Having second thoughts about the Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

otterhere · 02-17-2009, 11:19 AM

Hobo... I feel ya, LOL... I also hate to part with even a dime of my hard-earned money... Car-buying is a nightmare! My understanding, going in, was that Toyota didn't "dicker" on price; it was what it was; also that you could "order" a base model.

I think there's a lot of confusion on here as to what a "base model" is; to some, that means convenience package, cold-weather package, MP3, and $150 floor mats, but no power package. To me, it means STRIPPED; I'll add what I want, if i want anything, and that WON'T include the MP3 player, thanks very much.

Overall, my experience with this car (both in buying and now owning) has been quite a disappointement; I watched, waited, and researched for years to buy the cheapest yet MOST RELIABLE (and it has been that; no complaints on performance; more on cost and design) tiny hatchback I could find; formerly loved my Suzuki Swift/Geo Metro hatches.

Now I think I should've just done the repairs and waited a couple more years to see what else they come up with; I may be trading in. Is just holding off an option for you? If gas prices increase again, car makers may finally get serious about offering options.

Otherwise, just scan the ads and deal ONLINE ONLY (do *not* go in person, except to test-drive, and then make it crystal clear that you're there ONLY to test drive the car).
Get it in writing and close the deal, but don't count on getting exactly what you want...

In all my wanderings, I never encountered a true "base model," although I'm fairly happy with the price I finally paid: $13,700 out the door for a new 2008 auto 3-door liftback...

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02-17-2009, 11:19 AM	#33
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Hobo... I feel ya, LOL... I also hate to part with even a dime of my hard-earned money... Car-buying is a nightmare! My understanding, going in, was that Toyota didn't "dicker" on price; it was what it was; also that you could "order" a base model. I think there's a lot of confusion on here as to what a "base model" is; to some, that means convenience package, cold-weather package, MP3, and $150 floor mats, but no power package. To me, it means STRIPPED; I'll add what I want, if i want anything, and that WON'T include the MP3 player, thanks very much. Overall, my experience with this car (both in buying and now owning) has been quite a disappointement; I watched, waited, and researched for years to buy the cheapest yet MOST RELIABLE (and it has been that; no complaints on performance; more on cost and design) tiny hatchback I could find; formerly loved my Suzuki Swift/Geo Metro hatches. Now I think I should've just done the repairs and waited a couple more years to see what else they come up with; I may be trading in. Is just holding off an option for you? If gas prices increase again, car makers may finally get serious about offering options. Otherwise, just scan the ads and deal ONLINE ONLY (do not go in person, except to test-drive, and then make it crystal clear that you're there ONLY to test drive the car). Get it in writing and close the deal, but don't count on getting exactly what you want... In all my wanderings, I never encountered a true "base model," although I'm fairly happy with the price I finally paid: $13,700 out the door for a new 2008 auto 3-door liftback...