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Thirty-Nine · 08-21-2007, 04:37 PM

In two days of ownership, the only thing I find slightly annoying is that when you have the windows down, there's a lot of buffeting noise, and it doesn't seem to help if both windows are down or not.

TLyttle · 08-22-2007, 01:25 AM

Like I said, FWD without power steering leaves you to the vagaries of torque lock; even the original Minis took some force to move the wheel under some circumstances, and the Mini was a little over half the weight or power of the Yaris. Nothing like that bleedin' Renault though.

Agreed on the buffeting; however, it isn't quite as bad with a rear window open with our sedan.

Still think that the car is worth every dime...

swidd · 08-30-2007, 03:42 PM

My Yaris was turning a bit to the right all the time when I first got it. Checking the tire pressure fixed that - the right front tire was 4 psi less than the left.

skateboarddziner · 08-31-2007, 08:41 PM

speaking of simplistics.... how do you get the cd player out of the dash?...

wanting to purchase a kit and insert my panasonic...

any help would be great....

JAR~

cactus22minus1 · 08-17-2007, 05:24 PM

I've noticed some of these little things you guys posted, but another one that may turn into a larger cosmetic issue for my interior is the softness of the light gray plastic found along the doors. Any light tap from the seat belt or my (short) finger nail peels up tiny pieces.

The area around the seatbelt is already looking like a cat scratch post after 4 months, and I'm a super-careful guy... especially when it comes to this car. :)

Don't get me wrong... I'm absolutely in love with this car. All these little things are a small price to pay for the money I'm saving in the long run, and it's a blast to drive around.

swidd · 08-17-2007, 07:24 PM

oh, I have an annoyance... the blind spots! I thought that this car would be easier to spot traffic in the blind zone left and right than my now retired SUV, but not so! The side mirrors only view directly aft at a narrow angle. So every time I change lanes and stuff, I have to twist my head alot. Been driving it for 3 days, and already had several "oops" situations where I've started to "slide" into the next lane while looking in mirror and then suddenly discovering a car hiding in the blind spot as I turn my head.

Edit: 38MPG city makes up for ANYTHING though! Will see what kind of mpg I get on highway tomorrow.

Kinda wish the Yaris had a sixth gear for highway-driving over 75mph. The engine RPM gets really high approaching 85mph.

ECHOKnight2000 · 08-19-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swidd

Kinda wish the Yaris had a sixth gear for highway-driving over 75mph. The engine RPM gets really high approaching 85mph.

Well yeah, you're going 85mph you silly!!

Of course the RPM's are going to be high. Also remember the kind of engine it is and its not meant to be driving that fast too long but I still can see what you're saying, not knocking you...but its like complaining how a economy car doesn't handle like a Porshe at 90mph...I don't have a Yaris but I do have the same engine (although slightly different but the same) and I do have my music on usually so I guess I don't hear the high RPM's.

steved · 08-20-2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swidd

oh, I have an annoyance... the blind spots! I thought that this car would be easier to spot traffic in the blind zone left and right than my now retired SUV, but not so! The side mirrors only view directly aft at a narrow angle. So every time I change lanes and stuff, I have to twist my head alot. Been driving it for 3 days, and already had several "oops" situations where I've started to "slide" into the next lane while looking in mirror and then suddenly discovering a car hiding in the blind spot as I turn my head.

Edit: 38MPG city makes up for ANYTHING though! Will see what kind of mpg I get on highway tomorrow.

Kinda wish the Yaris had a sixth gear for highway-driving over 75mph. The engine RPM gets really high approaching 85mph.

I hate those blind spots too! I bought those small blind spot mirrors to solve that problem.

08-21-2007, 04:37 PM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	In two days of ownership, the only thing I find slightly annoying is that when you have the windows down, there's a lot of buffeting noise, and it doesn't seem to help if both windows are down or not. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

08-31-2007, 08:41 PM	#4
skateboarddziner Just driving Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris sedan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 8	CD Player swap speaking of simplistics.... how do you get the cd player out of the dash?... wanting to purchase a kit and insert my panasonic... any help would be great.... JAR~

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08-22-2007, 01:25 AM	#2
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Like I said, FWD without power steering leaves you to the vagaries of torque lock; even the original Minis took some force to move the wheel under some circumstances, and the Mini was a little over half the weight or power of the Yaris. Nothing like that bleedin' Renault though. Agreed on the buffeting; however, it isn't quite as bad with a rear window open with our sedan. Still think that the car is worth every dime...

08-30-2007, 03:42 PM	#3
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	My Yaris was turning a bit to the right all the time when I first got it. Checking the tire pressure fixed that - the right front tire was 4 psi less than the left.

08-17-2007, 05:24 PM	#5
cactus22minus1 The Chinese Apple Drives: '07 Yaris LB- Black Sand Pearl Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11	I've noticed some of these little things you guys posted, but another one that may turn into a larger cosmetic issue for my interior is the softness of the light gray plastic found along the doors. Any light tap from the seat belt or my (short) finger nail peels up tiny pieces. The area around the seatbelt is already looking like a cat scratch post after 4 months, and I'm a super-careful guy... especially when it comes to this car. :) Don't get me wrong... I'm absolutely in love with this car. All these little things are a small price to pay for the money I'm saving in the long run, and it's a blast to drive around.

08-17-2007, 07:24 PM	#6
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	oh, I have an annoyance... the blind spots! I thought that this car would be easier to spot traffic in the blind zone left and right than my now retired SUV, but not so! The side mirrors only view directly aft at a narrow angle. So every time I change lanes and stuff, I have to twist my head alot. Been driving it for 3 days, and already had several "oops" situations where I've started to "slide" into the next lane while looking in mirror and then suddenly discovering a car hiding in the blind spot as I turn my head. Edit: 38MPG city makes up for ANYTHING though! Will see what kind of mpg I get on highway tomorrow. Kinda wish the Yaris had a sixth gear for highway-driving over 75mph. The engine RPM gets really high approaching 85mph.