What are your favorite non-Yaris alternatives, and why? - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kalispel · 07-06-2015, 11:31 PM

Less long-term reliability, and arguably the ugliest front design ever to grace an automobile. Perhaps Toyota will solve the ugly part by the time it becomes the Yaris in the USA.

Kalispel · 07-08-2015, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

Less long-term reliability, and arguably the ugliest front design ever to grace an automobile. Perhaps Toyota will solve the ugly part by the time it becomes the Yaris in the USA.

In all fairness, once I Photoshopped a European-styled license plate onto the front end of the silver Scion iA pictured in that article, it did look a bit better.

attrapereves · 09-13-2015, 05:15 PM

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Less long-term reliability, and arguably the ugliest front design ever to grace an automobile. Perhaps Toyota will solve the ugly part by the time it becomes the Yaris in the USA.

Mazda has a habit of making the front end look as ridiculous as possible. I originally liked the styling of the new Mazda 3, but don't like how large the front is compared to the rear.

Kalispel · 09-13-2015, 06:27 PM

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Mazda has a habit of making the front end look as ridiculous as possible. I originally liked the styling of the new Mazda 3, but don't like how large the front is compared to the rear.

100% Agree. The 2016 Mazda2 has the same proportions problem.

BLKHILLSGUY · 09-16-2015, 12:18 AM

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100% Agree. The 2016 Mazda2 has the same proportions problem.

The Mazda 2 is not very attractive in my humble opinion. It has a super long snout that seems out of proportion. The interior is pretty nice though. And I do trust Mazda. Not as much as Toyota however. My 91 Ford Festiva was a Mazda 121(Japan) and assembled in S Korea by Kia. Hell Kia was even selling the Mazda made car under a Kia name. Those Festiva's were tough little shits. Many on the road have 300k miles on them. Hell you still see them on the road today. A lot tougher than the Metro's of the day.

428CobraJet · 07-06-2015, 11:33 PM

Some Toyotas aren't as stellar as others, no? I admit the Yaris is dependable, but its time.

This is working for the FR-S?

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bronsin · 07-07-2015, 07:07 AM

Just goes to show you the taste of the buying public. That front end is HIDEOUS but hey....thats what sells. You gotta be different. You gotta have pizzaz.

Yeah right.

No thanks for me I would buy the exact same ECHO as my 2001....or the exact same Yaris as my 2009 every ten or fifteen years.

Unless they came out with something REALLY different like a one liter engine or a car that weighed 1500 pounds.

But not at the expense of reliability!

2009Toyotoad · 07-08-2015, 12:37 AM

Of all the cars I have traded away. I would like an 05' to end of model line Mercury Grand Marquis. Best V-8 highway cruiser I ever owned. Possibly my bone stock 1971 Ford F100 with radio. First rebuild ever. None of the newer stuff inspires me to one degree more than the other and I'm rather satisfied with the rest of our fleet.

Thirty-Nine · 09-15-2015, 05:38 PM

If my Yaris blew up tomorrow, these are what I'd consider, in no particular order, all with manual transmissions:

Used Fiat 500 Abarth
Used Mazda2 Touring
Used Scion xD
Used Nissan Cube S
Used Suzuki Vitara/Chevrolet Tracker (2.0 L)
Used 2010+ Yaris five door
Used Chevy Sonic 1.4t (possibly; would have to have low miles)

New Chevy Spark 2LT
New Mitsubishi Mirage (I'd at go drive a manual, but it's unlikely)
New Yaris SE if I could figure out how to get a 5MT

Possibly, just possibly, a Scion iQ despite its CVT.

why? · 09-16-2015, 08:54 PM

Well since I just bought a Subaru BRZ I guess I will mention that one.

miami · 09-17-2015, 02:38 PM

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Well since I just bought a Subaru BRZ I guess I will mention that one.

pics or it didnt happen!

Lux · 09-18-2015, 08:40 PM

If I am barred from buying a Yaris and must purchase a competitor:

Honda Fit.
Chassis code GE8.
Made in Japan.

attrapereves · 09-18-2015, 11:34 PM

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If I am barred from buying a Yaris and must purchase a competitor:

Honda Fit.
Chassis code GE8.
Made in Japan.

