I have an '03 XRS (Matrix). Best ecu of all the American 2ZZ's... I had my mechanic do a JDM 2ZZ swap, fresh oem clutch, oem water pump and gaskets! This is my baby girl!!!
Best bang for your bucks. I used to own a 2005 impulse red. Had it from 2005 to 2016. I was young and relentless with street racing. All you need is a ECU reflash. Kicking your "Lift" from 55K to almost 9K. And full bolt on. Fun fun ride!!!
I wish these xrs’ were more common because I’ve never seen one in person but they sound so freaking cool. I was thinking abt doing a 2zz swap on my Corolla😭
I had an 06 xrs and i recently just crashed it, wasn’t my fault but I miss it now. It was such a nice little rocket in great condition with 95k on it. Same color and all. I’d say get a billet oil pump gear and oil pan with a baffle in it if you plan to auto cross 👌🏻
Dang Im sorry about your ride. I wanted one of these ever since the Smoking Tire vid on one. I essentially gave up on looking for one then one came up out of nowhere. Thats great advice on the oil setup, thank you Bruno.
Tbh you should’ve done it from first gear doing a 2nd gear pull isn’t as fast from how mine drives. First gear revved out to 8200 rms gets in to 40 pretty quick and 2nd goes to 61, 3rd gets to 85
Just got myself an 05. Essentially the same story as this videos, middle aged woman, daily commuter so all highway miles, and the interior was mint. 248k miles and the idle is so smooth you would think the car turned off. Could not be happier coming from a 98 Civic Coupe.
Congrats man! I had an 06 XRS in the same color but no moonroof. She was killed by a drunk driver 4 years ago :( Still miss her to this day. My setup was a Monkey-wrench Racing clutch, Monkey-wrench Racing shifter and base bushings, Fidanza flywheel, Speedsource clutch pushrod and topped off with a TRD shift knob from an FJ Cruiser. That had it feeling like the shifter was directly mounted to the transmission. Have fun with it!
Hey man, I just subscribed! I saw you subscribed to my SparkyS2k channel and came to check you out. Congratulations on getting the XRS! Get the ECU update from R9k - you'll be very glad you did! It makes high lift engage earlier (I think around 5800) and raises the redline so you can stay in lift between 2nd and 3rd gear (no gap from 64 - 74 MPH). For AX wheels, I'd recommend 17x8 RPF1 wheels with 225/40/17 RE71-R tires (that's what I use for track, and AX if I get around to taking the Corolla to another AX day). Also EBC Yellow Stuff brake pads; I run those in track and street, which is a lot more convenient than swapping ot pads like I do on the S2000.
Got mine for 3900 with 144k miles. 2 owner car Here in California. Stock everything. Runs like a beauty. I owned a 2004 Corolla LE and honestly this is faster and honestly I feel like all for doors feel lighter and the trunk as well.
What a cool rig. Man I am so jealous. Next visit you better bring that car so I can get a turn. Really nice one Z.. Can't wait for all the future vids on this one. Love it.
Bought mine on November 2017, no regrets at all. I highly, very highly recommend getting a billet oil pump and a 1zz oil pan if you don't have enough money to buy a Morosso oil pan. After you do those two things you would be Okay to hit the autocross. Congrats on the car, welcome to the 2ZZ club hahah.
@@JAVIERFSG3 Dang you have to take the timing chain cover and timing chain off to replace that right? Thats a little beyond novice wrenching skills. Gonna have to think about that one. You might be the one to tell me "I told ya so" in the future lol
@@ZachD Yup, you just literally answered my next sentences lol. Accidental overrev in a stock oil pump: Dead 2ZZ, flooring the car in a corner with the stock oil pan: Oil pump sucks air, shatters then dead 2ZZ. Truth be told, I accidentally moneyshifted my current 2zz twice, yes I have a couple of bent valves...but I have that oil pump and a 1ZZ oil pan, my motor misfores during lift....but its better than a dead motor. Lol
@@JAVIERFSG3 ah I'm sorry about those valves. If you really wanted to get into it couldn't your replace those valves someday? Even if you don't hit lift in this thing its super fun to drive around. Im eyeing up my first autocross next weekend (COVID permitting) .
