Just got my '08! - Toyota Yaris Forums

peaches1973 · 09-21-2007, 08:39 PM

Hi all. I'm new to the forum and I just purchased an '08 liftback auto with power package and the extra airbags and ABS. I've had it a week today and love this car. I traded a 98 Chevy Cavalier for it that had turned into Christine so I had to get rid of it.

I think the only change for 08 is the low tire pressure indicator light..correct me if I'm wrong...I ordered from a dealer so I got to pick exactly what I wanted. Thanks for looking!

Black Yaris · 09-21-2007, 08:44 PM

welcome aboard

YamilR · 09-21-2007, 08:52 PM

Does it come with a tach?

kurokoma-kun · 09-21-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaches1973

98 Chevy Cavalier for it that had turned into Christine so I had to get rid of it.

I've had a psycho car before

Welcome and congratulations on your new car

Black Yaris · 09-21-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by YamilR

Does it come with a tach?

no, she does not have an S

peaches1973 · 09-21-2007, 09:44 PM

Nope....no tach here...

I have to say my favorite feature is the turning radius and the responsive steering...

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-21-2007, 11:54 PM

welcome to YarisWorld. hope you enjoy your Yaris as much as we do ours.

black2yaris · 09-22-2007, 12:04 AM

Hi ! Welcome ! you gonna do any mods ? Ya need some nice wheels !

pp.sweet · 09-22-2007, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

welcome to YarisWorld. hope you enjoy your Yaris as much as we do ours.

What he said,

And yes we are yardee lovers

tekmoe · 09-22-2007, 04:20 AM

peaches, make sure you join the texas yaris club.

http://www.txyarisclub.com

enjoy your ride!

blueskana · 09-22-2007, 05:16 AM

Welcome!

YarisGirl82 · 09-22-2007, 08:10 AM

Another Meteorite Metallic Owner! I pick mine up from the dealership monday, and I can't wait, but you're pick gives me encouragement, sweet! I'm sure you're lovin it, I'm tempted to go test drive it again, just to be in it! Wheels would be nice, but whatver makes it YOU! Welcome!

P.s. Tire Pressure Monitoring, SWEET, I didn't know that one!

peaches1973 · 09-22-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisGirl82

Another Meteorite Metallic Owner! I pick mine up from the dealership monday, and I can't wait, but you're pick gives me encouragement, sweet! I'm sure you're lovin it, I'm tempted to go test drive it again, just to be in it! Wheels would be nice, but whatever makes it YOU! Welcome!

P.s. Tire Pressure Monitoring, SWEET, I didn't know that one!

I really did my homework on these cars. I did extensive online research and test drove almost ever foreign car in this segment before deciding. My first break in tank of gas on 95% city driving was 33 mpg! (Then again, I pretty much drive like a granny anyway.) The extra safety features were not an option for me. (I needed them to feel safe in such a small but cute car.)

Any mods? Probably not. I'm pretty much plain vanilla in the car department. However, I really don't care much for those flimsy wheel covers.

jdium · 09-22-2007, 09:06 PM

Word. Well done. Great color choice. Welcome. Enjoy..

Shroomster · 09-23-2007, 12:28 PM

ugh thats the one thing that is going to suck....the tpms (tire pressure monitor system) is set up for that exact rim/tire setup any changes requires (if possible) dealer going in with the factory scan tool and changing options etc...all 2008 vehicle must have tpms systems installed and alot of them will be dealer resets only...which is going to suck if you get a flat tire or change wheels...gonna have to take it back to the dealer to get the light reset...

hopefully though once you get the right psi back in it driving it for about 1/4 mile will reset the light. or is there a button down on the left side of the steering colum or in the glovebox for TPMS?

anyways congratulations on the new car and take care of the front of her, the paint is really thin!

WELCOME!

joe keeney · 09-23-2007, 01:25 PM

Right Car Welcome to yaris World

*kimona* · 09-23-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by peaches1973

Any mods? Probably not. I'm pretty much plain vanilla in the car department. However, I really don't care much for those flimsy wheel covers.

