Texas gal needs ur help please! - Toyota Yaris Forums

fantabulousbaby · 08-02-2006, 02:26 PM

Trying not to get upset right now... I'm ready to buy my Yaris and it can't be found. I am in Houston and want exactly (no more or less):

Yaris S (emphasize S) Auto trans

Silver, Red, or White, or Blue exterior w/ Charcoal interior

!! Side and Curtain airbags

Fog lights

ABS

Power Package w/ 15" alloys (pow doors/windows/mirrors, cc, etc)

I DON'T WANT 2 have to order, they're saying 3-4 months!

(Just 2 be a little flexible, if there are no fog lights, I'll do aftermarket, and if there are no alloys, I'll put them on)

The multiple houston area dealerships have only the regular sedans, not S, and none of them have airbags. Can you please act like I'm someone u care about and help me locate one? I would be eternally grateful!!

paeko73 · 08-02-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

Trying not to get upset right now... I'm ready to buy my Yaris and it can't be found. I am in Houston and want exactly (no more or less):

Yaris S (emphasize S) Auto trans

Silver, Red, or White, or Blue exterior w/ Charcoal interior

!! Side and Curtain airbags

Fog lights

ABS

Power Package w/ 15" alloys (pow doors/windows/mirrors, cc, etc)

I DON'T WANT 2 have to order, they're saying 3-4 months!

(Just 2 be a little flexible, if there are no fog lights, I'll do aftermarket, and if there are no alloys, I'll put them on)

The multiple houston area dealerships have only the regular sedans, not S, and none of them have airbags. Can you please act like I'm someone u care about and help me locate one? I would be eternally grateful!!

How about rear spoiler?

ECHOKnight2000 · 08-02-2006, 02:40 PM

I probably can't help you locate one...from the options you want it looks (at this point) to be very very very hard to come by, namely the side curtain airbags and ABS. Sorry, not to be a downer...hey you might luck out. Have you tried out of state or different cities? Although since you want a sedan with auto that shouldn't be hard but as you mentioned since your looking at the "S" model it might be alittle harder. If you're not willing to order you might be looking in the time that you could have order, know what I mean? Spend about 3 months (heaven forbid) looking for what you want when you could have just ordered it for that same period of time. I'm just trying to give a constructive "solution" or suggestions, obviously its totally up to you.
So you don't want to order cause the wait and you need a car now or soon? Or just because of the wait? If its just because of the wait it will be worth it if you want this car so bad.

Anyway I'm sure others here will be helpful, I do wish you the best of luck, don't give up! You seem like a determind person! Keep us posted!

fantabulousbaby · 08-02-2006, 02:50 PM

Wow, quick response boys.

As far as rear spoiler, I was gonna add that aftermarket since Toyota charges $430 (I'm also gonna add exhaust tip for looks, navi, VIPER and sunroof aftermarket as well. I'm starting a new job where I have to drive alot and love the idea of a fully loaded new car w/ good mileage under 20k, which is why I'm determined)

I guess I could be flexible with the fog lights (I'll just add aftermarket).

ABS is not a MUST I guess (is this the same as anti-lock brakes??)

And I guess I could also replace wheel covers with alloys aftermarket too.

So, being flexible, I want a Yaris S with white/silver/red/blue exterior with charcoal interior, Power package, and must have side/curtain airbags. Am I askin 2 much?!

Buckethead · 08-02-2006, 03:00 PM

...And a partridge and a pear tree! Bad news for now, any available Yaris's are being scooped up! Base, or not.
You want yours with all those specs, you might have to wait a bit.

Those is the bricks.

Ran Kizama · 08-02-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Right now, asking for anything is asking too much when it comes to finding your car. Dealerships are lucky to get one every few days.

They should be able to find you what you want at another dealership, but expect to wait for weeks and pay to have your car brought to you. Its hard out there, haha.

Charles speaketh the truth. My local dealership had 4 Sedans the beginning of last week and now they only have 1 left. The supply to demand ratio is pathetic so unless you're prepared to order one, you may be out of luck for a while. Good luck tho!

EDIT
I just built and priced your Yaris at Toyota.com with the following options:

15" Power Package w/ Steelies (Not Alloys)
Automatic
Side Impact Airbags
Foglights
No ABS (Anti Lock Brakes)
No Rear Spoiler

It came out to nearly $17,000.

