Little things I've learned about the Yaris

[Angry Andy]

Originally Posted by joe keeney

A crybaby a crybaby

Let's be friends.

Originally Posted by sherryberry

well i found out intermittent wipers aren't really intermittent.. only one setting.

They're still intermittent, but they lack the manual delay control that often accompanies this feature. The mist setting ought to be standard on every vehicle in production. I use it quite often- my neck of the woods is one of the foggiest regions on Earth.

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

Angry Andy, are you really Andy Kaufman?

No.

[sherryberry]

i'm at work.. i don't have to think.

[hoperrs]

The only thing about my Yaris that irritates me is the non-adjustable intermittent wipers.

[kimona]

Is this thread about annoying little things about our cars?

Lots of interior sqeaks and rattles. I give up trying to locate and silence them.

[steved]

I find the seat belt is too far back when reaching for it ( and my seat is all the way back). And there is no height adjuster for the belt also.

[sherryberry]

maybe it's because i'm short.. but my foot gets really uncomfortable pressin on the gas and brake after like an hour of driving. But if I'm wearing heels, I don't feel pain or cramps at all.. and it doesn't matter if i readjust the seat or not... i wish the steering wheel would move more than up and down so i can be a little bit more comfortable during the long trips.

[fnkngrv]

My only gripes are that there is only the 1 12v plug and it is inconveniently placed so close to the parking brakes, the windshield seems to be very easily scratched, the check engine light comes on like clockwork at 5k intervals, and that not all the instruments are lit when the lights are on. Lastly that I do not have a "Sherryberry" airfresher to put around my rear view

One a side note to Sherry....that sounds kind of odd that things are better for you when driving with heels than without I would just have thought the exact opposite would apply.

[sherryberry]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

My only gripes are that there is only the 1 12v plug and it is inconveniently placed so close to the parking brakes, the windshield seems to be very easily scratched, the check engine light comes on like clockwork at 5k intervals, and that not all the instruments are lit when the lights are on. Lastly that I do not have a "Sherryberry" airfresher to put around my rear view

One a side note to Sherry....that sounds kind of odd that things are better for you when driving with heels than without I would just have thought the exact opposite would apply.

hehehe to the air freshner thing.

Anyway, yeah.. I think the reason heels work better for me is because the steering wheel is at such an odd angle that I have to move my seat back a lil' more than usual so it doesn't feel like the steering wheel is cramped into me but then now, the steering wheel is kinda a stretch and my feet hits the pedals but lik yeah.. i guess a little bit of a stretch. I'm only 5'3" after all

[tapuleo]

Here's a goodie I found. My son was asking me about the handle on the back of the rear seat, so I showed him what it was for. I was surprised to find that the back seat has 2 locked-in positions. one being slightly reclined...neat-o.

[TLyttle]

I'm not convinced about the engine revving too high: specs say the torque peak is at 4200rpm, power at 6000. My experience with Toyotas has been that you can kill any part of a Toyota except the engine; I am depending on that experience!

[sherryberry]

wow and I didn't know we didn't have a A/C filter.. weird.

[TLyttle]

For some reason, the driving position reminds me of my old kart, ca 1958, and I am very comfortable...

The whole car is very reminiscent of my old Morris: quick handling, great economy, just plain fun. Sure wish they built this thing in a convertible!!

[YarisTom73]

Originally Posted by TLyttle

The whole car is very reminiscent of my old Morris: quick handling, great economy, just plain fun. Sure wish they built this thing in a convertible!!

With a sawzall and little patchwork, anything is possible

[Imagine]

Things I've learned..

- The EPS steering is nearly rediculously touchy. While it makes for quick turns, it lacks a little in feed back. Not to mention, if you aren't paying attention the car will stray right or left quickly. I'm just use to Honda's I suppose.

- Something under the car rattles sometimes at idle. I haven't taken the time to find out what it is yet.

I'm sure there is more, but most have been touched on already. I have the same problem with foot comfort as well. It seems that the gas pedal angle is a bit steep, which makes finding a comfortable position tricky.

[YarisTom73]

Originally Posted by Imagine

- Something under the car rattles sometimes at idle. I haven't taken the time to find out what it is yet.

There's a TSB on that..it's the transmission cable. Mine does it too, occasionally when it's cold, but I haven't taken the initiative either

[TLyttle]

Hmmm... I think I would have the front end doublechecked; our Yaris tracks arrow-straight. I agree with you about no road feel, but apparently that is how cars must behave nowadays. Even with power steering, my Volvo tells me everything I want to know. It could be the difference between FWD and RWD; anyone ever drive an old Renault FWD? Torque lock would remove any chance of steering under full throttle!!

AS far as the Sawzall is concerned, I would consider it, but my wife would literally kill me...

[Imagine]

Originally Posted by TLyttle

Hmmm... I think I would have the front end doublechecked; our Yaris tracks arrow-straight.

It tracks straight, it's the person holding the steering wheel. Driving with one hand, turn your head for a second to look at something you are drifting. My Hondas require a lot more force then the Yaris takes a unstrained finger. It's both a good and bad thing. If I had my choice I wouldn't use power steering at all, but I'm just that way.

There's a TSB on that..it's the transmission cable. Mine does it too, occasionally when it's cold, but I haven't taken the initiative either

Thanks, I figured it was something like that or a heat shield.. I'll get motivated and check it out one of these days. Like yours, its just when its cold and you put it in gear. Have any more info on the TBS?

[YarisTom73]

Just do a quick search on here, it's posted somewhere. Or better yet, make your trusty Toyota dealer find it, it's his job to do that
Good luck