Out of the running? - Toyota Yaris Forums

otterhere · 02-26-2009, 05:32 PM

How did the Yaris manage to miss out on this???

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Perso...6965114&page=1

rningonfumes · 02-26-2009, 05:40 PM

Ya, if you check out CU's issue for cars, you'll find that they still don't give it a "RECOMENDED" despite the new safety features. So because it's not recomended, I'm sure that's why they didn't include it in their list.

ChinoCharles · 02-26-2009, 06:05 PM

ROFL! When I think economical, I think Lexus. C'mon now.

supmet · 02-26-2009, 09:55 PM

People take this seriously?

"Best Value Small Cars: Hyundai Elantra SE"

Sounds like they really did their homework. I can tell you by looking at the consumer reports page from 15 feet away, any toyota is a better buy than any hyundai.

tetzyamis · 02-26-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supmet

People take this seriously?

"Best Value Small Cars: Hyundai Elantra SE"

Sounds like they really did their homework. I can tell you by looking at the consumer reports page from 15 feet away, any toyota is a better buy than any hyundai.

+9999999999999999999999999

Tamago · 02-26-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otterhere

How did the Yaris manage to miss out on this

you wrote them a letter telling them about the coin holders and they pulled the yaris from the running

thanks a lot

ChinoCharles · 02-26-2009, 11:33 PM

ROFL good one Tamago.

otterhere · 02-27-2009, 01:38 PM

Thanks for reminding me...

What's that weird "punch out" panel just behind the front wheel on one side?

Honest; it wasn't me!!!

Try Forrest or Sail; those two are always griping about something...

Havana · 02-27-2009, 02:22 PM

You won't think that Hyundai is such a great "value" 5 years from now when it's resale value is about $350.
These new agencies just give this kind of crap assignment to an intern to write just to fill web space. No one really fact checks it or evaluates its journalistic value.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 02-27-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

you wrote them a letter telling them about the coin holders and they pulled the yaris from the running

33OH · 02-27-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

you wrote them a letter telling them about the coin holders and they pulled the yaris from the running

daf62757 · 02-27-2009, 05:38 PM

ABC is such a joke for a news organization! If Walter Cronkite were legally dead...he would be rolling over in his grave!

daf62757 · 02-27-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havana

You won't think that Hyundai is such a great "value" 5 years from now when it's resale value is about $350.
These new agencies just give this kind of crap assignment to an intern to write just to fill web space. No one really fact checks it or evaluates its journalistic value.

$350? Are you assuming that massive inflation will hit our economy by 5 years? How about $50?

360cubes · 02-27-2009, 05:52 PM

Obviously they didn't calculate depreciation into the equation. When the market crashed in 1929 it took nearly 9 years to FULLY recover. As long as the current market stabilizes itself the Hyundai might actually be worth $500 in five years time! I have to admit though that the Genesis sedan is a nice piece. One thing that turned me away was the fact that the limited slip differential isn't even optional on the V6 version. Driving a 290hp RWD vehicle in winter is idiotic without proper traction management. Don't forget, the Elantra debuted this year with a wagon version! woo hoo

blktiger60 · 02-27-2009, 06:24 PM

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Best Value Hatchbacks/Wagons: Volkswagen Rabbit, Mazda3 hatchback, Scion xB, Subaru Impreza Outback Sport and the Toyota Matrix

Subaru, Mazda3 and Volkswagon are a better deal?
Ya. That's why I bought a Yaris cause it's such a bad deal comparitively.

daf62757 · 03-05-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blktiger60

Subaru, Mazda3 and Volkswagon are a better deal?
Ya. That's why I bought a Yaris cause it's such a bad deal comparitively.

I had a chance to tour the Subaru plant in Lafayette Indiana a year ago. Very interesting tour! You walk away realizing that the process to make cars are all the same because this particular plant also produces the Toyota Camry..and in the past produced the Honda Passport and a few other cars.

I only buy Toyotas....their engines and transmissions are the best. The rest is just a generic mass of metal and plastic!

02-26-2009, 05:32 PM	#1
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Out of the running? How did the Yaris manage to miss out on this??? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Perso...6965114&page=1

02-26-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	Ya, if you check out CU's issue for cars, you'll find that they still don't give it a "RECOMENDED" despite the new safety features. So because it's not recomended, I'm sure that's why they didn't include it in their list. __________________

02-27-2009, 05:38 PM	#12
daf62757 Nothing beats a Toyota! View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 564	ABC is such a joke for a news organization! If Walter Cronkite were legally dead...he would be rolling over in his grave! __________________ Big Dave Indianapolis, IN Synthetic Oil....its in my car.....for at least 10,000 miles!

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02-26-2009, 06:05 PM	#3
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	ROFL! When I think economical, I think Lexus. C'mon now.

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supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	People take this seriously? "Best Value Small Cars: Hyundai Elantra SE" Sounds like they really did their homework. I can tell you by looking at the consumer reports page from 15 feet away, any toyota is a better buy than any hyundai.

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ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	ROFL good one Tamago.

02-27-2009, 01:38 PM	#8
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Thanks for reminding me... What's that weird "punch out" panel just behind the front wheel on one side? Honest; it wasn't me!!! Try Forrest or Sail; those two are always griping about something...

02-27-2009, 02:22 PM	#9
Havana Drives: 2009 Yaris 3 door M/T Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56	You won't think that Hyundai is such a great "value" 5 years from now when it's resale value is about $350. These new agencies just give this kind of crap assignment to an intern to write just to fill web space. No one really fact checks it or evaluates its journalistic value.

02-27-2009, 05:52 PM	#14
360cubes Drives: 2000 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 82	Obviously they didn't calculate depreciation into the equation. When the market crashed in 1929 it took nearly 9 years to FULLY recover. As long as the current market stabilizes itself the Hyundai might actually be worth $500 in five years time! I have to admit though that the Genesis sedan is a nice piece. One thing that turned me away was the fact that the limited slip differential isn't even optional on the V6 version. Driving a 290hp RWD vehicle in winter is idiotic without proper traction management. Don't forget, the Elantra debuted this year with a wagon version! woo hoo