2024 GR Corolla Circuit Edition from a 2023 Core Update

[@TopHatGent]

In NY they wouldn't let it go for below or at msrp. They will literally stop negotiating and tell you someone else will buy it.

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

Yeah, they always try that here in Florida too. When they say that I say fine, here's my number and go home. Usually I get the phone call later that day that they will sell me the car at the price I wanted. I'm completely unemotional while talking to sales people.

[@ManuelFresh100]

Supply and demand

[@mhk67091]

Love my 2023 Corolla GR Core I have upgraded intercooler and upgraded cold and hot charge pipe it made 301WHP 310TQ on a Mustang Dyno.

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

Nice.

[@darkest_matter_]

The exhaust gets louder. At first on my '24 Circuit I thought the exhausr wasn't as loud, but it actually is. And that cold start up sound sounds great. For Exhaust, I'm waiting on the Borla set up. Check out the OffTheLine exhaust too, it looks awesome! Also when it comes to steering, I can tell a huge difference when I put on lighter wheels. I know the BBS on the circuit weigh 18.4 lbs each. I'm not sure what the Core/Premium Enkei wheels weight, but I am swapping it out for a difference flow fomred set of wheels for the winter which weigh 18 lbs each, and probably going to store the BBS ones and swap for Enkei RPF1 wheels which weigh 17 lbs per wheel

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

Exhaust did get a bit louder. Still not as boomy as i remember from my core

[@darkest_matter_]

For the Air Curtain (those aren't brake dcts. The brake ducts are in the bottom section of the griil). You can use a trim removal tool and take them out. In the 2023 Circuit, the spoiler was causing lift with those air curtains open. Toyota re-engineered it for 2024, but apparently the block off is still bieng installed at the port. You can just pop that out. I did for mine as well.

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

Thanks for the info

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Personally I don't think I would trade my 23 Core for a 24 CE but I do have a loaded Core and I've done the 24 model upgrades already to mine. I don't want the CF roof or the alcantara seats as I've been told by many people that they are much hotter in the summer heat. I do like the Morizo 10-spoke wheels but that is about it. I hate the parking sensors as I think they look terrible. I too wanted a white GRC at first but after seeing the cars in different colors I actually prefer the GRC in black. It looks the most aggressive in black to me and I see more white one than any other color by far. I do understand why you did the trade though since you didn't have the LSDs which were a must have for me in the winter snow.

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

The black is definitely more aggressive, I just like white cars myself. Shows off the body lines more. Black is definitely the more sinister color. One thing I did notice yesterday was the turning radius is much worse on the circuit due to the lsd's. Needs a quarter of a lane more to make a u-turn. The carbon roof is the main thing I dislike about the car.

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

This was the car I was trying to get when I got my core, but you just couldn't get any deals on the CE for the longest time. It's honestly a testament to how good the car is that I decided to buy a second one of the same car. I've never done that for any car before. The GR Corolla really is a joy to drive

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@hotcoffeeinvestor1971 That it is! I have several dealers that are MSRP dealers near me so every new Toyota is sold for MSRP. 😍😉

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@hotcoffeeinvestor1971 Interesting about the turning radius, I've never driven a Core without the LSDs. I feel the same way about the CF roof, that's the positive thing about the Premium trim.

[@kengit2]

@@hotcoffeeinvestor1971everyone is different I guess, for me the carbon roof takes it to the next level and makes the car even more special. I’m in awe at the texture and color variation. I’m glad the choice Toyota made with the untraditional matte and forged look. I had an RCF and what turned me off about their carbon fiber roof option was the glossy traditional carbon weave which to me made the car look soft, the matte forged carbon on the GR accentuates its raw characteristics that’s at the heart of this car

[@crazyairborne]

The lower road noise could be from the higher quality door cards and other interior bits

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

That is a good point

[@Siblue]

How crazy. Sold our triple pack black 23 core for 24 CE also. Morizo wheel is a diff PN than our 24 CE BBS.

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

Didn't know that. They look the same. That's good info to know

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Yes, but the wheel is basically the same, just the logos and a little paint work that is different.

[@Randomizer84]

How much below msrp have you paid?

[@hotcoffeeinvestor1971]

About $1,000 pre tax