Why I bought a Yaris - part 2

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Originally Posted by justanotherdrunk

Everyone has their peeves - mine is rear wheel disks

I can't stand looking thru some nice wheels at drum brakes

and while the Yaris is far from a performance car, I just can't put down my money on a car without 4W disks

I agree. The four wheel discs were a significant factor in my decision to go with the SE model. I still find it hard to believe that any car still comes with drums in this day and age.

Originally Posted by Kalispel

The 2015/2016 Yaris SE trim, on the hand, actually has the styling and features that I like/wanted - minus unwanted tech bloat like backup camera, lane assist, etc.

If I could change/add certain features to my SE, it would be the following:
- Add another 25-30 factory horsepower to round it out properly with its other features and styling.
- Add the factory side-mirror turn-signals like found in other markets for the Yaris/Vitz.
- Add the factory upgraded climate-control dash setup like found in other markets for the Yaris/Vitz.

I would have gladly paid more for those features, and Toyota should better differentiate trim-levels with things like this.

I also would have seriously considered the Yaris Hybrid if they offered it in the USA. Much nicer looking car than the homely/odd Prius and Prius-C.

Agree with you as well. My SE is a 2014 however. Just the right amount of good stuff without too much nonsense. And you are right that Toyota should do a little more to make the SE model stand out. My suggestions would be a TRD rear sway bar as standard, (I have installed one on mine), Mirror turn signals (also installed on my car) and a set of sport pedals (which I have not installed yet. Still looking for a nice set that fits properly.)