad I could give you a honest look at the car and how it is. There’s more to come… 15,000 is right around the corner!
My regular 2014 Corolla sedan, a 6-speed stick with the 1.8l 4-cylinder engine, definitely feels stronger and shifts better now than new. Toyota is a great car company. My new Corolla GR should arrive next week. I'm glad I chose the Corolla GR over the other cars I considered like the Type R, Type S, Civic SI, Elantra N and even the thrifty Corolla Hybrid SE. Many great cars out there today and prices/mark-ups seem to be coming down.
It’s has only gotten better and I’m soon to release the next video at 15k miles! You’ll love the car once you start driving it.
Take a shot for every "9000 miles" haha.
Fun review and glad the car is treating you well. If not for the price, i'd love to get into one. I'm capped around 35k so i've been looking at base GTI's.
Hahahaha! That’s a good one!
I think there is a window where these will be $35K, most likely a base model, but not impossible. Personally for me I decided to just keep saving to make up the difference. GTi’s are still one of the greatest hot hatches so you can’t go wrong there either.
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen. Keep it up 👍🏾
Thanks! I'm trying to throw a bit of some new flavor in this car content world!
I PPF'd my car as soon as I drove it off the dealer lot. And am I glad I did.
I did the front end and it has helped, but unfortunately the amount of driving I do it’s already pretty dirty across the edges and wearing out.
Most likely I’ll switch it to a high level detail/polish and ceramic.
@@CarQuicks I had the front end including A pillars and mirrors and a windshield PPF. My miles are fairly low.
Nice video. Stoked for my GRC. It’s on the boat and on its way.
Awesome! You'll love it!
Good content, you’re very entertaining and informative at the same time. Hope the algorithm blows you up!
I need all the algorithms love I can get 🤣🤣🤣
Great video. Thank you for the review. I'm on waiting lists to get a Core.
Appreciate you watching… you will LOVE the car when you get it!
Love the video my brother. Honest opinion from a normal enthusiast, and great personality.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching and the feedback, it’s a journey I am on, but one that I love!
I recently got the circuit edition corolla for MSRP, you have to get the short shifter for this car its a game changer
I actually run the RacerX Short Shifter currently, having come from the Forge MotoSports short shifter. I have run for thousands of miles. However, I am soon to upgrade to the CAE Shifter and that'll be my final stage.
@@CarQuicks niceeee im thinking of doing the same thing
Great Video review! I’m even more excited, now, waiting for mine to arrive. It will be exactly like yours, color and pkg specs. Only difficult thing is deciding whether or not to trade in my ‘22 Camry XSE. The video review for that one would be identical as your GR Corolla. $$ may be the deciding factor. Big props on an excellent video. Can’t wait to make one of my own. 🙌🏼
You'll love every minute of owning a GR Corolla! I know right now trade-ins are at all time highs, so for a 22' Camry XSE you may be an a very good position to pull some nice equity out of your current car. Best option is to have open offer of trade in values so your dealer is aware that you know what the market is saying for your trade in.
I'm going to do everything in my power to get a blue 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Edition when they come out the end of this year, I've been holding off since I wanted to save some money and I always wanted it in blue, and now that I see it actually comes in blue I'm so excited!
My biggest worry is going from a RAV4 to this, so a bit of a downsize but I am used to having my trunk taken over by a subwoofer, so I am used to using my rear seat most of the time anyway. I want to put my subwoofer in it, so I may have very little room in the back lol. Luckily I also know how to take that out quickly if I need the extra space!
Man! That Blue Flame has me considering a trade too! Haha!
@@CarQuicks if we can find one 😭😭 I have a feeling it will be hard to find lol
@@CarQuicks also I love the videos you’ve been making about the GR! I today I watched your video on the exhaust and I was researching exhaust during some down time at work lol
The quality on the interior is still quality. Just in a different way like he said. May not have the luxury touches but this car will hold together well. That’s quality.
Exactly!
Hey you got something special. Keep doing you
Appreciate that! I certainly will!
The STI hatch comparison is very reassuring because back in highschool I always wanted one but couldn’t justify spending the money but now with the GR Corolla which seems like a very similar formula on the surface it’s nice knowing that it will feel similar to the older hatch
I like to speak to my experience coming from the STi because a lot of us, who wanted something different than what Subaru currently offered (even though the new motor can be modified well and performs)… the lack of a JDM AWD hatchback is what drew me to the GRC.