@@ZachD Sup man, nah Im good now, one of my close friends owns a 2003 Matrix XRS with 220k miles, his engine blew up back in December 2018, he didnt want the old engine, he gave it to me for free, I kept everything but the block because it was trashed, it threw a rod and one of the cylinder walls was scratched. I put a brand new OEM headgasket and new bolts, and then installed the 220k mile head and cams into my block, car is back in action, running strong. Now I sent thr ECU to Puerto Rico for it to get tuned, so even more fun coming.
After 4 great years I’ll be posting it for sale within the next couple weeks in the Rochester NY Craigslist / FB marketplace. I just bought my first new vehicle so if you’re legitimately interested stay tuned.
Did you do any mods yet? I had a 03 matrix xrs super fun also had the 2 zz, I'm either thinking of getting a 05 to 06 matrix or 05 to 06 Corolla, probably whichever I find super clean, very very hard to find tho
Im an original owner of an 05 with 68,8xx miles. Bought it with new with .2 miles on the odo. It's a fun car that many mistake for a Corolla S. I'll be sad when I part ways with it, but glad to have my memories with it. Toyota won't be making another engine like the Yamaha 2zz-ge anymore.
R W - Hey man! Thanks for the reply! By next year, do you mean about 12 months from now or sometime in 2021? I found another XRS in fairly decent shape that I’m considering right now, but if yours becomes available relatively soon, I’ll definitely wait! I want to find the cleanest, unmolested example that I can and intend to keep it that way - and I’d MUCH prefer to find one that hasn’t been exposed to road salt.
@@drivedb7 next year as in 2021. My xrs is a California car, San Francisco bay area. I'm across the bay from Bring A Trailer with whom I'll likely approach, when I list the car for sale.
I have had a 2005 Corolla XRS since September 2004 when I picked it up brand new. As a new engineer out of school in his mid-20s, this was the perfect car for me. I modded the hell out of it. Intake, exhaust, MWR light flywheel, 2003 Matrix XRS ECU with lift at 6100 rpm, flywheel bolts, Enkei lightweight wheels, Megan racing springs, Koni yellow adjustable shocks etc. Still have it at 160,000 miles I drove it. Even though, I also have a Lexus RX450h for family and a 2016 Lexus RCF carbon/TVD, the XRS is also there will me and drives perfectly. The first mod I would suggest is getting R9Ktune to reflash the ECU so that lift comes in at 5800 rpm. You will enjoy it a lot more with 3000+ rpm of lift. There are now a lot of modding options than when I used mod mine back almost 10 years ago. My Corolla XRS has 160,000 miles I put on it and it is still going strong. Here is a video of my XRS with 2003 Matrix XRS ECU th-cam.com/video/C66Z6ESupeo/w-d-xo.html
Thats awesome. Thanks for sharing. Ive been really happy with the car after ~7 months of ownership. What wheels did you put on your XRS? Im looking at some right now and Im liking the Enkei px10 (brand new design) when it comes off backorder. I like the RPF1s a lot but just a little too expensive. Im definitely going to have to look into that r9ktune that would be so awesome if lift came on a little earlier for me.
@@ZachD Thanks man. Glad to hear you are enjoying the XRS. You really got a pristine condition one luckily that looks brand new. Mine has 160K miles and it does show its age. Still it drives amazingly well. Even though I have a modded 500+ HP RCF, the XRS has its own charm. A small, lightweight pocket rocket that goes like a little go-kart the way I have it setup. I have the Enkei PF01 17 x 7.5 wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport in 215/45/17. Great combination. Great wheels and tires. I also have megan race springs and Koni yellow adjustables and with a good alignment, the car really handles. A bit rough ride with springs and adjustable dampers, but still fun. In winters, I have 16 x 7 wheels with all-weather tires to handle the snow. Since I have the RX450h to do all of the family work, the XRS is really my commute to office and back, but because of COVID I work from home so the XRS sits in the parking stall pretty much most of the time. I would recommend doing Injen cold air intake, a full exhaust, R9K tune at a minimum. If you want do more extensive mods then MWR 8.8 lbs flywheel and a ACT stage 1 clutch like my setup, would be great. I was planning on doing PPE headers and R9K tune before I shelved the plans since I put a whole chunk of cash to purchase the RCF. It gives an increase in HP up to about 190 - 195 whp from stock 161 whp from what I remember with all of these mods. Also, you get a much broader powerband with R9K tune. Still, I have no plans of selling the XRS. Considering how I have it setup and the money I put into this car, it is worth far more to me than a small niche buyer. There is lots you can do to your XRS and it will only become more fun. Cheers!
