Toyota GR Corolla Ownership | 1YR Update and Plans
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In the long-term update of the Toyota GR Corolla, we discuss what has changed in the modification world and some problems and solutions. We discuss future plans and where we stand on car ownership after over a year. Other car choices are VW Golf R, Elantra N, Honda Civic Type R, Integra Type S, and Subaru WRX.
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Index:
00:00 Intro,
2:18 Simple Protection and Long-Term Floor Mats
5:31 Tuning Options, Changes, and Issues
14:51 Driving Discussion, Changed Opinions
Jack's face when he smiles are like this: 🗿-😄-🗿
LMAO
I have two emotions
Nailed it!!
This sentence structure made my brain hurt.
Break out the Patagonia boys and get cozy, the geese are back in a Corolla
The Patagonia Boyz are back at it
Still have yet to see one of these in the wild, must be very rare
It's like the new Z, they say they're making it but where the hell are they haha
Weird I see a bunch here in Canada and like 0 Type Rs
You have to remember these are built in Japan and the US only has a certain allocation
I've only seen 3, and I'm on the road all the time for work. The biggest problem is there isn't one in my garage. 😢
I've seen one a couple of times, but if you don't look very hard it looks like a Corolla Hatchback. I imagine non-car people wouldn't notice it at all.
Mark "I've outgrown owning a GR Carolla and own a new red Civic Type R" from Savagegeese.
lmfao for real
Saw one in the Kroger parking lot. Awesome.
🤷♂️ what have you outgrown and what do you currently drive?
Yep, like really man? lol
I get your point I think his point more so speaks to the fact of a car you want to or have to modify to make good and deal with deficiencies The civic type R is a polished and basically finished vehicle that could be taken on track and is reliable The ELANTRA is basically a mix of the Corolla in the sense it’s more juvenile, but also is more track capable like the civic type R
So basically this is a great street car when left stock. As a track car this sounds like a nightmare.
Need to be modded like most cars for the “track” not a big surprise
@@simon.templar9998 from watching previous videos it sounds like this car struggled with heat a lot more than other cars. Like get a lap or two out of the rear differential before the car is FWD, and there's no easy fix for that because you're going to have to seriously modify the housing to get cooling hooked up. The engine also sounds like it goes nuclear a lot faster than most turbocharged cars. At least with the Type-R Honda put a lot of effort into cooling so you can get more than five minutes out of it before it shuts down.
Exactly how I will treat mine. It sounds like it might be a perfect use case for autocross, however.
@@rcman50166 yeah I bet this car would be amazing at an autocross. As a mountain/canyon road car and just around town I bet it’s a riot. Definitely a lot to like here even if it has some flaws for highly stressed use.
No way, really?? 🤯
Truly, Mark is Tuxmat's Strongest Warrior. A first in class promoter.
@notreal6966 tuxmats are awesome! But, I buy them from Costco under the "phantom" name. Exact same thing but cheaper.
I put on my Patagonia to watch every episode.
Don't forget your wizard hat.
Referencing the soul of a mid ‘00s Japanese car, it would be awesome to see a comparison to the STi and Evo of that vintage.
A Hawkeye STI and evo 9 comparison could be very interesting since on paper they’re all fairly similar
After owning an Evo 8/9MR and driven the STi on multiple occasions, the GR is like a mix of both but more like the Evo which is def my pref. I think it’s 75% Evo and 25% STi in how it feels.
Sad to see the GRC still having overheating issues. As a GRY owner in Germany since 2021 I have experienced overheating only a couple of times out of at least 10 track day. Some easy fixes (3D printed airflow box stuck underneath and heat wrapping the exhaust) resolved it. There also also larger oil pans for the diffs and even a diff oiler cooler, hopefully they soon come out for GRC
Through the lens of a consumer aftermarket brand like One Plus I can see why it's taking time-but for real track rats the diff shouldn't be a big issue to solve... like you mentioned, some airflow or a home-specced cooler aren't out of the realm of possibility for people used to building track toys.
