Out with the japanese junk (aka my Yaris)...

[Nicfin]

If you were pulling a boat with the Yaris, no wonder you had problems.

Just kidding. However, I am curious as to what problems you had with the Yaris. I haven't had mine long and I am wondering how it will hold up over time. I haven't had any issue so far with mine, but I haven't put many miles on it.

[firemachine69]

Originally Posted by Nicfin

If you were pulling a boat with the Yaris, no wonder you had problems.

Just kidding. However, I am curious as to what problems you had with the Yaris. I haven't had mine long and I am wondering how it will hold up over time. I haven't had any issue so far with mine, but I haven't put many miles on it.

Honestly, a little fourteen-footer with a 9.9 Merc was alright. So long as I had a solid (concrete/paved) ramp.


Let's see:

-Numerous "ghost" check engine lights.
-Air box which about rattle itself into pieces.
-A new catalytic converter (I pray for the bastard that has to pay that out of pocket )
-Deforming panels
-Clear coat peeling off in giant chunks.
-Bearings. Bushings. Struts. All present before I started towing
-I think the steering rack is gonzoes...
-Factory belt blew up at 40K miles.
-Dieing coolant pump.
-Windows rattle like crazy on mildly warm days with the windows partially open. "That's normal" says 'yota.
-Suspension geometry design defect which makes you lose your (expensive) front hub caps at a absurdly-fast pace.
-Issues with driver's power-door lock mechanism (recent).
-Factory tires wearing at a scary rate.

I think I covered most of it. I totally, 110%, believe my car was the one they started friday afternoon at 3pm, and finished monday morning at 9am. Even Dodge can't produce that level of junk on a normal work day.


This is above and beyond the basic flaws like thin paint, etc.


I also am a new landlord. Bringing 3000lbs of concrete bags just wasn't going to happen with my Yaris, even with a trailer.

[500snakz]

[QUOTE=firemachine69;638778]Honestly, a little fourteen-footer with a 9.9 Merc was alright. So long as I had a solid (concrete/paved) ramp.


Even Dodge can't produce that level of junk on a normal work day.


REALLY?