@@2ZZGE100 Awesome. Yeah I think I am going to leave the suspension where its at (we have some pretty rough roads around me). I would really like to get limited slip diff...the inside wheel was useless in autocross this summer in the corners. we'll see if that goes away with a more aggressive tire. cheers!
I never heard of the car before. And one day like you I was on Craigslist and I flipped through this car and I looked at it and it said rare 6 Speed and I thought to myself I thought Corollas were five speed. So I read the ad and it was a good deal I was thinking and I'm not one just to jump on anything I Google stuff and I want on TH-cam and they had this guy doing the review with another guy driving and the guy was just smiling for like 30 minutes straight and they was like up in some mountains just airing the car out and I was like this car looks kind of fun so I was like there's no way you know a six-speed manual still on the market so I sent the message and it was a real estate agent a lady at that and she said it had a brand new clutch with less than 2,000 miles on it so I went and met her and took it for a spin and I told her if you give me the paperwork for the clutch I'm sold on it so she hit up the Meineke she took it to and faxed over the clutch and I bought the car and that was a few years ago and I still have the car the only issue is I didn't need the car so now I have four cars but I don't want to get rid of it because it's a nice car fast car 6-speed very rare and good on gas. great video
You’re thinking of the 09-11 XRS. Those were total crap. The 05-06 XRS used the 2ZZ engine and the 6-speed from the Celica and had various other enhancements.
Just crashed my is350. Decided I don’t want car payments so I’m probably going to get this car. There is one in my area for $11,800. 160,xxx kms. So 100,000mi. Gonna go take a look this weekend. It’s blue and I’m great looking shape in and out, at least from what the pictures show. Excited to have a manual again. Haven’t had a manual since 2006 when I sold my integra.
steep price but everything is so inflated right now. The car is rare and a toyota so value retention should be very good even when the car market calms down. handling will not be as good as your integra. Engine response, usability, and fun factor will be better in my opinion. The 2zz motor really is special. manual calls for premium fuel and I get 27-29 mpg whether I drive in the city or highway. I drive it hard all the time and 25k miles later it has given me no problems. If I had to buy today I'd probably search for a Matrix XRS for the cargo space but those are pretty ugly haha. Good luck!
@@ZachD yeah it’s a bit high, but I know they’ve had it on the lot for MONTHS. I was looking at it last year actually when just looking for a second commuter car. So when I walk in with cash they better not refuse my offer because I’m sure they want to move it. Gonna start the offer at $7500. I agree with you it definitely won’t handle like the GSR, plus she was lowered. But usability will be better. High 20’s mpg is also appealing. My Lexus gets 12-16 depending how aggressive I’m driving.
@@fatboynip I like your plan. I'd probably try to play dumb and pretend it's just a model S. It might let you figure out how much the dealer actually knows about the XRS model. Let me know how it goes haha
I bought mine about a year ago wih 160K Miles on it. 2005 also! with some mods im making 200whp! 2zz Power! ON A COROLLA!!
what did you do to get it to 200? looking to do a 2zz build in the future
What mods??
I have an '03 XRS (Matrix). Best ecu of all the American 2ZZ's... I had my mechanic do a JDM 2ZZ swap, fresh oem clutch, oem water pump and gaskets! This is my baby girl!!!
Best bang for your bucks. I used to own a 2005 impulse red. Had it from 2005 to 2016. I was young and relentless with street racing. All you need is a ECU reflash. Kicking your "Lift" from 55K to almost 9K. And full bolt on. Fun fun ride!!!
