CONSUMER REPORTS : March issue : 2010 YARIS sedan - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

SilverBack · 02-26-2010, 09:36 PM

Who gives a shit what they think? Only someone who's owned a Yaris for a year or two can give a realistic review.

Hershey · 02-26-2010, 09:46 PM

they take the EPA and divide it by 2 . Automatic : 29/35 . 32 when divided by 2 . Not real world mileage . What a farce

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Hershey · 02-26-2010, 09:48 PM

at least this write up likes the 2010 YARIS . http://iguida.com/2010-toyota-yaris .

Yaris#2 · 02-27-2010, 10:02 PM

Frankly, I spent less money and got more car than I expected. Since I don't live in my car, all I expect is for it to get me from point A to point B dependably and inexpensively with reasonable comfort on the way. I win!

why? · 02-27-2010, 11:09 PM

As someone who literally owns 20 years of cr reports auto issues, I can say they stopped being automotively relevant sometime in the late 90's. Be it politics or stupidity, their ratings are biased big time.

The bottom line is the Yaris is a great car. I've owned sports cars, and family sedans, and driven all sorts of others. The Yaris does what it does incredibly well, and it can carry 5 peoples comfortably and safely as well.

yarrr · 04-10-2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

As someone who literally owns 20 years of cr reports auto issues, I can say they stopped being automotively relevant sometime in the late 90's. Be it politics or stupidity, their ratings are biased big time.

I'm sure this had nothing to do with the failing of the american car companies either... lol

You hit it on the head though, in the 90s CR was one of the most important tools any consumer could use. Now I prefer the little astrology pamphlets sold in line at the grocery store over CR.

DerFlosser · 02-28-2010, 09:24 AM

Consumer Reports is more concerned with where their paying sponsor is coming from. Consumer Reports will be extinct in a few years and quite frankly, I am surprised that people still pay for subscription.

Crashmaster · 03-01-2010, 01:42 PM

While not having read the actual article, it would seem that CR isn't giving a "real world review" when it comes to the MPG, something it has always touted itself as doing. Those real world results would be CR's actual MPG during the test, something I would like to know what they averaged. Since 90% of my driving is highway miles, I can truly say that my MPG has stayed consistent at around 42. OK, the past couple of months it's been 41.983 or something like that, but who's counting.

devinlamothe · 03-01-2010, 07:52 PM

Even with the ABS issue I still love this car. I consistently get 40MPG, about 45MPG in the summer. If I had to do it over again I will still buy the Yaris again. 4 years and going strong!!

carlghoul · 03-18-2010, 12:23 PM

One of CR's biggest complaints has been the rear end sliding during sharp cornering, but I notice on Tirerack's consumer reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza RE 92's (the stock tires that come on all U.S. Yaris') everyone makes the same complaint no matter what kind of car those tires are on. Move up one size to some 195/55/15 tires and to a tire that sticks better, like a General Altimax UHP, and the problem is eliminated. CR used to favor simple, basic, practical cars like the Yaris. Whenever there was a choice of 2 engine sizes for a car, they always used to recommend the smaller engines to save fuel and money, saying the bigger engines were not neccessary. Now, they always recommend the bigger engine for more power and acceleration. They proclaim an expensive Lexus the "best car they've ever tested". Value is no longer even part of their evaluation. It may be as simple as the people in charge are much wealthier than before, so they live in a Lexus kind of world. I miss the old CR with black and white photos and an anti-conspicuous consumption attitude.

SailDesign · 03-19-2010, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlghoul

One of CR's biggest complaints has been the rear end sliding during sharp cornering, but I notice on Tirerack's consumer reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza RE 92's (the stock tires that come on all U.S. Yaris') everyone makes the same complaint no matter what kind of car those tires are on.
<snip>.

Happily, all '09 cars, at least all that I have seen, came with Goodyear Eagle LS's. MUCH better tire (having had the '07 with the 92s, as well as the '09)

bkrownd · 04-10-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlghoul

One of CR's biggest complaints has been the rear end sliding during sharp cornering

Gosh, in my wild youth I always thought of that as a "feature".

ddongbap · 04-10-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkrownd

Gosh, in my wild youth I always thought of that as a "feature".

Biggest LOL ever.

Kal-El · 04-10-2010, 09:58 PM

^^Yup, if a BMW does it, it's amazingly great. When a Yaris does it, then

ddongbap · 04-10-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

^^Yup, if a BMW does it, it's amazingly great. When a Yaris does it, then

Well, a Yaris doesn't advertise itself as the ultimate driving machine.

Hershey · 03-19-2010, 12:18 AM

yup , ain't what they used to be

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yaris-me · 03-19-2010, 01:23 AM

I'm happy with my Yaris, and that's all that matters.