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Im sure many others fall in the same category and loving that car I can tell people… it’s back to what we love. Consider it a good sequel like Terminator 2. 😂
I had an Evo 8. Driving that car I was run off of the interstate twice by heavy trucks and once by a lady in a white Buick. Off in the weeds at interstate speed that car was just as happy as when on tarmac. On one occasion I simply continued in the weeds, accelerated, passed the truck and continued on my way. So, forget the loud exhaust, more clutch eating power, can the GR Corolla do this? If it can it may save your life.
As for interior, you sit on a seat, hopefully a Recaro seat. For comfort, nothing else comes even close. Then there's the steering wheel, dash and windshield. Other than the HVAC, which should be very simple to operate, nothing else matters, only the things you touch or use when driving. Hard plastic is great, it means the maker can put that money to use elsewhere in the car.
I haven't personally run the GRC in gravel/rally environments, but from the people that have, its capabilities are right in line with the Evo.
And you are right! The simplistic nature of the car, is geared towards how those cars like the Evo, STi, old JDM classics were crafted.
Ah, just the review I was looking for. Thank you TH-cam algorithm!
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it!
Appreciate you keeping it real, been on the fence for a while. Now if only I can get my hands on one.
It’s an amazing car, not some perfect elite masterpiece, but if you understand what this segment is and what these cars from years past were… this is exactly what you will like. I love it!
Garbage if I can get one for five grand it's not a salvage I'll buy it anything more than that you buy it dog
Keep in mind the circuit has brake ducts that the core doesnt have. That makes a big difference on braking performance
I’m on the fence with that, as I’ve talked with owners tracking both Core and Circuit and they aren’t reporting a difference in performance of braking.
The only difference I can foresee is if you are pushing prolonged track sessions?
But again I’ve talked to people running both cars simultaneously, same track, same heat, same time.
Not saying there is not a difference, but I wonder if that difference is the upper 1-5%.
The standard hardware is the same across all models. The Morizo I believe has a different pad compound.
@CarQuicks I'd definitely say you'll get better longevity with brake ducts cooling the rotors. The stock brakes are so good that you won't get fade until long into a track session so most people wouldn't notice with a short session.
Appreciate your vids on the GRC, got a black one with about 1000 miles on it and I love everything about this thing except that brake dust but you know all about that 😭
The brake dust is absurd! Truly. Good to see another GRC owner, enjoy the car!
Yep, the dust is a bi#&h but still love, love this car.
Enjoyed your honesty and integrity, great video. 11 gen Si
Appreciate you watching and enjoying it... I make these to at least help people sift thorough the large amount of options we have in this category, and better understand what they deem must-haves.
Just had to leave a comment & show love. Great review bro! Glad I came across this video 🔥
Appreciate you showing love! Glad you enjoyed it!
im glad people are still enjoying the car, I had to take my name off the list last year due to financial reasons. But I am looking to getting one again so hopefully I can get one in 2024 / 25.
also, the paint Toyota uses is solid. I had the Blue Corrola XSE and the only paint issues I had was on the bumper (I didnt have the protective film) and it was 2 small paint chips, everything else looked untouched and I put 40k miles on it in 2 years.
Your patience will reward you with either Blue Flame or whatever the next color is. Given the costs dealers are pushing for these I can see where it financially is not a good idea.
But patience is a virtue, I’ve waited years for another fun car.
I kinda hope for 2025 they make have an Orange color available, Toyota has a really nice orange on the Tacoma that I think would look great on the corrola.
I like this guy!
Haha! I try to be like-able... appreciate you watching!
Tips for everyone.
Don’t drive too close to other vehicles and PPF the front and mirrors to start. Done. That’s what I did.
Yeah this works well for avoiding that. However I’m on I10 a major highway with an average 75MPH (more like 85) speed, so it’s inevitable out here 😅
I just bought one of these last week and love it! I like it so much better than the Elantra N I had
Very nice! I actually considered an Elantra N briefly, before the GR Corolla became a reality and wasn't a rumor.