Not everyone has track issues like this guys. Those parts haven’t made it this way but I’m sure they will in the future. People just like to crap on it because they fan boys of another brand but they have amnesia about last gen Type R and the overheating issues they had..
Yeah, idk what the guy in the video was talking about. The exhaust wrap and airflow mod fixes the issue and there are already options available from other vendors for that.
Thank you for releasing videos on Mondays. Unironically brightens my day to have your wonderful content to look forward to on an otherwise typically dreadful weekday.
This sounds like a sexbot post 😂
Real
This!
Curious what profession are you in? Cuz I'm a public High School teacher and Monday is the one day of the week that I theoretically see all (200+) students and can relate to your sentiment Lol.
A desk fan in the engine bay helps.
a good old 120 mm fan 😂
It’s nice that this car exists in 2024, but they should have resolved some of those design shortcomings before release.
@boskojovanovic2770 💯 agree. The GR Yaris (especially the refresh 2025 version) is so much the better looking car. The GR Corolla is just a design mess.
That's not how product development works. Doing what you suggest would double the price of this car, easily. This is an all-new model in a space Toyota hasn't really inhabited in a long time and they don't have the decades of experience Honda has with the Civic Si. If Toyota sticks with this model, second gen is where we'll realistically see meaningful improvements.
They've addressed some of those for the MY 2024, but majority of them are for the interior.
@@maweitao if it sells well *crosses fingers*
@@maweitao Cooling issues should not have been there for a car billed as track-ready. The extra power stuff is outside a manufacturer's target list. - they released the car with as much power as they believed reasonable.
A man can wish! Love following your progress with this thing. Looking forward to seeing more GRC’s at cars and coffees over the summer
I can't put into words how great of a review this video is. The praise and criticism was so well thought out
Guys, I love these vids. Its very rare we get to hear you men talk about performance modifications. This is a cool extra layer you've added here. Really like to see this side of y'all
I drive a 9 year old FRS. I'm 77 yo myself. My guess is that 90% of people have never, ever driven a vehicle which is actually fun to drive. Yes one can get in a car and adjust all the controls to fit oneself...but is it fun ? In most all cases the answer would be no. I also own two Maverick pickups (don't ask why). They are simple to drive and easy to see out of, yet they are simply well working appliances. After one year of having the FRS off the road, I'm back to it. The fun never ends. Gimme more fun to drive cars at a reasonable price, I'm game.
Thanks to you guys, two weeks ago I took my LS6 powered E46 ZHP to Ultima and they really impressed me. Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Thanks !
So appreciative of the fact that you guys are going against the grain in your continued support of fun, manual transmission cars. That market segment is on its dying breath, but we may yet bring it back to life again.
Rare? Almost every KZhead reviewer/channel live by the manual and take every opportunity to highlight them.
Nah its dead Jim
@@djsg143I was talking about the auto industry, not KZheadrs.
American culture is on its dying breath in a thousand ways.
Tuxmats are actually legit, it’s an absolute no brainer. They feel extremely highly quality, cover the entire carpet so you don’t have to worry about any wear or damage, and they provide all the things you need to install them. The only downside is it’s not entirely plug and play to get them perfectly installed but there’s no way around that for the coverage they provide. 10/10 gold bullion club.
I second this. I have them for my Mazda3 Turbo, they look great, too.
tuxmats are a no-brainer when you have a wife and kids that view cars as driving appliances
nah, they're cheap shit. But if they help the Goose out, so be it.
So many bots controlled for Marketing purposes. Do not believe every comment you read.
@@TML34Compared to what?
Hey Mark, thanks for the heads up for those Tux Mats, I just ordered a complete set for my 2023 Honda Ridgeline for only $208, thats a great deal
Enjoyed the video and thought the new style of advertising felt genuine and thoughtful.
Had the weathertech options for years and love em. I went with tuxmats and I like them a little more. Less utilitarian and better looking. Easy to clean, and very durable.