I wish these xrs’ were more common because I’ve never seen one in person but they sound so freaking cool. I was thinking abt doing a 2zz swap on my Corolla😭
I had to go 400 miles to get mine. It's not just the motor, there's other upgrades.
I was thinking the same thing
@@Audfile what other upgrades do they have?
2zz ge😊
I’ve had a 2zz swapped Corolla it was a 2000 Corolla I put a cold air intake, exhaust and a tune and it was the most fun car I’ve ever owned
I had an 06 xrs and i recently just crashed it, wasn’t my fault but I miss it now. It was such a nice little rocket in great condition with 95k on it. Same color and all. I’d say get a billet oil pump gear and oil pan with a baffle in it if you plan to auto cross 👌🏻
Dang Im sorry about your ride. I wanted one of these ever since the Smoking Tire vid on one. I essentially gave up on looking for one then one came up out of nowhere. Thats great advice on the oil setup, thank you Bruno.
ZD Productions np !
What is autocross?
@@garrahan90 it’s a form of driving, it involves a lot of twisting and turning
I'd love one of these but they're almost impossible to find.
Tbh you should’ve done it from first gear doing a 2nd gear pull isn’t as fast from how mine drives. First gear revved out to 8200 rms gets in to 40 pretty quick and 2nd goes to 61, 3rd gets to 85
for sure. that was from when I first got it so I was still feeling out the car a little.
Would a 180k miles Xrs be a good buy? Like is the engine reliable?
Yes it is absolutely reliable. with 180k miles you should definitely be under $6k though.
Whats the rpm in final gear at average freeway speeds?
around 3250
I have an 05 xrs that I absolutely love. She has almost 260k miles and still running so strong!!! Keep us updated!
Love hearing about the higher mileage ones! I'll do my best. Cheers.
Just got myself an 05. Essentially the same story as this videos, middle aged woman, daily commuter so all highway miles, and the interior was mint. 248k miles and the idle is so smooth you would think the car turned off. Could not be happier coming from a 98 Civic Coupe.
Yeah even the 1.8 Burns oil too so Orland oil oil burner
Corola imaculado só tem um aqui no Brasil
Congrats man! I had an 06 XRS in the same color but no moonroof. She was killed by a drunk driver 4 years ago :( Still miss her to this day. My setup was a Monkey-wrench Racing clutch, Monkey-wrench Racing shifter and base bushings, Fidanza flywheel, Speedsource clutch pushrod and topped off with a TRD shift knob from an FJ Cruiser. That had it feeling like the shifter was directly mounted to the transmission. Have fun with it!
I have one of these it’s fucking amazing
very jealous this is my dream car to build on! hoping to get one once i pay my daily off. enjoy the car!!
What car are u paying off
Mines too
Hey man, I just subscribed! I saw you subscribed to my SparkyS2k channel and came to check you out. Congratulations on getting the XRS! Get the ECU update from R9k - you'll be very glad you did! It makes high lift engage earlier (I think around 5800) and raises the redline so you can stay in lift between 2nd and 3rd gear (no gap from 64 - 74 MPH). For AX wheels, I'd recommend 17x8 RPF1 wheels with 225/40/17 RE71-R tires (that's what I use for track, and AX if I get around to taking the Corolla to another AX day). Also EBC Yellow Stuff brake pads; I run those in track and street, which is a lot more convenient than swapping ot pads like I do on the S2000.
I'm going to look at one on Tuesday. Lotus power!
Got mine for 3900 with 144k miles. 2 owner car Here in California. Stock everything. Runs like a beauty. I owned a 2004 Corolla LE and honestly this is faster and honestly I feel like all for doors feel lighter and the trunk as well.
Got mine for $3000 with 107 miles
Corola xrs imaculado backstage 🇧🇷
I love these cars, I want to find one along with a really Acura integra and a 97 Honda prelude 🤤
What a cool rig. Man I am so jealous. Next visit you better bring that car so I can get a turn. Really nice one Z.. Can't wait for all the future vids on this one. Love it.
Yeah Im pumped on this one. I was tired of you and Cat having all the TRD fun...I had to get in the mix haha. Stay safe in the Castle my man.