Great video man! I enjoyed hearing about your experience with the car. Looking forward to more content!
Appreciate you watching! More to come!
I love your car & think it’s spec’d perfectly. The most enjoyable upgrade for me has always been a weighted shift knob. Cheers!
Appreciate that! The way the car shifts and it’s drivetrain are some of the most important aspects of driving for me.
Love the vid, I'm on the verge of getting a circuit edition, just waiting to see if it's available.
Here is some good energy that you are able to secure one!
Very good 👍
I’ll buy one next year 😊
You WONT be disappointed!
Damn this was exactly what I was looking for thanks bro!!
I’m glad you found it! I try to give some more real world perspective as opposed to just feeling off stats and specs.
As far as brake dust, use a good ceramic spray detailer and apply it liberally to the wheels after you wash it next time. It will help manage the brake dust and help make your washes a breeze.
Yeah, I definitely need to try that approach, because another method I tried for a protectant did basically nothing... lol!
Mine are ceramic coated and you still need to hand wash them to get the dust off
@@Olivia300zx It's still going to happen but it makes it more manageable
regarding the seat material, I will go so far as to say Leather was considered a high quality material at a point in time when the options were vinyl, or leather, or some itchy burlap type cloth, or a raised felt like closth. compared to those two options, absolutely, leather is the premium product compared to those materials.
but then in my 97 GSR? the seats were cloth, and the seats were comfortable. they weren't oppressively hot in the summer (as leather and vinyl would be), and they don't stay cold in the winter like leather does (which pretty much requires heated seats).
I had leather in my WRX, and that was the hottest interior I ever experienced on a hot day. living in Houston, in late June through early October, that can be very hot. it took a while for them to get to a suitable sitting temp, and in the cold, I needed the heated seats to not be cold.
the cloth seats in my GRC weren't offensively cool in January when we had a few freezing days down here. and so far, we have had 3 weeks back to back of temps over 100 degrees and the seats are not at all a problem to sit in immediately after it's been baking in the sun all afternoon.
cloth seats as most cars since the mid 90s have implemented it, in my opinion, is the premium product, and no one can convince me otherwise.
You hit it right on the head.
There is a perception that leather is the utmost premium option on a car. But thats just what we have been sold. You sit in some of those early Toyota Crowns from Japan and the cloth on those seats is something in between velour, wool, cotton and feel absolutely fantastic.
Holds up exceptionally well and offers a better variety of look, as leather is only going to be colored a set of solid colors. You aren't going to get that character of speckled blues, greens on grey you can see in certain cloth seats. Or the shimmering effect of the materials against light.
And speaking to the current Texas heatwave here in Houston trying to kill us... (LOL) the seats in the GRC have been amazing. They don't hold heat and even if warm are not causing me to have a sweaty back just from sitting down. Even if they are warm you can cool them down in short time running the A/C.
Really good quality review. Such a great car.
Appreciate you watching... I LOVE this car!
I think I heard everything I wanted to know in a minute and thanks for your video
Glad I could help and thanks for the taking the time to watch!
Many people talk about the GRCs that caught on fire. I’m just wondering if that’s a fluke, or if it’s a potentially more widespread issue. And people talk about losing manufacturer warranty coverage by driving above 85mph.
What are your thoughts?
Both those fires were of questionable origin, but to answer your question, no this is not some widespread issue to be concerned about. Out of the 6-7000 GR Corollas that have been sold in the US, 2 caught on fire. Also, this car was built at the same time as the GR Yaris, which has been sold in other countries for years.
The fact that people are still questioning Toyota build quality in 2023 is crazy 🤣. 95percent of Toyotas you can buy, drive for ten years, give it to your kids or a loved one who can turn around and drive it for another 5 years NO PROBLEM 😅. Good video
This! You can drive the wheels off any Toyota from 1993 until now. Those old 90's Camry's never died! Owners just got tired of them and wanted something new. LOL
Awesome video! I’m actually looking for a circuit edition but yeah they want too much for it. Very informative video and its making me want to just get the core edition and just enjoy it!
If you can get a Circuit reasonably and like it’s differences or want to pay for those differences it can be worth it.
For me, I recognized the niceties of the interior but didn’t feel the extra cost was there… for me.
