How much abuse can the Yaris take?

[YarisSedan]

Ill have to admit i do drive my car a little agressively too. But i take a lot better care of my car than some people too as well to help offset the abuse. I use a magnetic drain plug as well as a filter magnet. I use only a high quality filter with anti drainback valve such as K&N. I always use a high performance oil such as amsoil or royal purple. And change it at 5k miles still. My automatic transmission fluid i plan to change it at 60k irregardless of what toyota reccomends. I could consider my maintance in the severe service catagory. Plan to change my spark plugs at 60k too.

So i would advise if you decide to drive your car that way. Change your oil frequently and plan to service your transmission fluid earlier than 100k.

Also i have a engine torque dampner. If you dont have one and continue to drive the car that way for sure you are going to bust a engine mount or atleast wear them out a lot lot faster that way.

[Vitz RangaaaH]

Aloot. Trust me. How long it will last I do not know. This car has been reliable from the get. Go no matter what I threw at it. Just keep up on maintaince if your going to drive it the way you describe.

[JBIZZ]

It can handle more than you think & will last longer than an American performance car driven under the same circumstances.

[birdman]

I think Toyota really did their homework on this amazing car. With the addition of the TRD sway bar and a bit of driving experience this car is amazingly agile and peppy. This is only considered a cheapo entry level car in the USA. In other countries it comes with a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, CVT, AWD, Blackberry/gps screens and automatic parking. Only in America is this car seen as being a bottom of the pile ride.

With a few more mods this car is a sports car if that's what a Mini is. This car is built frugally for environmentally concious buyers to buy, but with a bit of modding the beast within will emerge. It was carefully created to allow all sorts of modifications to enhance it's marvelous design.

In the EU it is attractive to well educated environmentally conscious people who could afford more expensive cars but choose this car as an expression of their commitment to be part of the solution instead of adding to the problem.. In many countries it has a huge cult following. This little wonder was selling very well over seas long before the Fit or Venza were even thought up. It's the first of a kind in a long long time.

A great car that is no more expensive than it requires. I remember when the VW bug was once bare bones yet very well executed. Like the Yaris it transcended class distinctions attracting buyers from all walks of life.

People with expensive exotics buy them because they possess that certain something that only comes around once in a great while. Clark Gable loved his cheap little single cylinder Isetta. Like the Isetta the Yaris is a masterpiece of minimalist Art with a comical twist. Like the old Citroen 2CV, VW Bug and the Isetta it will be a cherished addition for many future collectors.

As far as driving it hard, Go for it and drive the piss out of it! It was designed to take it.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by birdman

....the Yaris is a masterpiece of minimalist Art with a comical twist.

I like that description.

[Kal-El]

The member here with about 375,000 miles on his '07 does a bit of "abusing" himself. He redlines it, takes it to top speed, and all this with already high mileage. And no problems.

Yeah, the Yaris is built unbelievably for it's cost. That's why other areas (interior) seem a bit cheap. Toyota spent money where it counts.

[birdman]

This car is 85% WOW and the remaining 15% messes with you forcing you to think outside the box. Once you give up trying to rationalize this wonderfully individual creation you really begin to love this car as being perfect just the way it is. For those who don't understand what I mean, this is not for them, but for the ones that do.

[roxy1]

i think driving that car in this fashion is very immature for 3 simple reasons:

1) the car is not yours
2) the car is not yours
3) the car is not yours

id say if you owned the car and wanted to drive a 106 hp no good handling made for good mileage econobox like an assclown, then that would be fine and dandy if you wanted to abuse your own property.

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by supmet

I assure you, automatic transmissions still need to shift.

A more accurate statement would be that you *can* shift an automatic to address certain driving conditions (heavy loads, poor road conditions), but if you make it a routine and drive it like a manual, then why bother with an auto at all?

They were designed and meant to be put in drive and go hence the term "automatic".