As a subscriber since day1, Another solid fucking video with no B/S. Production & video quality always top notch!
This is one of the first KZhead videos I've seen that looks incredible on my QD-OLED monitor. The effort you guys put into your content is unmatched. As a car and tech enthusiast, this video tickles both of my hobby bones.
I definitely plan on keeping my '23 SS 1LE 6MT, and as fresh as I can keep it. Very true statement, Mark
Yep
I’m glad that we went from “these will never not be marked up!” to a basically new Premium trim selling for $36K on cars and bids the other day.
What goes up...must come down...
Keep the amazing work up guys your vids are the best on YT! Wish you guys all the best!
Nice and reassuring, I’m considering this as my fun winter car in the future so if they keep up their stock reliability I think I’d love this thing along with a dedicated sports car like the manual Supra. Great video guys, can’t wait to see how far you take the mods.
Great work / review. Growing up I loved hot hatches (eg si, gti, etc) so this type of car brings back so many memories (mostly irresponsible ones). I think if I got this car (I live in SoCal), I’d fit on some skinnier / less traction tires. I had a NC2 Miata and this formula worked great. More lateral movement + steering corrections = fun while still well within safe limits. Note to self : check synchros if buying a used car from Jack… 😊
I had the worst experience attempting to buy one of these at Stevenson Toyota and Mountain States Toyota in Colorado. Good luck getting one.
What happened in your case?
He.. didn't want to pay fair market value? ? ? maybe? @@soulsick410
@soulsick410 at Stevenson Toyota, I showed up April 2nd, the following day of the GR press release bright and early in the morning after the dealership opened. I asked if I could put money down on the GR Corolla, and the salesmas was a total jerk and literally laughed in my face. I told him about the release the day prior, and he told me I didn't know what I was talking about, and there's no way Im getting that car anytime soon. He said there was no news on the GR Corolla. He had no idea of the hyped up release. I asked for his card and he gave it to me. I called that weekend and I spoke the sales manager know and he didn't care at all. I still have his card. Thank you to Toyota Stevenson West. Bravo! I literally drove across town to Mountain States Toyota and to not my surprise, there were 9 other people there already in line to put money down on the GR Corolla. I was at least stoked that Mountain States Toyota was taking down payments of $1k. I waited a few hours while the rest of us hyped each other up on this new car.! I put 1k down and the sales rep took all my info, they had me set for a Corolla GR Core in black with the performance package. His name was Jake. Jake told me "we'll call you by October by the latest with updates for allocation by the end 2022, Sweeet! October rolled through, I called beginning of November, left a voicemail and message with sales concierge. No call back. I called again in November and twice in December. Nothing. I finally get a call in Mid January and they said "Hey we have a GR Corolla at the dealership now, are you interested?" I said hell yeah and I drove right over there. I arrived and spoke with the guy that called me. He was a salesman. He said sorry about Jake, they let him go. He then let me know the GR that was there was in white/ core with NO packages or the performance package. I said okay?? Lol He said no one else on the list was interested. I told him well Im still interested, and I'd like to test drive it. He then told me he couldnt let me test drive because only serious buyers are allowed to test drive. Lol!!! I told him I put 1k down and that I've been waiting for months for this and he said sorry. He opened the doors and let me look at the seats. Lol!! I couldn't sit in there either. I then said I want my depost back. He asked if I was sure and that I wont be able to find a car like this anywhere else. I waited another hour to find out they couldn't issue my 1k deposit down because Jake didn't write down the last four of my card number lol! I waited a month and half and more calls to get a check in the mail. Hahaha!! I drove off / away in my 22WRX that day I purchased before my first call back In January. Sooo happy I got my WRX instead!!!! Such a smooth driving awesome car. And the GR Corolla, What a huge let down of a super hyped up car you can't buy. Thank you again, Mtn States Toyota and Toyota Stevenson West in Colorado.
