why did you buy a yaris?

[redyaris]

Originally Posted by 07WYarisRS

For us it was a last minute thing...
We had been looking at a couple new smaller trucks, new mustang or used 350Z as well as several other cars worth a lot more then the Yaris.
My last car before my Yaris was a MINT, 99 Chevy Xtreme S-10 4.3L that I paid close to $30,000. But with all the city driving and long distance traveling we do we wanted something smaller and better on fuel (xtreme =16=18mpg in town) Our truck was costing us $60-$75 a week in fuel. So we were looking at a newer or new car in the $30-$35,000 price range and something that gets 25mpg or better if possible.
After about 6 months of test driving everything out there we saw our first Yaris sitting at a stop light. My wife commented on how cute it looked and that we should test drive one. My first impression was no way... I doubt it can even get out of its own way. "won't pull the skin off gravy"
But a week or so later she talked me into it.
I gotta admit, before the Yaris i would never have though about an econo box, but this thing was fun to drive and had great mileage and loads of space (5 door RS)

That's when we got to thinking.... Why work our butts off and live paycheck to paycheck just to drive a flashy car and pay crazy insurance rates when we could drive an car like the Yaris and have a bit of playin' around $$$.
We crunched some numbers and quickly realized for what we would have spent on a car like the mustang or used 350Z we could buy 2 econoboxes and still have $$$ left over.

So we started test driving every econobox and small cor out there and then quickly came back to the best out of all of them....and bought the Yaris
It was the best decision we ever made.
With the $$$ we saved over the summer/fall I bought a new 9.9 outboard engine for my boat.
New recliner couch/sofa
I bought the wife a motorcycle (Kawasaki ZZR)
All new Icon leathers, helmet, boots (the works)
And I'm buyin another motorcycle in the next couple months (Suzuki GSX750F) as well as new gear. And best of all....I don't need to trade in my VT600

Instead of $60-$70 a week in fuel for the truck.. I spend $60 a month...and the insurance on the Yaris is $900 cheaper then the truck.
I miss my truck sometimes, afterall it was my dream truck, But with the $$$ I save every month if I really wanted to I could buy another one in a couple years.

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[nsmitchell]

I miss my Tacoma too... kinda. Mine got about 17MPG. I was filling it up once a week at 15 gallons. Now I get 33-34MPG and I guess I'm saving about $100.00 per month.

[foober]

I obviously got it for the great gas milage. Averages about 40 miles to the gallon now with 5,000 miles on it. Plus the toyota reliablity.

One big reason was I checked out the toyota engine it would have. Its the same as the echo engine which I found out after doing some internet research is one of the most dependable engines ever made.

I got one of the first ones in the usa so I really didnt' know what to expect. But its been alot better than I could have imagined. Has more get up and go than I thought. And its very comfortable and roomy inside. I'd buy another one right now and trade in my tacoma truck if we didn't have such high licence fees in my state of montana.

[Yaris TTE JWRC]

Originally Posted by foober

I obviously got it for the great gas milage. Averages about 40 miles to the gallon now with 5,000 miles on it. Plus the toyota reliablity.

I been tracking every tank i have used ever since i bought the car, and im not lying, i have 3.5k miles on it now (changed oil, no mods every thing factroy), and i have been getting twice 31MPG, and the rest of my tank got 30 MPG, it is about 3-4 MPG less of what the factory says, suppose to be 34 MPG / city, and 40MPG / HWY, i drive 70% HWY and 30% City,and i drive a 5speed, alos take easy when i drive just to see what the MPG really is on this car, but it is less than what it shoud be, any of you guys tracking ur MPG?? please dont lie about how much MPG u get, i wanna know what people and this car really get on MPG

[foober]

Originally Posted by Yaris TTE JWRC

I been tracking every tank i have used ever since i bought the car, and im not lying, i have 3.5k miles on it now (changed oil, no mods every thing factroy), and i have been getting twice 31MPG, and the rest of my tank got 30 MPG, it is about 3-4 MPG less of what the factory says, suppose to be 34 MPG / city, and 40MPG / HWY, i drive 70% HWY and 30% City,and i drive a 5speed, alos take easy when i drive just to see what the MPG really is on this car, but it is less than what it shoud be, any of you guys tracking ur MPG?? please dont lie about how much MPG u get, i wanna know what people and this car really get on MPG

I have no idea why some folks aren't getting as good of gas milage. Though I've read that some are. But I know i'm getting around 38 to 40 mpg.. I drive city and country roads. I'm not a lead foot. But do like to get it up to 70 and 75 when the road opens up.

