Is the Yaris outdated?

[Yury]

I would take simple, tried and true over a few alleged mpg any day of the week.

6 speed in a Yaris...no, thanks. more complexity to achieve very little. btw, I have driven a Malibu with a 6 speed and let me tell you that tranny is not programmed that well. any of the good old 4 speeds I've driven before and after were more intuitive.
Honda's and Mazda's 5 speed ones I do like, but again the 4 in the Yaris doesn't feel any worse.

[nemelek]

The Yaris is economical car. I bought it for the fact that it would get me from point A to point B as cheaply as possible over the next 15 years. More modifications means a higher price tag. Toyota has done a poor job in selling the Yaris. The dealers try to steer you into more expensive cars while on the lot. If there was a bigger demand Toyota might put more effort into the US market.

[roadrunner]

Originally Posted by nemelek

The Yaris is economical car. I bought it for the fact that it would get me from point A to point B as cheaply as possible over the next 15 years. More modifications means a higher price tag. Toyota has done a poor job in selling the Yaris. The dealers try to steer you into more expensive cars while on the lot. If there was a bigger demand Toyota might put more effort into the US market.

I agree with you on all points. Depreciation is also good on the Yaris. In the past 55,000 miles, my 2007, 5 speed, hatchback has needed tires, two wiper blades, one front light bulb, and some oil changes that I did. Amazing car, and inexpensive too. I am very pleased in what this small car has cost me.

[RedRide]

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Yeah, There is much more profit in more expensive cars.

IMO, Toyota marketing has always had much to be desired as they always seem to completly ignore one model(s) or another.

[Yury]

"Toyota is not as strong as it once was."

I hear this statement on forums on pretty much any make. And, in part, I agree. For instance my prelude is build more thoroughly when it comes to little things than current hondas. Those rattle all over the place. (but, don't burn oil like preludes:)). The level of redundancy when it comes to clips and fasteners is definitely greater and everything lines up well even though the car is old.

In regards to Yaris, though, I find that this is the right kind of cheapness if you will. Yes, plastics are basic, but everything fits well and works well. I'd rather see than pseudo-stylish interiors with uneven gaps and loose parts. That just annoys me.

Overall I find that current models are more build to sell than work well and last long.

[rick996]

All cars become out of date soon after you buy them . My 2010 just had it's 2 year birthday without costing me anything except for routine maintenance . It was up to date when I bought it with air bags, stability control, etc. When I buy a car I buy it to drive until it's worth $50 for scrap . With just a few mild hypermileing techniques (following cars don't even realize I'm doing anything) I am consistently averaging 42 to 43 mpg (summer) . The only technology that was old, the timing chain, is a benefit . I hear on this site that the brake pads/shoes are long lasting too. This will probably be the last car I own.

[TLyttle]

Seconded, Rick...

[Hi mpg]

I traded in a Jetta Sportwagen tdi for my Yaris. I like it for it's simplicity. Good mileage, cheap maint. cost, and I love the timing chain, instead of a belt. I would love to get the diesel version. I had the chance to drive a diesel Landcruiser in Canada and it was amazing. Toyota has a freat reputation with their diesels.

[racerb]

I'm looking to buy a Yaris because it reminds me of a VW Beetle or Opel Cadet from the '60s, just a good simple and practical car. As some of the others have said, new technoligy is great but not always needed. My wife recently took delivery of a 2011 F-150 (her company vehicle) with the Ecoboost V-6, which Ford claims to get 22 mpg. Well the best mileage we've acheived with this thing has been 18.8 on a round trip to Savannah Georgia about 600 miles total. On most trips my 2001 Tundra V-8 gets an average of 20 mpg on the interstate and normally 15-17 towing my open car trailer.

I'll take the Yaris any day, good mileage, great reliabilty, and it's a Toyota above all!!

racerb

[daf62757]

Originally Posted by racerb

I'm looking to buy a Yaris because it reminds me of a VW Beetle or Opel Cadet from the '60s, just a good simple and practical car. As some of the others have said, new technoligy is great but not always needed. My wife recently took delivery of a 2011 F-150 (her company vehicle) with the Ecoboost V-6, which Ford claims to get 22 mpg. Well the best mileage we've acheived with this thing has been 18.8 on a round trip to Savannah Georgia about 600 miles total. On most trips my 2001 Tundra V-8 gets an average of 20 mpg on the interstate and normally 15-17 towing my open car trailer.

I'll take the Yaris any day, good mileage, great reliabilty, and it's a Toyota above all!!

racerb

Amen Brother!

[TLyttle]

Oh no!! My 07 sedan had another failure! First it was a faulty fuel gauge, I no longer trust it. Then the other day the airbag came on, the dealership diagnosed it as a "spiral cable failure", and ordered the part. Cost? "No cost sir, we will repair it under warranty." On a 4 year old car??? Wow.

Keep on chirping about "outdated" or "uninspiring", I am one of the reasons that the Yaris keeps its resale value; it is my car, and will be for a long, long time.

[daf62757]

Originally Posted by TLyttle

Oh no!! My 07 sedan had another failure! First it was a faulty fuel gauge, I no longer trust it. Then the other day the airbag came on, the dealership diagnosed it as a "spiral cable failure", and ordered the part. Cost? "No cost sir, we will repair it under warranty." On a 4 year old car??? Wow.

Keep on chirping about "outdated" or "uninspiring", I am one of the reasons that the Yaris keeps its resale value; it is my car, and will be for a long, long time.

Amen Brother!

[sickpuppy1]

FYI, I've been told that safety features like seatbelts, the airbag wiring and such HAVE to be functional for the life of the car unless its due to a wreck or abuse. We had a like 98-99 camry wagon for awhile, which had the motorized seatbelts that you didnt have to undo, it would move out of the way. Well in the mid 2005-6 area the motor went bad.Toyota covered it because its a basic safety system and has to be functional per goverment mandate......no charge!

[Nanook]

I'm not sure if the engine would warrant a 6spd. It may not be strong enough to hold a higher gear. What I would like to see though is an AWD version brought to America.

[Yar Is Word]

Originally Posted by Nanook

What I would like to see though is an AWD version brought to America.

Before Yaris and before ECHO there was...

Tercel AWD!

http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/4064413

[rick996]

Originally Posted by Yar Is Word

Before Yaris and before ECHO there was...

Tercel AWD!

http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/4064413

And before Yaris and before ECHO there was...

The Justy!

[Captain Slow]

diesel? ugh.

I'll take my peppy little gasoline engine that still gets 30mpgs in the city. compared to 99% of the other cars made in the last decade that is an incredible number ;)

[TLyttle]

Justy?? Hawww... Wasn't the Tercel before that? We still see them around here, godknowshowmany miles on them, still running just fine. Bodies ain't what they used to be, just like my mom's Corona: without the corrosion, I think most Toyotas would still be on the road...