Central Nebraska as well, they lied about their price of course, then the aluminum hood had hail dents in it and I called them on it in front of other morons when they treated me like “you cant afford it”. In a Type R now, much better as it affords me more room for the 1.5hr drive for our grocery runs.
@soulsick410 my reply of my experience was deleted by someone? Lol someone doesn't want the word to get out.
Absolutely love mine... love the updates and review
Looking forward to the mod reviews, have held off buying any till i get a review from somebody who can be a bit more honest than an owner. Good video!
I've had a share of fun cars and I completely understand those complaints with the GRC in your positions - it's so stable that I've not really ever felt like it was on edge during any hard driving and obviously the cooling issues are huge if you plan on tracking it. That being said, I traded my 4Runner in on one as something that I can really enjoy as a daily without sacrificing much usability and it is excellent on the twisty country roads in OH/WV. I work at a Toyota dealer so that obviously factored into my decision - if both were in front of me at MSRP, I'd have a really hard time choosing between it and a Type-R.
I got to drive one a couple of weeks ago. The hatch is the main reason I went at looked at one of these. It's fun and I could see it being a good car. It is also claustrophobic. The cabin is small and tidy. If you are tall then make sure this'll fit you well. I'd like to see what happens with these as time progresses. I think Toyota has a winner on their hands. 🎉❤😊
It is a small car, coming from 20 years of WRX hatches. The two cars have very similar wheelbases but certainly seems smaller once you get in. Wanted a new STI but I guess Subaru wanted me to buy a GR.
@@stevethomas760 I know what you mean. I wonder myself what lead to no STi in this current model run? 🤔 Be well and enjoy the Corolla GR.
@@WarriorsPhoto Thanks
Have some Tuxmats on my GV70; front, rear, and cargo are. Fit like a glove, look great, and easy to clean. Super satisfied with them.
Love mine! It’s my everyday driver. Awesome and versatile vehicle that is easy to live with day to day and a heck of a lot of fun on a twisty road.
you guys picking the GRC and the FL5 for personal use is such a dope combo
Savage Geese doing hi-low is a dream. Actual scientific approach and capable track drivers versus "yeah feels good brah"
Yet the channel that came up with the idea has more than tenfold the subscribers. See what being original accomplished? Let these guys be copycats, tho.
@@christophejergales7852 Donut is a joke. It's popular because it appeals to normies, bud
@@chkndnts Yep, 90% less people agree.
Seconded, please do this Savegeese a Hi-Low would be amazing to see!
@@christophejergales7852 Dude Donut is a media conglomerate, the Geese are just two guys who actually have passion and some amount of technical knowledge that can be translated into their videos to provide the viewers with real, authentic modding advice.
Just grateful to hear they’re aware of how disconnected they’ve become from cars like everyday consumers from all their time reviewing cars. I genuinely feel like car channels and reviewers never realize this and input their bias towards car reviews.
The perspective is a blessing and a curse.
I daily drive my circuit edition and it’s been a good experience. I already have mines at 16k miles. No issues.
Dang its been a year already?
Time flies in clown world.
My thoughts exactly. Holy shit this getting old thing is a slippery slope.
Right? I remember graduating high school like yesterday. now I'm pushing 30s.
@@colin-nekritzOnce you reach age 20, every year counts as two.
New gr owner here. Having owned most of the econo daily cars such as 8th gen Si, wrx, evo x, fiesta st, type r, I can say that the gr took major lessons from all of these cars and ultimately offers a combined experience beyond any of the econo icons of the past and present. No one really makes the comparison but the overall handling and charter is most similar to the fiesta st but with the confidence and traction of the evo. People tend to compare this to the type r but that's such a different car. The type r steals the show with a jdm wet dream of an interior but ultimately shits the bed as the most infuriatingly overpowered front wheel drive experiences I've had. Bravo Toyota on this one.