Also, the "Build-A-Toyota" function for your area sucks. They don't even list inventory of what may be close. It just says "Contact the Dealer" on there. All I can do is wish you luck.

fantabulousbaby · 08-02-2006, 03:17 PM

AWWWWWWWWWW MAANNNNN. Looks like I HAVE to order. Besides me being impatient with it, I've read on other posts that people got so sick of waiting they just canceled! I don't wanna be one of those..

BUT this internet manager emailed me back and offered to order it for me to my specs for 100 over invoice!

I emailed 20 dealerships and their offers on ordering were mostly at MSRP to a couple hundred below.. they wouldn't budge..so, I'm kinda surprised.

Go ahead and feel free to tell me I better snatch that deal before he changes his mind or whatever..

ChinoCharles · 08-03-2006, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ran Kizama

EDIT
I just built and priced your Yaris at Toyota.com with the following options:

15" Power Package w/ Steelies (Not Alloys)
Automatic
Side Impact Airbags
Foglights
No ABS (Anti Lock Brakes)
No Rear Spoiler

It came out to nearly $17,000.

Also, the "Build-A-Toyota" function for your area sucks. They don't even list inventory of what may be close. It just says "Contact the Dealer" on there. All I can do is wish you luck.

Yet another thing to consider... I love my Yaris and all, but if you're going to spend $17,000 on a car why aren't you buying a Civic or extremely lightly used RSX?

Better yet, compromise and get a bare stock liftback. You'll pay under $13,000. By this logic you'll have $4000 you didnt spend on your car to put into a sunroof/stereo/fog lights/rims etc...

On a side note, I was really bummed out when I went to get my car because I wanted a fully loaded liftback. I even asked if they made a LB in the S trim. Toyota is shipping barebones liftbacks to the US for a couple of reasons. Number one is that Toyota expected sales in the United States to be about 80% sedan and 20% liftback. I think those numbers will end up being wrong but regardless the liftback was supposed to be the Yaris for entry-level car owners who were short on cash/financing options. If you want a liftback with any options on it, gooooooood luck. Those seeking the sedan are luckier... I bought my car in Kent, Ohio at Don Joseph Toyota and that particular dealership has had nothing but S sedans coming in since I bought their one and only liftback. Seeing as how the sedans are the ones that are supposed to come with the options, I don't see why you would have any problem. If you do and don't mind driving to Ohio, let me know. ;)

On a side note, I talked to a sales associate/scion junkie at the dealership about the Yaris and its tuning potential, and he hinted at some TRD products coming out for the Yaris in the not-too-distant future. A TRD Supercharger was included. Could be bullshit, but I'm being optimistic. FI under warranty would be hottttt.

paeko73 · 08-03-2006, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

Wow, quick response boys.

As far as rear spoiler, I was gonna add that aftermarket since Toyota charges $430 (I'm also gonna add exhaust tip for looks, navi, VIPER and sunroof aftermarket as well. I'm starting a new job where I have to drive alot and love the idea of a fully loaded new car w/ good mileage under 20k, which is why I'm determined)

I guess I could be flexible with the fog lights (I'll just add aftermarket).

ABS is not a MUST I guess (is this the same as anti-lock brakes??)

And I guess I could also replace wheel covers with alloys aftermarket too.

So, being flexible, I want a Yaris S with white/silver/red/blue exterior with charcoal interior, Power package, and must have side/curtain airbags. Am I askin 2 much?!

Watch out with the $ things... Toyota only charges $110 for the fog lights (factory installed and integrated into the control stalk; aftermarket ones can't do that)... aftermarket spoiler may cost you around $200, then you will have to pay for painting and installation.. comes out to be about the same (leave alone paint shops do lousy job & your spoiler will end up fading before your trunk)... something to think about girl!!!!!

fantabulousbaby · 08-03-2006, 02:53 PM

U guys r helpful.. it's to the point that I'm super concerned with trying to save money by doing aftermarket stuff anymore.. it's just that at the bare minimum, I need a "S" sedan with side/curtain airbags and even though I've been told that there are just 'none' in the US that have the airbags.. but this lucky guy on another post found one in Arizona, I bet it was a canceled order. To the guy who found one in Ohio, I wouldn't mind gettin my car there if they had it.. my mommy stays in Ann Arbor, Mich.

