why did you buy a yaris? - Page 5 - Toyota Yaris Forums

rockstar816e · 12-01-2009, 04:19 PM

i got the yaris, '07 3dr 5spd, because i couldnt afford the gas and insurance on my rx-8. once i get used to a slower car i know im going to enjoy it for a long time.

fmicle · 12-01-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

- Character (hard to define but it's there)

+1, this was a major point in my decision to get it. I love small cars and I love hatchbacks.

schleppy · 12-01-2009, 04:49 PM

One of the last SIMPLE cars left. Lightweight, barebones (if you want it to be), and cheap.

Cars are getting to damn big and overloaded with crap. Give consumers the option to buy a basic car. Crank windows, manual trans, etc...

wooverstone8 · 12-01-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schleppy

Cars are getting to damn big and overloaded with crap.

I love the simplicity of the Yaris. It's a perfect fit!

fmicle · 12-01-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooverstone8

I love the simplicity of the Yaris. It's a perfect fit!

Interesting choice of words

Yarold n Kumar · 12-02-2009, 12:34 AM

because it transforms into a kickass robot.

actually, because it's the best at what it does. **more than meets the eye**

matanfr · 12-02-2009, 04:48 AM

my girlfriend has a 2008 yaris hatchback with 5 gears multimode transmission.
i am used to drive a manual-transmission car (my mom's) but when i saw the multimode (called "robotic" transmission in Israel) i fell in love with it.

the car doesn't "drink" gas..israelis love toyota and japanese car and they stick to them like gold because of it's proven reliability.if someone decides to sell it,it's bought in a matter of days.

plus,it's beautiful

TRDMarty · 12-02-2009, 08:21 AM

Because gas at the time was $4.39 a gallon and I was spending $450 a month just in gas while using my truck for the commute to work. So I figured I'm already spending that much I might as well have a NEW car that gets 40 mpg and the payment of a couple hundred bucks. So I saved about $100 a month and drive a NEW car.
Now I belong to this forum, met great people who share the same interest and I'm so glad I own one.

MUSKOKA800 · 12-02-2009, 02:46 PM

Toyota Quality

Appearance (sedan model)

Ample capacity (Cavernous trunk)

Exception Fuel Mileage

$1000.00 government fuel miser rebate/grant

(FIT, Accent, Versa didn't qualify

)
TRD performance parts availablity

EleKid · 12-02-2009, 03:32 PM

Ga$ $aver. And it's cute, like a little pod (liftback). It looks different

lowsushi · 12-03-2009, 06:51 PM

For me I am getting one because I have a motorcycle as a daily driver, and a 1972 Ford Bronco with a 5 1/2" lift on 35" tires that gets 8 mpg. I need a warm economical car and after seeing the white yaris with the INGs +1 body kit I was sold.

Picking mine up tommorow and I can hardly wait.

fmicle · 12-03-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lowsushi

and after seeing the white yaris with the INGs +1 body kit I was sold.

We want to see it too

Post some pics after you get it!

lowsushi · 12-04-2009, 05:22 AM

might be some time before I get that kit, but I will definatly post pics afterwards. I am thinking about tint and wheels and tires first.

r3b3l · 12-03-2009, 07:37 PM

After driving an F-150 for 10 years and getting about 4 mpg out of it I finally bit the bullet and dropped the hammer on a new Yaris..Best investment I ever made. I got 165,000 miles out of the ford truck and I wanted something that I could get 300,000 miles out of. Small cars are fun to drive and the potential for mods is great with a Yaris. Ive never owned a foreign car and the Yaris has all the right stuff.

jjonrofl · 12-16-2009, 10:45 AM

I'm 17 and my choice was originally an old Volvo (1989-1993 240) but my parents surprised me one day and said they decided to buy me a Yaris since my brother has one and they like Toyota's quality and I have fallen in love with it. I have the liftback and I love it- it's so surprisingly spacious, I love the color (Carmine red), it's really smooth and nice to drive, my mom gets carsick easily and she has me drive her places in it all the time, and it's just an awesome car in general.

*tomato* · 12-16-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjonrofl

I'm 17 and my choice was originally an old Volvo (1989-1993 240) but my parents surprised me one day and said they decided to buy me a Yaris since my brother has one and they like Toyota's quality and I have fallen in love with it. I have the liftback and I love it- it's so surprisingly spacious, I love the color (Carmine red), it's really smooth and nice to drive, my mom gets carsick easily and she has me drive her places in it all the time, and it's just an awesome car in general.