" The type r steals the show with a jdm wet dream of an interior" The back seats are from a civic sport... not even the touring model :(
You discredited yourself with that second to last sentence 😢
I've been test driving and cross shopping the Elantra N, Type R, and GR Corolla for the last few months. I own a Fiesta ST which we are keeping as the second daily in the driveway (we have two commuters). I think this take on the driving dynamics is very accurate and I will be buying a GRC. I attribute the similarity to the fact that the GRC feels manic at low speeds (read, the speeds you drive most of the time) just like the FiST does. It is ultimately the better street driving experience for enthusiasts unless you live somewhere weather doesn't exist.
@@mattdock7346 very true. I had bought my fiesta as a winter beater as I didn't want to drive my new bmw m2. Ultimately I sold the m2 after 6 months because the fiesta was just so much more fun and connected. Sadly the grc doesn't quite have the connection of the fist but it's pretty damn close. The grc is a much better car is every other aspect though. Really didn't like the type r. It just spun tire non stop
Thanks Tuxmat for supporting our boys
I couldn’t agree more that this car exceeded all expectations especially in the cold winter weather. I’ve driven many AWD cars and this destroys them all. Most fun and control!
Interested in how this is better in winter than a wrx?
These OEMs should absolutely get more into the performance aftermarket business and then slap a warranty on the products. Customers pushing these engines past their design with aftermarket companies profiting off of it seems weird to me given they are completely screwed when the engine and drivetrain wears prematurely.
Only a small fraction of buyers modify their vehicles with aftermarket performance parts. That's why it makes no financial sense for them to divert funds from more profitable, higher volume products to manufacture aftermarket performance products.
@@zarbon700They even said in the video that these cars are, as a majority, being modified. I’d say from my immediate circle of cars and shops I visit, this is true.
Having to go through emissions testing for everything I'm sure absolutely kills any possibility of that
@@JorJorBinks123 Last year, Toyota sold 232,370 units of the standard Corolla and about 1,500 units of the GR Corolla. That's why OEMs aren't interested in developing and manufacturing performance parts for the GR Corolla.
@@androiduberallesthis is a good point. But then you have to wonder why it is these aftermarket companies can even exist at all. OEs could probably still partner with a few big aftermarket companies profitably and still offer a warranty.
Rallyarmor crew had a heavy loss today. I'm going to crawl under my Mazda3 Tuxmats and have a quick power meditation to refocus my synergy to adapt, adjust, react, and push for maximum profits
I just noticed how massive those B pillars are. Wow!
I own an evo 9 and just got an GRC. It’s pretty dam good and feels like a newer evo. Idk why ppl cry about the armrest. My e30 doesn’t have an armrest and I still love that thing!!
Toyota really phoned this thing in. Making a enthusiast car and naming the trims “circuit edition” yet it can’t track 10 minutes without overheating multiple systems of the vehicle is embarrassingly bad when so many vehicles, some half the price, can track much longer, from Mazda Miata to BRZ to Civic Si, while for the same price, you could get a Civic Type R - probably closer to MSRP than a GR. This is a pure money grab.
Love the paint
It’s a wrap, did you watch the video?
The heavy metal paint*
This is exactly why I bought one. They brought up great points I totally agree with. Yes, not an amazing track car, but for the price compared to what else is out there it is a decent, fun, and a good car to drive (sigh... no more Evos or STIs, my last manual I drove years ago!). I can take out on weekend errands and sometimes daily driving and have some fun. They usually are MSRP and not crazy mark ups like the competitors. I am super happy with mine with the realistic view of it being a decent all around car.
I got one at my shop getting wrapped in KPMF envious green. The little wide body panels remind me of wrapping a mini trackhawk hahaha. Crazy shapes on the rear and front bumper, should be fun!
In concept it's great, but really needs more displacement to make continuous power. Should have been the 2l.
This video convinced me to pause listening to my non stop marathon of Like a Dragon karaoke songs.
Thank you Well Done.
Thanks for covering a car I'd like to own, even with Mark's floor mat commercial.
A three-minute floor mat commercial is embarrassing.