A soccer mom car with a Lotus Elise engine and 6 speed 😂😂
Nice buy!
Wrong. Soccer mom cars are SUV's, CUV's, and minivans
This is not a soccer mom car
Americans being shocked over a fast and performance oriented Corolla is so stupid Toyota has made many sporty Corolla‘s before
I agree but finding them in the used market for a fair price is really difficult in my experience.
Do you think $4,000 is a good price for a 05 with 130,000 miles is a good price?
Brian Soteros yeah if it's in good shape otherwise that would be an excellent price. Check thoroughly for oil leaks.
We have an 05 with the Auto. Wish it was a 6 speed.
Some norte in the back whistling at you
Please is this car available?
Huh I got mine for 5500$ 2006 but it had 49k miles and looks brand new i wonder if I over payed ?
Can you sell it to me for 5700 ? 😁
@@jkim4911 hahaha cant ive upgraded to much now running on celica gts blacked out rims , trd exhaust , r9k tuned ecu and coilovers
Bought mine on November 2017, no regrets at all. I highly, very highly recommend getting a billet oil pump and a 1zz oil pan if you don't have enough money to buy a Morosso oil pan. After you do those two things you would be Okay to hit the autocross. Congrats on the car, welcome to the 2ZZ club hahah.
Thanks man. Morosso pan is being shipped. Do you have a link for the oil pump?
@@JAVIERFSG3 Dang you have to take the timing chain cover and timing chain off to replace that right? Thats a little beyond novice wrenching skills. Gonna have to think about that one. You might be the one to tell me "I told ya so" in the future lol
@@ZachD Yup, you just literally answered my next sentences lol. Accidental overrev in a stock oil pump: Dead 2ZZ, flooring the car in a corner with the stock oil pan: Oil pump sucks air, shatters then dead 2ZZ.
Truth be told, I accidentally moneyshifted my current 2zz twice, yes I have a couple of bent valves...but I have that oil pump and a 1ZZ oil pan, my motor misfores during lift....but its better than a dead motor. Lol
@@JAVIERFSG3 ah I'm sorry about those valves. If you really wanted to get into it couldn't your replace those valves someday? Even if you don't hit lift in this thing its super fun to drive around. Im eyeing up my first autocross next weekend (COVID permitting) .
@@ZachD Sup man, nah Im good now, one of my close friends owns a 2003 Matrix XRS with 220k miles, his engine blew up back in December 2018, he didnt want the old engine, he gave it to me for free, I kept everything but the block because it was trashed, it threw a rod and one of the cylinder walls was scratched. I put a brand new OEM headgasket and new bolts, and then installed the 220k mile head and cams into my block, car is back in action, running strong. Now I sent thr ECU to Puerto Rico for it to get tuned, so even more fun coming.
These cars have sky rocket 🚀🚀
Yeah man. It really is a blast to drive.
im about to buy one omgg super hyped
congrats. still loving mine about a year into ownership.
I just got one for $4,500! I love it!
I got one 2 months ago for $3000, runs and drives fantastic. Will be a fun project.
Please is this car available?
After 4 great years I’ll be posting it for sale within the next couple weeks in the Rochester NY Craigslist / FB marketplace. I just bought my first new vehicle so if you’re legitimately interested stay tuned.
Did you do any mods yet? I had a 03 matrix xrs super fun also had the 2 zz, I'm either thinking of getting a 05 to 06 matrix or 05 to 06 Corolla, probably whichever I find super clean, very very hard to find tho
just a morosso oil pan and an axle back. did vids on both. looking to get some wheels and tires soon but everything is on backorder. crazy.
Im an original owner of an 05 with 68,8xx miles. Bought it with new with .2 miles on the odo. It's a fun car that many mistake for a Corolla S. I'll be sad when I part ways with it, but glad to have my memories with it. Toyota won't be making another engine like the Yamaha 2zz-ge anymore.
If you were to ever sell it. I would love to try to buy it off you first!
You'll have to get in line, Jay... 😂
You should make a video on your XRS, RW! We'd love to see it!
