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Galavoxx · 12-22-2006, 02:13 PM

I did some serious research when purchasing my Yaris as I wanted to get the side curtain airbags. At the time, I was willing to have the car shipped from anywhere in the country. The problem was, of all dealers I called across the nation, none had a carw ith side curtains nor had they ever received one. So even though this is listed as a possible option, I think Toyota underestimated it's demand. They either didn't make many '07 models with this option or they made none. Personally, I think they made none considering my efforts to obtain one from at least 25 dealerships came up blank. I waited three months on many "waiting lists" and all I was ever offered was the winter package and ABS, neither of which I need. I ended up buying a car locally with a winter package but not the ABS. I would still love to have the curtains but so it goes...

Katana · 12-02-2006, 04:51 PM

Ιn European tests, Yaris is one of the best in results!

RogueYaris · 12-03-2006, 01:42 PM

FYI, there is info on the site of what was installed on the vehicle when it was tested.

The Fit had airbags all around. The Yaris didn't.

mutatio · 12-03-2006, 03:49 PM

the side crash tests (3 stars) i've seen so far only have the front airbags installed. the video showed a side impact w/ side airbags, sooo...????

hystria · 12-11-2006, 10:11 PM

Can't see why in North America there is no option for such additional protection for the Yaris LB

:

source: http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...eID=11030&vf=1

"Safety:
Anti-lock brakes are now standard across the range and an inexpensive option pack boasting side/curtain airbags and the segment’s first knee airbags is also available. Disappointingly in light of its availability in overseas markets, stability control isn’t on the options list. But the Yaris has scored five stars in NCAP testing."

DorytheYaris · 12-20-2006, 02:02 PM

It's kind of odd. You'd think they'd release these types of results for crash tests wayyy before now to let the general public know what they'd be buying. I don't have side airbags and now I wish I did....

Marilyn2006 · 12-21-2006, 09:47 AM

Does anyone know if after market side airbags can be installed in my 07 Yaris? I had to buy in a hurry; my hand was injured and needed auto; got abs, but no side airbags. Toyota here in Santa Cruz is take what you can get attitude. Thanks.

hystria · 12-21-2006, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marilyn2006

Does anyone know if after market side airbags can be installed in my 07 Yaris? I had to buy in a hurry; my hand was injured and needed auto; got abs, but no side airbags. Toyota here in Santa Cruz is take what you can get attitude. Thanks.

if your model could be ordered with, yes you could. try calling your dealer

corey415 · 12-21-2006, 10:41 AM

I doubt a dealer would be willing to take the liability of installing airbags. It would probably be easier and perhaps, even cheaper to simply sell your car and buy another Yaris that is equipped with side and side curtain airbags.

Marilyn2006 · 12-21-2006, 10:49 AM

how could it be cheaper to buy another car and pay all those taxes and destination charges, along with depreciation?

corey415 · 12-21-2006, 12:23 PM

First off, the dealer is unlikely to perform such work.

Second, even if they did, are you aware of how much dealerships charge for parts and especially labor? Air bags, in particular are very expensive parts you know.

If you sell your car privately, not back to the dealer, you wont lose that much either. Small cars are in demand in the Bay Area and South Bay.

Yaris Revenge · 12-21-2006, 01:21 PM

Saw this post @ clubsmartcar.com, thought you guys might be interested. the site only lets you look at it once before asking you to subscribe, but just clear your cookies out and you can go back to it.

Independent testing group ranks the Yaris at the bottom of the economy car crash test heap.

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/business/16281330.htm

~YR

static808 · 12-21-2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

Saw this post @ clubsmartcar.com, thought you guys might be interested. the site only lets you look at it once before asking you to subscribe, but just clear your cookies out and you can go back to it.

Independent testing group ranks the Yaris at the bottom of the economy car crash test heap.

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/business/16281330.htm

~YR

those results were for the yaris without side airbags. the yaris equipped with side airbags placed second to the versa for overall safety, receiving a good rating for front and side impacts...

--B

mutatio · 12-21-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

Saw this post @ clubsmartcar.com, thought you guys might be interested. the site only lets you look at it once before asking you to subscribe, but just clear your cookies out and you can go back to it.

Independent testing group ranks the Yaris at the bottom of the economy car crash test heap.

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/business/16281330.htm

~YR

ugh! did u read the article? it's the same test that's been posted on. simply because it's in a local paper doesn't mean it's not based on a larger national test. don't do that to my heart! i was worried about my pending yaris purchase! :P

mutatio · 12-21-2006, 08:32 PM

well that, and when it comes to bodily injury, issues like traumatic brain injuries are picky things. 10% could absolutely mean the difference between literally being mentally disabled/retarded (worse case, having people spoon feed you and change your diapers for life) and being able to go back to your day to day. side airbags please!

eTiMaGo · 12-21-2006, 08:44 PM

No side airbags on mine... No driver's front one either since I changed the wheel (though I do wear a 4-point harness)...

That's it, I'm putting on a helmet every day.

sewid · 12-21-2006, 10:32 PM

I opted for the "safety pack" when I bought my 5door HB Yaris (Australia). This adds the side, curtain and knee airbags.

The dealer said it was a very uncommon option and thus it was more difficult to find a car in the country in my colour, style and options list. I only ended up waiting a week but they originally said it could take up to 3 months.