I got an Integra Type-S last October and just haven't fallen in love with it like I hoped I would. I keep trying to connect with it, and except for perfect dry, warm days on the right road, I don't find it overly exciting to drive. It's a comfortable, nice looking, great shifting, high quality car, but I think the FWD is just not for me. As I have other fun cars, this car gets used quite often in the cold and the wet, where 320hp FWD is just no fun at all. I also came from a Focus RS and I feel the GR might give me more of that short wheelbase, tossible, floor it at the apex and hold on sort of experience. Anybody here gone from a DE5 or an FL5 into a GR? I feel crazy for considering it.
A ton of people leave the GR Corolla for the DE5 or FL5 platforms. I also have a DE5 Type S. I don’t track cars. It’s a fun car.
I had an fk8 and test drove a GRC. I always tired of the unbalanced 4 cyl in the fk8, but liked it other than that. I found the GRC to be more fun for daily driving, mostly due to the peppy nature of the 3cyl. It feels fun even just pulling away from a stop light and taking a normal 30mph left hand turn. The fk8 was more clinical with great limits, the grc has most of that, and is just more fun for daily use.
You're not crazy, I've been cross shopping the CTR/Type S, Elantra N, and GRC. The Corolla wins on dumb fun in the real world. It's fun in bad weather, it's fun in the dry, it's fun under the speed limit, it's fun pushing the limit on a back road (because unlike a lot of other things it's forgiving and therefore far safer and more confidence inspiriting in real world conditions). Smiles per mile is my metric for something I'm going use as a primary vehicle. I've always been a small hatchback guy (other car is a Fiesta ST). I feel immediately comfortable in the GRC as a daily in a way I didn't in either the N or CTR.
Lol, December was 8-9 degrees above average. January was still 1 degree over average despite that 2 week cold snap, and February was literally the warmest Feb on record, beating at record that held since 1882.
This video just makes me appreciate my Mk8 Golf R even more.
loving this build
GR Corolla on Prius tires, overheated and greasy, might be almost as fun as on the snow/ice setup. The simulated paint-to-sample Irish Green is a nice touch too, and looks great on many small cars.
Or Gt86 tires
Small business solving problems a $317B corporation made. Cool.
i own one of these, not modifying or tracking it, i basically use it as a normal car but temperatures are really something that concerns me. highway driving they don’t get dangerously high or anything but it’s a little higher than i’d like to see for comfort
The GR came out shortly after I bought a Golf R and I initially had some buyer's remorse, but learning it doesn't track well has pretty much completely alleviated that.
Are you guys going to address what happened at the end of the last GR video when someone pulled out in front of you? I’m assuming it was just a near miss.
It was a near miss. Cleared impact by 5 feet.
Id like to see you guys put some Ohlins on... I've wanted to hear what those do to a car. Good? Bad? Ugly? Fantastic?... The Road and Track kits look very tempting to me.
13:33 Old rat rodder info.... Parts that corrode and are not visible can be sprayed with cold galvanizing. Its mostly zinc and even on exhaust pipes, once the paint part is burnt the zinc in the coating will bond to the rust to make a protective coating. I have used the 7007 spray on everything from inside of fenders to cat delete pipes and haven't had the rust return once. I have a fifteen year old Dyna flow muffler on my truck that I cut open to clean out catalytic honeycomb. I cutoff wheeled it in half. Sprayed the inside with the 7007 and welded it back together. I then sprayed the outside. It is still on my truck with no signs of rust. It costs about 20bucks a can and its online at Amazon, Grainger, Ebay.
tuxmat is worth it, it even made my nd miata a little bit quieter with roof up
was hoping for an unhinged boba tea spillage on tuxmats, extra piano black tapioca balls.
I love that this car exists & it's a beautiful car, the performance & reliability is proven. However, the price is what keeps me away along with dealer markups. If I wanted to spend $44k on a hot hatch, I'd just get the VW Golf R w/ the DSG for a nice daily driver. That platform has matured a lot & reliability on the Golf R seems to be quite good from the 3rd party shop owners I've spoken to & the reviews as well. They need to control the pricing & stop the dealerships from marking these up.
