why did you buy a yaris? - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

chickmagnet8301 · 01-15-2007, 04:42 PM

Because the car is hot and it is great on mileage. I can afford the payments is also a big plus.

Pars · 01-15-2007, 07:42 PM

Cause Honda pissed me off when they dropped the cheapo double wishbone civic and the Yaris looks nicer then the Fit and is just as sporty.

bugnuts · 01-15-2007, 08:16 PM

I just fell in love with the looks of the little bastard! Then I drove one and realized that it was more than just your average compact- The legroom, headroom, quickness, handling, and just the fact that it does not look like every other car on the road. I have not found anything in its class that i would trade for now.

RemieGino14 · 01-15-2007, 08:41 PM

Cause of thise commercial as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skhaeXwfh3s

- RemieGino14 -

Typer73 · 01-15-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RemieGino14

Cause of thise commercial as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skhaeXwfh3s

- RemieGino14 -

That's the one!!!

Basscat · 02-28-2007, 12:38 AM

Well, I had an old Ford Festiva for my daily econo drive, that I didn't trust much after 100 thou. miles, and didn't drive much. But my SUV only gets 17 mpg. The Yaris LB looked like the perfect replacement, but when I checked the area dealer, they didn't have one yet. He called me a couple of days later with an S Sedan with power package, spoiler and 5-speed that he thought I should see, and it was love at first sight/drive. I've gotten 37-41 mpg over the 11,000 miles we've been together so far, and I still grin a little when I see her in the parking lot after a long day at work. The SUV only pulls the boat now, and the Yaris is a joy for a daily drive. I agree that the standard sedan looks kind of not so hot, but the S with the spoiler, she's pretty sweet for me.

Moose · 03-04-2007, 02:01 PM

I was drunk.

redyaris · 03-06-2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

I was drunk.

Ladies and gentlemen we have a winner!! The first individual to pay 35K for a Yaris~!

ChinoCharles · 03-06-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redyaris

Ladies and gentlemen we have a winner!! The first individual to pay 35K for a Yaris~!

He's the resident redneck... he didn't pay anything for it. He traded in 10 used F150's, none with wheels.

gromit · 03-06-2007, 04:48 PM

I went from having a company car to having to pay for my own gas, insurance, tolls etc. My Jeep gets 13mpg highway, less in traffic. I now get reimbursed the federal rate (currently 48.5 cents per mile) to use my own vehicle. The Yaris pays for itself easily via my job and I keep the Jeep for fun.

Moose · 03-06-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redyaris

Ladies and gentlemen we have a winner!! The first individual to pay 35K for a Yaris~!

Nah, I paid dealer price. It helps when you work for them.

I did trade in a Ford truck, though, Mr. Smarty Pants.

I think the check I wrote ended up being $75X.XX. Ha ha!

Seriously, I bought it because I drive 100 miles round trip to work everyday, and the Tundra (at the time) had the worst gas mileage of all the full size pickups, except for the Titan, which is junk. Going from 18 to 35 mpg is pretty cool. Now I have much more redneck money each month to pour into guns, NASCAR collectibles, and my local Republican party.

Yar15 · 11-19-2009, 09:27 AM

As a first car it was:
1. cheap (bought it used)
2. its class safetiest (Euro NCAP)
3. and its economic (5.8 liters / 100 km) (combined) (MultiMode)

That´s why i bought yaris

bigbang · 11-19-2009, 10:12 AM

Because its a toyota = reliability
and not a POS american car

vten · 11-19-2009, 10:55 AM

I was passing a local toyota dealership and saw the Red TRD package yaris , stopped by,test drove it , and drove home away with it ...traded my junk 97 mazda 626 for $280 ....

wifey said I was crazy ....oh well ...the mazda didn't even want to start when it's raining outside..

and Im mod happy now

Lewis · 11-19-2009, 10:51 AM

Why I bought it- Low purchase price, safety rating, gas mileage, Toyota reliability, euro-styling.

Bought to be a commuter beast of burden.

Ownship experiences: how pleasant it is to drive around town (with the rear anti-sway bar), how poorly it tracks (holds the straight ahead) at high speed on the highway & how easy it is to DIY service.

SpaceShot · 11-19-2009, 11:26 AM

1. 167K on prior ride and starting to burn >=1.5 quart oil every oil change
2. Yaris doubled my MPG over the 120 mile daily commuting roundtrip :-)
3. Similar form as my first car (76 Civic hatch)
4. best value (MPG + finance cost) at 5 year & 10 year intervals
5. Availability of Toyota and after market parts (I do all the maintenance and many repairs myself)
6. This Forum! (a noticeably active community with lots of information)

mryaris · 11-19-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceShot

3. Similar form as my first car (76 Civic hatch)

Ditto! My first car was a '79 Civic hatchback and the Yaris is (IMO) the modern equivalent. It's small, fuel efficient, reliable, easy to work on and fun to drive. The fact that it is a safe car is a bonus.....I was very impressed with how my '09 held up when I rolled it so I bought a new '10 last week!

