mrnest

trade in your accent and pay $10,000 + for a ZR then you'll get it.

while you're at it, wait for the upcoming update with the VSC ... then get the ZR.

The question I would like to ask you is....

Is it necessary to go up to the corolla??

I don't think resale value is any good in the corolla as there is so many 2nd hand ones for sale

If its your only car then a corolla for the extra room and practicality, if its mainly to commute to and from work then just get the yaris.

agree with this. if you are ok with a smaller car and don't actually need the size of the corolla, get the yaris. cheaper, easier to park, uses less fuel, etc. all about what you need it for.

August production you should start seeing VSC in 152s.

That is incorrect.

Toyota says it will be offered across the entire Corolla range from September 2008, perhaps as part of a MY09 model refresh."

May all be correct -- in some cases, August production *may* be "offered" from September ... :)

i won't actually be towing anything on it. will just use it to put on a bike rack and thus would like it to be removable.

i believe unused tow hitches present a danger to pedestrians. what do you guys think?

i want to order a removable tow hitch, too.

just not sure yet at this time if this will work/fit in the oz version ... anybody have a clue?

... we'll be getting the car on friday ...

I've just joined this forum. How's your ZRE152 Corolla going then?

we're getting it tomorrow so we'll see how it goes.

... and the direct mechanical speed input from the car that we all hate so much when it blanks out our LCD Displays when you go over 5 Kms/HR

sorry for the questions but will only get our car this weekend ...

so what do you rely on for navigation above 5kph? just voice guidance?

does this blanking out also happen when you're in radio or CD mode?

ordered ours 9 april (silver levin zr, auto, moonroof, etc.). found out that morning that there was no silver levin zr auto with a moonroof around but, luckily, a check with the inventory of an incoming ship showed one was available. was with customs on the 23rd, delivered to the dealership on the 25th and we'll be getting the car on friday (could have been tomorrow but we don't have any free time wed and thurs, what with meetings and kids pickup!.

did it happen just that once?

in any case, put everything back to stock and see if it still happens. if it does, then yes could be the alternator. but then again ...

go to a mazda spare parts place and ask for cx7 antenna cost me less than $15.

wow great info. no issues on fitment and reception quality?

kevystylez, my cousin has a black (aka ink) ZR with kappas. will try to see if i can visit this weekend, take some pics, and post here. my wife will hopefully be getting her (silver) ZR in a week and a half -- also has kappas.

if you can get a copy of the corolla accessories brochure, there are pictures there of the hatch with the kappa wheels. second option is to download a copy of the pdf corolla brochure from the toyota.com.au website. the accessories page has a copy of the hatch with the wheels.