Why didn't you invest 1000$ more to buy a Corolla instead - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

why? · 01-26-2009, 03:09 PM

I've never see a girl do the "oh my God that is so adorable," dance over a corolla, yet they do it for my yaris.

Or, i could say it is about being different. There are a few hundred thousand corollas bought every year, and a lot fewer yaris.

It is also smaller, and that means a ton to me. And a million and a half reasons why I never even considered to think about actually purchasing a corolla.

Morgan · 01-26-2009, 03:18 PM

yaris is shorter to write at autox

33OH · 01-26-2009, 03:28 PM

Hatchback. Cost. Gas Mileage. Looks.

SailDesign · 01-26-2009, 03:34 PM

By the same token, why wouldn't you invest another, say, 10k and buy a Bimmer? would be just as (il)logical.

tetzyamis · 01-26-2009, 03:42 PM

Corolla in U.S. is built in U.S., while Yaris is still 100% built in Japan.
And..., "looks..matter" - marcus

gid · 01-27-2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tetzyamis

Corolla in U.S. is built in U.S., while Yaris is still 100% built in Japan.
And..., "looks..matter" - marcus

the '09 Corollas we've test driven and looked at on dealer lots have said made in JAPAN . All of them . I sh*t you not . Not from CANADA or NUMMI plant in CALIFORNIA .

gid · 01-26-2009, 04:30 PM

nostalgia . Fun to have a 2 door liftback again . We had PLYMOUTH Champ / DODGE Colt ( Mitsu ) liftbacks , a few FORD Festivas ( Mazda 121 ) , and V.W. Rabbit ( diesel ) in the ol' days . Might of left out few other cars . The ol' noggin ain't what it used to be

.

33OH · 01-26-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gid

nostalgia . Fun to have a 2 door liftback again . We had PLYMOUTH Champ / DODGE Colt ( Mitsu ) liftbacks , a few FORD Festivas ( Mazda 121 ) , and V.W. Rabbit ( diesel ) in the ol' days . Might of left out few other cars . The ol' noggin ain't what it used to be

.

I had an '88 Dodge Colt 4 speed manual.

Loved that little car.

gid · 01-26-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

I had an '88 Dodge Colt 4 speed manual.

Loved that little car.

with the 1.5 ltr. engine and the 4 speed manual . 1st a gold '87 , '85 in a cream , and then a red '86 just like yours . Before that '80 to '84 and a new 92 H.B. after . Good cars . All these were $125 > $1,400 used . All lasted 1 > 3 years and took a beating . Many were used for delivery . Fairly easy to maintain too .

33OH · 01-26-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gid

with the 1.5 ltr. engine and the 4 speed manual . 1st a gold '87 , '85 in a cream , and then a red '86 just like yours . Before that '80 to '84 and a new 92 H.B. after . Good cars . All these were $125 > $1,400 used . All lasted 1 > 3 years and took a beating . Many were used for delivery . Fairly easy to maintain too .

Mine was $100 but only lasted me 2 months. But I sold it for $100 even after I blew up the engine, so no worries. I do miss her.

YarisSedan · 01-26-2009, 04:48 PM

Another note that base corolla dosnt really exist. Well it does but you cant just walk into any dealer and ask for one. If they have one its only going to be one and not the color you want. Point being no one buys a corolla with no power windows locks etc. They are out there just very hard to find. Id rather just have a deck out yaris for the same price as a stripped down corolla

daf62757 · 01-26-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Another note that base corolla dosnt really exist. Well it does but you cant just walk into any dealer and ask for one. If they have one its only going to be one and not the color you want. Point being no one buys a corolla with no power windows locks etc. They are out there just very hard to find. Id rather just have a deck out yaris for the same price as a stripped down corolla

There is a dealer near me that is selling 2009 Corollas for 12999. They are manual, AC, and that is it. They order them and sell them for cheap to people who always wanted a Toyota, but can't afford them.

