Having second thoughts about the Yaris

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

Her payments are higher per month, plus an extra yr or two, her insurance is higher, not hardly any extra room, especially 5dr vs 5dr.

Hers is an automatic, which should be about the same, but hers is a lot noisier, probably because of the Dunlops on the XD, doesn't ride nearly as well, maybe her 16" wheels vs the Yaris 15", and my Goodyears vs her Dunlops...and I've driven both...her extra curb weight and my manual transmission, they feel pretty equal. Yeah, hers might bring more $ at resale, but she started off by spending nearly $2700.00 from day 1

Yaris!!

ok but you're not comparing apples to apples

compare an auto yaris to auto xD or a manual yaris to a manual xD..

you might as well be comparing your car to an automatic honda civic

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by Tamago

ok but you're not comparing apples to apples

compare an auto yaris to auto xD or a manual yaris to a manual xD..

you might as well be comparing your car to an automatic honda civic

Is there really that big a difference in the fuel economy ratings with the auto or 5-speed? When I bought mine I thought they were pretty much the same. And performance-wise, what is it...3% max difference in the drivetrain loss, auto vs. standard?

Automatic: 29/35mpg
5-speed: 29/36mpg

Not a big difference