Yaris scores # 1 in Reliabilty.

[ddongbap]

Or, maybe the Yaris is what a Yaris is. And the truth hurts sometimes.

[geniusmusicman]

I was just saying that it's true that the performance sucks, that's all. I like the value you get out of it and the mileage savings, but that's about it. Oh, and I do like the way it looks.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by geniusmusicman

I do have to agree with the article on it not being recommended due to performance. TheYaris is very weak when accelerating and climbing hills due to its 106 HP engine.

Originally Posted by geniusmusicman

I was just saying that it's true that the performance sucks, that's all. I like the value you get out of it and the mileage savings, but that's about it. Oh, and I do like the way it looks.

Critical dislikes have not included the Yaris's speed. In fact, since the Yaris came out, it's one of the quickest cars in its class. Surprised? It's true. And critics only compare with competition. They don't demerit the Yaris because it doesn't do what a Camry does.
The Yaris 106 HP is more than adequate for this class. Others may have a little more power, but they are still slower.

The Yaris's main failures (according to the auto press) is...

- numb electric steering feel (I personally love the feel and performance )
- overall lack of driving feel and performance (non-speed related)
- seating position/comfort
- steering wheel too far away (no telescoping)
- before later safety upgrades, 2007-2008 models were criticized for the lack of standard side airbags, ABS, stability control, ect..

[advocate]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

- before later safety upgrades, 2007-2008 models were criticized for the lack of standard side airbags, ABS, stability control, ect..

You just mentioned 3 things I love about my Yaris.

Who the hell wants a computer driving their car for them? I know I don't...

Well I guess that means only 2 since it's hard to criticize a side airbag. They're pretty damn useful. But still. ABS and traction control are computers attemping to make up for american's inability to sufficiently operate the cars they own. I don't blame Americans though because even a mentally handicapped person who can't speak english can pass the driver's test sadly.

There's a reason the best roads, the best drivers, and the best cars are found in Europe. /endtangent



edit: Also i'm with jumpman on this one. seems like firemachine woke up one day to a yaris in his driveway and hates his life for it...

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Critical dislikes have not included the Yaris's speed. In fact, since the Yaris came out, it's one of the quickest cars in its class. Surprised? It's true. And critics only compare with competition. They don't demerit the Yaris because it doesn't do what a Camry does.
The Yaris 106 HP is more than adequate for this class. Others may have a little more power, but they are still slower.

The Yaris's main failures (according to the auto press) is...

- numb electric steering feel (I personally love the feel and performance )
- overall lack of driving feel and performance (non-speed related)
- seating position/comfort
- steering wheel too far away (no telescoping)
- before later safety upgrades, 2007-2008 models were criticized for the lack of standard side airbags, ABS, stability control, ect..

Numb? Oh wow, the electric steering has to be my favorite thing about the car.

I know it sounds silly, but I have to wonder what kind of driving feel people are looking for. After driving a short wheel base Jeep for 12 years, I'm kind of glad I don't have to feel every nuance of the road and on the opposite side of the spectrum it's nice be free of floaty luxury car or modern truck suspensions.

I don't know, but I like the stock Yaris suspension, it just seems balanced to me ... but there's always the plethora of aftermarket modifications.