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01-13-2013, 04:13 AM | #19 | |
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I notice now that when I switch from 1st to 2nd gear there is hesitation she's not as eager as before. I assume it's because of the Kumho tires, they are inferior compared to Dunlops sports tires which came with the Yari. Toyo tires I recommend as well.These tires get the Yari scooting along beautiful. I haven't changed the transmission fluid in 5 years. I just changed the spark plugs, cleaned the TB and MAF. But that didn't really make much of a difference.Her engine note is a bit harsh.Guess she's getting old. |
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01-13-2013, 09:10 AM | #20 |
Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009
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I like the design as well. What I've come across is anecdotal, but the highest usual combined MPG I've read an owner report is 35 and i've only read posts from two owners who reached that level. I haven't tried putting 'Mazda 2' in the search box on a hypermiling site though . If my Yaris slumped to only being able to milk 40 out of it on occasion, I wouldn't be very happy about it. The 'on occasion' for me is when I get less than 40 MPG combined on a tank.
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01-13-2013, 11:05 AM | #21 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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The base model 2 can be purchased for under $14,000 . Wonder if they'll make a 2 with the Skyactiv technology for around the same price ? Be nice .
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01-13-2013, 12:21 PM | #22 |
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Was that the base model 2 for the 2012 model year? The Mazda USA website shows the 2013, and only shows a ssport model and a touring model . The sport is cheaper, and shows $14,720 with an asterisk.....and I can't find the explanation/reference for the asterisk.
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01-13-2013, 12:27 PM | #23 |
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01-13-2013, 12:56 PM | #24 | |
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Although I run the engine between 2,000 and 3,000 and rarely above 3,000, it never goes below 2,000 under load. Any long downhill stretches get 5th gear regardless of rpms. (whee!... ) |
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01-13-2013, 01:38 PM | #25 | |
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01-13-2013, 10:27 PM | #26 |
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redline everytime muahahahaha
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01-13-2013, 11:13 PM | #27 |
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Nook , yes the base is the Sport . Should of stated that .
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01-14-2013, 12:23 AM | #28 |
Obsessed with 1.5L
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I located the speed limiter within a few days of buying my Yaris...
Average shifts for me are around 2000-2500. When im hypermiling its more like 1400
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01-14-2013, 11:49 PM | #29 |
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01-15-2013, 01:38 AM | #30 |
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I've been driving small cars since 1958. The only time I have ever damaged an engine was when someone said to keep the rpms down. My old Minor ran 15mph/1000 rpm, ie 60mph/4000rpm. I never had a problem with that engine. There is no real problem with running high rpms on a small engine as long as it is serviced regularly!
The Yaris engine is dead reliable, regardless of how it is treated; it is likely designed for 500,000 miles or more, so worrying about it is pointless... |
01-15-2013, 05:32 AM | #31 |
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^^^^^This. If my Yaris pretty much maintains the same level of reliability I've seen so far, I'll likely get another one when 'the time comes'.
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