Out with the japanese junk (aka my Yaris)...

[firemachine69]

In with a proper boat puller.



There's almost a grand of work on the Yaris. What an epic piece of crap. The dealer is NOT going to be happy when they see how much needs to be done!


And all I can say is that I am absolutely DONE with Toyota. Lotsa stuff gonna put up for sale folks, keep an eye on the classifieds on YW.

On the other hand, I just about stole that truck. Poor dealer, squeezed her proverbial nuts to the last penny.

(And before some idiot spouts off about FE... All the other shit that it needed does not equal what it cost in downtime and repairs... Besides. I drive about 300-400 miles... A month. Should I start driving more, I have an old beater 2000 Jetta four-banger, five-speed.

[Nicfin]

If you were pulling a boat with the Yaris, no wonder you had problems.

Just kidding. However, I am curious as to what problems you had with the Yaris. I haven't had mine long and I am wondering how it will hold up over time. I haven't had any issue so far with mine, but I haven't put many miles on it.

[firemachine69]

Originally Posted by Nicfin

If you were pulling a boat with the Yaris, no wonder you had problems.

Just kidding. However, I am curious as to what problems you had with the Yaris. I haven't had mine long and I am wondering how it will hold up over time. I haven't had any issue so far with mine, but I haven't put many miles on it.

Honestly, a little fourteen-footer with a 9.9 Merc was alright. So long as I had a solid (concrete/paved) ramp.


Let's see:

-Numerous "ghost" check engine lights.
-Air box which about rattle itself into pieces.
-A new catalytic converter (I pray for the bastard that has to pay that out of pocket )
-Deforming panels
-Clear coat peeling off in giant chunks.
-Bearings. Bushings. Struts. All present before I started towing
-I think the steering rack is gonzoes...
-Factory belt blew up at 40K miles.
-Dieing coolant pump.
-Windows rattle like crazy on mildly warm days with the windows partially open. "That's normal" says 'yota.
-Suspension geometry design defect which makes you lose your (expensive) front hub caps at a absurdly-fast pace.
-Issues with driver's power-door lock mechanism (recent).
-Factory tires wearing at a scary rate.

I think I covered most of it. I totally, 110%, believe my car was the one they started friday afternoon at 3pm, and finished monday morning at 9am. Even Dodge can't produce that level of junk on a normal work day.


This is above and beyond the basic flaws like thin paint, etc.


I also am a new landlord. Bringing 3000lbs of concrete bags just wasn't going to happen with my Yaris, even with a trailer.

[500snakz]

[QUOTE=firemachine69;638778]Honestly, a little fourteen-footer with a 9.9 Merc was alright. So long as I had a solid (concrete/paved) ramp.


Even Dodge can't produce that level of junk on a normal work day.


REALLY?

[Chuck G]

Anticipating a challenge?

[weedtank]

Cool story bro

[DevilGirl]

That bites about the Yaris issues. Seems as though you had a lemon. They happen to all companies.

Loving the truck though!! Eco-boost version?

[bronsin]

So you are saying your Yaris has (had) problems.

But overall you understand the YARIS is one of if not the best built small car on the market today? You're not saying theyre all like that?

Right?

[firemachine69]

Originally Posted by bronsin

So you are saying your Yaris has (had) problems.

But overall you understand the YARIS is one of if not the best built small car on the market today? You're not saying theyre all like that?

Right?

Yep, the stats don't lie.


But the way I was treated by Toyota, however, was completely unacceptable. They basically denied at every turn and "level" that I could have such a lemon. They can go blow a goat, quite frankly. Last Toyota I'll EVER buy.

I vote with my wallet folks!


No eco-boost (did they even have it for '09?) Test drove a new EB F-150 on the dealer's lot, very snappy, LOTS of boost, but I'd never recuperate the cost of it. I'll be lucky to burn up a tank of gas with this new truck.

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by firemachine69

But the way I was treated by Toyota, however, was completely unacceptable. They basically denied at every turn and "level" that I could have such a lemon. They can go blow a goat, quite frankly. Last Toyota I'll EVER buy.

I can certainly empathize with your hostility toward Toyota,i think you just got one of those rare Toyotas that was haunted by gremlins, my 2008 sedan has been virtually trouble free since new,it just turned 100K.. But a few years back i bought a new Suzuki Wagon that had just about every problem imaginable, dealer ultimately said i was abusing the car and was actually threatening to cancel the warranty.. needles to say much as i like Suzuki styling they'll never get another dime off me.

