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Hershey · 08-09-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ hmm, what's not reliable about the Yaris?

2 YARIS ( '08 + '10 ) with #1 cylinder head gasket leaking oil . The 2010 seems to slowed down or possibly stopped . The '08 still leaks oil every 100+ miles .

Hershey · 08-09-2010, 11:40 PM

I actually like the interior of the MAZDA over the FIESTA by a small margin . When sat in a FIESTA sedan in passenger seat my left knee was hitting the side of center console that meets the dash . The seat was set quite a way back . So if had someone in the rear behind you would be a bit of nuisance for both . Find the dash of the 2 similar to that of the YARIS . The oil changes would be a breeze . No obstruction of the vertical oil filter mounted on the front and the drain plug placed in the back of the pan . We had several FORD Festivas ( '90 > '93 ) which were MAZDA 121s' . Very reliable cars . We still see some kicking about .

Hershey · 08-10-2010, 12:19 AM

We also had a '97 ( or was it '98 ? ) MAZDA Protrege' sedan with the 1.5 ltr. engine and a 5 speed manual tranny . That car had plenty of head room for front and back . Could be weak with 5 passengers . Traded that in for a '99 COROLLA with 4 speed automatic . That car had plenty of rattles and a hard / harsh shift from 1st > 2nd gear . The FESTIVAs were known for rear wheel bearings going bad and possibly causing serious problems when undetected .

djct_watt · 08-10-2010, 12:34 AM

IMO, the interior looks nice, but it feels cheaper than the Yaris. The plastics are very course and remind me of a Scion xA. . . all plastic doors with zero fabric inserts. The Yaris interior can look cheap due to the fisher price grey plastic, but it's fairly durable and put together well. All latches and knobs feel robust. I honestly felt like I was going to break the Mazda 2, playing around with some of the stuff inside. The Fiesta would clearly be a better choice (compared to the 2), but I'm sure it also costs a lot more.

1stToyota · 08-10-2010, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

Who in their right mind would buy one of these over the Fiesta?
100 HP and yet a nearly pathetic 27/33 MPG rating? The Fiesta is heavier and has 119 hp and yet achieves a 30/40 rating. Doesn't quite add up. Plus, the Fiesta looks waaay better and has a far better interior. The 2 looks old already and its spec sheet looks just as old. Very disappointing.

I think I would. The Mazda is 4 inches shorter, has less options, lighter and cheaper than the Fiesta...something I'd be looking for if I parted with the Yaris.

Lucas13 · 08-10-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ hmm, what's not reliable about the Yaris?

On mine hmmm!!!

-Seats
-Water pump
-Catalytic converters
-Transmission (manual)
-Suspension

All have been replaced execept the suspension problem has not been fixed yet

STC · 08-10-2010, 04:58 PM

I like the Hyundai i20...

If it came to America, I seriously would consider outside the Yaris...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_i20

Cheers!

wooverstone8 · 08-10-2010, 05:44 PM

My local Mazda dealership has one Mazda2 "RED PIPING" in green. The list price is $18,500. I'm planning to take a look at it tomorrow.

wooverstone8 · 08-11-2010, 11:51 PM

My local Mazda dealership only had one Mazda2 to look at. Here's a snapshot I took today.

marcus · 08-12-2010, 06:05 PM

in canada this one is an option.. i think its yozora edition..

firemachine69 · 08-12-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ hmm, what's not reliable about the Yaris?

My Yaris is an unreliable piece of shit, but it seems to be one in a million.

I mentioned this elsewhere (I believe hershey's Fiesta thread), but it only comes with a four-speed auto, according to the Mazda website last time I checked (versus the equally-priced six-speed option on the Fiesta). If this is the case, the Fiesta is a much better value.

Lucas13 · 08-12-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by firemachine69

My Yaris is an unreliable piece of shit, but it seems to be one in a million.

I mentioned this elsewhere (I believe hershey's Fiesta thread), but it only comes with a four-speed auto, according to the Mazda website last time I checked (versus the equally-priced six-speed option on the Fiesta). If this is the case, the Fiesta is a much better value.

Welcome to the club

Hershey · 08-12-2010, 11:50 PM

yup , 4 speed auto for the MAZDA 2 . +3 ( '08 ) and +4 ( '10 ) for piece of crap . Even though we can't complain about the mileage for both . 40+ for each

. The 2010 3 door seems to have slowed or stopped . Will let it go for few weeks or more before checking for the oil leak , the 2008 sedan still leaks every 80+ miles after 4 O.C.s of SHELL 5w-30 conventional and new TOYO oil filter each time to shed the synthetic oil used for 20,000+ miles

. No more O'C.s' for a few months .

swidd · 08-13-2010, 02:33 PM

$18,500 for a new sub compact? Who in their right mind? You can buy a used high milage luxury sedan... or so many other things.

Hershey · 08-15-2010, 12:01 AM

We looked at a Liquid Silver Metallic that was priced $17,075 with fog lights and mats . Very nice looking . Interior is a blend of the YARIS and that of the MATRIX ( VIBE ) . Noticed the oil cap states 0w-20 .

