Last year I sold my 2006 model Altis with auto gear in 1.6mil only.
If fuel consumption is not so serious issue, then previous shape is also not bad either. Because more or less all the models of corolla gives 10-12 fuel average in city and 14/15 on highways. You may try to find that shape if you like. Yes it would be hard to find such neat & clean car with original clock but its not possible either.
One of my friend selling 2007 model 1.8L altis in golden color in Karachi (registered in karachi). If you are interested, I can arrange its photos & other details. I believe you can close the deal somewhere in 1.8-1.9
and believe me that model is better than driving manual xli.