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justanotherdrunk · 11-24-2022, 08:15 PM

I love my Yaris and after >70K miles of mostly road trips it is still in immaculate condition, but at 7 years old it's only a matter of time before it gets replaced with something new, then I will be a Forum Ghost also.

kevinj93 · 11-24-2022, 09:12 PM

7 years old and in danger of being replaced?

My Yaris is 10 years old. I have just ordered a Mazda CX-30 to replace my 8 year old Toyota Aurion (that's a V6 Camry elsewhere). My 23 year old son has finally got his driver's licence, and the Aurion is on the list of "banned" cars for new drivers, as it is over the allowable power to weight ratio, so he cannot legally drive it...

mitch9521 · 11-25-2022, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinj93

Aurion is on the list of "banned" cars for new drivers, as it is over the allowable power to weight ratio, so he cannot legally drive it...

What a strange rule.

kevinj93 · 11-26-2022, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mitch9521

What a strange rule.

The original version banned a driver on a "provisional" licence (first three years from passing the test) from any vehicle with a V8 or forced induction. This eventually changed to any vehicle with a power to weight ratio in excess of 130 kilowatts per tonne.

I recently went on a trip with my wife to deliver a car load of items interstate. We did 2500 km in 3 days. I got caught out several times when I put my foot down like I would in the Yaris.

CrimsonEclipse · 11-26-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinj93

The original version banned a driver on a "provisional" licence (first three years from passing the test) from any vehicle with a V8 or forced induction. This eventually changed to any vehicle with a power to weight ratio in excess of 130 kilowatts per tonne.

I recently went on a trip with my wife to deliver a car load of items interstate. We did 2500 km in 3 days. I got caught out several times when I put my foot down like I would in the Yaris.

We need that rule in the states....

mitch9521 · 11-27-2022, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonEclipse

We need that rule in the states....

My first vehicle was a manual 2WD Explorer Sport Trac and I still street raced lol. Limiting the power/weight ratio won't stop youngins from hammering down.

bronsin · 11-24-2022, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by justanotherdrunk

I love my Yaris and after >70K miles of mostly road trips it is still in immaculate condition, but at 7 years old it's only a matter of time before it gets replaced with something new, then I will be a Forum Ghost also.

What would you replace it with? Are hatchbacks made anymore?

I guess you could buy a Tesla.

justanotherdrunk · 11-26-2022, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

What would you replace it with? Are hatchbacks made anymore?

I guess you could buy a Tesla.

Maybe this 2023 Corolla Hatchback for my Road Trips and a Bolt EV as my Daily.

I'm exactly the guy to buy a Tesla, but I hate their styling!

CrimsonEclipse · 11-26-2022, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

What would you replace it with? Are hatchbacks made anymore?

I guess you could buy a Tesla.

Already did.

Putting most of the miles on the yaris until i get a new second car

As soon as the Aptera is in production, it will be my second car

11-24-2022, 09:12 PM	#2
kevinj93 Drives: 2013 NCP130 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 386	7 years old and in danger of being replaced? My Yaris is 10 years old. I have just ordered a Mazda CX-30 to replace my 8 year old Toyota Aurion (that's a V6 Camry elsewhere). My 23 year old son has finally got his driver's licence, and the Aurion is on the list of "banned" cars for new drivers, as it is over the allowable power to weight ratio, so he cannot legally drive it... __________________ Running on standard AU 14" steel wheels (14x5 rims, 175/70R14 tyres). Added reversing camera and touch screen radio, cruise control, 16" rear wiper blade, tow bar and dash cam.

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11-24-2022, 08:15 PM	#1
justanotherdrunk Drives: 2016 SE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,165	I love my Yaris and after >70K miles of mostly road trips it is still in immaculate condition, but at 7 years old it's only a matter of time before it gets replaced with something new, then I will be a Forum Ghost also.