""S"" Hatchback ????

[chibipod]

I haven't seen a single one since I bought mine 8 months ago, so I'm going with "E" (I usually see at least 1 base model every time I hit the road). I've been trying to find out what the ratio is of "S"/base that Toyota builds - anyone have an idea?

[computerlove87]

Dear "S" haters,

If you think the S is not worth it, Here is what it would take to go from a "fully loaded Regular" Yaris to a "fully loaded Yaris S" in my area code:

That means I would need:

Black: A, B, C Pillars, Door Arm Rests, rear arm rests, sun visors, ceiling fabric
UPGRADED INTERIOR FABRIC (Black with shiny silver dots instead of cheesy blue dots)
Leather wrapped steering wheel
ipod kit
BUILT IN TACH (impossible, requires tacky add on)
fog lights
cruise control
blackened a/c control knobs
chrome trim door handles, vents, e-brake
Front, rear ground effects
side skirts
rear spoiler
leather shift knob
Darker silver trim around the A/C controls
And of course, the stick on "S" on the back

If you think you can do all those mods decently for under $2k (including labor or the time and hassle it would take to do it yourself), then I agree, the "S" was not worth it for me!

On a side note though, I think Toyota should go back to calling their top of the line models "Limited Edition", that is a more accurate description of what the car gives you than "S" which conjures up the thought that the car is faster in some way. My car might not be faster than a regular Yaris, but the nicer appointments (particularly in the interior) make it feel a little bit more high quality/luxury.

[kustom play]

im getting a complete S interior this weekend :)

you could do all those things you posted for under if not around 2K

nobody is hating on the S, most people on here just would rather mod the car with 2g then spend it on body parts.

I like the S model (08 version, i think the 09 looks like the matrix) but it looks nice, but i would rather pick up the JDM RS kit from Garm for 1k, i think its the best looking kit for the yaris hands down.

everybody envisions what they could do with an extra 2K, some would go your way, others a different way but we still all drive yaris and with an extra 2k you could make the yaris a lot faster

most of the fun I find is working on the yaris, would not be any fun if everything was done for you. Plus I like to tell people all the work I have into my yaris, remember you cant buy respect, you build it :)

[Deltasix]

I never really understood why someone who didn't automatically agree with whatever someone else said, and love to the same level as that other person loved something, is a "hater."

Nobody here is "hating" on anything, merely saying that with out money, we'd rather do something different. And with the brand of car we enjoy driving, wish other things would be done from the manufacturer.

I'd personally rather spend 2K on things that make my car handle better and go faster, rather than different fabric, more plastic parts, and "dark trim around the ac controls."

Plus, I find it fun to modify the Yaris, not a hassle.

[TRDMarty]

Well said by everyone, cause we like our cars how we see it and how others see it.
Thats why I chose the ''S'' liftback and I'm still willing to spend more $$$$$ cause thats what I like. Looks and performance. Thats why we have Garm to turn to for our Yari needs, no matter the individual taste.
From my post 5 spots above:
So what do you think the ratio is?????
''S'' to base model owners.

E)1 out of every 50

Marty

[darthbauer]

It also depends on what area your talking about for the ratio. I see about 3 to 5 hatch backs a day and I have still only seen about 3 "S" models.

[Imagine]

From all my car searching I just finished doing, I found one Lifty "s" and it wasn't listed very long.

[OTA'sTOY]

bought my white '10 in Jan 2010
then picked up the meteorite met "S" '10 in Aug 2010

[zbouncer]

Bought my black 09 3dr LB S with 11K miles for a great price last year
I had a base red 07 LB before this one ...I hated not having power windows, no tach, no power locks, no ipod interface, unsupportave seats, rear seats that do not fold flat, etc.. Bottom line if you find a S at a good price get it, makes my daily driver much more enjoyable