My main thing was matched performance hardware, so the Performance Pack was a must.
I used to own a WRX STi and that was a huge difference between a standard WRX and the STi. Here when you have the Performance Pack, it’s aesthetics with added brake cooking.
Thats very true glad your enjoying your car bro! It sucks that dealer wants a crazy amount of mark up for both right now. It looks like such a fun car to drive
I appreciate how in-depth you went about this car. I have the opportunity right now to pick up a red circuit edition but the equivalent mark up would be about $12,500 USD and that’s making it a bit of a struggle. Included in the $12,500 is the most expensive extended warranty plan and they want to do the paint protection seat protection and rust proofing 🇨🇦 . I’m trying to see if I can get full PPF on the vehicle included in that mark up and at least that will be an easier way to justify the markup.
don’t pay markup guy just wait. it’s not food and water you don’t need it now
@@tommygarcia8010 everything right now is still crazy here in Canada. We did make the purchase and significantly reduced the markup. Slightly more than I wanted because we had to buy a 3rd party warranty but I guess we actually get something for some of the additional money. We pick it up on Wednesday and I see on the side badge the Circuit Edition is limited to 181 in Canada. Also we originally stopped by to see a used sienna and saw this in the showroom and was available to buy 🤯. The USED sienna was $10k USD over MSRP and the back seats didn’t fold down to create a flat floor…as you know with your sienna. We wanted to put our large dog in the back but there are too many spots for his feet to fall in to in the sienna. The GR Corolla would only be for emergencies for the dog…and not the primary for the dog and my son.
Justification: we got hit with a tornado almost 2 years ago and we were reduced to 1 vehicle (2016 4Runner) since then so we needed another vehicle and have been looking for another vehicle but everything is still crazy overpriced and I struggle to overpay for something BIG TIME so I get what you’re saying. It’s just been so long with only 1 car that if we had to overpay for something at least it was something that checked a lot of boxes with sporty manual and could fit family life if needed and special occasions since that’s our 4Runner’s main job. Anyways, we are excited to get it on Wednesday. Now we are looking for a car seat that would fit in the GR Corolla without being too large and easy to install so we can pop it in and out when needed.
Markup is one of those things that many will say don't pay, don't do it... I am a person that considers that people have the means to do a variety of things with their money.
I know people that a $10K markup isn't anything for them to be concerned about, but spending time waiting or calling around is more costly to them and their life. The point being is that everyone's circumstances are different.
If you do not want to pay a ADM/markup, then don't. But I also say if you can and waiting, spending time researching, driving out of state, calling, etc. is costing you time and money... pay the difference and move on.
We all pay a markup on anything we desire or want, you go to the gas station and buy a bag of chips that are marked up because of convenience. You buy food out because its available right when you are hungry and available, but I could tell you go to the grocery store and spend less money for the same burger and have more left over to make.
Its all relative. Its doesn't help with dealerships doing as they please, and while you could sit back and say I want abide by their rules, the rules they set, especially here in the USA, is a political battle of billionaires lobbying for dealership, selling control. That fight isn't worth a majority of the populations time. If you can find it at MSRP, do so, but don't kill yourself over it.
If you are comfortable with the purchase thats all that matters.
@@CarQuicks ya it’s crazy how quickly dealerships went from struggling during the pandemic to finding a way to take advantage of it.
I did call around and have been searching for months and even the core editions are selling used for more than we are getting the circuit for. Ok that guy who always looks for a deal but we’ve waited long enough and need to 💩 or get off the 🚽 😂. Then we can just move on because we have other stuff going on in life…like me having a spinal injury. My wife would be driving the GRC majority of the time.
@@CarQuicks you have a great perspective on things and similar to my outlook from what I’ve heard in the videos and your comments from my limited time watching you. I just found your channel and I’ll keep checking in for new videos. 🤞 more GRC vids coming soon.
Very enjoyable review
Appreciate you watching! Thanks!
nice video man, im in Houston too, struggling to find a place where you can spirit drive, any good route you recommend?
Oh, you're in Houston too!? Man, we need to have a GR Corolla meet up! Good routes are west of Houston, past Katy. The driving into the Pattison area, into Hempstead (backroad route), taking the county roads towards Sealy and going a little further out you get to the Twisted Sisters and Devils Backbone in the Hill Country.
