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Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Chilipepper(op): 10:14pm On Aug 16, 2025
Car lovers and drivers, Which Version Is The Strongest?

Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Bullman(m): 1:56am On Aug 17, 2025
Chilipepper:
Car lovers and drivers, Which Version Is The Strongest?
Obviously the 2003 - 2006 model.
Reliability
Fuel efficiency
Good second hand value/resale.

But it gets stolen easily ..
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Talismann: 9:20pm On Aug 19, 2025
it's a Corolla, they are very durable. the main question is which year of these can Nigerians comfortably afford right now

Even 2003 Corolla costs 7million now
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by ednut1(m): 9:20pm On Aug 19, 2025
2009 to 2014 version obviously. Drove the 2020 version recently it felt fragile 😩
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Princelumide: 9:22pm On Aug 19, 2025
Na that 03-08 I believe say get strength pass.
Very reliable but when we talk of fuel efficiency, 09-14 carry first!!
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by TimiofAbuja: 9:22pm On Aug 19, 2025
don't really know much about cars. here to learn from car lovers
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by moscobabs(m): 9:23pm On Aug 19, 2025
Boring car lovers and their comparison. Toyota owners don't have good taste
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by 900warriorz: 9:23pm On Aug 19, 2025
it's obviously the 2003 - 2008 model in so many ways..
- Fuel Efficiency
- Good 2nd hand value
- Rugged and Reliable

The cons to it are also as a result of the above:
- High theft rate
- High maintenance rate
- Expensive to buy due to high demand

But none of them beats a Camry cool I believe Camry are rugged versions of Corolla
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by bigeliot(m): 9:25pm On Aug 19, 2025
Just buy d one wey ur money reach.
All are good

Depends on what you need it for


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Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Nnaemiemax: 9:26pm On Aug 19, 2025
2009 - 2014.
Toyota did an impressive engineering wonder with the highly reliable 2ZR Engine.

Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by OlujobaSamuel: 9:27pm On Aug 19, 2025
Strongesthuh
Person wey buy the newer model no go drive am anyhow na
So don't expect person wey dey use latest model to drive am same way person dey drive old model.
Car of 7m and car of 15m no fit go through the same handling
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by obinna58(m): 9:28pm On Aug 19, 2025
People never still afford 2003, does it even matter
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Kobicove(m): 9:28pm On Aug 19, 2025
The one known as Bank type is the strongest Toyota Corolla in my opinion.

The pic is not included here
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by jayce232: 9:29pm On Aug 19, 2025
smiley
The 03-08 is very durable
But the 09-14 is more fuel efficient.
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by bluefilm: 9:31pm On Aug 19, 2025
Bullman:
Obviously the 2003 - 2006 model.
Reliability
Fuel efficiency
Good second hand value/resale.

But it gets stolen easily ..
Why is that so?

Why is that so?

Why is that so?

Why is that so?
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by SamuelLoch:
Don't let then deceive you o

The 2009-2014 model is the goat!!!

I love the fact that the attention is not on that model, if not the price will be over the roof. Some of that model sells for 9m - 14m.

Good balance, reliable, fuel efficient, less theft record, improved security, more control options, better engine, and a better driving experience.


Polls online say the 2019 model has more ratings than others.


Modified:
More spacious than other corolla models in the picture
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by D00msDay(m):
2003 to 2008 is the strongest. Very rugged, fuel efficiency, reliable and an impressive 2nd hand value. But can be stolen easily.
But the 2015 to 2019 is class. My dad uses the the 2018 version.
But I still love my 2010 Camry. Anytime anyday twice on a Sunday.
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by franchasng: 9:33pm On Aug 19, 2025
Bullman:
Obviously the 2003 - 2006 model.
Reliability
Fuel efficiency
Good second hand value/resale.

But it gets stolen easily ..
This is just the summary.


Nothing else to add here.


Next is 2015 to 2019.


That 2009 to 2013 have body issues, very fragile and not good for Nigerian road.
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by franchasng: 9:37pm On Aug 19, 2025
bluefilm:
Why is that so?

Why is that so?

Why is that so?

Why is that so?
High demand due to Uber

Zero factory security.

Plus the ECU aka brain box is located where it can easily be de-assembled or loosened by anybody with screw driver and spanner shocked
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by franchasng: 9:39pm On Aug 19, 2025
jayce232:
smiley
The 03-08 is very durable
But the 09-14 is more fuel efficient.
Because of improved catalyst technology and O2 sensor, and most 2003 to 2008 model in Nigeria don't even have factory fitted catalyst due to theft in Nigeria, so you might not be entirely correct with the fuel efficiency because the later model have very small engine capacity, 1.8 engine
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Ibehchizzy: 9:39pm On Aug 19, 2025
Omo I bought that 2007 corolla LE in 2019
Very sweet ride
Served me well till I sold it
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Franklyspeakin: 9:42pm On Aug 19, 2025
Una no Sabi better thing shaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by JibolaUsman: 9:44pm On Aug 19, 2025
Talismann:
it's a Corolla, they are very durable. the main question is which year of these can Nigerians comfortably afford right now

Even 2003 Corolla costs 7million now
Jagaban has ruined us... God will save us or we will hustle and save ourselves
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by ThierryJay: 9:45pm On Aug 19, 2025
Kobicove:
The one known as Bank type is the strongest Toyota Corolla in my opinion.

The pic is not included here
You are referring to the 2007 Sport Edition. I kind of agree. It ranks higher than the "Bolt" Corolla in my opinion.
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Melagros(m): 9:46pm On Aug 19, 2025
COMRADES, twenty twenty eight is the strongest among them
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by ZaddyJ: 9:48pm On Aug 19, 2025
Bullman:
Obviously the 2003 - 2006 model.
Reliability
Fuel efficiency
Good second hand value/resale.

But it gets stolen easily ..
Very truth . My wife’s mechanic told her to not throw the away if she is yet to replace it. It’s a 2003 model and still looks stronger . He said that was the last strong built Corolla Toyota made .
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Sunnyrado: 9:53pm On Aug 19, 2025
OlujobaSamuel:
Strongesthuh
Person wey buy the newer model no go drive am anyhow na
So don't expect person wey dey use latest model to drive am same way person dey drive old model.
Car of 7m and car of 15m no fit go through the same handling
Person go buy car of 2003 for 2025 still wash for people...e get as e be sha
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by Bullman(m): 9:53pm On Aug 19, 2025
bluefilm:
Why is that so?

Why is that so?

Why is that so?

Why is that so?
Boss i honestly don’t know .. most Nigeria cars with car trackers are the corola model.. the 2003 to 2006 model are bloody expensive now . A friend bought his for 3 million toks before tinubu , same toks now sell foalmost 9 to 10 million naira
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by TheStranger: 9:55pm On Aug 19, 2025
Someone once told me that that 'bank Corolla' is very strong and the fuel economy is good. So 2008
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by OlujobaSamuel: 9:58pm On Aug 19, 2025
Sunnyrado:
Person go buy car of 2003 for 2025 still wash for people...e get as e be sha
Anything worth celebrating is worth celebrating well
Re: Car Lovers, Which Version Of This Car Is The Strongest? by TheStranger: 10:00pm On Aug 19, 2025
Talismann:
it's a Corolla, they are very durable. the main question is which year of these can Nigerians comfortably afford right now

Even 2003 Corolla costs 7million now
I remember when Amdman was selling it for 1.7 million before "I will pight kwarupshun' entered and everything changed
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