Can Toyota Still Manage to Build an Awful Car? - LA Times Article

[Spades]

i read some lack luster reviews about it too, they complained that it was as exciting to drive as a prius and very cheap and basic and a long list of other complaints.

here is my take. the car is fun to drive because of the great brakes and very good handling, the acceleration isnt much, but its better than the other cars in its class.

cheap interior....WTF do these reviewers expect? its a 11k car...it isnt going to be decked out in leather.

its very spacious compared to most compacts and sub compacts, and you cant argue with the MPG.

people that give this car a crappy review are the same people that drive BMW's and rave about lexus' and benz's...its not a luxury sport sedan, so these people rag on them.

I am glad I didnt bother to give alot of thought into their reviews untill I saw and drove a yaris. Now I am quite satisfied with my little yaris.

[acrbill]

Originally Posted by Spades

the car is fun to drive because of the great brakes and very good handling,

WTF!!! What kind of cars have you owned that make you think the Yaris handles well? It is the worst handling car I have ever owned. It feels like I am going to scrape the door handles on the ground when I take a corner at speed.

[daq421]

Originally Posted by acrbill

WTF!!! What kind of cars have you owned that make you think the Yaris handles well? It is the worst handling car I have ever owned. It feels like I am going to scrape the door handles on the ground when I take a corner at speed.

I feel the little car is fairly nimble around the twisties, certainly better then you make it out to be.. but then, I've been driving a loooong time and rely less on the car and more on my own skills.. anyone can make a race car go, talent is in making a car do more than expected.

The Yaris is no sports car, but neither is it worthy of such disdain. If you wanted a rally car you should have bought one.

-Peter