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Yaris Hilton · 06-19-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

- Also, I know you want the sedan, but the liftback has more storage compartments for all the needs you listed.

For stashing small objects, packing pistols and such, the liftback's got an edge. For carrying larger things like guitars, amps, rifles, equipment boxes, anything that needs to be kept out of sight, the sedan's the only way to go. Occasionally the liftback might have an edge with a tall, square box that would go in the back with the seat down and wouldn't shut in the trunk of a sedan, but on the whole they just don't have the hauling capacity of the sedan. Most of the time you don't need to fold down the sedan's seats and give up passenger space to carry stuff. It's got a good sized trunk.

daf62757 · 06-19-2009, 05:12 PM

I am not that tall....5-10, and I hit my head when I tired to get in the sedan. I don't have that problem in the hatchback....so I bought one.

Yaris Hilton · 06-19-2009, 06:06 PM

I'm 6'3". Learned to duck.

I do wish the ceiling were a little higher, as on the liftback and the old Yaris.

businezguy · 06-20-2009, 07:47 AM

Thanks for all of the additional advice. I'll most likely be making my decision and purchase TODAY! I'm thinking the auto transmission will be best for me for the convenience. I'd likely get somewhat better gas mileage from manual, but I doubt it would be that much of a difference based on the type of commute I have. No doubt with the type of commute I have, I have very high expectations on gas mileage, and expect 45 MPG or higher at the very least.

That's if I choose to go with a Yaris over a Corolla, Focus, or Elantra...we shall see...stay tuned kids. By the way, the Cash for Clunkers bill that was passed gives me no benefit, my trade in doesn't qualify for it anyway.

Kal-El · 06-20-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by businezguy

Thanks for all of the additional advice. I'll most likely be making my decision and purchase TODAY! I'm thinking the auto transmission will be best for me for the convenience. I'd likely get somewhat better gas mileage from manual, but I doubt it would be that much of a difference based on the type of commute I have. No doubt with the type of commute I have, I have very high expectations on gas mileage, and expect 45 MPG or higher at the very least.

Nice.

Just keep in mine that 45 mpg is no cinch to accomplish regularly unless you are really willing to keep it around 55 mph as you stated earlier. 55 is hard to do especially when everyone else is whipping by at 75-85 mph.

auxmike · 06-20-2009, 08:26 AM

With the A/T, my personal best is a paltry 32MPG after 1 year of ownership.....

Yaris Hilton · 06-20-2009, 10:06 AM

32.4 is my personal low, from the first fillup. I suspect the dealer might not have filled it completely. Also, I'd driven it hard chasing my speedy preacher back to his house the evening I took it home. You must be a pretty heavy footed driver!

I've never seen 45, though. That'll take work.

auxmike · 06-20-2009, 10:30 AM

Where I live, merging means flooring and praying.
Move, or get the heck outta the way......;.

I love punching the the gas at either 20 or or 50 and feeling the tranny kick down and actually feeling some POWER!!!!!

jambo101 · 06-21-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

- Also, I know you want the sedan, but the liftback has more storage compartments for all the needs you listed. And there's now 4-doors available if that's your need. That said, I prefer the sedan too.

Good luck with your purchase!

I opted for the sedan as the lift back may have more useable storage space with the rear seats folded forward but add the wife and two kids and the sedan has a full trunk whereas the liftback has virtually no storage space .

businezguy · 06-21-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jambo101

I opted for the sedan as the lift back may have more useable storage space with the rear seats folded forward but add the wife and two kids and the sedan has a full trunk whereas the liftback has virtually no storage space .

I completely agree. That's why I decided to go with the sedan as well. The 5-door was very tempting, I must say. That is a pretty nice looking car, and I do love all of the extra storage in the front of the vehicle. Now that I have my sedan, I am confident it will have enough storage to meet my needs.

06-19-2009, 05:12 PM	#56
daf62757 Nothing beats a Toyota! View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 564	I am not that tall....5-10, and I hit my head when I tired to get in the sedan. I don't have that problem in the hatchback....so I bought one. __________________ Big Dave Indianapolis, IN Synthetic Oil....its in my car.....for at least 10,000 miles!

06-20-2009, 08:26 AM	#60
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	With the A/T, my personal best is a paltry 32MPG after 1 year of ownership..... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

06-20-2009, 10:30 AM	#62
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Where I live, merging means flooring and praying. Move, or get the heck outta the way......;. I love punching the the gas at either 20 or or 50 and feeling the tranny kick down and actually feeling some POWER!!!!! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	I'm 6'3". Learned to duck. I do wish the ceiling were a little higher, as on the liftback and the old Yaris.

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businezguy Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 40	Thanks for all of the additional advice. I'll most likely be making my decision and purchase TODAY! I'm thinking the auto transmission will be best for me for the convenience. I'd likely get somewhat better gas mileage from manual, but I doubt it would be that much of a difference based on the type of commute I have. No doubt with the type of commute I have, I have very high expectations on gas mileage, and expect 45 MPG or higher at the very least. That's if I choose to go with a Yaris over a Corolla, Focus, or Elantra...we shall see...stay tuned kids. By the way, the Cash for Clunkers bill that was passed gives me no benefit, my trade in doesn't qualify for it anyway.

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Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	32.4 is my personal low, from the first fillup. I suspect the dealer might not have filled it completely. Also, I'd driven it hard chasing my speedy preacher back to his house the evening I took it home. You must be a pretty heavy footed driver! I've never seen 45, though. That'll take work.