To the OP - regardless of whether or not the car can take the abuse, unless you own it and pay for it you shouldn't be doing that.

[ddongbap]

Originally Posted by birdman

I think Toyota really did their homework on this amazing car. With the addition of the TRD sway bar and a bit of driving experience this car is amazingly agile and peppy. This is only considered a cheapo entry level car in the USA. In other countries it comes with a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, CVT, AWD, Blackberry/gps screens and automatic parking. Only in America is this car seen as being a bottom of the pile ride.

With a few more mods this car is a sports car if that's what a Mini is. This car is built frugally for environmentally concious buyers to buy, but with a bit of modding the beast within will emerge. It was carefully created to allow all sorts of modifications to enhance it's marvelous design.

In the EU it is attractive to well educated environmentally conscious people who could afford more expensive cars but choose this car as an expression of their commitment to be part of the solution instead of adding to the problem.. In many countries it has a huge cult following. This little wonder was selling very well over seas long before the Fit or Venza were even thought up. It's the first of a kind in a long long time.

A great car that is no more expensive than it requires. I remember when the VW bug was once bare bones yet very well executed. Like the Yaris it transcended class distinctions attracting buyers from all walks of life.

People with expensive exotics buy them because they possess that certain something that only comes around once in a great while. Clark Gable loved his cheap little single cylinder Isetta. Like the Isetta the Yaris is a masterpiece of minimalist Art with a comical twist. Like the old Citroen 2CV, VW Bug and the Isetta it will be a cherished addition for many future collectors.

As far as driving it hard, Go for it and drive the piss out of it! It was designed to take it.

I only read like 10% of it. But rock on brah. Toyota don't mess around when they make a car.

Matrix S costs 24k. Mazdaspeed3 Costs 23k. The Mazdaspeed is EPICLY faster. What do you get from Toyota? You get Toyota build quality.

Damn, if i were a girl, I'd show you my boobies.

[Marfulion]

Thanks, after seeing the responses I can assume about 80k before shxt starts to fall apart, so I will just have to chill. OH, and the reason why i drive this car this way is NOT because its not my car, its because i know its a toyota and these cars can really take abuse and keep going plus iam just a fast paced guy, just dont know how abuse it can take. some people were saying that his car had no good handling and is pos, well I actually had to choose between this and a brand new jetta and a cobalt, which cost more and are technically better cars, and I chose the yaris. The cobalt felt like shxt in the corners and although I liked the power from the jetta its steering response felt way to numb, I was actually able to carry more speed through some corners in the yaris on some off my favorite spots. This thing brakes really good too, kudos to toyota for making such a good car. I can only imagine what is must be like with a good suspension setup, tires and some extra power.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by Marfulion

Thanks, after seeing the responses I can assume about 80k before shxt starts to fall apart, so I will just have to chill. OH, and the reason why i drive this car this way is NOT because its not my car, its because i know its a toyota and these cars can really take abuse and keep going plus iam just a fast paced guy, just dont know how abuse it can take. some people were saying that his car had no good handling and is pos, well I actually had to choose between this and a brand new jetta and a cobalt, which cost more and are technically better cars, and I chose the yaris. The cobalt felt like shxt in the corners and although I liked the power from the jetta its steering response felt way to numb, I was actually able to carry more speed through some corners in the yaris on some off my favorite spots. This thing brakes really good too, kudos to toyota for making such a good car. I can only imagine what is must be like with a good suspension setup, tires and some extra power.

I think the Yaris has superior handling in the corners and it adheres to the road like crazy (or maybe I just have good tires, lol?) I've read reviews saying that the Yaris was no good in corners, but that must be at really, really high speed (???) because it sure feels pretty tight to me. Actually, the way it handles in corners is one of her best features IMO. Speed, torque, ehh not so much (I drive stock though)

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by ddongbap

Just because half of you guys don't understand why somebody would do this to a car, doesn't mean you guys have to hate. Sheesh, so narrow minded.

