what to do? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kal-El · 02-18-2010, 10:58 AM

Yeah, women drive you crazy sometimes. Perhaps especially when it comes to cars. My wife insists on only owning a Jeep Wrangler (um, 15 mpg

). Oh well.

I'm forced to drive it because she has a 100 mile round trip commute, while I have a 60 mile one. So to save money we share driving the Yaris that I wisely bought to be responsible and economical. So I only get it a few days a week.

So even though she can't drive it everyday because of the cost of driving 100 miles a day at 15 mpg, she still refuses to get rid of it. I don't argue with her because she's really passionate about Wranglers (and we just paid it off which is the one good thing). I just really wish we could trade it for a second Yaris.

But as far as your (OP) wife's concerns about safety and the wind. Just tell her you need mods

Seriously though, invest in a wider set of wheels and tires - I'd recommend 16X7 wheels with 205mm wide tires. The lower 50 series sidewall height will make it sturdier too. As others suggested, throw in a sway bar and if you're willing, give it a suspension drop. Then let her drive it and judge then. It will feel like a different car.

Remember that the Yaris comes from the factory in a very basic economical set up that doesn't exactly lend itself to optimal stability. Tell her that and say that for under $2 grand you can make it all better. And that $2K will quickly be saved from the gas not used in the Suburban.

02-18-2010, 10:58 AM	#8
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Yeah, women drive you crazy sometimes. Perhaps especially when it comes to cars. My wife insists on only owning a Jeep Wrangler (um, 15 mpg ). Oh well. I'm forced to drive it because she has a 100 mile round trip commute, while I have a 60 mile one. So to save money we share driving the Yaris that I wisely bought to be responsible and economical. So I only get it a few days a week. So even though she can't drive it everyday because of the cost of driving 100 miles a day at 15 mpg, she still refuses to get rid of it. I don't argue with her because she's really passionate about Wranglers (and we just paid it off which is the one good thing). I just really wish we could trade it for a second Yaris. But as far as your (OP) wife's concerns about safety and the wind. Just tell her you need mods Seriously though, invest in a wider set of wheels and tires - I'd recommend 16X7 wheels with 205mm wide tires. The lower 50 series sidewall height will make it sturdier too. As others suggested, throw in a sway bar and if you're willing, give it a suspension drop. Then let her drive it and judge then. It will feel like a different car. Remember that the Yaris comes from the factory in a very basic economical set up that doesn't exactly lend itself to optimal stability. Tell her that and say that for under $2 grand you can make it all better. And that $2K will quickly be saved from the gas not used in the Suburban.