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Thirty-Nine · 06-08-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by enviri

"Yaris lacked a number of key features -- specifically stability control, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and an auto-up driver's window."

Stability control I can see for some people. But who the hell says "I ain't buyin' it" because it doesn't have steering wheel-mounted audio controls and an auto-up driver's window? I would hope nobody ...

bronsin · 06-08-2009, 07:45 AM

Edmunds trashed the ECHO back in 00. They STILL have no clue. If Honda would bring back the old 85 hatchback suitably updated I would buy it.

Kal-El · 06-08-2009, 07:58 AM

Notice the Yaris gets bashed for not having features that weren't even available 10-15 years ago on luxury cars and now people are so spoiled it's expected on a $13K car.

See, these auto journalists drive expensive cars all day long so it is never satisfying to them to drive the cars that we appreciate or even prefer.

BluYrs · 06-08-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Stability control I can see for some people. But who the hell says "I ain't buyin' it" because it doesn't have steering wheel-mounted audio controls and an auto-up driver's window? I would hope nobody ...

Never having owned a car with stability control, I don't probably know what I'm missing. Then again, having driven a few that have, I can't say it's an essential safety feature. Most situations where it is needed can be corrected with the right driving technique. But then again, people prolly said the same thing about ABS 15 years ago...

In everyday use, I'm much happier that my Yaris has audio controls on the wheel and auto-up driver's window. Not that I'd really require them on a new car- just make things a lot easier. Comfort FTW.

Zaphod · 06-08-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Stability control I can see for some people. But who the hell says "I ain't buyin' it" because it doesn't have steering wheel-mounted audio controls and an auto-up driver's window? I would hope nobody ...

I'm actually turned off by all of that junk on a steering wheel. A car's for driving, not playing nintendo on you radio.

I'm mostly annoyed that they called the central instrument layout wonky. Driver side instrument layouts were great when the diameter of steering wheels matched that of a semi tire. The fact that I can see the speedometer without ducking, bobbing and weaving is one of the coolest features of the car.

Finally, who in the heck spends 18 on a Yaris? I actually considered the Fit early on, but then quickly passed based on price an fuel economy. I just don't get it, why compare the value of these cars based on a "Sport" package that they admitted adds nothing anyway? It just doesn't make any sense, I mean if you're going there, you should just throw out the Yaris and Cube and set the Fit up for a big fail against the Mini.

Yaris Hilton · 06-08-2009, 12:15 PM

Yeah, reviewers always take a shot at the Yaris' central instrument panel. Gets old. I think that's a nice feature.

MadMax · 06-08-2009, 12:33 PM

Agreed, I understand the initial concern as I had the same feeling when I drove a Yaris rental before I bought mine; but after a very short while I quickly realized that the center-mounted instruments was a preferred set-up for me!

Plus, if you look at the interior pictures of the three cars in the review, you will notice that the Yaris is the cleanest. I don't want the inside of my car to look like I am driving a spaceship, I prefer the minimalist approach.

FInally, I really don't consider the Yaris, Fit and Cube to be in the same genre. Sure, they are all subcompacts but the styling of each is completely different and each appeals to a entirely different customer base. The Fit looks to appeal to new families that want a car that bridges between a compact and a minivan, the Cube is for the "thump-thump" MTV crowd who are "hip" and "cool," and the Yaris is geared more towards the European/Japanese driving enthusiasts.

Regardless, I love my Yaris and I honestly don't give a rat's ass what magazines don't like it. As I've said before, it was the constantly solid owner reports that I researched that finally sold me on it!

scape · 06-08-2009, 02:51 PM

I think it's disappointing that the average yaris did not come with the corolla engine, especially in the sedan where you might be hauling 2-3 people...but other than that, the car rocks IMO. cheap, reliable (so far haha), and a bit of its own style

Yaris Hilton · 06-08-2009, 03:02 PM

I'm fine with the 1500cc engine. It will merge nicely onto the Interstate and cruise 70 MPH with 4 adults. Only time I've ever felt it was working hard was on the long, steep climb into Bays Mountain Park outside of Kingsport, TN. Everything else I've driven in there was pulling pretty hard, too.

2009Toyotoad · 06-09-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutie Pie #2

Saw this on Edmunds just thought I'd share:

http://blogs.edmunds.com/strategies/...a-yaris-s.html

Writtened by and edited by three people who probably have a combine driving time of 4 hours in a compact class automobile. Consider the source.

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