Hershey · 08-15-2010, 12:09 AM

here's a review of the 2 with the 5 speed manual from MOTOR TREND , http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html .

UTVitz · 08-15-2010, 12:56 AM

I think it's funny how similar looking this car is to the yaris liftback. The back end is almost a copy-just different tail lamps, but everything else is right where Toyota put it including the tail pipe and round fuel door on the driverside. The black triangle in front of the side view mirrors-copy. Ok, the interior is Mazda's/some parts stole out of other Mazda models. The front end is Mazda's own creation-silly looking, but the wipers where swiped from the yaris as well. Not a very original design on Mazda's part.

Thirty-Nine · 08-15-2010, 05:09 PM

I like the looks of the Mazda 2. I haven't driven one yet, but am looking forward to it. I've been by a couple of dealers and haven't seen one yet. I have seen them in person at the auto show, though.

08-09-2010, 11:40 PM	#20
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	I actually like the interior of the MAZDA over the FIESTA by a small margin . When sat in a FIESTA sedan in passenger seat my left knee was hitting the side of center console that meets the dash . The seat was set quite a way back . So if had someone in the rear behind you would be a bit of nuisance for both . Find the dash of the 2 similar to that of the YARIS . The oil changes would be a breeze . No obstruction of the vertical oil filter mounted on the front and the drain plug placed in the back of the pan . We had several FORD Festivas ( '90 > '93 ) which were MAZDA 121s' . Very reliable cars . We still see some kicking about . Last edited by Hershey; 08-09-2010 at 11:57 PM.

08-10-2010, 04:58 PM	#25
STC "LibertyRides!" View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB \| 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 576	I like the Hyundai i20... If it came to America, I seriously would consider outside the Yaris... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_i20 Cheers! __________________ ~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent

08-15-2010, 05:09 PM	#36
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I like the looks of the Mazda 2. I haven't driven one yet, but am looking forward to it. I've been by a couple of dealers and haven't seen one yet. I have seen them in person at the auto show, though. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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08-10-2010, 12:19 AM	#21
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	We also had a '97 ( or was it '98 ? ) MAZDA Protrege' sedan with the 1.5 ltr. engine and a 5 speed manual tranny . That car had plenty of head room for front and back . Could be weak with 5 passengers . Traded that in for a '99 COROLLA with 4 speed automatic . That car had plenty of rattles and a hard / harsh shift from 1st > 2nd gear . The FESTIVAs were known for rear wheel bearings going bad and possibly causing serious problems when undetected .

08-10-2010, 12:34 AM	#22
djct_watt Drives: 2010 NCP91 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 449	IMO, the interior looks nice, but it feels cheaper than the Yaris. The plastics are very course and remind me of a Scion xA. . . all plastic doors with zero fabric inserts. The Yaris interior can look cheap due to the fisher price grey plastic, but it's fairly durable and put together well. All latches and knobs feel robust. I honestly felt like I was going to break the Mazda 2, playing around with some of the stuff inside. The Fiesta would clearly be a better choice (compared to the 2), but I'm sure it also costs a lot more.

08-10-2010, 05:44 PM	#26
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	My local Mazda dealership has one Mazda2 "RED PIPING" in green. The list price is $18,500. I'm planning to take a look at it tomorrow.

08-11-2010, 11:51 PM	#27
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	My local Mazda dealership only had one Mazda2 to look at. Here's a snapshot I took today.

08-12-2010, 11:50 PM	#31
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	yup , 4 speed auto for the MAZDA 2 . +3 ( '08 ) and +4 ( '10 ) for piece of crap . Even though we can't complain about the mileage for both . 40+ for each . The 2010 3 door seems to have slowed or stopped . Will let it go for few weeks or more before checking for the oil leak , the 2008 sedan still leaks every 80+ miles after 4 O.C.s of SHELL 5w-30 conventional and new TOYO oil filter each time to shed the synthetic oil used for 20,000+ miles . No more O'C.s' for a few months .

08-13-2010, 02:33 PM	#32
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	$18,500 for a new sub compact? Who in their right mind? You can buy a used high milage luxury sedan... or so many other things.

08-15-2010, 12:01 AM	#33
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	We looked at a Liquid Silver Metallic that was priced $17,075 with fog lights and mats . Very nice looking . Interior is a blend of the YARIS and that of the MATRIX ( VIBE ) . Noticed the oil cap states 0w-20 .

08-15-2010, 12:09 AM	#34
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	here's a review of the 2 with the 5 speed manual from MOTOR TREND , http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html .

08-15-2010, 12:56 AM	#35
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	I think it's funny how similar looking this car is to the yaris liftback. The back end is almost a copy-just different tail lamps, but everything else is right where Toyota put it including the tail pipe and round fuel door on the driverside. The black triangle in front of the side view mirrors-copy. Ok, the interior is Mazda's/some parts stole out of other Mazda models. The front end is Mazda's own creation-silly looking, but the wipers where swiped from the yaris as well. Not a very original design on Mazda's part.