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TrancosRt · 08-02-2006, 04:33 PM

My order took about 3 months, so I'm kinda lucky (I didn't get EXACTLY what I wanted, but the color I got - Silver instead of Blazing Blue - I think looks even better).

SO, I think you should order it and wait. You can still shop around and see what unclaimed car your dealership gets. Worst case scenario, if you find a car you like before the 3 months, you can cancel the order.

fantabulousbaby · 08-02-2006, 04:34 PM

I must ask why you didn't get EXACTLY what you wanted if you ordered... kinda defeats the purpose for me!!

Ran Kizama · 08-02-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

I must ask why you didn't get EXACTLY what you wanted if you ordered... kinda defeats the purpose for me!!

If you find something that is very close like say...it doesn't have fog lights, then screw it. Go with what they got. If it's something major like auto/manual, or a color choice that you don't like, then just wait it out. Only compromise if you're comfortable with it.

TRD_Yaris · 08-03-2006, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

I must ask why you didn't get EXACTLY what you wanted if you ordered... kinda defeats the purpose for me!!

they wouldn't even special order a Liftback Manual with Power Steering at the time I was looking. There was simply too high of a demand and they were just cranking them out of the factory in one "trim" for each Manual & Transmission...
kinda sux, but I just couldn't wait any longer to start saving money on gas..if i had my way i would've got the power package, tint, and foglights from the factory. Toyota has lost my respect on this purchase. But, overall, it's a delightful little car. If you're looking to get a loaded S model, I suggest you atleast test drive the Scion TC and the new Honda Civic which are both around 17,000. The honda civic would give you about the same gas mileage (30 city 39 highway) and the scion tC is VERY sporty and LOADED with cool options INCLUDING a retractable glass roof..not just a plain old sunroof.
All the same, the Yaris is a great car, but when you start getting into the 17,000 range just remember you've got some other very nice options.

TrancosRt · 08-02-2006, 09:05 PM

The only thing I compromised was the color (Silver instead of Blazing Blue), and I don't think it was a bad compromise. Looking backwards, I think it was even better this way!

TRD_Yaris · 08-02-2006, 10:52 PM

I'm here north of Austin, and I will be searching/calling dealerships for you tomorrow. Being persistent is key. Over the 3 weeks I searched for mine, I LITERALLY made over 500 phone calls!!!!
I was able to located mine from Tegeler in Brenham, Texas (near College Station) but it was a cancelled order I LUCKILY swooped up only a few hours after the cancellation.

Anyway, please email me your phone number and information so that IF I LOCATE IT I CAN HAVE THE SALESMAN call you.

ChinoCharles · 08-03-2006, 03:22 PM

I'll call my dude up there tomorrow and let him know that theres people swarming the net looking for specifics and willing to drive hundreds of miles to get them. I'm sure they'll be thrilled to sell a car or ten.

sroberts · 08-03-2006, 04:00 PM

I got a regular sedan in about 8 weeks with air bags and all the goodies (see signature), and I paid under MSRP. I am probably an anomaly tho. Here is how it happend.

I did quite a bit of research on the Yaris and I new exactly what options I wanted and I wasn't on any time restraints, this is key. I was willing to wait for the options I wanted so I went into a dealer and told them what I wanted to order AND I told them I WILL wait to get the exact options I wanted. They made it clear that you do not actually "order" the car. It works on an allocation basis. Cars are made at the factory with different options and colors. When and if a car matches your options, then it is allocated to you and put into your name. They said it would take approx 4 to 12 weeks.

6 weeks later I get a call from the dealership and the salesman says that my car is here. I take the family to the dealership to pick it up and I look at the car and it doesn't have one single option that I asked for. The salesman takes me back to his desk and has the nerve to ask me if this was a deal breaker, OMG. I was pretty furious so I just walked out. The next day the sales manager calls me and says that their inventory manager screwed up and didn't check to see that the car didn't have the options I "ordered". He tells me that they would have to order it again. I told him that was bullsh*t that I would have to wait all over again because of their screw up so he said he would see what he could do. So.....magically he calls me up a few hours later and says he found one down in Arizona with all my options. So I told him if it had all my options then to go ahead and get it. He briefly mentions the sticker price and it was a bit more then what I had orginally agreed to pay because it had a couple of extra options on it like floor mats, bumper protector and door sill enhancement, BUT I figured since they screwed up they would give me those things for free. I am not going to pay more because of their screw up!! (Yeah yeah, I knew at this point I should take what I can get but I hate being screwed over by people.)

A couple of days later I called the sales manager to verify that I was going to pay for what I originally ordred and he basically said no way and that he wasnt making anything off the car to begin with so he would not give me those options for free. So.... I told him that I could care less how much they made off the car, I told him where he could put his car and canceled my order. After I hung up with him I imediately called their corporate office and filed a complaint, this company has a dozen or so dealerships in the Denver area.

