Buyer's Remorse? - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisOwnersDad · 04-15-2009, 07:49 AM

Nope! Would do it again in a heartbeat.

There ARE some features the Cobalt that I traded-in had that I will miss.

XM Radio I thought I was getting XM with the Yaris, but it turns out that it is XM CAPABLE, not XM READY. I checked on the kit at the dealership, and they told me that they are hard to get and that they cost $449 PLUS labor!

DIC The "Driver Information Center" was a cool thing on the Cobalt. It gave me very accurate tire pressure readings for each tire, instant MPG, average MPG, estimated fuel range, outside temperature, and average speed.

Just giving the Cobalt its due. It was a nice little car, but I am very happy that I got the Yaris.

Tom

SailDesign · 04-15-2009, 08:55 AM

<just kidding>

You'd have liked the LiftBack better!

</just kidding>

I'm glad you like the beast. I test drove the sedan bafore the hatch, and liked it. Then I drove the hatch and fell in love. Each to his own. A happy Yaris driver is what we're after, no matter which model.

YarisOwnersDad · 04-15-2009, 11:28 AM

Oh, the Cobalt had automatic headlights and daytime running lights, and the radio would keep playing after the engine was turned off and the key was removed from the ignition until a door was opened.

I can live without those features, but they were kind of nice.

With the Yaris, I gained power windows, power locks, power mirrors, keyless entry, and cruise control. Those options were available on the Cobalt LT, but mine was an LS.

I absolutely love my Yaris, and even though I gave up some features, I am very, very happy that I made the trade. I'm just trying to present BOTH sides, so people don't think that I dumped the Cobalt because I didn't think it was a good car. It will make its next owner a fine car. I hope it goes to a "good home."

Tom

SailDesign · 04-15-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

<snip>

With the Yaris, I gained power windows, power locks, power mirrors, keyless entry, and cruise control. Those options were available on the Cobalt LT, but mine was an LS.

I absolutely love my Yaris, and even though I gave up some features, I am very, very happy that I made the trade. I'm just trying to present BOTH sides, so people don't think that I dumped the Cobalt because I didn't think it was a good car. It will make its next owner a fine car. I hope it goes to a "good home."

Tom

With the Yaris, I gave up power windows, power locks, power mirrors, keyless entry, and cruise control. And I couldn't be happier.
I like that the Yaris can make all of us happy because some things have been left as options that many makers have simply not bothered to offer any more.
And I have to admit I looked at hte Cobalt at one time, too.

33OH · 04-15-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SailDesign

With the Yaris, I gave up power windows, power locks, power mirrors, keyless entry, and cruise control. And I couldn't be happier.

Same here.

evil genius · 04-15-2009, 12:54 PM

Don't forget we all gave up a standard cabin air filter.

SailDesign · 04-15-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil genius

Don't forget we all gave up a standard cabin air filter.

Never ever had that in any previuos car, so no trouble here.

evil genius · 04-15-2009, 01:03 PM

Really? wow. This is the first car I've had that doesn't have one.

elmo · 04-15-2009, 01:14 PM

i'm with you sail, never had a car with one

toyo · 04-15-2009, 01:24 PM

I gave up power windows, really miss them :( and drivers seat sucks for me! I think I'll get a lumbar support pad to see if it helps, but I think my problem is the seat is too short and mi gas leg starts to hurt a lot after a while driving.

tried every single seat position, and no luck :(

it's the only down side for me :P oohh and also my AC takes a while to get cold, does yours?

BailOut · 04-15-2009, 01:33 PM

Hi Tom,

You have pointed out something that I have been trying to talk to people about for years now, but I usually get nothing but blank looks in return.

For many years now GM has used bling - shiny objects, if you will - to distract consumers from their shortfalls in engineering and manufacturing areas. "Don't look at the mileage ratings... Oh, check out this XM radio!". "Don't look at our reliability ratings... Hey, check out this thing with all the pretty lights that we call a Driver Information Center!". "Don't read about our lack of consumer satisfaction... Check out these cool hubcaps and aggressive shift knob!". Etc.