@@drivedb7 photos and video when I put it for sale next year.
R W - Hey man! Thanks for the reply! By next year, do you mean about 12 months from now or sometime in 2021? I found another XRS in fairly decent shape that I’m considering right now, but if yours becomes available relatively soon, I’ll definitely wait! I want to find the cleanest, unmolested example that I can and intend to keep it that way - and I’d MUCH prefer to find one that hasn’t been exposed to road salt.
@@drivedb7 next year as in 2021. My xrs is a California car, San Francisco bay area. I'm across the bay from Bring A Trailer with whom I'll likely approach, when I list the car for sale.
If u want more fun in that car just put the intake..
06 Corolla xrs, lol this car is a fun daily it definitely is quicker than you’d think.
I agree I have been loving it. Always lookin' though haha.
Sounds great man! Looks clean! How much lighter is the Corolla vs. the Matrix?
Only about 100 pounds. Both are awesome but I do prefer the clean sedan look.
You do know that you are a white dude don't you...? Btw- nice Toyota.
I am definitely the minority of the clientele that owns this vehicle...I did not anticipate that when I purchased it. Stilling loving it though.
How much didi you get it for?
About $4.5k. 8 months later and I am still really liking it.
My dad used to have this car. I loved it, it was a great car. But some guy crashed into our driveway and totaled it. But it was an amazing car.
its a real shame that Mustang plowed into your dad's XRS ; )
@@ZachD it was a Nissan 😅😂
I have an 06 white thinking about selling it 130k miles
Sa Moua its worth pretty good money!
I have had a 2005 Corolla XRS since September 2004 when I picked it up brand new. As a new engineer out of school in his mid-20s, this was the perfect car for me. I modded the hell out of it. Intake, exhaust, MWR light flywheel, 2003 Matrix XRS ECU with lift at 6100 rpm, flywheel bolts, Enkei lightweight wheels, Megan racing springs, Koni yellow adjustable shocks etc. Still have it at 160,000 miles I drove it. Even though, I also have a Lexus RX450h for family and a 2016 Lexus RCF carbon/TVD, the XRS is also there will me and drives perfectly. The first mod I would suggest is getting R9Ktune to reflash the ECU so that lift comes in at 5800 rpm. You will enjoy it a lot more with 3000+ rpm of lift. There are now a lot of modding options than when I used mod mine back almost 10 years ago. My Corolla XRS has 160,000 miles I put on it and it is still going strong. Here is a video of my XRS with 2003 Matrix XRS ECU th-cam.com/video/C66Z6ESupeo/w-d-xo.html
Thats awesome. Thanks for sharing. Ive been really happy with the car after ~7 months of ownership. What wheels did you put on your XRS? Im looking at some right now and Im liking the Enkei px10 (brand new design) when it comes off backorder. I like the RPF1s a lot but just a little too expensive. Im definitely going to have to look into that r9ktune that would be so awesome if lift came on a little earlier for me.
@@ZachD Thanks man. Glad to hear you are enjoying the XRS. You really got a pristine condition one luckily that looks brand new. Mine has 160K miles and it does show its age. Still it drives amazingly well. Even though I have a modded 500+ HP RCF, the XRS has its own charm. A small, lightweight pocket rocket that goes like a little go-kart the way I have it setup. I have the Enkei PF01 17 x 7.5 wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport in 215/45/17. Great combination. Great wheels and tires. I also have megan race springs and Koni yellow adjustables and with a good alignment, the car really handles. A bit rough ride with springs and adjustable dampers, but still fun. In winters, I have 16 x 7 wheels with all-weather tires to handle the snow. Since I have the RX450h to do all of the family work, the XRS is really my commute to office and back, but because of COVID I work from home so the XRS sits in the parking stall pretty much most of the time. I would recommend doing Injen cold air intake, a full exhaust, R9K tune at a minimum. If you want do more extensive mods then MWR 8.8 lbs flywheel and a ACT stage 1 clutch like my setup, would be great. I was planning on doing PPE headers and R9K tune before I shelved the plans since I put a whole chunk of cash to purchase the RCF. It gives an increase in HP up to about 190 - 195 whp from stock 161 whp from what I remember with all of these mods. Also, you get a much broader powerband with R9K tune. Still, I have no plans of selling the XRS. Considering how I have it setup and the money I put into this car, it is worth far more to me than a small niche buyer. There is lots you can do to your XRS and it will only become more fun. Cheers!
