Why didn't you invest 1000$ more to buy a Corolla instead

[nemelek]

The real winners in my divorce was the lawyers.

[chibipod]

A cool 2 door LB for less $ that's made in Japan, or... another Corolla (no offence to owners but around here it seems like 1 in 3 cars is a Corolla).

[Dorkinheimer]

I agree that the Yaris looks "cool" and people turn around more when they look at it.
Corolla is more of a family car, older person car, more conservative minded.

OK, tell me this, will the Yaris's motor last as long, since it's smaller?

That also would weigh in my decision when having to chose between a 1.5 liter and 1.8 liter.

[chibipod]

Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

OK, tell me this, will the Yaris's motor last as long, since it's smaller?

I hope so - I just passed the 1k mark on mine.

[NJBob]

Originally Posted by PK198105

they're both Toyota so the wheels will probably fall off before the engine dies, IF you maintain it properly and minimize the abuse

Another bonus to owning a Toyota. Boyeeeeeeee

[specialeducator]

When I compared the two cars there was about $2,7000 difference between the two. That is why i went with the Yaris.

[tubacase]

The Corrolla is just too big for my use - since I'm a traveling teacher I always get the hard to find spots! And the 5door yaris has that usefull hatch, gotta upgrade to the Matrix for the Corrolla equivilant, again too big. My little Yaris makes my Xb look like a gas hog!

[YariSpeed]

cool factor...hatchback versatility...price...better aftermarket support...and of course yarisworld.com...

[Dorkinheimer]

I really loved my 2007 Yaris. I change cars often, and would get another brand new one, but one thing bugged me,well lets say 4 things bugged me.

1) RPM too high with the manual at highway speeds
2) clutch friction point too precise and hard to start in a hill, so as the corolla, its a toyota charactristic, not Yaris's problem
3) Gas pedal way too close to the central part ( carpet ) and too close to the brake pedal, so when I wear boots in the winter, it's hard to drive.
4) I prefer seeing the speedometer right in front of me, instead of in the middle of the dash. Often I wondered if my lights were ON, because it was pitch black infront of me.

[gid]

Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

I really loved my 2007 Yaris. I change cars often, and would get another brand new one, but one thing bugged me,well lets say 4 things bugged me.

1) RPM too high with the manual at highway speeds
2) clutch friction point too precise and hard to start in a hill, so as the corolla, its a toyota charactristic, not Yaris's problem
3) Gas pedal way too close to the central part ( carpet ) and too close to the brake pedal, so when I wear boots in the winter, it's hard to drive.
4) I prefer seeing the speedometer right in front of me, instead of in the middle of the dash. Often I wondered if my lights were ON, because it was pitch black infront of me.

the COROLLAs and VIBES I've driven had smoother , longer clutch engagement . The YARIS is very pinpoint , quicker . Still like it tho . Little fart grows on yeh like a wart on your butt cheek ( a BLAZING BLUE wart ) .

[daf62757]

While the Corolla is an excellent choice, the Yaris shows more character and styling. Your car is an extension of your personality.

[derickveliz2]

I also own a 2004 Corolla, and it's great! good milage, reliable we love it.

But nothing compares to the Yaris, I had to have the Sedan "S" or the Corolla "S" and the difference in price was almost 4K.


My privius car was a Tacoma!

[at3GG]

Because I havent come across CorollaWorld.com yet...

[cfiimei]

Character.

[Altitude]

Even if a Corolla was cheaper - I'd still have bought the Yaris.

To steal a line from Jeep owners (of which I am one) 'It's a Yaris thing.'

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by Altitude

Even if a Corolla was cheaper - I'd still have bought the Yaris.

To steal a line from Jeep owners (of which I am one) 'It's a Yaris thing.'

I also own a Jeep, and it is the simplicity of the Wrangler that draws me to other vehicles that are of the same lack of complexity. I don't even have ABS on either vehicle, in the Jeep it is just something else to break offroad, and on the Yaris I would prefer to learn how to brake properly than to allow a machine to do it.

And before anyone starts an ABS debate, I am well aware of the benefits of the system. I just think an experienced and alert driver can do better.

Cheers! M2

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by MadMax

I also own a Jeep, and it is the simplicity of the Wrangler that draws me to other vehicles that are of the same lack of complexity. I don't even have ABS on either vehicle, in the Jeep it is just something else to break offroad, and on the Yaris I would prefer to learn how to brake properly than to allow a machine to do it.

And before anyone starts an ABS debate, I am well aware of the benefits of the system. I just think an experienced and alert driver can do better.

Cheers! M2

Amen. Love my Wrangler and consider myself fortunate to have two vehicles that I enjoy so much. I really have the best of both worlds, my go anywhere do anything gas guzzling Jeep and my stylish fun to drive gas miser Yaris. Woot!

On a similar note - I could have had a Cherokee for not much more too, but I went for the Wrangler instead. It's over 10 years old and solid as a rock.

[dvlnblkdrs]

having sex in a yaris is much easier than having sex in a corolla