YarisSedan · 01-26-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daf62757

There is a dealer near me that is selling 2009 Corollas for 12999. They are manual, AC, and that is it. They order them and sell them for cheap to people who always wanted a Toyota, but can't afford them.

Maybe could just be your area. Most dealers wont do that because there is zero profit margin doing that. They make only a few hundred dollars if that much selling a base corolla.

Kal-El · 01-26-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Another note that base corolla dosnt really exist. Well it does but you cant just walk into any dealer and ask for one. If they have one its only going to be one and not the color you want. Point being no one buys a corolla with no power windows locks etc. They are out there just very hard to find. Id rather just have a deck out yaris for the same price as a stripped down corolla

Exactly. It's like finding a real "base" Yaris (no radio, ect.). They almost don't exist.

Plus, model segments always run into each other. A loaded Corolla is as much as a low end Camry, and so on...

NJBob · 01-26-2009, 06:06 PM

Price, then looks, then mileage etc. With the money I saved on my Lil' Blue, i got nice wheels and can do some cool upgrades. The "S" had things I didn't want for more money. Corolla just didn't do it for me at all.
I had a ball park price then picked what looked the coolest and the rest followed nicely. Answer: Yaris

KCALB SIRAY · 01-26-2009, 06:17 PM

Because I spent the extra money on the divorce

nemelek · 01-26-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

Because I spent the extra money on the divorce

So does your x drive a Corolla?

KCALB SIRAY · 01-26-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemelek

So does your x drive a Corolla?

Nope, but I got the dog, yeah, stickin to the woman

01-26-2009, 03:09 PM	#1
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I've never see a girl do the "oh my God that is so adorable," dance over a corolla, yet they do it for my yaris. Or, i could say it is about being different. There are a few hundred thousand corollas bought every year, and a lot fewer yaris. It is also smaller, and that means a ton to me. And a million and a half reasons why I never even considered to think about actually purchasing a corolla. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

01-26-2009, 03:18 PM	#2
Morgan View User's Garage Drives: 07 MM LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 504	yaris is shorter to write at autox __________________

01-26-2009, 03:42 PM	#5
tetzyamis '09 5dr Drives: 2009 Yaris 5-Door Bayou Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: HI Posts: 238	Corolla in U.S. is built in U.S., while Yaris is still 100% built in Japan. And..., "looks..matter" - marcus __________________ 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Bayou Blue Pearl 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl

01-26-2009, 06:17 PM	#16
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	Because I spent the extra money on the divorce __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[Recovered] Group Buy for Australia #1 (Badges)	harveyjai	Australia	9	12-13-2008 04:59 PM
GROUP BUY ZETA PRODUCTS YARIS LIFTBACK ARMREST	zetaproducts.net	Sponsors Classifieds Area	29	11-13-2008 01:37 PM

01-26-2009, 03:28 PM	#3
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Hatchback. Cost. Gas Mileage. Looks.

01-26-2009, 03:34 PM	#4
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	By the same token, why wouldn't you invest another, say, 10k and buy a Bimmer? would be just as (il)logical.

01-26-2009, 04:30 PM	#7
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	nostalgia . Fun to have a 2 door liftback again . We had PLYMOUTH Champ / DODGE Colt ( Mitsu ) liftbacks , a few FORD Festivas ( Mazda 121 ) , and V.W. Rabbit ( diesel ) in the ol' days . Might of left out few other cars . The ol' noggin ain't what it used to be .

01-26-2009, 04:48 PM	#11
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Another note that base corolla dosnt really exist. Well it does but you cant just walk into any dealer and ask for one. If they have one its only going to be one and not the color you want. Point being no one buys a corolla with no power windows locks etc. They are out there just very hard to find. Id rather just have a deck out yaris for the same price as a stripped down corolla

01-26-2009, 06:06 PM	#15
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	Price, then looks, then mileage etc. With the money I saved on my Lil' Blue, i got nice wheels and can do some cool upgrades. The "S" had things I didn't want for more money. Corolla just didn't do it for me at all. I had a ball park price then picked what looked the coolest and the rest followed nicely. Answer: Yaris