Toyota Corolla

I had a Toyota before and loved it. The price I believe was high and think I probably could have found something closer to home.

I have a manual transmission which I love. However, taking off in first gear seems to be an art I haven't mastered to my standards yet. I've driven manuals my whole life and first gear on my Corolla is the number 1 complaint I have on this car. I have to turn the radio all the way down to hear the engine when I'm starting off because it revs too high before I feel forward movement. So to save myself embarrassment at stoplights I forgo a smart start to a slow start so the high whining sound of the engine doesn't shock the cars around me!

My only concern is the automatic unlocking of all doors when I put the car in park. That is a safety concern. I like the car.