The next morning I got a call from the general manager of the dealership and explained what happened. Told him it wasn't fair that I had to pay for options I didnt asked for even tho I was willing to wait for the car I wanted. After reminding him that they screwed up AND that my wife work buys fleet vehicles from their dealerships and that their relationship would be damaged, he promplty took off the price of those options plus a few hundred more.

So, almost 9 weeks later I got my car with all the options I asked for plus a few more AND paid well under MSRP for it. I wonder how I should fill out the survey card for the dealership when I get it in a few days?

Moral of the story, If you are not in a hurry and have some patience then you will probably get what you want. If you are in a hurry to buy a car then this one probably isn't in the cards.

fantabulousbaby · 08-03-2006, 04:49 PM

I may come and jack you... you got side airbags?! I suppose I'm going to have to wait for what I want, I can't seem to get in any other way.. I just know it's gonna be torture waiting. I wonder if it does take 3 months to get in, will the supply of yaris' be more plentiful by then, or will they have a lot more of em with side airbags? With my luck, go figure! (FYI I insist on side/curtain airbags for the rest of my life due to an accident in 03 where a drunk driver totaled my car and left, and the airbags saved me!)

sroberts · 08-04-2006, 11:16 AM

I hear you about the air bags. I insisted on them when I ordered the car. I have two kids and I want to make them as safe as possible in such a small car. Also insisted on the power package so I could roll down the windows in the rear for the kids too.

msagowitz · 08-04-2006, 04:32 PM

I like what chino said earlier, 17k will get you a civic lx, which is one of the wisest car investments you can make in my opinion. The 2006 civic is beautiful and it did win motor trend car of the year...if you really can't wait to order one, I'd definitely look into it.

TRD_Yaris · 08-05-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by msagowitz

I like what chino said earlier, 17k will get you a civic lx, which is one of the wisest car investments you can make in my opinion. The 2006 civic is beautiful and it did win motor trend car of the year...if you really can't wait to order one, I'd definitely look into it.

You are 100% right. Add in the fact that the Scion xA (base model) is only $1105 more than a Yaris (base model) and you get PW,PL,P.Mirrors,Cruise,ABS, and MUCH MORE STANDARD!!
The Yaris is a car for people who seek Uniqueness.

Chaad32 · 08-04-2006, 05:41 PM

The civic was my second option, but for 3-4K more I opted for the Yaris.

Chaad32 · 08-05-2006, 08:30 AM

I do agree with you on the xA, I didn't do a whole lot of research on them as I should have before I bought the Yaris. But hey, I like the Yaris. If I had to do over again I would have looked at the xA better though.

tomjasz · 08-05-2006, 09:52 AM

Enjoy the Yaris, all comparatives I have read, and my own test drive, show the yaris to be a better ride. IMNSHO

sroberts · 08-06-2006, 11:09 PM

She is definately a girl who knows what she wants. That is rare these days.

08-02-2006, 10:52 PM	#6
TRD_Yaris Yarii Hunter Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback and S13's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437	I'm here north of Austin, and I will be searching/calling dealerships for you tomorrow. Being persistent is key. Over the 3 weeks I searched for mine, I LITERALLY made over 500 phone calls!!!! I was able to located mine from Tegeler in Brenham, Texas (near College Station) but it was a cancelled order I LUCKILY swooped up only a few hours after the cancellation. Anyway, please email me your phone number and information so that IF I LOCATE IT I CAN HAVE THE SALESMAN call you. __________________ Thanks for all the help over the years, YarisWorld!!!

