No way, because for that money you can get a Lancer X 2.0. Now that's a car. And don't say it's stiff or rattles — that's all just gossip. First take a ride in it, and then judge.
The main drawback of the Corolla is the lack of a full-fledged automatic transmission: instead, it has an unfinished robotic manual. At the same time, it is quieter than the Lancer X, although it's better to keep quiet about that.
Well, that's quite a comparison, of course. Look at the trim levels of Toyota and Mitsubishi. Get behind the wheel of both, take a ride — then talk. Toyota is quality, while Mitsubishi is just cheap.
rubl wrote: Lancer is a cool car, and Corolla is a classic for retirees
Agreed, but besides cheap plastic and looks, there's nothing special about the Lancer. I'll repeat: compare the full trim of these cars and the price, and then draw conclusions.