ChinoCharles · 08-05-2006, 04:11 PM

Wait a second... AND I QUOTE!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

(I'm also gonna add exhaust tip for looks, navi, VIPER and sunroof aftermarket as well. I'm starting a new job where I have to drive alot and love the idea of a fully loaded new car w/ good mileage under 20k, which is why I'm determined)

Why, again, aren't you in the market for a Scion tC? 26 mpg average, and you'll be right around $17,000 after TTL, and you won't have to wait, and it has 160 horsepower... I could keep going. Just get one of those, haha... they basically come loaded.

fantabulousbaby · 08-05-2006, 05:06 PM

it was kinda a close call.. i think a tc brand new loaded would cost more than a yaris loaded.. also am a young female, sedans are cheaper than coupes in terms of insurance.. yaris mpg average closer to 40 than 26.. yaris has head airbags (i'm adament about having side/curtains for rest of my life).. tc's are 'common enough' on the road.. i think yaris 's' is not common.. for now anyway.. yaris doors actually have depth, bangs like the big boys, prolly more than my 3 series, makes me feel safer (i've been hit bad before). it's conservative yet sporty.. and i guess i'm being considerate of the rare occurences when I'll have more than 1 guest.. they won't have to climb in and out. but i do think the tc is smooth..

TRD_Yaris · 08-06-2006, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

it was kinda a close call.. i think a tc brand new loaded would cost more than a yaris loaded.. also am a young female, sedans are cheaper than coupes in terms of insurance.. yaris mpg average closer to 40 than 26.. yaris has head airbags (i'm adament about having side/curtains for rest of my life).. tc's are 'common enough' on the road.. i think yaris 's' is not common.. for now anyway.. yaris doors actually have depth, bangs like the big boys, prolly more than my 3 series, makes me feel safer (i've been hit bad before). it's conservative yet sporty.. and i guess i'm being considerate of the rare occurences when I'll have more than 1 guest.. they won't have to climb in and out. but i do think the tc is smooth..

<on one knee> darn, girl, you know your stuff.

ChinoCharles · 08-06-2006, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

it was kinda a close call.. i think a tc brand new loaded would cost more than a yaris loaded.. also am a young female, sedans are cheaper than coupes in terms of insurance.. yaris mpg average closer to 40 than 26.. yaris has head airbags (i'm adament about having side/curtains for rest of my life).. tc's are 'common enough' on the road.. i think yaris 's' is not common.. for now anyway.. yaris doors actually have depth, bangs like the big boys, prolly more than my 3 series, makes me feel safer (i've been hit bad before). it's conservative yet sporty.. and i guess i'm being considerate of the rare occurences when I'll have more than 1 guest.. they won't have to climb in and out. but i do think the tc is smooth..

ChinoCharles · 08-02-2006, 02:58 PM

Right now, asking for anything is asking too much when it comes to finding your car. Dealerships are lucky to get one every few days.

They should be able to find you what you want at another dealership, but expect to wait for weeks and pay to have your car brought to you. Its hard out there, haha.

fnkngrv · 08-02-2006, 03:22 PM

let me just tell you that when I was looking for my S I had to compromise on the Fogs and yes...ABS is Anti-lock which I also didn't get, but I don't like it anyway so I am happy about that. At any rate I had to drive 2000 miles to get mine....on the up side of things I did get over 40 to the gallon the whole trip so the cost other than food was not bad at all (this is taking into consideration when I got my 96 tercel I got the same mileage however I was paying right around a dollar a gallon). My advice as I am sure a lot of others would be especially with the options you want with the S....bite the bullet and order.

Befuddled · 08-02-2006, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

Trying not to get upset right now... I'm ready to buy my Yaris and it can't be found.
I DON'T WANT 2 have to order, they're saying 3-4 months!

I'd say go ahead and order what you want. Up here in MN I was told 8-12 months for special order. Took what I could get (had a choice between 2)

Ran Kizama · 08-02-2006, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Befuddled

I'd say go ahead and order what you want. Up here in MN I was told 8-12 months for special order. Took what I could get (had a choice between 2)

A YEAR?!

To hell with that.

08-02-2006, 02:26 PM	#1
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	Texas gal needs ur help please! Trying not to get upset right now... I'm ready to buy my Yaris and it can't be found. I am in Houston and want exactly (no more or less): Yaris S (emphasize S) Auto trans Silver, Red, or White, or Blue exterior w/ Charcoal interior !! Side and Curtain airbags Fog lights ABS Power Package w/ 15" alloys (pow doors/windows/mirrors, cc, etc) I DON'T WANT 2 have to order, they're saying 3-4 months! (Just 2 be a little flexible, if there are no fog lights, I'll do aftermarket, and if there are no alloys, I'll put them on) The multiple houston area dealerships have only the regular sedans, not S, and none of them have airbags. Can you please act like I'm someone u care about and help me locate one? I would be eternally grateful!!