Anyway the point of my post is that if a car does not come from the factory with the airbags it cannot be installed at a dealer. This is what Toyota said to me. So I opted to wait for the factory.

hystria · 12-22-2006, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewid

I opted for the "safety pack" when I bought my 5door HB Yaris (Australia). This adds the side, curtain and knee airbags.

Let me guess: you Australian people are much fragile and more prone to head injuries than North Americans, in a side crash

Here in Canada only the sedan has optional side airbags. What's the problem with the Hb ? Take off the rear panels in a 2 doors hatchback and look inside the wall: there is ONLY the exterior sheet of metal to protect the rear passengers

12-02-2006, 04:51 PM	#2
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Ιn European tests, Yaris is one of the best in results! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

12-20-2006, 02:02 PM	#6
DorytheYaris aka Eleni View User's Garage Drives: 10 Yaris LB Auto- Blazing Blue Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 204	It's kind of odd. You'd think they'd release these types of results for crash tests wayyy before now to let the general public know what they'd be buying. I don't have side airbags and now I wish I did.... __________________ Repeat Offender Former owner 2007 2 dr Liftback ("Dory") - Blazing Blue Former owner 2009 2 dr Liftback ("Wendy") - Blazing Blue Current owner 2010 4 dr Liftback - Totaled after 5 months :'( Blazing Blue

12-21-2006, 01:21 PM	#12
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	Saw this post @ clubsmartcar.com, thought you guys might be interested. the site only lets you look at it once before asking you to subscribe, but just clear your cookies out and you can go back to it. Independent testing group ranks the Yaris at the bottom of the economy car crash test heap. http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/business/16281330.htm ~YR __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

12-21-2006, 08:44 PM	#16
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	No side airbags on mine... No driver's front one either since I changed the wheel (though I do wear a 4-point harness)... That's it, I'm putting on a helmet every day. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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12-22-2006, 02:13 PM	#1
Galavoxx View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 397	I did some serious research when purchasing my Yaris as I wanted to get the side curtain airbags. At the time, I was willing to have the car shipped from anywhere in the country. The problem was, of all dealers I called across the nation, none had a carw ith side curtains nor had they ever received one. So even though this is listed as a possible option, I think Toyota underestimated it's demand. They either didn't make many '07 models with this option or they made none. Personally, I think they made none considering my efforts to obtain one from at least 25 dealerships came up blank. I waited three months on many "waiting lists" and all I was ever offered was the winter package and ABS, neither of which I need. I ended up buying a car locally with a winter package but not the ABS. I would still love to have the curtains but so it goes...

12-03-2006, 01:42 PM	#3
RogueYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2015 Abs Red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: JAX Posts: 374	FYI, there is info on the site of what was installed on the vehicle when it was tested. The Fit had airbags all around. The Yaris didn't.

12-03-2006, 03:49 PM	#4
mutatio Drives: Flint Mica AT Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 77	the side crash tests (3 stars) i've seen so far only have the front airbags installed. the video showed a side impact w/ side airbags, sooo...????

12-11-2006, 10:11 PM	#5
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	Can't see why in North America there is no option for such additional protection for the Yaris LB : source: http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...eID=11030&vf=1 "Safety: Anti-lock brakes are now standard across the range and an inexpensive option pack boasting side/curtain airbags and the segment’s first knee airbags is also available. Disappointingly in light of its availability in overseas markets, stability control isn’t on the options list. But the Yaris has scored five stars in NCAP testing."

12-21-2006, 09:47 AM	#7
Marilyn2006 Drives: Silver Yaris Sedan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 5	Does anyone know if after market side airbags can be installed in my 07 Yaris? I had to buy in a hurry; my hand was injured and needed auto; got abs, but no side airbags. Toyota here in Santa Cruz is take what you can get attitude. Thanks.

12-21-2006, 10:41 AM	#9
corey415 Drives: 95 Integra Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Fran, CA Posts: 58	I doubt a dealer would be willing to take the liability of installing airbags. It would probably be easier and perhaps, even cheaper to simply sell your car and buy another Yaris that is equipped with side and side curtain airbags.

12-21-2006, 10:49 AM	#10
Marilyn2006 Drives: Silver Yaris Sedan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 5	how could it be cheaper to buy another car and pay all those taxes and destination charges, along with depreciation?

12-21-2006, 12:23 PM	#11
corey415 Drives: 95 Integra Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Fran, CA Posts: 58	First off, the dealer is unlikely to perform such work. Second, even if they did, are you aware of how much dealerships charge for parts and especially labor? Air bags, in particular are very expensive parts you know. If you sell your car privately, not back to the dealer, you wont lose that much either. Small cars are in demand in the Bay Area and South Bay.

12-21-2006, 08:32 PM	#15
mutatio Drives: Flint Mica AT Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 77	well that, and when it comes to bodily injury, issues like traumatic brain injuries are picky things. 10% could absolutely mean the difference between literally being mentally disabled/retarded (worse case, having people spoon feed you and change your diapers for life) and being able to go back to your day to day. side airbags please!

12-21-2006, 10:32 PM	#17
sewid Aussie Yaris Nut Drives: AUSDM Yaris YRS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 19	I opted for the "safety pack" when I bought my 5door HB Yaris (Australia). This adds the side, curtain and knee airbags. The dealer said it was a very uncommon option and thus it was more difficult to find a car in the country in my colour, style and options list. I only ended up waiting a week but they originally said it could take up to 3 months. Anyway the point of my post is that if a car does not come from the factory with the airbags it cannot be installed at a dealer. This is what Toyota said to me. So I opted to wait for the factory.