@@2ZZGE100 Awesome. Yeah I think I am going to leave the suspension where its at (we have some pretty rough roads around me). I would really like to get limited slip diff...the inside wheel was useless in autocross this summer in the corners. we'll see if that goes away with a more aggressive tire. cheers!
@@ZachD Awesome. Looking forward to seeing more updates.
Do you seel it?
Nope I still have it.
@@ZachD let me buy it
@@gloriosatierra for the right price, everything is for sale. 😉
@@ZachD, $4,500?
@@gloriosatierra Nah man. It would have to be a big number haha.
I never heard of the car before. And one day like you I was on Craigslist and I flipped through this car and I looked at it and it said rare 6 Speed and I thought to myself I thought Corollas were five speed. So I read the ad and it was a good deal I was thinking and I'm not one just to jump on anything I Google stuff and I want on TH-cam and they had this guy doing the review with another guy driving and the guy was just smiling for like 30 minutes straight and they was like up in some mountains just airing the car out and I was like this car looks kind of fun so I was like there's no way you know a six-speed manual still on the market so I sent the message and it was a real estate agent a lady at that and she said it had a brand new clutch with less than 2,000 miles on it so I went and met her and took it for a spin and I told her if you give me the paperwork for the clutch I'm sold on it so she hit up the Meineke she took it to and faxed over the clutch and I bought the car and that was a few years ago and I still have the car the only issue is I didn't need the car so now I have four cars but I don't want to get rid of it because it's a nice car fast car 6-speed very rare and good on gas. great video
Nice !!!! Keep an eye out for that famous passenger side oil leak
Ah Im watching and nothing yet...is the culprit usually the timing chain cover?
ZD Productions yessir timing chain cover
Timing chain cover gasket you mean ?
Bruno311 yes that’s what I was saying the timing chain cover gasket
Yes my 05 with109k miles has that timing cover gasket leak. How difficult to replace the gasket?
Yeah the oil-burning Camry motor throw it in the Corolla that's all that is
You’re thinking of the 09-11 XRS. Those were total crap. The 05-06 XRS used the 2ZZ engine and the 6-speed from the Celica and had various other enhancements.
What do you consider a good price I just saw a 2005 with 130,000 miles for $4,000 same color?
Did you buy? I got my 06 for 3900 w 144k mike.
Just crashed my is350. Decided I don’t want car payments so I’m probably going to get this car. There is one in my area for $11,800. 160,xxx kms. So 100,000mi. Gonna go take a look this weekend. It’s blue and I’m great looking shape in and out, at least from what the pictures show. Excited to have a manual again. Haven’t had a manual since 2006 when I sold my integra.
steep price but everything is so inflated right now. The car is rare and a toyota so value retention should be very good even when the car market calms down. handling will not be as good as your integra. Engine response, usability, and fun factor will be better in my opinion. The 2zz motor really is special. manual calls for premium fuel and I get 27-29 mpg whether I drive in the city or highway. I drive it hard all the time and 25k miles later it has given me no problems. If I had to buy today I'd probably search for a Matrix XRS for the cargo space but those are pretty ugly haha. Good luck!
@@ZachD yeah it’s a bit high, but I know they’ve had it on the lot for MONTHS. I was looking at it last year actually when just looking for a second commuter car. So when I walk in with cash they better not refuse my offer because I’m sure they want to move it. Gonna start the offer at $7500. I agree with you it definitely won’t handle like the GSR, plus she was lowered. But usability will be better. High 20’s mpg is also appealing. My Lexus gets 12-16 depending how aggressive I’m driving.
@@fatboynip I like your plan. I'd probably try to play dumb and pretend it's just a model S. It might let you figure out how much the dealer actually knows about the XRS model. Let me know how it goes haha
@@ZachD haha good idea. Will keep you posted brother 🙏🙏