Why the barring? I'll buy another Yaris, even though I find the car boring. It is super reliable though.

invader166 · 09-19-2015, 07:37 PM

If I wasn't limited to the North American market, i would also consider a "boy racer" Clio 200 EDC.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=clio+...ICctLDzc3-M%3A

nookandcrannycar · 09-19-2015, 08:26 PM

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If I wasn't limited to the North American market, i would also consider a "boy racer" Clio 200 EDC.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=clio+...ICctLDzc3-M%3A

I like it

nookandcrannycar · 09-19-2015, 07:57 PM

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Why the barring?

See thread title

inamoto · 09-25-2015, 12:58 PM

interesting thread, I also have the same question

BLKHILLSGUY · 09-25-2015, 08:44 PM

Maybe a new Tacoma. Hate wasting gas though, but it'd be great for winters around here which are notoriously difficult.

07-06-2015, 11:33 PM	#6
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	Some Toyotas aren't as stellar as others, no? I admit the Yaris is dependable, but its time. This is working for the FR-S? Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk __________________ You are what you drive.

07-07-2015, 07:07 AM	#7
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,784	Just goes to show you the taste of the buying public. That front end is HIDEOUS but hey....thats what sells. You gotta be different. You gotta have pizzaz. Yeah right. No thanks for me I would buy the exact same ECHO as my 2001....or the exact same Yaris as my 2009 every ten or fifteen years. Unless they came out with something REALLY different like a one liter engine or a car that weighed 1500 pounds. But not at the expense of reliability! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

09-15-2015, 05:38 PM	#9
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	If my Yaris blew up tomorrow, these are what I'd consider, in no particular order, all with manual transmissions: Used Fiat 500 Abarth Used Mazda2 Touring Used Scion xD Used Nissan Cube S Used Suzuki Vitara/Chevrolet Tracker (2.0 L) Used 2010+ Yaris five door Used Chevy Sonic 1.4t (possibly; would have to have low miles) New Chevy Spark 2LT New Mitsubishi Mirage (I'd at go drive a manual, but it's unlikely) New Yaris SE if I could figure out how to get a 5MT Possibly, just possibly, a Scion iQ despite its CVT. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

09-16-2015, 08:54 PM	#10
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Well since I just bought a Subaru BRZ I guess I will mention that one. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

09-19-2015, 07:37 PM	#14
invader166 Pumpman Drives: 2019 Kia Soul EV Base Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 434	If I wasn't limited to the North American market, i would also consider a "boy racer" Clio 200 EDC. https://www.google.ca/search?q=clio+...ICctLDzc3-M%3A __________________ "I would rather loose by a mile in a car I built myself, then win by an inch in a car that was built for me." - Moog

07-06-2015, 11:31 PM	#1
Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,058	Less long-term reliability, and arguably the ugliest front design ever to grace an automobile. Perhaps Toyota will solve the ugly part by the time it becomes the Yaris in the USA.

07-08-2015, 12:37 AM	#8
2009Toyotoad Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 135	Of all the cars I have traded away. I would like an 05' to end of model line Mercury Grand Marquis. Best V-8 highway cruiser I ever owned. Possibly my bone stock 1971 Ford F100 with radio. First rebuild ever. None of the newer stuff inspires me to one degree more than the other and I'm rather satisfied with the rest of our fleet.

09-18-2015, 08:40 PM	#12
Lux Drives: NCP91 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 114	If I am barred from buying a Yaris and must purchase a competitor: Honda Fit. Chassis code GE8. *Made in Japan.*

09-25-2015, 12:58 PM	#17
inamoto Drives: bmw x5 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: dallas Posts: 10	interesting thread, I also have the same question

09-25-2015, 08:44 PM	#18
BLKHILLSGUY Drives: 2011 3dr LB Polar White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 344	Maybe a new Tacoma. Hate wasting gas though, but it'd be great for winters around here which are notoriously difficult.