9th gen Corolla road noise
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From: E. Meyer on 14 Jul 2010 10:35 On 7/14/10 1:15 AM, in article 718323f3-0116-41f3-b482-2a0dcd2a0c03(a)c33g2000yqm.googlegroups.com, "Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > On Jul 14, 3:50�am, john <johngd...(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> Yeah, it's Toyota cost cutting across all models and brands (including >> Lexus with one less engine mount, for example). You probably have to >> use a lot of hushmats audio enthusiasts use all around the passenger >> compartment. >> >> I wonder if the Civic is quieter. The new GM and Ford sub-/compacts >> next model year are supposed to be quieter, more fuel efficient and >> handle better. We'll see. >> >> On Jul 12, 11:56�pm, Dan <drn...(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >>> I recently purchased a low mileage 06 Corolla in good condition (or so >>> it seems). >>> The noise insulation is less than appropriate. It seems like the sheet >>> metal and windows got thinner relative to earlier models, which >>> probably contributes to this. >>> Sometimes I feel like I drive with no doors at all - especially when >>> there's a lot of traffic around. >>> Also, lots of tire and wind noise at highway speeds. Can't hear the >>> radio... >>> Door and window seals look OK. >> >>> Anyone else experienced this with their Corolla? >>> Is there maybe an easy fix to this? > > Well, my previous car was a 95 Corolla and I was very pleased with it > except for some road noise. > So I decided to upgrade to a newer model, and turns out it's got the > same road noise plus some wind roar near the windows. What happened to > the Toyota "constant improvement"? > Is it that hard to make a quieter car? What you describe sounds like every Honda I ever owned (Honda has to be some sort of Japanese synonym for road noise). Maybe Toyota is trying to play catch up with Honda now? |