It might be my family or yours that this guy crashes into when his reckless driving reaps its reward.

[ddongbap]

Originally Posted by jambo101

It might be my or your family this guy crashes into when his recless driving reaps its reward.

He said beats on the car. No where did he say he breaks any traffic laws. Stop assuming.

I can peel out first gear, slam second redline into top of second, and shift into 5th, and still be slower than almost every other car out there.

[127.0.0.1]

Yaris. more torque than a FIT, faster than a FIT to 60mph

Yaris. don't steer as well as a FIT but you only notice if you are at bonehead speeds

Yaris. VSC and TRAC now standard in the lowest models.

Yaris. Numerous aftermarket upgrades to make it the sportiest microcar you want.

Yaris. kept stock and dealer maintained at recommended intervals, will last +300,000miles

[tomato]

Originally Posted by birdman

I think Toyota really did their homework on this amazing car. With the addition of the TRD sway bar and a bit of driving experience this car is amazingly agile and peppy. This is only considered a cheapo entry level car in the USA. In other countries it comes with a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, CVT, AWD, Blackberry/gps screens and automatic parking. Only in America is this car seen as being a bottom of the pile ride.

With a few more mods this car is a sports car if that's what a Mini is. This car is built frugally for environmentally concious buyers to buy, but with a bit of modding the beast within will emerge. It was carefully created to allow all sorts of modifications to enhance it's marvelous design.

In the EU it is attractive to well educated environmentally conscious people who could afford more expensive cars but choose this car as an expression of their commitment to be part of the solution instead of adding to the problem.. In many countries it has a huge cult following. This little wonder was selling very well over seas long before the Fit or Venza were even thought up. It's the first of a kind in a long long time.

A great car that is no more expensive than it requires. I remember when the VW bug was once bare bones yet very well executed. Like the Yaris it transcended class distinctions attracting buyers from all walks of life.

People with expensive exotics buy them because they possess that certain something that only comes around once in a great while. Clark Gable loved his cheap little single cylinder Isetta. Like the Isetta the Yaris is a masterpiece of minimalist Art with a comical twist. Like the old Citroen 2CV, VW Bug and the Isetta it will be a cherished addition for many future collectors.

As far as driving it hard, Go for it and drive the piss out of it! It was designed to take it.

Hahaha!!! Do you work PR for Toyota?

Great post, though

Seriously, funny you should compare the Yaris to the the Citroen 2CV. The thought had crossed my mind, too.

[Marfulion]

Originally Posted by jambo101

It might be my family or yours that this guy crashes into when his reckless driving reaps its reward.

Dude you got it wrong, its not like iam driving like a maniac through traffic, you can have the yaris floor from a stop light for awhile and still be within the speedlimit. Where I live I have go back and forth running errands and things and many of the roads I take have little or no traffic and I never drive crazy through them, just cruisingly fast to leave plenty of room for something unexpected.

[supmet]

Originally Posted by Altitude

A more accurate statement would be that you *can* shift an automatic to address certain driving conditions (heavy loads, poor road conditions),

You guys understand that in D(drive) the car still shifts, correct?? Whether "I" do it, or "the car" automatically does it, the car shifts.

Originally Posted by Altitude

but if you make it a routine and drive it like a manual, then why bother with an auto at all?

So I can talk on my phone and eat a cheeseburger at the same time in rush hour traffic.

Originally Posted by Altitude

They were designed and meant to be put in drive and go hence the term "automatic"..

I can promise you are wrong on this one. My shifter clearly has 3, 2, and L DESIGNED into it. If it was only meant to be put in drive, why would they put those on? The truth is, gear limiting properly extends the life of your transmission, brakes, and engine, and can also save gas with DFCO

Originally Posted by Altitude

To the OP - regardless of whether or not the car can take the abuse, unless you own it and pay for it you shouldn't be doing that.

word.