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Jamus · 08-07-2012, 10:59 PM

Hey guys, been a long time member but never needed much help. My 2007 yaris sedan was smacked by an uninsured driver a couple weeks ago and they've finally let me know it's totaled. I had 106k miles and all I did was change oil and buy tires. It was the best car I ever owned and fully expected 400k miles and 20 years of service. So now I need a new one. Unfortunately toyota messed up big time and there is no longer a sedan. I love the yaris so much, I'm willing to buy a body style that I'm not thrilled with. So my plan is a 2012 3-door in Blazing Blue. My main question is, when will they be cheapest? I mean, will they drop in price once the 2013 models are released? Should I wait, or just go out and get one? Also, it's been suggested that I use a car buying service which would search a larger area than I'm capable of.

CTScott · 08-07-2012, 11:51 PM

2013 will be same as 2012, so I wouldn't expect much of a discount on a left over. Your best bet for catching a significant discount would probably be to find a sedan or 2011 LB that has been sitting on a dealer lot.

Jamus · 08-08-2012, 12:49 AM

I hadn't even considered finding a 2011 that wasn't pre-owned. I'm very against inheriting other peoples problems.

By the way CTScott, I just wanted to thank you for all the info you share on this forum. I was just reading up on DIY cruise control, great stuff.

CTScott · 08-08-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamus

I hadn't even considered finding a 2011 that wasn't pre-owned. I'm very against inheriting other peoples problems.

By the way CTScott, I just wanted to thank you for all the info you share on this forum. I was just reading up on DIY cruise control, great stuff.

If you do a search on cars.com there are about 60 new 2011's (a mix of sedans, 3dr, and 5dr) around the country.

brg88tx · 08-08-2012, 01:10 PM

i thought i read that they still make the 2012 sedan only for fleet sales though.

Jamus · 08-08-2012, 07:48 PM

Went to a dealership today just to check out the 2012 hatchbacks. The salesman told me the same thing about the fleet sedans. They had a base 3dr with automatic(needed for my mom to drive occasionally) for $15,700 on the sticker. Seems pretty high to me.

matti · 08-09-2012, 09:14 AM

I believe MSRP is $15,600 on the car you're looking at. $15,700 seems a bit high to me as well.

Jamus · 08-09-2012, 11:31 AM

Now I'm really torn. I found an 07 sedan automatic for $10k with under 41k miles. It's basically the same car I had before, just a different color.

chocolab · 08-09-2012, 11:20 PM

Yeah, if it were me, I'd find a used, low-mileage sedan since you know you like it. As far as other people's problems, you could get a Toyota Certified one and get the warranty that comes with it, plus you'd know that it had been thoroughly checked by a Toyota-trained technician. I've seen some really good deals on some, only I'm looking for a manual only, so that cuts way down on the choices. :)

Jamus · 08-10-2012, 01:16 AM

Yeah, that one I'm thinking about is Toyota certified pre-owned. If it is still available once the insurance comes through I'll probably get it.

tooter · 08-10-2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamus

Now I'm really torn. I found an 07 sedan automatic for $10k with under 41k miles. It's basically the same car I had before, just a different color.

Used 4 door auto sedans are frequently rental cars. While rentals are well maintained, some drivers beat the living crap out of them because there are no consequences.

nookandcrannycar · 08-10-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tooter

Used 4 door auto sedans are frequently rental cars. While rentals are well maintained, some drivers beat the living crap out of them because there are no consequences.

^^^^^
Sad, but very true.

Jamus · 08-13-2012, 11:51 PM

Weighed all my options and decided on the 2012 3door. It should be here Wednesday. Thank you all for your info and advice.

nookandcrannycar · 08-14-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamus

Weighed all my options and decided on the 2012 3door. It should be here Wednesday. Thank you all for your info and advice.

L? LE?

nookandcrannycar · 08-14-2012, 04:53 PM

ooops.....didn't see the L over there on the left.

Jamus · 08-14-2012, 11:23 PM

Yup, basic transportation, but while I was at it I went with Blazing Blue. Just cause it's basic doesn't mean it can't look good. Got some minor mods planned, rear swaybar, cruise, remote start. Picking it up in the morning, I'm excited.

