wanting a yaris....BUT IM SHORT

[CTScott]

The tall people complain about not being able to move the seat far enough back, so that's a good sign for the vertically challenged (like myself at 5'4"). I find the Yaris extremely comfortable to drive. I sit very close to the steering wheel, but no more than in any other vehicle.

[dobbiedoo]

The car you are looking at the mileage seems a bit high. I purchased my 2009 Yaris S for 13,000 with 2600 miles they were asking 15,300 about 8 months ago.When buying a car go to edmunds .com and get the value of the car, dont be rude, be firm when talking to the sales person. Towards the end of the month and holidays they will bargin more. Know how much you are willing to put down on the car and how much you want to spend. If you feel pressured say thanks get up and walk out. Do you have good credit, and do you have a bank,credit union to get a loan. Dont buy any additional warranties unless you think you need the assurance. You have the edge on the dealerships, they need you more than you need them, there is always another dealer. Thanks and good luck

[DevilGirl]

Originally Posted by CTScott

The tall people complain about not being able to move the seat far enough back, so that's a good sign for the vertically challenged (like myself at 5'4"). I find the Yaris extremely comfortable to drive. I sit very close to the steering wheel, but no more than in any other vehicle.

At 5'2", I find that my seat in the Yaris is decently spaced (10-12") away from the steering wheel, and I can easily reach the pedals (all 3) without a problem.

Now in my fiance's 2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen, I have to have the seat forward to the point that there's only 3-4" between my gut and the steering wheel. This is so I can push the clutch in properly on his car.

I own a HB, so I'm not sure if that's what makes the differences.

I know in my dad's 03 Tacoma, I have no problems driving without adjusting the seat if he's the last one to drive it (he's near 6'), but if my mom drove it last (5'), I have to move the seat back quite a bit.

I think the design of each vehicle makes a huge difference:
- low riding car with a seat that naturally leans backward (like the Jetta)
- high sitting truck and a seat that is relatively "level" (like the Tacoma)
- tall car with the seat position higher than most (like my HB)
- SUV with a seat that sits in the midrange (like our 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee)

Granted, this is all based on my experience, and not on any real research.