Possibly purchasing a Yaris

[XYaris]

Ive travelled with my friend and her infant child a number of times with my LB, although the 5-door would have made life easier. If it had kids of my own, or even planned on using the back seat more than occasionally, Id definitely go with the 5 door.

Also, as long as youre not planning any long road trips (sans roof rack/bag) the car should be fine with the two kids in general. My car is plenty peppy and roomy with 4 adults in it. You cant beat the gas mileage. Its got one of the shortest turning radii of any car around. Seems ideal for your job too. Oh and get a stick, since your having transmission problems now and autos tend to be less durable. Good luck!

[Rand0m0sityxX]

Originally Posted by XYaris

Ive travelled with my friend and her infant child a number of times with my LB, although the 5-door would have made life easier. If it had kids of my own, or even planned on using the back seat more than occasionally, Id definitely go with the 5 door.

Also, as long as youre not planning any long road trips (sans roof rack/bag) the car should be fine with the two kids in general. My car is plenty peppy and roomy with 4 adults in it. You cant beat the gas mileage. Its got one of the shortest turning radii of any car around. Seems ideal for your job too. Oh and get a stick, since your having transmission problems now and autos tend to be less durable. Good luck!

An auto would work for me The Transmission problem isn't from me. I bought it with 152k on it already, so I believe the person before me prolly didn't maintain it properly, I know alot of auto transmissions that are still running with a lot of miles on them from proper maintenance.

Originally Posted by goku87

They are awesome. I loved mine because the space inside was incredible, more than in my cavalier, yet it took up less parking space. :)

I can attest to the safety personally. Head on collision:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23770

I loved it/miss it so much I'm tempted to buy a new one.

I'm on a cav forum lol i used to have one but at 80k 9it was at 60k when i bought it) it was already crapping out. So i got rid of it and came across the CRV.

But I really want a NEW car, and the yaris seems to have what i want and a good price that i can most likely buy it in full with no note =]

Originally Posted by BailOut

A 5-door Yaris will do you just fine. You don't need anything bigger, and the low cost and high fuel economy will certainly help out both in the short and long term, especially with your current job.

After 3 years I still love my 3 door Yaris, but yes, it is difficult to get an infant in and out of the 3 door model as you are not to place car seats in the fronts of vehicles.

Thats one think i thought when i looked at it. I used to think they were funky looking, but I really like the 5 door, and my kids are small and will be for a while it would be plenty of space until i finish school.

Originally Posted by Hershey

how about TOYOTA Matrix or PONTIAC Vibe if you can find one . Big discounts on new VIBES ( or was ) . Should be able to get mileage in the low 30s' . Or how about a SCION XB ? Plenty of room , mileage that hovers about 30 , priced very well for what you get ( $17,000 or less ) , and lots of safety features .

first, i'm looking to pay in cash, full. Im not financing, so im looking at what i can get with what i want and a good price. Most will knock some off due to me having cash not financing. I've looked at vibes, to try and get a good deal since the have to sell, but mine aren't budging much on them, plus they're used. Theres no more new local to me.

Originally Posted by 127.0.0.1

you might actually want something larger. just saying, kids don't stop growing

get something used that is good on gas
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anyhow I haz the 5door 2010 and it is fine. I also have a 4runner. if the yaris was my only vehicle I would have gotten something bigger, 'cuz I do haul a lot of stuff around once in a while

mileage is better than EPA when the weather is good. lower when it is zero out, snowing, or I am hammering on it

around town you cannot beat the Yaris for maneuverability, it turns on a freaking dime. it isn't sporty so don't play 2fast2furious with it and it is a great all-rounder. plenty of zip to get on the highway, turns super tight so very very easy to park and navigate driveways

Well, the Yaris is for now, by time the kids grow bigger it'll prolly be time for a new car. Im looking for something cheap that i can buy in full to get me by and help us save to purchase a house and after im done with school and out of delivery, the car i really want new.

And our other car is a Versa, its plenty of room.