Hello JJonrofl, and welcome to the forum! Glad you love your car

eht13 · 12-16-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjonrofl

I'm 17 and my choice was originally an old Volvo (1989-1993 240) but my parents surprised me one day and said they decided to buy me a Yaris since my brother has one and they like Toyota's quality and I have fallen in love with it. I have the liftback and I love it- it's so surprisingly spacious, I love the color (Carmine red), it's really smooth and nice to drive, my mom gets carsick easily and she has me drive her places in it all the time, and it's just an awesome car in general.

As someone who used to drive a 2001 Volvo (and also a 2001 Saab), and who dealt with their occasional reliability issues as well as overall maintenance costs... good choice.

ddongbap · 12-16-2009, 11:52 AM

I bought a Yaris, cause its worse than a Fit, and its a chick car, and it gets the worst car name reviews, and it gets constantly bashed by consumer reports, and because it has no tach. And it looks like the worst car evar~~~~~~~~~~~

12-01-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
rockstar816e I've made a post! Drives: '07 blazing blue yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1	reasons: i got the yaris, '07 3dr 5spd, because i couldnt afford the gas and insurance on my rx-8. once i get used to a slower car i know im going to enjoy it for a long time.

12-02-2009, 04:48 AM	#7
matanfr diaper change in a yaris Drives: 2009 multimode hatchback 5dr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 68	why i bought a yaris? my girlfriend has a 2008 yaris hatchback with 5 gears multimode transmission. i am used to drive a manual-transmission car (my mom's) but when i saw the multimode (called "robotic" transmission in Israel) i fell in love with it. the car doesn't "drink" gas..israelis love toyota and japanese car and they stick to them like gold because of it's proven reliability.if someone decides to sell it,it's bought in a matter of days. plus,it's beautiful

12-02-2009, 02:46 PM	#9
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Toyota Quality Appearance (sedan model) Ample capacity (Cavernous trunk) Exception Fuel Mileage $1000.00 government fuel miser rebate/grant (FIT, Accent, Versa didn't qualify ) TRD performance parts availablity __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	One of the last SIMPLE cars left. Lightweight, barebones (if you want it to be), and cheap. Cars are getting to damn big and overloaded with crap. Give consumers the option to buy a basic car. Crank windows, manual trans, etc...

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Yarold n Kumar View User's Garage Drives: 2009 3dr lb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 45	because it transforms into a kickass robot. actually, because it's the best at what it does. more than meets the eye

12-02-2009, 08:21 AM	#8
TRDMarty Drives: Polar White 2008, 3Dr HB TRD ' Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Corona CA Posts: 403	Because gas at the time was $4.39 a gallon and I was spending $450 a month just in gas while using my truck for the commute to work. So I figured I'm already spending that much I might as well have a NEW car that gets 40 mpg and the payment of a couple hundred bucks. So I saved about $100 a month and drive a NEW car. Now I belong to this forum, met great people who share the same interest and I'm so glad I own one.

12-02-2009, 03:32 PM	#10
EleKid Eugenie たでし Drives: '09 Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 302	Ga$ $aver. And it's cute, like a little pod (liftback). It looks different

12-03-2009, 06:51 PM	#11
lowsushi Akiba Otaku View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 5dr Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 122	For me I am getting one because I have a motorcycle as a daily driver, and a 1972 Ford Bronco with a 5 1/2" lift on 35" tires that gets 8 mpg. I need a warm economical car and after seeing the white yaris with the INGs +1 body kit I was sold. Picking mine up tommorow and I can hardly wait.

12-04-2009, 05:22 AM	#13
lowsushi Akiba Otaku View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 5dr Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 122	might be some time before I get that kit, but I will definatly post pics afterwards. I am thinking about tint and wheels and tires first.

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r3b3l View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3dr liftback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 82	After driving an F-150 for 10 years and getting about 4 mpg out of it I finally bit the bullet and dropped the hammer on a new Yaris..Best investment I ever made. I got 165,000 miles out of the ford truck and I wanted something that I could get 300,000 miles out of. Small cars are fun to drive and the potential for mods is great with a Yaris. Ive never owned a foreign car and the Yaris has all the right stuff.

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jjonrofl Drives: 2009 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 37	I'm 17 and my choice was originally an old Volvo (1989-1993 240) but my parents surprised me one day and said they decided to buy me a Yaris since my brother has one and they like Toyota's quality and I have fallen in love with it. I have the liftback and I love it- it's so surprisingly spacious, I love the color (Carmine red), it's really smooth and nice to drive, my mom gets carsick easily and she has me drive her places in it all the time, and it's just an awesome car in general.

12-16-2009, 11:52 AM	#18
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	I bought a Yaris, cause its worse than a Fit, and its a chick car, and it gets the worst car name reviews, and it gets constantly bashed by consumer reports, and because it has no tach. And it looks like the worst car evar~~~~~~~~~~~