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Old 02-06-2011, 03:39 AM   #1
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not too quirky looking, 5 door hatch will sell much better than the current hatch ever did.

toyota has not been interested in making anything look too radical in many years now. the current hatch was not so radical as it was quirky and cute. if this one is less noisy, doesnt handle so poorly, has better shifting dynamics, and doesnt look so pathetically cheap on the interior, it will appeal to more people, imo.
Handle poorly? Bad shifting dynamics? The current gen handles great, and I've never had any issues with the way it shifts. Granted, stock ride height is like it's on stilts, but that's pretty normal for most stock cheap cars... As far as 5 door vs 3 door; since the only real difference i can see is the 5 door is easier to get into the back of, I really don't see a need for both the 5 door and the 3 door. I enjoy my 3 door, but a 5 door would be a lot more convenient for the times someone or something needs to go into the back. I'll see what Toyota has to offer in 6-8 years when I'm ready to get a new car...
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Old 02-06-2011, 08:54 PM   #2
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Love the way the Yaris handles, just be sure to get the rear stabilizer bar.
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Old 02-07-2011, 03:08 AM   #3
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Handle poorly? Bad shifting dynamics? The current gen handles great, and I've never had any issues with the way it shifts.
i take my stock corolla around on/off ramps at speeds that the yaris was rolling so badly i had to slow down. just too much roll. not saying the corolla is a great handler (it isnt). just better than the yaris, and thats a little sad.

id say the yaris has the worst clutch uptake of any small car ive ever driven. the shifter is rather clunky as well (not too mention that horrid rubber boot). we all know about the horrible seating position in relation to the steering wheel(easily would be fixed with telescoping wheel). my corolla shifting feel is like butter in comparison, much smoother and easy to find a comfortable position.

a cheap car doesnt have to look and feel so cheap...im holding out hope for the new yaris.
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Old 02-07-2011, 03:32 AM   #4
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i take my stock corolla around on/off ramps at speeds that the yaris was rolling so badly i had to slow down. just too much roll. not saying the corolla is a great handler (it isnt). just better than the yaris, and thats a little sad.

After a few mods, my Yaris out performs my corolla in every way! but one thing...

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Old 02-07-2011, 11:58 AM   #5
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now, ive read the new version is actually lighter than the previous version. if they get this over 40 mpg hwy, it will be a class leader. i could easily live with that. ill take one in black

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