08-02-2006, 02:40 PM	#3
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	I probably can't help you locate one...from the options you want it looks (at this point) to be very very very hard to come by, namely the side curtain airbags and ABS. Sorry, not to be a downer...hey you might luck out. Have you tried out of state or different cities? Although since you want a sedan with auto that shouldn't be hard but as you mentioned since your looking at the "S" model it might be alittle harder. If you're not willing to order you might be looking in the time that you could have order, know what I mean? Spend about 3 months (heaven forbid) looking for what you want when you could have just ordered it for that same period of time. I'm just trying to give a constructive "solution" or suggestions, obviously its totally up to you. So you don't want to order cause the wait and you need a car now or soon? Or just because of the wait? If its just because of the wait it will be worth it if you want this car so bad. Anyway I'm sure others here will be helpful, I do wish you the best of luck, don't give up! You seem like a determind person! Keep us posted! __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

08-02-2006, 03:22 PM	#16
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	let me just tell you that when I was looking for my S I had to compromise on the Fogs and yes...ABS is Anti-lock which I also didn't get, but I don't like it anyway so I am happy about that. At any rate I had to drive 2000 miles to get mine....on the up side of things I did get over 40 to the gallon the whole trip so the cost other than food was not bad at all (this is taking into consideration when I got my 96 tercel I got the same mileage however I was paying right around a dollar a gallon). My advice as I am sure a lot of others would be especially with the options you want with the S....bite the bullet and order. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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08-02-2006, 02:50 PM	#4
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	Wow, quick response boys. As far as rear spoiler, I was gonna add that aftermarket since Toyota charges $430 (I'm also gonna add exhaust tip for looks, navi, VIPER and sunroof aftermarket as well. I'm starting a new job where I have to drive alot and love the idea of a fully loaded new car w/ good mileage under 20k, which is why I'm determined) I guess I could be flexible with the fog lights (I'll just add aftermarket). ABS is not a MUST I guess (is this the same as anti-lock brakes??) And I guess I could also replace wheel covers with alloys aftermarket too. So, being flexible, I want a Yaris S with white/silver/red/blue exterior with charcoal interior, Power package, and must have side/curtain airbags. Am I askin 2 much?!

08-02-2006, 03:00 PM	#5
Buckethead Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 165	...And a partridge and a pear tree! Bad news for now, any available Yaris's are being scooped up! Base, or not. You want yours with all those specs, you might have to wait a bit. Those is the bricks.

08-02-2006, 03:17 PM	#7
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	AWWWWWWWWWW MAANNNNN. Looks like I HAVE to order. Besides me being impatient with it, I've read on other posts that people got so sick of waiting they just canceled! I don't wanna be one of those.. BUT this internet manager emailed me back and offered to order it for me to my specs for 100 over invoice! I emailed 20 dealerships and their offers on ordering were mostly at MSRP to a couple hundred below.. they wouldn't budge..so, I'm kinda surprised. Go ahead and feel free to tell me I better snatch that deal before he changes his mind or whatever..

08-03-2006, 02:53 PM	#10
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	U guys r helpful.. it's to the point that I'm super concerned with trying to save money by doing aftermarket stuff anymore.. it's just that at the bare minimum, I need a "S" sedan with side/curtain airbags and even though I've been told that there are just 'none' in the US that have the airbags.. but this lucky guy on another post found one in Arizona, I bet it was a canceled order. To the guy who found one in Ohio, I wouldn't mind gettin my car there if they had it.. my mommy stays in Ann Arbor, Mich.

08-05-2006, 05:06 PM	#12
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	it was kinda a close call.. i think a tc brand new loaded would cost more than a yaris loaded.. also am a young female, sedans are cheaper than coupes in terms of insurance.. yaris mpg average closer to 40 than 26.. yaris has head airbags (i'm adament about having side/curtains for rest of my life).. tc's are 'common enough' on the road.. i think yaris 's' is not common.. for now anyway.. yaris doors actually have depth, bangs like the big boys, prolly more than my 3 series, makes me feel safer (i've been hit bad before). it's conservative yet sporty.. and i guess i'm being considerate of the rare occurences when I'll have more than 1 guest.. they won't have to climb in and out. but i do think the tc is smooth..

08-02-2006, 02:58 PM	#15
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Right now, asking for anything is asking too much when it comes to finding your car. Dealerships are lucky to get one every few days. They should be able to find you what you want at another dealership, but expect to wait for weeks and pay to have your car brought to you. Its hard out there, haha.