We had 2 vibe,s and 2 Corolla,s in our immediate family over the years. Currently still have 2005 Vibe (color=Silver)with over 181,000 miles on it .. . 2005 Corolla was built in Japan with J in vin number.
That Japanese Corolla with 180,000 miles on it s is the only one that never had a busted fender liner. I mean not even a scratch. Is it possible the Japan built Corolla had a thicker liner or maybe totally different composition, ingredients when built??? Maybe it,s suspension sits different . With the current Vibe I notice occasionally driving up or down a driveway one of my wheels scrap the liner .
Weird science....