RedStickHam · 03-29-2010, 01:45 PM

I get around 32-35MPG in my Yaris. However, my driving is almost all stop and go city driving, so that lowers it somewhat. In addition, here in south Louisiana, summer temperatures get well into the 90s, so running without A/C is difficult to impossible, which takes some MPG with it.

I haven't read Consumer Reports in a long time. Last year, my boss lent me the automotive issue because I was car shopping after my old car got totalled. They didn't recommend the Yaris, but I took a chance on it anyway. I liked its different styling and good mileage rating, along with the reliability reputation of Toyota.

The only complaints I really had were the center mounted speedometer took some getting used to, and there isn't much trunk space without putting the seats down, and the sound system is mediocre, but it's still a great little car for getting me to work, runnign errands, etc.

02-26-2010, 09:36 PM	#1
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,530	Who gives a shit what they think? Only someone who's owned a Yaris for a year or two can give a realistic review. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

02-27-2010, 11:09 PM	#5
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	As someone who literally owns 20 years of cr reports auto issues, I can say they stopped being automotively relevant sometime in the late 90's. Be it politics or stupidity, their ratings are biased big time. The bottom line is the Yaris is a great car. I've owned sports cars, and family sedans, and driven all sorts of others. The Yaris does what it does incredibly well, and it can carry 5 peoples comfortably and safely as well. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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02-26-2010, 09:46 PM	#2
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	they take the EPA and divide it by 2 . Automatic : 29/35 . 32 when divided by 2 . Not real world mileage . What a farce .

02-26-2010, 09:48 PM	#3
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	at least this write up likes the 2010 YARIS . http://iguida.com/2010-toyota-yaris .

02-27-2010, 10:02 PM	#4
Yaris#2 Drives: 2010 5dr hatchback manual Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: indiana Posts: 34	Frankly, I spent less money and got more car than I expected. Since I don't live in my car, all I expect is for it to get me from point A to point B dependably and inexpensively with reasonable comfort on the way. I win!

02-28-2010, 09:24 AM	#7
DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	Consumer Reports is more concerned with where their paying sponsor is coming from. Consumer Reports will be extinct in a few years and quite frankly, I am surprised that people still pay for subscription.

03-01-2010, 01:42 PM	#8
Crashmaster Drives: 2 Door hatchback Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Franklin VA Posts: 12	While not having read the actual article, it would seem that CR isn't giving a "real world review" when it comes to the MPG, something it has always touted itself as doing. Those real world results would be CR's actual MPG during the test, something I would like to know what they averaged. Since 90% of my driving is highway miles, I can truly say that my MPG has stayed consistent at around 42. OK, the past couple of months it's been 41.983 or something like that, but who's counting.

03-01-2010, 07:52 PM	#9
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	Even with the ABS issue I still love this car. I consistently get 40MPG, about 45MPG in the summer. If I had to do it over again I will still buy the Yaris again. 4 years and going strong!!

03-18-2010, 12:23 PM	#10
carlghoul Drives: Fit, Scion XA, '91 Ford Festi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cal Posts: 6	One of CR's biggest complaints has been the rear end sliding during sharp cornering, but I notice on Tirerack's consumer reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza RE 92's (the stock tires that come on all U.S. Yaris') everyone makes the same complaint no matter what kind of car those tires are on. Move up one size to some 195/55/15 tires and to a tire that sticks better, like a General Altimax UHP, and the problem is eliminated. CR used to favor simple, basic, practical cars like the Yaris. Whenever there was a choice of 2 engine sizes for a car, they always used to recommend the smaller engines to save fuel and money, saying the bigger engines were not neccessary. Now, they always recommend the bigger engine for more power and acceleration. They proclaim an expensive Lexus the "best car they've ever tested". Value is no longer even part of their evaluation. It may be as simple as the people in charge are much wealthier than before, so they live in a Lexus kind of world. I miss the old CR with black and white photos and an anti-conspicuous consumption attitude.

04-10-2010, 09:58 PM	#14
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	^^Yup, if a BMW does it, it's amazingly great. When a Yaris does it, then

03-19-2010, 12:18 AM	#16
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	yup , ain't what they used to be .

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yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	I'm happy with my Yaris, and that's all that matters.

03-29-2010, 01:45 PM	#18
RedStickHam View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. Posts: 56	I get around 32-35MPG in my Yaris. However, my driving is almost all stop and go city driving, so that lowers it somewhat. In addition, here in south Louisiana, summer temperatures get well into the 90s, so running without A/C is difficult to impossible, which takes some MPG with it. I haven't read Consumer Reports in a long time. Last year, my boss lent me the automotive issue because I was car shopping after my old car got totalled. They didn't recommend the Yaris, but I took a chance on it anyway. I liked its different styling and good mileage rating, along with the reliability reputation of Toyota. The only complaints I really had were the center mounted speedometer took some getting used to, and there isn't much trunk space without putting the seats down, and the sound system is mediocre, but it's still a great little car for getting me to work, runnign errands, etc.