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firemachine69 · 01-07-2009, 02:12 PM

Just wish mine weren't in the shop so dam much. My catalytic converter is being replaced, but now the battery is causing issues and the dealer is saying it's a "wear item". Keep in mind the sticker says the battery was manufactured not two years ago...

YarisSedan · 01-07-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by firemachine69

Just wish mine weren't in the shop so dam much. My catalytic converter is being replaced, but now the battery is causing issues and the dealer is saying it's a "wear item". Keep in mind the sticker says the battery was manufactured not two years ago...

Why the heck is your catalitic converter being replaced. If your cat is bad that means your vehicle had a missfire dumping unburned fuel into the catalitic converter. If that happend you would have a blinking check engine light and you neglected to bring the vehicle into the shop driving it while the vehicle was shaking missfire with a flashing engine light.

If that didnt happen theres no reason your catalitic converter went bad. They should last atleast 200k. Either way our cars at maint free till 100k. So no reason why you should have a missfire the plugs and coils should last that long. So someone is pulling your chain.

Also all dealer batterys are crap. Especially on economy cars they use the economy battery. They only last you 2-3 years. If you want a good battery purchase a interstate battery that should last you 4-5 years.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-08-2009, 01:45 AM

I use the driver side handle from time to time. The handles are there to help get in for some people. I've hung a few clothing articles in the rear too. hehe.

tuckevalastin · 01-08-2009, 02:16 AM

I can agree about the cupholders and wind issues. Then again, I never expected this car to be remarkable and therefore I'm not let down that it isn't remarkable.

2 things to remember:
1) you get what you pay for- the Yaris is one of the cheapest cars available in the country

2) it's a Yaris forum- when you start threads about negative aspects of the Yaris you are going to get flamed, often unfairly, but it's gonna happen

otterhere · 01-08-2009, 09:21 AM

True, Tuck, but I don't believe these design flaws are a matter of "economy"; for instance, fewer (but better placed) cup holders would've costed LESS... Inserting two little stable loops vs. four flippable handles would've cost less; certainly omitting the MP3 jack would've cost less... The Suzuki Swift was a cheap econobox, yet you could open the windows without it "drumming" (and what's with the little side vents - that don't open -in the front windows; surely it would've saved money to skip those???). It's just bad design, alas... Still, it's the best of what's out there today; sadly, that's not saying much.

KCALB SIRAY · 01-08-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

True, Tuck, but I don't believe these design flaws are a matter of "economy"; for instance, fewer (but better placed) cup holders would've costed LESS... Inserting two little stable loops vs. four flippable handles would've cost less; certainly omitting the MP3 jack would've cost less... The Suzuki Swift was a cheap econobox, yet you could open the windows without it "drumming" (and what's with the little side vents - that don't open -in the front windows; surely it would've saved money to skip those???). It's just bad design, alas... Still, it's the best of what's out there today; sadly, that's not saying much.

Sorry, I just don't get you sometimes

SpaceShot · 01-08-2009, 11:40 AM

Problem is, not even Suzuki makes anything like the Swift anymore. Even a stripped SX4 is going to cost more than the Yaris and get worse Mpg than you do now.
My Sidekick and XL-7 were good vehicles for the money, but they had their flaws too. When my commute went from 12 miles/day to 124 miles/day, I had to consider retiring the larger vehicle, which even at 165K still had plenty of life in it.

You can buy an aftermarket cup holder and some decent suspension components to make the Yaris better. Can you afford to trade it in against a Mini Clubman?

Also consider that crash safety of your Yaris is considerably better than the Swift was, even though the vehicle is not noticeably larger or heavier. For me, a few interior quirks that I can change or live with is a small discomfort in exchange for having a reasonably strong and efficient commuter.

01-08-2009, 02:16 AM	#4
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	I can agree about the cupholders and wind issues. Then again, I never expected this car to be remarkable and therefore I'm not let down that it isn't remarkable. 2 things to remember: 1) you get what you pay for- the Yaris is one of the cheapest cars available in the country 2) it's a Yaris forum- when you start threads about negative aspects of the Yaris you are going to get flamed, often unfairly, but it's gonna happen __________________

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01-07-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	Just wish mine weren't in the shop so dam much. My catalytic converter is being replaced, but now the battery is causing issues and the dealer is saying it's a "wear item". Keep in mind the sticker says the battery was manufactured not two years ago...

01-08-2009, 01:45 AM	#3
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I use the driver side handle from time to time. The handles are there to help get in for some people. I've hung a few clothing articles in the rear too. hehe.

01-08-2009, 09:21 AM	#5
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	True, Tuck, but I don't believe these design flaws are a matter of "economy"; for instance, fewer (but better placed) cup holders would've costed LESS... Inserting two little stable loops vs. four flippable handles would've cost less; certainly omitting the MP3 jack would've cost less... The Suzuki Swift was a cheap econobox, yet you could open the windows without it "drumming" (and what's with the little side vents - that don't open -in the front windows; surely it would've saved money to skip those???). It's just bad design, alas... Still, it's the best of what's out there today; sadly, that's not saying much.

01-08-2009, 11:40 AM	#7
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	Problem is, not even Suzuki makes anything like the Swift anymore. Even a stripped SX4 is going to cost more than the Yaris and get worse Mpg than you do now. My Sidekick and XL-7 were good vehicles for the money, but they had their flaws too. When my commute went from 12 miles/day to 124 miles/day, I had to consider retiring the larger vehicle, which even at 165K still had plenty of life in it. You can buy an aftermarket cup holder and some decent suspension components to make the Yaris better. Can you afford to trade it in against a Mini Clubman? Also consider that crash safety of your Yaris is considerably better than the Swift was, even though the vehicle is not noticeably larger or heavier. For me, a few interior quirks that I can change or live with is a small discomfort in exchange for having a reasonably strong and efficient commuter.