New owner

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

I haven't noticed the mushy/bouncy thing y'all are talking about, but when I pumped my tires up from 32 to 44 PSI the Yaris felt much firmer and more sensitive in its steering response. I feel every tiny ripple in the road, too. That's why they recommend lower pressures, to reduce "Noise, Vibration and Harshness," not because of any safety or wear issues. I've always run sidewall max pressures and gotten longer than average tire life with no unusual wear patterns.

Hilton, you need to join this group.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/group.php?groupid=2

[regal]

I sold my old 93 civic today so I could invest in a better suspension for the Yaris. The Yaris is such a neat car, the engine is bullet proof with the timing chain and the chassis is absolutely solid for a 2200 lb car.

There was a '08 Yaris with 10k miles at a local dealer for $9700, but he really insulted me by not comming down in price and only offering $200 for my civic. I am so glad I bought the new Yaris for $11.7 from my local Toyota dealer and sold my civic for $1500 on Craigslist. I got a new car for what that used Yaris would have cost!

I do miss the Honda, the Honda had a certain mystic and unbelievable handling. I am gambling on the TRD suspension for the Yaris, I really hope it does the trick. Right now with the stock suspension I am not getting that magical "connection" between car, driver, and road. I am going to roll the dice and see what TRD can do for the car.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by regal

I do miss the Honda, the Honda had a certain mystic and unbelievable handling..

I hear that!!! I just sold sold my old 1987 CRX Damn, I LOVED that car.
I know it's hard for people to believe it - especially Toyota enthusiasts - but as old as she was, the original engine was still running real strong at 151K miles, and the handling, as well as the acceleration made me proud. She was LIGHT, and preferred to go fast!!! Enuff said, lol.

Originally Posted by regal

I sold my old 93 civic today so I could invest in a better suspension for the Yaris. The Yaris is such a neat car, the engine is bullet proof with the timing chain and the chassis is absolutely solid for a 2200 lb car.

There was a '08 Yaris with 10k miles at a local dealer for $9700, but he really insulted me by not comming down in price and only offering $200 for my civic. I am so glad I bought the new Yaris for $11.7 from my local Toyota dealer and sold my civic for $1500 on Craigslist. I got a new car for what that used Yaris would have cost! ..

You did the right thing! You got a great price for a new car, I couldn't believe my eyes when you first posted the price. Around here, $11.7 could only get me a 2008 Yaris with a mininum of 15 to 20K miles on it (manual transmission, no power anything). Add taxes, fees, and what not... well, it's hardly worth it, is it. I did too, walk away from a couple of a...holes dealers. Part of the game, I guess. Congrats on your purchase and let us know how the mod works out for you.

[yaris-me]

Originally Posted by HTM Yaris

Listen to my Yaris's stock lifters , tell me what you think

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...nt=MyMovie.flv

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...TMYARIS151.flv

Totally enjoyed the ride.