I love how you love your car. That is the way it should be. I just got my Type R but I’m a big Toyota fan as well and would definitely own a CR Corolla. I’ve only seen one GR rolling down the road in my city and I thought it was really cool. I also totally agree with your take that we are all car enthusiasts and we should buy and love the cars that make us happy.
Absolutely! Too much consorts on on which is better, when ultimately they all have their merits, pros/cons, etc. Just be happy with what you like and share it with other like-minded enthusiasts.
The Type-R is an equally amazing car, that I love as well!
Supersonic Core owner here. Just about to hit 9k miles, and I'm with you, boss. This car S L A P S. How do you like your Thiccboi knob? Was about to cop it but went with the Morizo weighted knob instead.
Every day I drive this car its more and more special, especially after nice road trips. So far, I like the shift knob, BUT I will say I am planning to change it. In the heat, its bad, if it gets hot, same with the cold. What I have learned I do not like is the smooth nature of the stainless still, feels less secure when shifting fast. The next shift knob I get will be something with texture or a softer material.
@@CarQuicks good to know! I'll want something different anyway, once my short shifter gets here
Easy way to remove the bugs from the front grill, presoak it with Windex then spray it down pressure washer. How long to presoak it, how bad or long they've been on it.
I'm using this idea ASAP! Thanks!
@@CarQuicks : I just got back from a carwash where they do detailing and they told me to stop using Windex because it's to harsh for the paint. I didn't know I've used for months. But they said use a product called "Nexgen & Tar remover"
I forgot armrests exist. I have a toyota 86 and they don’t have one. I’m gonna upgrade to this one
You would think it’d be a normal feature… LOL the GRC launch showed the car with one and then it never happened. Haha!
Buying my 2024 premium GR tomorrow morning black MSRP
OH MAN! That's awesome news! Enjoy it!
Funny that you put the thickboi shift knob from we are likewise I have the same on my GR86 and also have the Daytona
I love how it looks and feels, but I will say this summer heat had this thing on fire! 😬😆
@@CarQuicks i put a little plush angry octopus 🐙 on it to keep it from away form the sun.
Fantastic review! I am thankful for the time you put into this and for the level of detail / coverage. Did you do your own PPF, or did you have it done at a wrap shop? Thanks!
Thanks! I am always glad to see comments that my video helped in any way. As for the PPF I had shop do it, as the corners and angles on this car would be hard for me to complete. However, I only did the bumper, middle bumper piece (above grille) and the mirror caps. You can go for full PPF, but when you start talking $5000 jobs, you have to ask yourself how much is too much. Especially for a material that will eventually need replacing.
I sub'd because of this one line "drive these cars". Thank you
Exactly! We can’t take them with us, so enjoy them! Thanks for the sub!
I want red interior. So I’ll be getting that. GR and the Type R are both nice.
You’ll love it!
the marizo edition is basically for collertors u cxan add extra power and stuff with tune and mods its jus if u want carbon roof and alcantara seats in circut edition im debating on gr rolla or type r
Yup… it’s exactly that. The collectors version with better track abilities.
Excellent review.
Thanks! That’s mean a lot… more to come because I’m about to cross 15,000 miles!
@@CarQuicks Great to hear
Did you see the Turbosmart BOV for the GR ?
In Houston too. Have really hard time to decide to trade my 21 sti for this or not. I can get without or only 1k markup but I didn’t put the trigger
Having come from the glory days of the STi Hatchback, I understand your hangup. I had already sold my car, many years before the GR Corolla popped up, but I was on a very short list of going back to buy another one, until this car was announced. Given the current state of Subaru and their STi, or lack thereof, you are sitting on a real special car, the last of the "true" STi cars.
So, I would definitely not have an easy time parting with that car, but if there is one thing, I do like is experiencing different cars. If you've enjoyed it for a few years and want to try another platform, I say do it. Life is short and if you want to go back, there will still be available STi WRX's to buy. And vice-versa with the GR Corolla. There will be plenty around for some time.
@@CarQuicks after some consideration. I will keep my sti for next a year or two. Then I would probably trade in for type r as an upgrade. Thank you for the reply!