Here's a shot of the old sedan by the way.

nookandcrannycar · 08-15-2012, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamus

Yup, basic transportation, but while I was at it I went with Blazing Blue. Just cause it's basic doesn't mean it can't look good. Got some minor mods planned, rear swaybar, cruise, remote start. Picking it up in the morning, I'm excited.

Here's a shot of the old sedan by the way.

Wow. You haven't mentioned being hurt, so I assume you are okay. Another Yaris protects its driver! Did you get a 5 speed manual or an automatic?

Profotoiam · 08-15-2012, 12:43 AM

ive been thinking about selling mine

click the for sale part its at the bottom
im in the process of getting the front end done and maybe paint job

07 1 owner 2 fender benders alot of newer parts low miles lowered no issues at all with this vehicle

take a look cash is super exciting

08-07-2012, 10:59 PM	#1
Jamus Drives: '12 3dr Yaris L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern WV Posts: 38	Old yaris owner looking for a new one. Hey guys, been a long time member but never needed much help. My 2007 yaris sedan was smacked by an uninsured driver a couple weeks ago and they've finally let me know it's totaled. I had 106k miles and all I did was change oil and buy tires. It was the best car I ever owned and fully expected 400k miles and 20 years of service. So now I need a new one. Unfortunately toyota messed up big time and there is no longer a sedan. I love the yaris so much, I'm willing to buy a body style that I'm not thrilled with. So my plan is a 2012 3-door in Blazing Blue. My main question is, when will they be cheapest? I mean, will they drop in price once the 2013 models are released? Should I wait, or just go out and get one? Also, it's been suggested that I use a car buying service which would search a larger area than I'm capable of.

08-07-2012, 11:51 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	2013 will be same as 2012, so I wouldn't expect much of a discount on a left over. Your best bet for catching a significant discount would probably be to find a sedan or 2011 LB that has been sitting on a dealer lot. __________________

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08-08-2012, 12:49 AM	#3
Jamus Drives: '12 3dr Yaris L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern WV Posts: 38	I hadn't even considered finding a 2011 that wasn't pre-owned. I'm very against inheriting other peoples problems. By the way CTScott, I just wanted to thank you for all the info you share on this forum. I was just reading up on DIY cruise control, great stuff.

08-08-2012, 01:10 PM	#5
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	i thought i read that they still make the 2012 sedan only for fleet sales though.

08-08-2012, 07:48 PM	#6
Jamus Drives: '12 3dr Yaris L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern WV Posts: 38	Went to a dealership today just to check out the 2012 hatchbacks. The salesman told me the same thing about the fleet sedans. They had a base 3dr with automatic(needed for my mom to drive occasionally) for $15,700 on the sticker. Seems pretty high to me.

08-09-2012, 09:14 AM	#7
matti Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: upper midwest Posts: 345	I believe MSRP is $15,600 on the car you're looking at. $15,700 seems a bit high to me as well.

08-09-2012, 11:31 AM	#8
Jamus Drives: '12 3dr Yaris L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern WV Posts: 38	Now I'm really torn. I found an 07 sedan automatic for $10k with under 41k miles. It's basically the same car I had before, just a different color.

08-09-2012, 11:20 PM	#9
chocolab Drives: bmw Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 45	Yeah, if it were me, I'd find a used, low-mileage sedan since you know you like it. As far as other people's problems, you could get a Toyota Certified one and get the warranty that comes with it, plus you'd know that it had been thoroughly checked by a Toyota-trained technician. I've seen some really good deals on some, only I'm looking for a manual only, so that cuts way down on the choices. :)

08-10-2012, 01:16 AM	#10
Jamus Drives: '12 3dr Yaris L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern WV Posts: 38	Yeah, that one I'm thinking about is Toyota certified pre-owned. If it is still available once the insurance comes through I'll probably get it.

08-13-2012, 11:51 PM	#13
Jamus Drives: '12 3dr Yaris L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern WV Posts: 38	Weighed all my options and decided on the 2012 3door. It should be here Wednesday. Thank you all for your info and advice.

08-14-2012, 04:53 PM	#15
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	ooops.....didn't see the L over there on the left.

08-15-2012, 12:43 AM	#18
Profotoiam Drives: yaris Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: garden grove ca Posts: 143	ive been thinking about selling mine click the for sale part its at the bottom im in the process of getting the front end done and maybe paint job 07 1 owner 2 fender benders alot of newer parts low miles lowered no issues at all with this vehicle take a look cash is super exciting