R is a whole different league compared to the GR. I cross shopped both and a G70 oddly enough, still debating between a RWD G70 V6 and Golf R. GR was just too compromised and seeing how it falls apart on its face when pushed.
That's a 50k golf 😮
i'm in the same boat. my daily is old and i'd like something fun to drive but i'm not giving these dealerships thousands extra for nothing in return.
@@mengx94 it's a $48k Corolla..
The only way to control the dealer pricing by increasing the production.
Very good analysis
55K here in FL let’s fookin goooo
2:30 best roast I’ve ever seen lol
Hmmm. Car & Driver VIR Lightning Lap - 2021 Type R LE 3.00.7 - 2023 GR Corolla Morizo 2.59.6.....
It’s funny that you are already doing your one year review whereas I am still waiting for my 2021 order GR Yaris. Just for perspective, there wasn’t even solid rumors of GR Corolla existing when I ordered my GR Yaris. Incredible PR work by Toyota with the GR cars. All of the media who wants one got theirs incredibly quickly. Customers on the other hand, not so much. Brilliant cars but it’s not hard seeing the PR machine work hard once you know what is going on.
Dude..I love that Gulf sweater.
After watching this video I went back to see if I missed a video of the GR snow-crossing. Nope I didn't miss it. But I did. I DID MISS IT! Where's the snow-cross video?
tuxmats? You going to start doing visor tests too?
great video, i was wondering how this car (stock) stacks up against the WRX TR? the TR although gave no power advantage fixed the huge brake deficiency and gave small changes that led you guys to give a pretty positive review, I am trying to cross shop this in Canada but over here, the circut edition GR Corolla is a whooping 15-17 grand (so around 11-12.5 grand US) more than the WRX TR, worth the jump? any advice is greatly appretiated :)
Please make sure you guys put your sponsorship after the 2 minute mark. I use your videos as a timer when I make coffee, and if the ad is below 2 minutes, it screws ensign up.
GR Prius please
There’s one GR Corolla at my local dealership that’s been sitting there for a while. I haven’t checked the price but I bet they just put dumb markup on it. Buyers are not playing this game anymore. Unfortunately, every single Toyota dealership I’ve been to in Houston, TX have been horrible and have some of the scummiest people. Insane markups on everything. They were trying to sell my sister a base Sienna (msrp of 37k) for no shit 52k.
Truly, Mark is Tuxmat's Strongest Warrior
Confirmed all the reasons why I have never been interested in this car. Thanks for the honesty
I’ve had my gr corolla 1 year today!
and your thoughts on it?
@@ColoradoCarsandCoffeeno issues or complaints. Absolutely love it
It's sad that cars like this are marketed as track/rally cars, but can't handle more than 10 minutes of hard driving. How much more could an oil cooler and larger radiator have cost? Or proper cooling for the rear diff?
Because how many people actually track it? And for those that do, they just shrug and say those owners would pay. People are already kinda mad at the price, imagine if it had none of the shortcomings but cost 50k, would more people buy it? No, def not. Keep it cheaper and those that really need it will pay for the extra goodies
@@omgness1234They already are spending 50k for the higher trim levels and absurd buying experience to get one. Same mechanical problems.
@@milkyy4168thats with markups. Doesnt change the math
@@android175 Gr Corolla circuit is 45k msrp, last year’s morizo trim was 51k msrp.
Wish we could get a rear seat delete and exact torque match as Morizo. The Morizo was a monster at the track with RS4s and front camber.
Mark rocking the retired pro-skater look I'm digging it
I bought an FL5 Type R in December 2022. Someone hit me and totaled the car in December 2023. I contemplated a GR Corolla, but just could not do it. I ended up with another FL5 instead. I think in a few years when prices come down a little bit and there is an incredible amount of modification support will be the time to purchase a GR Corolla.
