Getting ready to buy a 2007 Yaris hatch

[ilikerice]

Originally Posted by Type456

I wanted to add, that the type R is a great car man - and a replica is an achievable dream (though personally I'd spend the money you'd have to spend on cosmetic details, on the engine, suspension and I'd put a damn AC in the car - hate that the majority of the swapped civics delete the AC - to me that's a must have). One of the nicest EK's I came across had a K20 swap for $7K - just needed a few little details to finish - it was sold pretty quickly (also no AC), but they're out there. It's funny, but when the whole civic scene started I hated those cars mainly because of all the stupid body kits and wings. I like the current trend of keeping the body mostly stock and only adding parts that actually serve a purpose.

Thanks, I do agree that A/C is rare in a swaped civic. I do alot of racing (autocross, Track days) so A/C isn't a requirement but a luxury, but who doesn't love luxury? I am not against body kits and wings. I just hate when they are put on and not painted or just a front bumper but no skirts.

I also agree with scott that the yaris would be a better reliable car, even if it does have 100k miles on it. I will say the EK hatch is more fun to drive though with any B series in it.

I am currently at a struggle weather or not to boost the yaris... I am torn because the yaris a fun car but it would cost me more to get the performance I want because its so hard to find used performance parts, and they get picked up really quickly when they go on sale. So everything I have bought has been brand new. The civic, just get on one of those Honda Buy/Sale pages on facebook and people are just throwing things around at reasonable prices. There are some people who are asking way more than what its worth, but they get trolled in the comments.. pretty funny.

Anywho, good luck on your choice. The Yaris is a great car and I am very happy with mine.

[Type456]

Originally Posted by ilikerice

Thanks, I do agree that A/C is rare in a swaped civic. I do alot of racing (autocross, Track days) so A/C isn't a requirement but a luxury, but who doesn't love luxury? I am not against body kits and wings. I just hate when they are put on and not painted or just a front bumper but no skirts.

I also agree with scott that the yaris would be a better reliable car, even if it does have 100k miles on it. I will say the EK hatch is more fun to drive though with any B series in it.

I am currently at a struggle weather or not to boost the yaris... I am torn because the yaris a fun car but it would cost me more to get the performance I want because its so hard to find used performance parts, and they get picked up really quickly when they go on sale. So everything I have bought has been brand new. The civic, just get on one of those Honda Buy/Sale pages on facebook and people are just throwing things around at reasonable prices. There are some people who are asking way more than what its worth, but they get trolled in the comments.. pretty funny.

Anywho, good luck on your choice. The Yaris is a great car and I am very happy with mine.

Thanks man.

Are you thinking turbo or sc? What's the total cost?