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gokartride · 06-17-2009, 09:25 PM

I, too, as a new owner, have been highly impressed by the Yaris....I love it. I've come from being a twice MINI Cooper owner ('03 and '07) and while the MINI gives an upscale impression, past that the Yaris has much to offer that is equally clever (great packaging), economically comparable (mpg as good as a super-hypermiling Cooper), and technogically more sound (long-term reliability). The MINI is a more fussy car, imo (requires premium fuel, loads of brake dust, failing exterior body trim, extreme interior styling)...the Yaris is just nice and easy to live with. Now, I will say the MINI Cooper has great handling when pushed, but to me, as an urban driver, Yaris' extremely quick steering and crazy turning radius makes for more real-life fun. MINIs are also, in a way, trapped by a "look" that greatly challenges the aerodynamics of the car....the Yaris is free of that constraint. Nevermind the price difference between the two.

Anyway, I could go on, but imo, the Yaris is something of a secret weapon. It's benign (dare I say charming) appearance belies a very capable and athletic little car. Yes, other cars have strengths that suit their owners, but the Yaris also excels and, regardless of price point, we can be very proud of that!! In fact...I'd say the price point is just part of the fun!!!!

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06-17-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
gokartride Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 213	I, too, as a new owner, have been highly impressed by the Yaris....I love it. I've come from being a twice MINI Cooper owner ('03 and '07) and while the MINI gives an upscale impression, past that the Yaris has much to offer that is equally clever (great packaging), economically comparable (mpg as good as a super-hypermiling Cooper), and technogically more sound (long-term reliability). The MINI is a more fussy car, imo (requires premium fuel, loads of brake dust, failing exterior body trim, extreme interior styling)...the Yaris is just nice and easy to live with. Now, I will say the MINI Cooper has great handling when pushed, but to me, as an urban driver, Yaris' extremely quick steering and crazy turning radius makes for more real-life fun. MINIs are also, in a way, trapped by a "look" that greatly challenges the aerodynamics of the car....the Yaris is free of that constraint. Nevermind the price difference between the two. Anyway, I could go on, but imo, the Yaris is something of a secret weapon. It's benign (dare I say charming) appearance belies a very capable and athletic little car. Yes, other cars have strengths that suit their owners, but the Yaris also excels and, regardless of price point, we can be very proud of that!! In fact...I'd say the price point is just part of the fun!!!!