While toys are nice they do not make the vehicle.

YarisOwnersDad · 04-15-2009, 02:01 PM

Well, Brian, I HOPE I have given up those things in favor of reliability. All I ever hear is how reliable Toyota cars and trucks are. People drive them forever and only do routine maintenance on them and put new tires on them occasionally. They never need repair. Now, I am going to find out for myself. This is my first Toyota and first Japanese car of any make or model. I have traded so often in the past that long term reliability was not much of a factor for me, but I am going to HAVE to keep this car for a long time.

My Yaris sure is a fun little car to drive. I am thrilled with it so far!

Tom

*tomato* · 04-15-2009, 02:30 PM

Since I got the Yaris, I gave up having to "warm up" the engine for a few MINUTES before I could drive off in the morning, and I don't miss that at all!! But I also gave up my old car's *excellent* acceleration / response even at low speed and I DO miss that.

I traded my 22 1/2 year old Honda CRX 5 sp. MT, which I really, really loved

. It had no air conditioning, no power anything ... except under the hood!

I bought her used a long time ago and really enjoyed driving it, so I kept her, eventhough she was clearly showing her age, the front was held together by duct tape, etc.... Had I still been living out in the country, I probably would have kept her anyway, because she was so much fun to drive, and I got practically nothing for trading in, but parking is scarce here and a "second car" is more of a liability than anything else, so I decided it was preferable to let her go and be released from liability instead.

I had buyer's remorse for a while, probably because I really, really loved that CRX and when you're THAT attached to something, it's really hard to let go; plus, the Yaris doesn't have the CRX's "sporty feel."

But I'll be honest, the little Yaris LB is growing on me every time I drive it.

I think the little Yaris is best suited for driving out in the country, on the backroads, and maybe less so in an urban environment like where I live now where you have to compete with inconsiderate drivers in much more powerful cars.

Still, I'm pretty happy overall, so buyer's remorse is pretty much over by now.

Sorry about the long post.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 04-15-2009, 02:35 PM

how can you compare a cavalier to a yaris???

*tomato* · 04-15-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyo

also my AC takes a while to get cold, does yours?

+1

YarisOwnersDad · 04-15-2009, 04:40 PM

Haven't needed my A/C yet, but if it is slow to cool, I guess I will use the little trick of putting the window down, using the recirc setting on the A/C control until the car begins to cool off, and then putting the window back up.

Tom

33OH · 04-15-2009, 04:42 PM

I haven't noticed the A/C being slow to cool; but I do live in Ohio, where it's cold 9 months out of the year.

*tomato* · 04-15-2009, 05:35 PM

Yeah, it's no biggy for me, my older car was Navy Blue and didn't have AC at all, so just kept windows open as needed.

The temperature inside the car was easily 20 degrees F over ambiant temperature outside, if not more. Just saying he's not alone

04-15-2009, 07:49 AM	#1
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	Buyer's Remorse? Nope! Would do it again in a heartbeat. There ARE some features the Cobalt that I traded-in had that I will miss. XM Radio I thought I was getting XM with the Yaris, but it turns out that it is XM CAPABLE, not XM READY. I checked on the kit at the dealership, and they told me that they are hard to get and that they cost $449 PLUS labor! DIC The "Driver Information Center" was a cool thing on the Cobalt. It gave me very accurate tire pressure readings for each tire, instant MPG, average MPG, estimated fuel range, outside temperature, and average speed. Just giving the Cobalt its due. It was a nice little car, but I am very happy that I got the Yaris. Tom

04-15-2009, 01:33 PM	#11
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	Hi Tom, You have pointed out something that I have been trying to talk to people about for years now, but I usually get nothing but blank looks in return. For many years now GM has used bling - shiny objects, if you will - to distract consumers from their shortfalls in engineering and manufacturing areas. "Don't look at the mileage ratings... Oh, check out this XM radio!". "Don't look at our reliability ratings... Hey, check out this thing with all the pretty lights that we call a Driver Information Center!". "Don't read about our lack of consumer satisfaction... Check out these cool hubcaps and aggressive shift knob!". Etc. While toys are nice they do not make the vehicle. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