You could purchase some nice wheels and just use the original tires. It really wouldn't cost too much for some good quality wheels that you would like far more than the hubcaps.

09-21-2007, 08:39 PM	#1
peaches1973 Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback - Auto Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 4	Just got my '08! Hi all. I'm new to the forum and I just purchased an '08 liftback auto with power package and the extra airbags and ABS. I've had it a week today and love this car. I traded a 98 Chevy Cavalier for it that had turned into Christine so I had to get rid of it. I think the only change for 08 is the low tire pressure indicator light..correct me if I'm wrong...I ordered from a dealer so I got to pick exactly what I wanted. Thanks for looking!

09-21-2007, 08:44 PM	#2
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	welcome aboard __________________

09-21-2007, 09:44 PM	#6
peaches1973 Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback - Auto Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 4	! Nope....no tach here... I have to say my favorite feature is the turning radius and the responsive steering...

09-22-2007, 12:04 AM	#8
black2yaris The Man In Black Lives View User's Garage Drives: Black Sand Pearl L/B 'o7 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 477	Hi ! Welcome ! you gonna do any mods ? Ya need some nice wheels ! __________________ black2yaris The Man In Black Lives! 2007 2 door hatchback in Black Sand Pearl, A/T,rear spoiler,front & rear JDM badges,TRD CAI,TRD rear sway bar,exhaust tip,sill protectors,heximats,under dash blue LED's,short rubber ant,rear bumper protector,Toyota thin 7 spoke alloy wheels,pwr pkg,ABS,side curtain airbags,rear defogger,fog lights,mud guards,TYC tail lights,shift knob,tint all windows,security sys,keyless entry,clear paint protection all exposed front surfaces,TRD fuel cap,rubber dash & g/b mats

09-22-2007, 04:20 AM	#10
tekmoe ex-yaris owner View User's Garage Drives: 08 solstice gxp, 06 triumph s3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 344	peaches, make sure you join the texas yaris club. http://www.txyarisclub.com enjoy your ride! __________________

09-21-2007, 08:52 PM	#3
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	Does it come with a tach?

09-21-2007, 11:54 PM	#7
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	welcome to YarisWorld. hope you enjoy your Yaris as much as we do ours.

09-22-2007, 05:16 AM	#11
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	Welcome!

09-22-2007, 08:10 AM	#12
YarisGirl82 His Name is "Chub" =o) View User's Garage Drives: '08 Yaris 3 Dr LB Meteorite Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 40	Another Meteorite Metallic Owner! I pick mine up from the dealership monday, and I can't wait, but you're pick gives me encouragement, sweet! I'm sure you're lovin it, I'm tempted to go test drive it again, just to be in it! Wheels would be nice, but whatver makes it YOU! Welcome! P.s. Tire Pressure Monitoring, SWEET, I didn't know that one!

09-22-2007, 09:06 PM	#14
jdium Mr Attitude Drives: Blazing Blue 5 Spd Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsboro Posts: 302	Word. Well done. Great color choice. Welcome. Enjoy..

09-23-2007, 12:28 PM	#15
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	ugh thats the one thing that is going to suck....the tpms (tire pressure monitor system) is set up for that exact rim/tire setup any changes requires (if possible) dealer going in with the factory scan tool and changing options etc...all 2008 vehicle must have tpms systems installed and alot of them will be dealer resets only...which is going to suck if you get a flat tire or change wheels...gonna have to take it back to the dealer to get the light reset... hopefully though once you get the right psi back in it driving it for about 1/4 mile will reset the light. or is there a button down on the left side of the steering colum or in the glovebox for TPMS? anyways congratulations on the new car and take care of the front of her, the paint is really thin! WELCOME!

09-23-2007, 01:25 PM	#16
joe keeney Drives: yaris 2 door hatch Join Date: May 2007 Location: hemphill texas Posts: 193	Right Car Welcome to yaris World