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

BYE.....

[bronsin]

Thats a good way to vote.

If they dont fix the water pump problem Im looking elsewhere also...

[firemachine69]

I did end up buying an extended warranty (at cost). I've come to realize if it has tits, tires, or floats, it's gonna break!

[devinlamothe]

LOL.

I know how you feel Firemachine. Laking Toyota are crap after you buy the car trying to get anything done.

I've had alignment issues since a year after I had the car, where it constantly pulls to the right and Toyota said there was no issue. To this day it is still happening and I cannot figure out why.

I too have issues with steering/suspension (just recently changed a wheel bearing). Then again, our winters are very harsh to vehicles, I am already starting to see rust forming on the rocker panel underside.

Since I am local I want dibs on anything cool :D

[brg88tx]

my bro in law has a 2010 f150. at 8,000 miles it had to have the entire transmission replaced. now it has an electrical problem where it won't start half the time. you have to use the keyless entry to lock and unlock it several times before it will start.

[jayeh]

Originally Posted by weedtank

Cool story bro

+1

[bentjazz]

firemachine69,

Sorry that happened to you. I bought a 100,000 mile extended warranty for my Yaris. Kind of always regretted doing that, but after your story, maybe not. I've had zero problems with my 2010 Yaris thus far, and have around 10,300 miles on it.
I'm no expert, but it seems American car companies have a better rep with their trucks compared to their small cars. So, I'm sure you'll do fine with your F-150. Be that as it may, the way you feel about Toyota is the way I feel about American cars. I've owned so many crap American cars that were in the shop constantly that I refuse to ever buy an American car again. Ever. Probably kind of irrational on my part, but hey, my experience is my experience. Best car I ever owned was a used 1999 Corolla. Zero problems and I probably shouldn't have sold it. So, I'm hoping to have similar luck with my Yaris.
Good luck to you.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by bentjazz

firemachine69,

Sorry that happened to you. I bought a 100,000 mile extended warranty for my Yaris. Kind of always regretted doing that, but after your story, maybe not. I've had zero problems with my 2010 Yaris thus far, and have around 10,300 miles on it.
I'm no expert, but it seems American car companies have a better rep with their trucks compared to their small cars. So, I'm sure you'll do fine with your F-150. Be that as it may, the way you feel about Toyota is the way I feel about American cars. I've owned so many crap American cars that were in the shop constantly that I refuse to ever buy an American car again. Ever. Probably kind of irrational on my part, but hey, my experience is my experience. Best car I ever owned was a used 1999 Corolla. Zero problems and I probably shouldn't have sold it. So, I'm hoping to have similar luck with my Yaris.
Good luck to you.

I think you'll have similar luck (similar to your Corolla). I'm at 219,381 miles and prior to 200k I only had to replace (other than one instance of vandalism re a mirror cover) the front wheel bearings at 110k, the battery at 138k, 3 bulbs between 139k and 171k (one in each headlight and the one above the rear plate), and the alternator at 159k. All of my tires have been 'rated' 65k and I averaged a bit over 70.5k on the first two sets---current set put on at a bit over 141k and will soon hit 80k on that set and they should make it to 85 or 90k. Prior to 200k I had the oil changed 14 times and the air filter I think once.

I took my Yaris on a trip to Florida a few months ago and before leaving I: had the serpentine belt changed for the first time at about 207k, had the brakes checked (funny sound---just needed slight adjustment and dust removed--about $40 total---and front and rear both 80 percent remaining---only 20 percent worn in 207k), had the oil changed at about 207k,added a bit of coolant to the overflow tank (it was a bit below the line), had the spark plugs changed for the first time at about 208k, and right after the spark plugs I changed the air filter myself. I may have left something out, but I don't think so (the exact intervals are on an old post).

I had the spark plugs changed at the dealer and when they gave me the car back they told me they looked hard to see if there was anything they could recommend I take care of and the only thing they could come up with was the air filter (which I already had with me waiting to put in once the spark plugs were replaced). They said it is NOT burning oil at all.


I'll hit the Yaris' 6th Anniversary (new when delivered) in October of this year and it will be fun to see how many miles are on the odometer at that point. My Yaris still feels rock solid ( A Wednesday car?). I'll likely never catch Trini nor Mazilla (as Mazilla is close to 500k and Trini is at 459k+), but I'm sure I'll be adding low cost miles for a long time to come.