I've read for a while where some folks aren't getting but 30 miles to the gallon. And some are getting around 40 mpg. It is an interesting question why this is.

I wonder if some engines are tuned differently coming out of the factory.

[PetersRedYaris]

I would guess driving style and fual quality. Everyones definition of driving "easy" is different. I drive softly but I know our fuel here sucks. As a result I get 30-32 with mostly highway miles. I however have a yakima rack with spacebooster box for skis.

[toyo]

saving money on gas pretty much ;P

[spkrman]

check the MPG thread lol

[03Z33]

I was bored and wanted something to mess around. It make a good daily car too

[laurijh]

At first I was looking at cars costing about €10,000. I almost ended up ordering the little Toyota Aygo (1.0l engine), but decided against it for security reasons ("only" 4 stars at EuroNCAP, no Vehicle Stability Control available).

After doing some more reading and listening to the in-laws' experience with the 1st gen Yaris (Echo in the U.S.), the new Yaris turned out to be "perfect" for me, the wife and our 2 cats.

Options: VSC (+disk brakes), A/C, alloys, larger engine (1.3l) and 5 doors. Here the Yaris Sol (one up from the base model) comes standard with: power everything, 9 airbags, seatwarmers and telescopic steering wheel. Final cost is about €20,000 ($25,000) which is kind of much for a small car, but I'm sure it'll be worth it when I get it...in about another month and a half.

Still can't wrap my head around the fact that in the U.S. you can get Yaris with automatic transmission. And, with the sedan, what's the point of a Corolla anymore?

[Yaris TTE JWRC]

Originally Posted by laurijh

Still can't wrap my head around the fact that in the U.S. you can get Yaris with automatic transmission. And, with the sedan, what's the point of a Corolla anymore?

I agree on the sedan, but you dont get Auto in a Yaris in Finland??

[laurijh]

Originally Posted by Yaris TTE JWRC

I agree on the sedan, but you dont get Auto in a Yaris in Finland??

No real automatic for Yaris in Europe. There's the MMT (Multi-Mode Transmission), which is still actually a manual box, but with robotic, clutchless gear shifting. From what I've heard, it can be jumpy and inconsistent during acceleration. Still costs almost as much extra as real automatic...

[Yaris TTE JWRC]

Originally Posted by laurijh

No real automatic for Yaris in Europe. There's the MMT (Multi-Mode Transmission), which is still actually a manual box, but with robotic, clutchless gear shifting. From what I've heard, it can be jumpy and inconsistent during acceleration. Still costs almost as much extra as real automatic...

damn i wish i can try that kinda gear box, must be awsome

[RemieGino14]

I lost my first car (91 Integra) falling off a 400 ft cliff. Landed my ass in the hospital for 7 days and had no car since then. Thought my mom was gonna let me use the Murano my whole last year of highschool, but during October when I came home, all to find a brand new Yaris sitting in the Car port. I was like, "Whos Yaris is that in my spot?" and shes like mine. So like....a week later she let me "use/have" it since she wanted her murano back so now I have this Yaris.

- RemieGino14 -

[eTiMaGo]

How the f*&k do you drive off a cliff? Playing chicken?

[RemieGino14]

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

How the f*&k do you drive off a cliff? Playing chicken?

I don't wanna get too detailed, just keep it simple. I r noob at canyons and I do know that FWD cars can't drift....they ass-slide.

- RemieGino14 -

[Yaris TTE JWRC]

Originally Posted by RemieGino14

I don't wanna get too detailed, just keep it simple. I r noob at canyons and I do know that FWD cars can't drift....they ass-slide.

- RemieGino14 -

FWD cars does Drift but not as much and as easy as RWD and 4WD car, you can do it in two way, either the 90degree handbrake turn or the scandinavian flicks as known in RWD and 4WD cars called power slide.

[Impresive-G]

Originally Posted by Yaris TTE JWRC

FWD cars does Drift but not as much and as easy as RWD and 4WD car, you can do it in two way, either the 90degree handbrake turn or the scandinavian flicks as known in RWD and 4WD cars called power slide.

Lol someone watches Top Gear and 5th gear a lot.

its just cause you cant drive yet Jeremie. You have a fear, thats just your only problem.

It's not driftin. Lets just leave it as overstear. Drifting is something else.

Ive made my car overstear a few times already. Its really hard cause its so small and theres no waight at the back.