Are There Any More Good Cheap Cars?

[Kalispel]

The Yaris won't be a rebadged Mazda2 Hatchback until 2017 model year - though the Yaris sedan (Scion iA in USA) in Canada is already a rebadged Mazda2 Sedan as of 2016 model year.

Even if gas is cheap (for now), I still enjoy paying the minimum absolute possible for it, regardless. I would rather spend the extra money, saved on gas, for something else.

The only problem I have found with my France-built 2015 Yaris SE was improperly installed little plastic air/dam pieces on the underside of front bumper edge areas, in front of the wheels/tires. The local dealership quickly remedied the problem, and installed them correctly. The only vibration/sound in the body during operation is along top of front doors/upper pillar areas (mainly on driver's side), on rough/choppy roads (which can be pretty harsh riding sometimes in the stiffer SE version at least). I'm going to get dealership to check out what can be done to dampen that on my next service visit. Other than that, my car is an absolute little GEM.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

The Yaris won't be a rebadged Mazda2 Hatchback until 2017 model year - though the Yaris sedan (Scion iA in USA) in Canada is already a rebadged Mazda2 Sedan as of 2016 model year.

Even if gas is cheap (for now), I still enjoy paying the minimum absolute possible for it, regardless. I would rather spend the extra money, saved on gas, for something else.

The only problem I have found with my France-built 2015 Yaris SE was improperly installed little plastic air/dam pieces on the underside of front bumper edge areas, in front of the wheels/tires. The local dealership quickly remedied the problem, and installed them correctly. The only vibration/sound in the body during operation is along top of front doors/upper pillar areas (mainly on driver's side), on rough/choppy roads (which can be pretty harsh riding sometimes in the stiffer SE version at least). I'm going to get dealership to check out what can be done to dampen that on my next service visit. Other than that, my car is an absolute little GEM.

I have that same sound from the same area you are discussing on my 15 SE. Weird. It comes n goes.

[jack black]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

The Yaris won't be a rebadged Mazda2 Hatchback until 2017 model year - though the Yaris sedan (Scion iA in USA) in Canada is already a rebadged Mazda2 Sedan as of 2016 model year.

gee, why are they doing this? there is nothing wrong with Mazda2 (a friend raves about his), but can't they just slightly face-lift the existing yaris and just keep making it? it's probably one of the most reliable car on the planet. are they losing money on this?

[tarkus]

Originally Posted by jack black

gee, why are they doing this? there is nothing wrong with Mazda2 (a friend raves about his), but can't they just slightly face-lift the existing yaris and just keep making it? it's probably one of the most reliable car on the planet. are they losing money on this?

Aren't the Mazda SkyActive engines supposed to be super economical on gas? However every mechanic I talk to *raves* about the 1.5 litre Toyota engine's reliability.

I also have some concerns that Mazdas are pretty much the only Japanese cars I ever see with rust (at least here in Canada), especially Mazda 3s. So I'm not sure how the Mazda 2s will be on that front.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by tarkus

Aren't the Mazda SkyActive engines supposed to be super economical on gas? However every mechanic I talk to *raves* about the 1.5 litre Toyota engine's reliability.

I also have some concerns that Mazdas are pretty much the only Japanese cars I ever see with rust (at least here in Canada), especially Mazda 3s. So I'm not sure how the Mazda 2s will be on that front.

The mechanic knows his stuff. That engine is bulletproof. And yes, the Skyactiv engines are gas misers. But their is a drastic difference between Mazda and Toyota quality. Hell, there is a drastic difference between Honda and Toyota too. Toyotas will last for decades with proper maintenance and usually provide very few problems.