so close, cant decide

[AustinYaris]

also... i don't know if you were going to do this or not, but don't trade your car into the dealer. you'll get about 25% more for your car if you sell it on your own.

[roxy84]

Originally Posted by AustinYaris

also... i don't know if you were going to do this or not, but don't trade your car into the dealer. you'll get about 25% more for your car if you sell it on your own.

normally, i would absolutely agree, but they are offering $12400 on my 2005 corolla ce with 21000 miles, which would be a fair private party value on this car. Heck, with the current rebate on corollas, you can get a new one for little more than that. additionally they are selling the yaris at exactly $200 over invoice.

im just struggling with the lack of side airbags, even though my corolla without side airbags also does poorly on th IIHS side crash. however, i know within 1 week i would regret not having the split seats. the power i could do without, but to get the seats there is no other way.

i also worry a bit as im a single guy and the corolla seems a good compromise of comfort and gas mileage. its pretty good for longer trips. anyone have the yaris as their primary/only car? and take ocassional long trips?

obviously im not worried of what others think about what i drive or i wouldnt be driving a corolla. i could spend more but my wants are small car with good mileage/decent looks. i admit the corolla looks bland. on the other hand, i see 12 year old bland looking corollas still on the road and i think their blandness keeps them from looking too out of place after many years on the road (if that makes sense)
will the yaris hatchback look out of olace in 10 years?? i know, its hard to say.