How much abuse can the Yaris take?

[Marfulion]

Thanks, after seeing the responses I can assume about 80k before shxt starts to fall apart, so I will just have to chill. OH, and the reason why i drive this car this way is NOT because its not my car, its because i know its a toyota and these cars can really take abuse and keep going plus iam just a fast paced guy, just dont know how abuse it can take. some people were saying that his car had no good handling and is pos, well I actually had to choose between this and a brand new jetta and a cobalt, which cost more and are technically better cars, and I chose the yaris. The cobalt felt like shxt in the corners and although I liked the power from the jetta its steering response felt way to numb, I was actually able to carry more speed through some corners in the yaris on some off my favorite spots. This thing brakes really good too, kudos to toyota for making such a good car. I can only imagine what is must be like with a good suspension setup, tires and some extra power.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by Marfulion

Thanks, after seeing the responses I can assume about 80k before shxt starts to fall apart, so I will just have to chill. OH, and the reason why i drive this car this way is NOT because its not my car, its because i know its a toyota and these cars can really take abuse and keep going plus iam just a fast paced guy, just dont know how abuse it can take. some people were saying that his car had no good handling and is pos, well I actually had to choose between this and a brand new jetta and a cobalt, which cost more and are technically better cars, and I chose the yaris. The cobalt felt like shxt in the corners and although I liked the power from the jetta its steering response felt way to numb, I was actually able to carry more speed through some corners in the yaris on some off my favorite spots. This thing brakes really good too, kudos to toyota for making such a good car. I can only imagine what is must be like with a good suspension setup, tires and some extra power.

I think the Yaris has superior handling in the corners and it adheres to the road like crazy (or maybe I just have good tires, lol?) I've read reviews saying that the Yaris was no good in corners, but that must be at really, really high speed (???) because it sure feels pretty tight to me. Actually, the way it handles in corners is one of her best features IMO. Speed, torque, ehh not so much (I drive stock though)

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by tomato

I think the Yaris has superior handling in the corners

thanks. i needed a good laugh this morning. though i will admit the yaris handles slightly better than a slug with emphysema.