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08-15-2013, 11:07 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2013 Yaris SE Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: West, US
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Adventures with Yaris
So I wouldn't drive my previous car more than ~1 hour outside my city because it was so old and unreliable, I was afraid of breaking down without service. Now that I have a Yaris, I can't help but take it on a bunch of adventures! The gas mileage is amazing - my old car got about 17 mpg, so it's not too hard to beat, but I'm averaging about 37 (city/hwy) on the Yaris, and on road trips get 42-45. I plan to get a roof rack for the winter, as well as some mud flaps and a rear bumper protector - make it as adventure-proof as the little guy can be!
I've gotten in the habit of taking some photos of it while on these adventures.. thought I would share a few! Here he is at the Tetons.. Camping in Yellowstone.. Nestled in some trees.. After an adventurous day in the desert.. And on some scenic road in Arizona.. I have a trip planned along the West Coast in the fall, so I'm looking forward to getting some by the ocean and in the Redwoods :) |
08-16-2013, 05:56 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas!
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Coolness!
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08-16-2013, 08:39 AM | #3 |
Drives: YR Yaris 2013 Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Australia
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Way cool, just what we love to see - a Yaris in Action !!!!!!
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08-16-2013, 08:47 AM | #4 |
Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008
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great pictures! it's almost like you took screenshots from a toyota commercial or something(but then toyota would had to do have done some actual ADVERTISING for the yaris - lol)!
the roof rack will definately add some more options to your adventures(bike, kayak, etc.), but be warned it will affect your mileage somewhat. i just installed a yakima rack on my echo and i've read here before it hurts smaller cars more than bigger ones. it's not really that big a deal, however, as the mileage is so good to begin with! keep us updated with pics as you and the little guy have more adventures! |
08-16-2013, 03:27 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2013 Yaris SE Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: West, US
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Have you been driving enough to notice how much it has affected it? I've heard it affects it as well, but I'm hoping it's just a few mpg and not from 37 down to 30 or so. I'm planning to get the "aerodynamic" bars from Thule, but I'm not sure how much that helps anyway.
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08-16-2013, 04:51 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2011 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Cali
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Very nice! Lovin the color man.
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08-17-2013, 12:24 PM | #7 | |
Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008
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obviously, i wouldn't keep a cargo box up there all the time! i do know these cars are tested extensively in wind tunnels to get the lowest coefficient of drag they can in a very competitive market. the slightest change to that 'forumula' can lead to noticeable decreases in fuel efficiency. if you're just looking to haul bicycles or extra luggage i know they make hitch-mounted/trunk-mounted options. this would keep everything behind your car where it wouldn't affect aerodynamics so much! we have a hitch-mount bike carrier on the wife's yaris, but i wanted something for the echo that i could also take a canoe/kayak to the reservoir on. no other way to do that unless we bought a trailer and i don't have anywhere to store one of those. Last edited by toad; 08-17-2013 at 12:27 PM. Reason: spelling |
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08-18-2013, 02:12 AM | #8 |
Drives: '10 Yaris LB Polar White Join Date: Oct 2010
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08-18-2013, 10:14 PM | #9 |
Nice pics. Must be fun going on adventures. I am going on a long road trips on my yaris soon and will be taking pics for sure.
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02-20-2014, 11:58 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2013 Yaris SE Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: West, US
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Update
I forgot to update my fall road trip adventure shots! The Yaris did fantastic over the ~3000 miles we covered. Here are some highlights:
Southern Utah (this was actually a separate trip, but still great) San Francisco - I don't know how people that live there drive MT.. Somewhere along the Avenue of the Giants in the Redwood forests. Oregon Coastline And my personal favorite - Northern California vineyard in the fall. The lighting on this one hit just right.. |
02-21-2014, 08:24 AM | #11 |
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Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Brossard, QC
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If you are used to the AZ desert, yes, it would be very challenging driving MT on the California mountains..
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