Im in Yaris heaven..... (Special Edition Yaris)

[Gideon]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Is the Onyx an "official" Toyota package, or is it just something thrown together by a regional distributor? There's no mention of it on Toyota.com, so I'm thinking the latter.

It's an independent thing. From Southeast Toyota Distributors:
http://toyotahighway.com/index.php?vtype=onyx

"Onyx" Package Includes:

• Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip,Euro Rear Spoiler
• Carbon Fiber Applique Appearance Dash
• "Onyx" Badging,"Onyx" Illuminated Door Sills
• Red Stripe Graphic,Limited Edition Keychain
• Window Tint UV Rating of 98.5%-99%
• Bongiovi Premium AM/FM/CD w/Ipod Interface
• 4-17" Enkei "Onyx" Wheels w/Yokohama Tires

Package MSRP: $2,794.00

[NJBob]

NICE car......but I just can't get behind that spoiler....too big fer me.

[Littlefoot]

I just took delivery of my 2009 Yaris S hatchback, for the money I would still keep mine over the Onyx. The interior of the Onyx is not appealing, In my opinion they should have takend and S hatchback and added the onyx stuff to it.

[coheed]

Found one for sell on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...1%7C240%3A1308

[dg4rez]

my yaris, full loaded, 12,400 out the door (used, but only 4kish miles)

$12,400
+200 dash kit ( I got barrel wood, but its the same thing as the carbon fiber)
+300 tint ( got back lights tinted too, and limo all around, double on front)
+300 LCD touchscreen DVD/ WMA / MP3 deck
+500 new speakers (went with focal K2P they are the best 6.5 speaker)
+300 for subs
+700 for amps for speakers and subs...
+1000 for install, plus dynomat of the whole car
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15,700 = (after tax and everything) alot better use of money... you buy that car, and after taxes and junk, your paying like 19 grand... is rims, a spoiler, and a mufler tip worth...3,300? plus your talking about, I dinomatted the whole car, not just doors.. plus got the best 6.5 speakers and tweeters ever made..and I can still use my IPOD hook up by the ebrake..

[smofskra]

what a joke, no power package, an auto transmission, what the hell kind of crap is that? No split rear seat? did they take the base of the base models and add crap to it to sell it for $3000 more than its worth?

[cleong]

I would agree with, if only Onyx spec actually meant something different in performance. Like perhaps a TRD turbocharger, or TRD muffler, or something else. Like the Mugen Civic RR, or R34 GT-R Z-tune. Those are actually sought-after limited run cars.

Yes, it is a rare car, but unfortunately it drives just like a base automatic would, and is slower because of the larger rims. In order to keep it unique, you can't mod it otherwise it'd lose its unique-ness (this I agree). And the Yaris is crying out to be properly modded - lowered, its I/H/E done up, and it'd be punching above its weight. Otherwise, Onyx badge or not, it'll drive like any other Yaris out there.

[jeremyshay]

unless this guy shits gold bars out the tailpipe, or puts down 150 to the wheels, toyotas dick is loose if they think id pay 16k for a stock yarii with an altered bumper, ugly tags, and enkeis. imo

[808_Yaris]

i like the carbon fiber dash trim though. it could be better :)

[CTScott]

I really wonder about the value as a limited edition, as it really isn't a Toyota created limited edition, it's a regional distributor created limited edition.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I really wonder about the value as a limited edition, as it really isn't a Toyota created limited edition, it's a regional distributor created limited edition.

the only value that has is to the owner that buys it. its not a RELEASE SERIES like scion or a special edition TOYOTA anything. like CT said its a regional distributor put together......

[PreciousPups4U]

I saw one here as well. Did not appeal to me, but husband loves black. Had we not already gotten him the blazing blue, this would have been tempting for him. It will always be a unique vehicle. If you love it that's all that matters. Enjoy your new Yaris.

[tuckevalastin]

This is never going to be a collectable. In fact in a few years it will likely be harder to sell because people don't like buying "modded" cars. Make it the way you like it and don't pretend you have a collector car.

[stevewl1164]

found the site looking information on the Yaris Onyx...Love it. The one I saw had red orange stripes. I saw one on youtube with 300K on it already. Did I break any rules by posting this? Did not know how to search for a current post on this and posting from the link I originally found.

[IllusionX]

echo_hrs: if you remember, they had some some "special edition" Echos in BC for a while.. There probably had 600 made of them..

anyhow.. the Matrix TRD edition and the Celica TRD edition were both full of useless cosmetic mods. Not to mention you could steal the exhaust tip with a dime. lol

[DED1982]

LOL! I saw these at a dealer here in Warner Robins, Georgia. The dealer has a row of at last ten of these at the very front of the lot, its crazy! Nobody has bought any yet. Been there for at least 6 months now. I saw them one day and it looked like a little fleet of blacked out Yarii... I thought the red stripe was interesting though. I had no idea this was a southeast thing. Maybe crap like this is why I still haven't seen a 2009 S model LB yet.

[IownOnyx102]

I've been readingpeoples post and i just wanted to throw in my tw cents. I bought the Onyx around teh end of may in Warne Robins GA. I got number 102. I can see teh point of it being a basic car that is no good to some. but for a person without a lot of money like myself,t is much more appealing than aother camry or yaris onthe roa. There is only 200, and not all are old. ive been all over GA since buying it and ive only seen one other in Warner Robins, and one in statesboro. It sticks out becuase it isnt liek very ther car. It is the most basic ode of yaris in black, with 3 thousand dollars worth of crap on it. I bought mine fo $16,500. I brought down the actual price to 13,800 and it only went up to my final price because of taxes and such, but thats expected on any car. I paid that for the custom rims, special tires, tint jb, lighted door sills, custom stereo system, euro spoiler, gas mileage, and to be singled out in a world where every other car you pass, you just. It i sa great car and worth the money if you truely love it like me.

[PETERPOOP]

nice nice