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*tomato* · 03-18-2009, 12:34 AM

Definitely go for HATCHBACK!! The flexibility of that body style amazing. This is my 3rd sub-compact hatchback car, just love them, they're the greatest for transporting stuff! But if you intend to have 4 people in the car on a long trip, then you want a 4 door hatchback, not the 2 door, IMO. And it wouldn't hurt if you saw the car in person to be able to estimate if you'll all fit in there or not.

"Liftback" means "hatchback" and "sport" probably means it has more options, not sure what they are. Go to toyota.com and click on "build your Toyota" select "Yaris", and play with the options, to see what it does to the car. You should be able to see the differences on your screen. That'll help you figure out what the options are and what you need and don't need.

There are a few recent threads already about the pros and cons of the cars, just look in the next couple of pages, and also look in the New Yaris forum, and you should find them pretty easily. I don't want to bore everybody by repeating the same thing over and over, but let's just say I'm one of these people who do not like the Yaris in rough weather (well for California, that's heavy wind and rain), that's the only time I wish I had gone Matrix instead (bigger, more power, a bit of a step up). Otherwise, most of the time, I love my Yaris.

No problems with the brakes. You know, I wouldn't expect mechanical problems with the Yaris on the road because it's a Toyota and it has good mechanical reviews. That's why I bought one! :) well, that and the price is right.

So anyway, good luck with your decision, and come on back and ask some more questions when you're ready to go to the dealer!

kuyachris84 · 03-18-2009, 01:14 AM

hatchback all the way!!!!!!

JBIZZ · 03-18-2009, 01:18 AM

1. The Yaris is light & nimble, however the more weight in the car the worse the performance, especially up hills. I don't know about mountain driving, ice, & snow.

2. I see no reason for any extras

3. Lip kit & tachometer on "S"

4. I would believe so

5. LB

6. Yes

7. Any oil is fine. I did feel performance increase with Royal Purple though, when I switched over at 20K miles

8. If they're short boards probably, have not tried.

9. Its a Toyota, fun to drive, & very nimble. Technologically advanced VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing)

10. I have an '07 LB. No problems with brakes so far at 21K miles. Probably cheap to fix.

11. The car stock, in my opinion, is too high of the ground. It also gets blown around a lot on the highway in strong winds. The TRD rear sway helps with the wind issue. Poor paint job, chips easily, & is too thin (I have a white one).

12. The car seems bigger on the inside than what it appears from the outside. The cabin design offers an overall spacious feel, for a car this small.

13. Sure

14. Don't know

This is my 5th Toyota, 1st new one I've owned. The engines in these cars can last to 300K miles easily, even when driven hard. The Yaris is one of the cheapest cars to operate/maintain on the market. Yaris LB also has 7 cup holders, 2 of which are located next to the AC vents for heating/cooling of beverages, and has 3 glove compartments.

Faith87 · 03-18-2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomato

Definitely go for HATCHBACK!! The flexibility of that body style amazing. This is my 3rd sub-compact hatchback car, just love them, they're the greatest for transporting stuff! But if you intend to have 4 people in the car on a long trip, then you want a 4 door hatchback, not the 2 door, IMO. And it wouldn't hurt if you saw the car in person to be able to estimate if you'll all fit in there or not.

"Liftback" means "hatchback" and "sport" probably means it has more options, not sure what they are. Go to toyota.com and click on "build your Toyota" select "Yaris", and play with the options, to see what it does to the car. You should be able to see the differences on your screen. That'll help you figure out what the options are and what you need and don't need.

There are a few recent threads already about the pros and cons of the cars, just look in the next couple of pages, and also look in the New Yaris forum, and you should find them pretty easily. I don't want to bore everybody by repeating the same thing over and over, but let's just say I'm one of these people who do not like the Yaris in rough weather (well for California, that's heavy wind and rain), that's the only time I wish I had gone Matrix instead (bigger, more power, a bit of a step up). Otherwise, most of the time, I love my Yaris.

No problems with the brakes. You know, I wouldn't expect mechanical problems with the Yaris on the road because it's a Toyota and it has good mechanical reviews. That's why I bought one! :) well, that and the price is right.

So anyway, good luck with your decision, and come on back and ask some more questions when you're ready to go to the dealer!

Thanks for the tips! I'll go on the toyota site now. Should have thought of that earlier.

*tomato* · 03-18-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Faith87

Thanks for the tips! I'll go on the toyota site now. Should have thought of that earlier.

No worries!!!

Buying a car is a big deal, so come on back and ask as many questions as you want.

This trip sounds like fun, too!

03-18-2009, 01:14 AM	#2
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	hatchback all the way!!!!!! __________________ 2008 YARIS/VITZ LIFTBACK - BLACK SAND PEARL Representing The Midwest! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3132598

03-18-2009, 01:18 AM	#3
JBIZZ Drives: 2007 Liftback white Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 122	1. The Yaris is light & nimble, however the more weight in the car the worse the performance, especially up hills. I don't know about mountain driving, ice, & snow. 2. I see no reason for any extras 3. Lip kit & tachometer on "S" 4. I would believe so 5. LB 6. Yes 7. Any oil is fine. I did feel performance increase with Royal Purple though, when I switched over at 20K miles 8. If they're short boards probably, have not tried. 9. Its a Toyota, fun to drive, & very nimble. Technologically advanced VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing) 10. I have an '07 LB. No problems with brakes so far at 21K miles. Probably cheap to fix. 11. The car stock, in my opinion, is too high of the ground. It also gets blown around a lot on the highway in strong winds. The TRD rear sway helps with the wind issue. Poor paint job, chips easily, & is too thin (I have a white one). 12. The car seems bigger on the inside than what it appears from the outside. The cabin design offers an overall spacious feel, for a car this small. 13. Sure 14. Don't know This is my 5th Toyota, 1st new one I've owned. The engines in these cars can last to 300K miles easily, even when driven hard. The Yaris is one of the cheapest cars to operate/maintain on the market. Yaris LB also has 7 cup holders, 2 of which are located next to the AC vents for heating/cooling of beverages, and has 3 glove compartments. Last edited by JBIZZ; 03-18-2009 at 01:33 AM.

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03-18-2009, 12:34 AM	#1
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Definitely go for HATCHBACK!! The flexibility of that body style amazing. This is my 3rd sub-compact hatchback car, just love them, they're the greatest for transporting stuff! But if you intend to have 4 people in the car on a long trip, then you want a 4 door hatchback, not the 2 door, IMO. And it wouldn't hurt if you saw the car in person to be able to estimate if you'll all fit in there or not. "Liftback" means "hatchback" and "sport" probably means it has more options, not sure what they are. Go to toyota.com and click on "build your Toyota" select "Yaris", and play with the options, to see what it does to the car. You should be able to see the differences on your screen. That'll help you figure out what the options are and what you need and don't need. There are a few recent threads already about the pros and cons of the cars, just look in the next couple of pages, and also look in the New Yaris forum, and you should find them pretty easily. I don't want to bore everybody by repeating the same thing over and over, but let's just say I'm one of these people who do not like the Yaris in rough weather (well for California, that's heavy wind and rain), that's the only time I wish I had gone Matrix instead (bigger, more power, a bit of a step up). Otherwise, most of the time, I love my Yaris. No problems with the brakes. You know, I wouldn't expect mechanical problems with the Yaris on the road because it's a Toyota and it has good mechanical reviews. That's why I bought one! :) well, that and the price is right. So anyway, good luck with your decision, and come on back and ask some more questions when you're ready to go to the dealer!