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The 2006 Toyota Corolla range of configurations is currently priced from $3,750.
Our most recent review of the 2006 Toyota Corolla resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Graham Smith had this to say at the time: Glenys Evans: I drive a 2006 Ascent, which is fine for a town runabout, but not so good for long distance trips. The cabin is cramped, noisy and uncomfortable, but it has been reliable.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Corolla: More cabin room than previous model(s), Quieter cabin than previous model(s), Reliable and well built
The 2006 Toyota Corolla carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Toyota Corolla 2006 prices range from $2,310 for the basic trim level Sedan Conquest to $6,160 for the top of the range Wagon Ascent.
The world is your oyster here, Myra, and there are literally hundreds of makes and models that will do what you want as well offer the five-star safety rating you’re looking for. Your priorities are spot on, too; safety and the driving characteristics (in this case, steering weight) are very important in how you relate to the car and enjoy driving it.
Since you’re not too concerned with what brand you buy, the best advice is to short-list a few cars that fall within your budget and then go and test drive each one, checking that it steers the way you like it. Even small hatchbacks nowadays have the safety and performance to take you pretty much anywhere the road goes. But for longer journeys, you might appreciate features such as cruise control and a full-sized spare tyre.
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You have a good budget, so your choices are numerous. The Corolla is a very good choice. I would steer clear of the European brands, which includes the Ford Fiesta, as they tend to be more troublesome than cars from Asia. All I would suggest is that you stick to the tried and true Japanese brands, Toyota, Mazda and Honda.
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The Impreza is a good choice with all-wheel drive safety and a raft of airbags, so too is the Corolla, but you could also consider the Mazda3. It's best to stick with the recognized Japanese brands, European brands can be appealing, but they tend to be more troublesome and more expensive to service.
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