Okay, then. I've leased a 2009 Yaris. It's the base automatic. The value over the Honda Fit was just better and it came down to numbers. Toyota won my money by having the better deal in a recession. Plain and simple.
After about a week of driving I've got some good AND bad:
I can fit this guy F@#@ing ANYWHERE. ANYWHERE! It's that small and maneuverable. Simply Amazing!
The stock lights leave something to be desired. The headlights, I think, need to be swapped out for something brighter. I'm really not wild about the interior lights not turning on when you open the door. Double that for no automatic overhead lights. It gets dark at night!
I absolutely hate the fact that the lights don't turn off automatically. My ten year old truck had this feature and I've got to re-learn to make sure my lights are off. That just boggles my mind, and should be a standard feature.
The gas mileage is simply incredible. Coming from a small pick-up 10 year old truck? AMAZING!
The center dash is driving me nuts. I understand why it was designed that way, but that doesn't change the way I feel. Time will tell. I wish the whole thing was just digital, speed and all. That might make the change a tad more palatable. Any aftermarket solutions available?
The handling is excellent in the rain. I haven't tested it yet in Ohio snow but I'm full of confidence.
The view is INCREDIBLE when driving. Seriously? It's almost like a video game I can see out the front and sides so well. That said?
The small back window, with washer leaves something to be desired.
More as I drive...
03-19-2009, 12:05 AM
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