What transmission do you have? 2012+

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by ron3

If you buy a 5 speed Yaris you had better like it!

Just fine by me. I buy inexpensive new cars and drive them until the Blue Book value = zero (or close to it) and the car is going to need a repair that it doesn't make sense to do. Last few cars = either let the towing company keep the car or sold the car directly to the dealer's wholesaler (too many miles for the dealer to want for own inventory. especially considering needed repairs).

[cathycnm]

Yep, hard to find and waiting for mine to arrive from the port. I live rural. Commute 60 miles each way twice a week. Mountains an high desert. Ice part of the year. I want the control and pep of the manual. All the reviews I read said the manual was a better ride. Can't wait to see my mileage . . . My Corolla gets 40.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by cathycnm

Yep, hard to find and waiting for mine to arrive from the port. I live rural. Commute 60 miles each way twice a week. Mountains an high desert. Ice part of the year. I want the control and pep of the manual. All the reviews I read said the manual was a better ride. Can't wait to see my mileage . . . My Corolla gets 40.

^^^^^ Good for you. If (when the time comes to replace it) I replace my Yaris with another (new) Yaris, it will definitely be another manual, not an automatic.

[cathycnm]

I've never owned an automatic. Thinking of going over mountain passes or icy roads with a car that shifts its self. Not so much for me.

Another question -how does the Yaris do in winter weather? Does the tranny make a difference? I've heard winter tires are a must. I have used 15 inch ones from my corolla. Anyone know if they will work on an SE?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by cathycnm

I've never owned an automatic. Thinking of going over mountain passes or icy roads with a car that shifts its self. Not so much for me.

Another question -how does the Yaris do in winter weather? Does the tranny make a difference? I've heard winter tires are a must. I have used 15 inch ones from my corolla. Anyone know if they will work on an SE?

My Yaris has performed well during winters, but they have been Houston and San Francisco Bay Area winters.....NOTHING like your winters. We've had 2 times when snow 'stuck' in the last 5 years and only a few more times than that when ice was a concern. If no member from your climate (thus able to provide helpful information ) replies to this thread, you might PM member Altitude (he's the Colorado member who first comes to mind).

[Mz3oh5]

Unfortunately automatic (not by choice) , but with my upgrades my car is equally fun to drive :)

[cathycnm]

Thanks, Nook, will do. I met a Yaris owner who lives much higher on the slope than I do. She says " perfect" with studs. My drive is more high desert now, so studs would not last, but winter tires may. That's why I ask if 15 inch would work on the SE, I have some in storage.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by cathycnm

Thanks, Nook, will do. I met a Yaris owner who lives much higher on the slope than I do. She says " perfect" with studs. My drive is more high desert now, so studs would not last, but winter tires may. That's why I ask if 15 inch would work on the SE, I have some in storage.

[marjon]

auto

[Onwrdigo]

Auto...only way the LE comes. But love how smooth it is and it is nice not having to deal with clutch in stop and go rush hour. I can drive my other car for a manual fix.

[ron3]

I have owned 3 yaris in 5 years 2 auto, and one manual. I can tell you by experience the Autos are much more pleasant to drive and better resale value and mileage about the same if driven correctly

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by ron3

I have owned 3 yaris in 5 years 2 auto, and one manual. I can tell you by experience the Autos are much more pleasant to drive and better resale value and mileage about the same if driven correctly

I had a 2007 stick, 2009 auto and now a 2014 stick. same exact commutes and driving styles, the sticks gave me 5-6 mpg's more (38 mpg vs 43-44 mpg's). a stick doesn't depreciate any faster. final resale value being higher in an auto is irrelevant because the auto costs more in the first place.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by ron3

I have owned 3 yaris in 5 years 2 auto, and one manual. I can tell you by experience the Autos are much more pleasant to drive and better resale value and mileage about the same if driven correctly

The first of those three assertions is a matter of opinion .

[TashaYaris]

AT all the way. It's all I know. I tried to learn as a teenager, but the neurotic overthinker that I am, I nearly wore out my dad's clutch.

[ron3]

Is it true that 94 % of car shoppers would not even consider a strait shift. If so ask yourself why!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by ron3

Is it true that 94 % of car shoppers would not even consider a strait shift.

Where? U.S.? Worldwide?

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by ron3

Is it true that 94 % of car shoppers would not even consider a strait shift. If so ask yourself why!

depends on the car and what is offered. I actually came from a fiat 500, and the take rate on manual transmissions was much, much higher than 6%. based on the sales before the Abarth came along (which is manual only), it appears the manuals were sold at somewhere between 30%-45%.

[ron3]

I like manual transmission cars, but I think they are on the way out.