BTW....was your Civic a 1200 or a CVCC? Mine was a 1200 and I loved it....perfect high school/first car for me. I've owned 3 of them over the years, but they are all but impossible to find now.

fmicle · 11-19-2009, 12:14 PM

I like hatchback designs, I like small cars and I want good quality and reliability. And it should be free, if possible

Yaris fit the bill on most of my requirements

01-15-2007, 08:41 PM	#4
RemieGino14 Drives: 2010 5dr Hatchback Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upland Posts: 86	Cause of thise commercial as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skhaeXwfh3s - RemieGino14 - __________________ '91 Midnight Black, Acura Integra RS - Crashed '07 Silver Mica, 4dr Toyota Yaris - Crashed '99 Cypress Green, Acura 3.0 CL '10 Carmine Red Metallic, 5dr Hatchback Toyota Yaris

02-28-2007, 12:38 AM	#6
Basscat Drives: 2007 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 16	Well, I had an old Ford Festiva for my daily econo drive, that I didn't trust much after 100 thou. miles, and didn't drive much. But my SUV only gets 17 mpg. The Yaris LB looked like the perfect replacement, but when I checked the area dealer, they didn't have one yet. He called me a couple of days later with an S Sedan with power package, spoiler and 5-speed that he thought I should see, and it was love at first sight/drive. I've gotten 37-41 mpg over the 11,000 miles we've been together so far, and I still grin a little when I see her in the parking lot after a long day at work. The SUV only pulls the boat now, and the Yaris is a joy for a daily drive. I agree that the standard sedan looks kind of not so hot, but the S with the spoiler, she's pretty sweet for me. Last edited by Basscat; 02-28-2007 at 08:52 PM.

03-04-2007, 02:01 PM	#7
Moose Resident Redneck Drives: 07 Polar White Yaris Sedan 5M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 265	I was drunk. __________________ My other rides: 2003 Honda Civic LX Coupe 5M- S/C K24 w/ LSD coming soon! 1999 Honda Civic EX Coupe 5M w/ B18 powaa 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Coupe 5M- track whip http://www.importlounge.com

03-06-2007, 04:48 PM	#10
gromit Drives: 2007 White Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 13	I went from having a company car to having to pay for my own gas, insurance, tolls etc. My Jeep gets 13mpg highway, less in traffic. I now get reimbursed the federal rate (currently 48.5 cents per mile) to use my own vehicle. The Yaris pays for itself easily via my job and I keep the Jeep for fun. Attached Images

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01-15-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
chickmagnet8301 Drives: 2007 yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellevue NE Posts: 7	Because the car is hot and it is great on mileage. I can afford the payments is also a big plus.

01-15-2007, 07:42 PM	#2
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	Cause Honda pissed me off when they dropped the cheapo double wishbone civic and the Yaris looks nicer then the Fit and is just as sporty.

01-15-2007, 08:16 PM	#3
bugnuts Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback BBP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 149	I just fell in love with the looks of the little bastard! Then I drove one and realized that it was more than just your average compact- The legroom, headroom, quickness, handling, and just the fact that it does not look like every other car on the road. I have not found anything in its class that i would trade for now.

11-19-2009, 09:27 AM	#12
Yar15 Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 31	As a first car it was: 1. cheap (bought it used) 2. its class safetiest (Euro NCAP) 3. and its economic (5.8 liters / 100 km) (combined) (MultiMode) That´s why i bought yaris

11-19-2009, 10:12 AM	#13
bigbang Drives: Yaris sedan 2009 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: beTHESDA Posts: 25	Because its a toyota = reliability and not a POS american car

11-19-2009, 10:55 AM	#14
vten Drives: red bare bone yaris hb 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 1,022	I was passing a local toyota dealership and saw the Red TRD package yaris , stopped by,test drove it , and drove home away with it ...traded my junk 97 mazda 626 for $280 .... wifey said I was crazy ....oh well ...the mazda didn't even want to start when it's raining outside.. and Im mod happy now

11-19-2009, 10:51 AM	#15
Lewis Our off road vehicle Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 198	Why I bought it- Low purchase price, safety rating, gas mileage, Toyota reliability, euro-styling. Bought to be a commuter beast of burden. Ownship experiences: how pleasant it is to drive around town (with the rear anti-sway bar), how poorly it tracks (holds the straight ahead) at high speed on the highway & how easy it is to DIY service.

11-19-2009, 11:26 AM	#16
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	1. 167K on prior ride and starting to burn >=1.5 quart oil every oil change 2. Yaris doubled my MPG over the 120 mile daily commuting roundtrip :-) 3. Similar form as my first car (76 Civic hatch) 4. best value (MPG + finance cost) at 5 year & 10 year intervals 5. Availability of Toyota and after market parts (I do all the maintenance and many repairs myself) 6. This Forum! (a noticeably active community with lots of information)

11-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#18
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	I like hatchback designs, I like small cars and I want good quality and reliability. And it should be free, if possible Yaris fit the bill on most of my requirements