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Originally Posted by AndChiefs
Acceleration seems to be affected as well. Seems to be struggling and revving more in the lower gears. I'm sure I could get it fully checked out but considering I've had it for over ten years without any major maintenance I feel like I'm living on borrowed time. Could just be freaking myself out on it. All I've done is oil change/filters, new tires and brakes. Everything else, including the clutch is original. The car is definitely driving differently though.
As far as underpowered, that's what I'm kind of afraid of. I'm not a speed demon by any means but the reason I got the manual in the corolla was so I could use the limited power more effectively. I'd rather avoid being too underpowered if at all possible. I understand that I may be limiting myself here though.
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If it were me if you have transmission problems I’d get out. It is unlikely the shimmey is related to shifting/acceleration problems unless t happens during clutching/shifting.
Other guys might disagree but I’d get out.
There are options out there that are not underpowered but you really have to figure out what motor options are available and just make sure you’re towards the top of the options. However a lot of the vehicles on the road aren’t so if you’re looking used it limits your options.
I will say I was cranky about being underpowered but I will fully admit the transmissions make that a lot easier to stomach. It was pretty snappy until you got at higher speed where it needs the power. And it is truly ****ing maddening when you get out on the interstate and make it go 80 the fuel mileage goes to shit.
It is strictly a function of the fuel mileage regulations they puked out and the fax that EPA does their fuel mileage calculations at like 50 MPH.