You added an armrest..... have to wonder why they didn't have one already.
Mind boggling especially considering how much this Corolla costs...
I am planning to long term own one of these so these videos are gold! Toyota has acknowledged the clutch pack overheating for the late 2024 GR Yaris and they claim to have at least improved it, assuming they bring that same unit to the GR Corolla. I think GR for Toyota is simply a testing ground. GT86/FR-S/BRZ proved market for GR brand, then revamped as GR high (supra), GR mid (Corolla), GR entry (86) and proved they could truly invest in GR, now it seems Toyota may abandon some partnerships (86/Supra) and focus on 1-2 core pure Toyota Brands (86 sedan news and rumours, could share GRC/GRY parts) moving forward to make the investment worthwhile and consolidate to 1-2 production lines they can control and evolve so finance people can support it too.
Yep , I’m enjoying this and looking forward to the build .😃👍❤️🇦🇺
Basically Toyota didn't leave any overhead in the engine and the drivetrain.
People be like i see thousands where i live. Its probably the regular Hatch and not the GR lol.
definitely wana see more about this car
Interesting to hear Mark say he's outgrown the idea of owning a GRC but owns an FL5. To me they both seem to cut from the same cloth (from a maturity perspective).
The fl5 has a much deeper pedigree and is more refined.
The GR is just really a tarted up corolla. It doesn't have that same feeling of bespoke design like the Type R does, or even the GR Yaris. It's sort of like a Golf R made by Toyota.
GRC is not the special one, that goes to GRY.
@@AKK5ITo be fair, both cars start as economy cars and are built up in separate factories. They both have special engines (albeit the Type R is much more capable).. they just have different end goals. The GRC is more focused on the year round daily, while the Type R seems to be more of a track weapon. The interior is where the Type R really shines.. those seats and the red carpet makes it feel way more special than the GRC. I owned a ITS before trading it for my GRC and don't regret it but I really really want to source a Type R at some point.
Lol, are you speaking from your extensive first hand knowledge and wheel time w this these cars?? If not, pls stop talking like you know things.
20:00 "ive outgrown it..." I feel the same way. I wanna get in and hoon around in this thing but I'm 43 and i feel I'm just to old for that shinanaganz... So i put on my suit get on my V4S and head to the track while running from police to and from...😈 Whaaaaat?
Ive graduated to the good stuff. LOL
Jack misses his C6 GS
Where is his z06?? Havnt seen it in a long time.
hats off to Toyota\Subaru for still making drivers cars, despite their flaws, we glad they still exist
a GR Camry would be cool. Beefed up turbocharged V6 with a manual option in either AWD or RWD. With its NASCAR presence, im surprised Toyota hasnt done more than a TRD Camry option. Would be a killer with a 400 ish hp turbo 6 cyl in a AWD set up. Speaking just selfishly here
Following the years of rumors prior to the GRC's launch, I really wanted to love this thing. Having sat in one multiple times and watching all these videos about how compromised it is really dampens any desire towards buying one though. From the buying experience to modification experience... just so much hassle and compromise in a small package.
NEW WRX IS FOR YOU! No hatch unfortunately, but SG says it's a value!
@@qx4n9e1xp haha I already have a 2022 WRX Limited as my daily! It's a great car for the money, but has a few weak points that can be remedied in the aftermarket ($$$). The question then becomes whether it's worth dumping money into the platform or trying to get something that has it out of the box.
Whats it like on the inside? Likes, dislikes?
@@qx4n9e1xp haha I actually have one! my 22 Limited with 6 speed is a great bang for buck "do everything" car. While its weaknesses can be fixed by the aftermarket, the question then becomes whether it's worth dumping money into the platform or just buying something that has everything from the factory.
@@leospaceman2976 My findings are pretty much the same as the geese. It feels closterphobic inside and the materials make my VB WRX feel luxury. Back seats and trunk are also lacking in practicality.
Salvaged after last episode accident?