08-03-2006, 04:00 PM	#8
sroberts View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 300	I got a regular sedan in about 8 weeks with air bags and all the goodies (see signature), and I paid under MSRP. I am probably an anomaly tho. Here is how it happend. I did quite a bit of research on the Yaris and I new exactly what options I wanted and I wasn't on any time restraints, this is key. I was willing to wait for the options I wanted so I went into a dealer and told them what I wanted to order AND I told them I WILL wait to get the exact options I wanted. They made it clear that you do not actually "order" the car. It works on an allocation basis. Cars are made at the factory with different options and colors. When and if a car matches your options, then it is allocated to you and put into your name. They said it would take approx 4 to 12 weeks. 6 weeks later I get a call from the dealership and the salesman says that my car is here. I take the family to the dealership to pick it up and I look at the car and it doesn't have one single option that I asked for. The salesman takes me back to his desk and has the nerve to ask me if this was a deal breaker, OMG. I was pretty furious so I just walked out. The next day the sales manager calls me and says that their inventory manager screwed up and didn't check to see that the car didn't have the options I "ordered". He tells me that they would have to order it again. I told him that was bullsh*t that I would have to wait all over again because of their screw up so he said he would see what he could do. So.....magically he calls me up a few hours later and says he found one down in Arizona with all my options. So I told him if it had all my options then to go ahead and get it. He briefly mentions the sticker price and it was a bit more then what I had orginally agreed to pay because it had a couple of extra options on it like floor mats, bumper protector and door sill enhancement, BUT I figured since they screwed up they would give me those things for free. I am not going to pay more because of their screw up!! (Yeah yeah, I knew at this point I should take what I can get but I hate being screwed over by people.) A couple of days later I called the sales manager to verify that I was going to pay for what I originally ordred and he basically said no way and that he wasnt making anything off the car to begin with so he would not give me those options for free. So.... I told him that I could care less how much they made off the car, I told him where he could put his car and canceled my order. After I hung up with him I imediately called their corporate office and filed a complaint, this company has a dozen or so dealerships in the Denver area. The next morning I got a call from the general manager of the dealership and explained what happened. Told him it wasn't fair that I had to pay for options I didnt asked for even tho I was willing to wait for the car I wanted. After reminding him that they screwed up AND that my wife work buys fleet vehicles from their dealerships and that their relationship would be damaged, he promplty took off the price of those options plus a few hundred more. So, almost 9 weeks later I got my car with all the options I asked for plus a few more AND paid well under MSRP for it. I wonder how I should fill out the survey card for the dealership when I get it in a few days? Moral of the story, If you are not in a hurry and have some patience then you will probably get what you want. If you are in a hurry to buy a car then this one probably isn't in the cards. __________________ I am not allowed to put anything here because I do not have any ricey mods on my Yaris....

08-04-2006, 11:16 AM	#10
sroberts View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 300	I hear you about the air bags. I insisted on them when I ordered the car. I have two kids and I want to make them as safe as possible in such a small car. Also insisted on the power package so I could roll down the windows in the rear for the kids too. __________________ I am not allowed to put anything here because I do not have any ricey mods on my Yaris....

08-04-2006, 05:41 PM	#13
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	The civic was my second option, but for 3-4K more I opted for the Yaris. __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

08-05-2006, 08:30 AM	#14
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	I do agree with you on the xA, I didn't do a whole lot of research on them as I should have before I bought the Yaris. But hey, I like the Yaris. If I had to do over again I would have looked at the xA better though. __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

08-02-2006, 04:33 PM	#1
TrancosRt View User's Garage Drives: 07 Silver HB Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 289	My order took about 3 months, so I'm kinda lucky (I didn't get EXACTLY what I wanted, but the color I got - Silver instead of Blazing Blue - I think looks even better). SO, I think you should order it and wait. You can still shop around and see what unclaimed car your dealership gets. Worst case scenario, if you find a car you like before the 3 months, you can cancel the order.

08-02-2006, 04:34 PM	#2
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	I must ask why you didn't get EXACTLY what you wanted if you ordered... kinda defeats the purpose for me!!

08-02-2006, 09:05 PM	#5
TrancosRt View User's Garage Drives: 07 Silver HB Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 289	The only thing I compromised was the color (Silver instead of Blazing Blue), and I don't think it was a bad compromise. Looking backwards, I think it was even better this way!

08-03-2006, 03:22 PM	#7
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I'll call my dude up there tomorrow and let him know that theres people swarming the net looking for specifics and willing to drive hundreds of miles to get them. I'm sure they'll be thrilled to sell a car or ten.

08-03-2006, 04:49 PM	#9
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	I may come and jack you... you got side airbags?! I suppose I'm going to have to wait for what I want, I can't seem to get in any other way.. I just know it's gonna be torture waiting. I wonder if it does take 3 months to get in, will the supply of yaris' be more plentiful by then, or will they have a lot more of em with side airbags? With my luck, go figure! (FYI I insist on side/curtain airbags for the rest of my life due to an accident in 03 where a drunk driver totaled my car and left, and the airbags saved me!)

08-04-2006, 04:32 PM	#11
msagowitz Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beavercreek OH Posts: 88	I like what chino said earlier, 17k will get you a civic lx, which is one of the wisest car investments you can make in my opinion. The 2006 civic is beautiful and it did win motor trend car of the year...if you really can't wait to order one, I'd definitely look into it.

08-05-2006, 09:52 AM	#15
tomjasz Banned Drives: 07 Black Yaris LB, 05 Camry LE Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Wages Posts: 243	Enjoy the Yaris, all comparatives I have read, and my own test drive, show the yaris to be a better ride. IMNSHO

08-06-2006, 11:09 PM	#16
sroberts View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 300	She is definately a girl who knows what she wants. That is rare these days. __________________ I am not allowed to put anything here because I do not have any ricey mods on my Yaris....

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