04-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#13
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Some buyer's remorse in the beginning Since I got the Yaris, I gave up having to "warm up" the engine for a few MINUTES before I could drive off in the morning, and I don't miss that at all!! But I also gave up my old car's excellent acceleration / response even at low speed and I DO miss that. I traded my 22 1/2 year old Honda CRX 5 sp. MT, which I really, really loved . It had no air conditioning, no power anything ... except under the hood! I bought her used a long time ago and really enjoyed driving it, so I kept her, eventhough she was clearly showing her age, the front was held together by duct tape, etc.... Had I still been living out in the country, I probably would have kept her anyway, because she was so much fun to drive, and I got practically nothing for trading in, but parking is scarce here and a "second car" is more of a liability than anything else, so I decided it was preferable to let her go and be released from liability instead. I had buyer's remorse for a while, probably because I really, really loved that CRX and when you're THAT attached to something, it's really hard to let go; plus, the Yaris doesn't have the CRX's "sporty feel." But I'll be honest, the little Yaris LB is growing on me every time I drive it. I think the little Yaris is best suited for driving out in the country, on the backroads, and maybe less so in an urban environment like where I live now where you have to compete with inconsiderate drivers in much more powerful cars. Still, I'm pretty happy overall, so buyer's remorse is pretty much over by now. Sorry about the long post. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

04-15-2009, 02:35 PM	#14
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	how can you compare a cavalier to a yaris??? __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

04-15-2009, 05:35 PM	#18
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Yeah, it's no biggy for me, my older car was Navy Blue and didn't have AC at all, so just kept windows open as needed. The temperature inside the car was easily 20 degrees F over ambiant temperature outside, if not more. Just saying he's not alone __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

04-15-2009, 08:55 AM	#2
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	<just kidding> You'd have liked the LiftBack better! </just kidding> I'm glad you like the beast. I test drove the sedan bafore the hatch, and liked it. Then I drove the hatch and fell in love. Each to his own. A happy Yaris driver is what we're after, no matter which model.

04-15-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	Oh, the Cobalt had automatic headlights and daytime running lights, and the radio would keep playing after the engine was turned off and the key was removed from the ignition until a door was opened. I can live without those features, but they were kind of nice. With the Yaris, I gained power windows, power locks, power mirrors, keyless entry, and cruise control. Those options were available on the Cobalt LT, but mine was an LS. I absolutely love my Yaris, and even though I gave up some features, I am very, very happy that I made the trade. I'm just trying to present BOTH sides, so people don't think that I dumped the Cobalt because I didn't think it was a good car. It will make its next owner a fine car. I hope it goes to a "good home." Tom

04-15-2009, 12:54 PM	#6
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	Don't forget we all gave up a standard cabin air filter.

04-15-2009, 01:03 PM	#8
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	Really? wow. This is the first car I've had that doesn't have one.

04-15-2009, 01:14 PM	#9
elmo WFO Drives: 2008 hb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: E. Tennessee Posts: 190	i'm with you sail, never had a car with one

04-15-2009, 01:24 PM	#10
toyo Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Japan I wish Posts: 236	I gave up power windows, really miss them :( and drivers seat sucks for me! I think I'll get a lumbar support pad to see if it helps, but I think my problem is the seat is too short and mi gas leg starts to hurt a lot after a while driving. tried every single seat position, and no luck :( it's the only down side for me :P oohh and also my AC takes a while to get cold, does yours?

04-15-2009, 02:01 PM	#12
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	Well, Brian, I HOPE I have given up those things in favor of reliability. All I ever hear is how reliable Toyota cars and trucks are. People drive them forever and only do routine maintenance on them and put new tires on them occasionally. They never need repair. Now, I am going to find out for myself. This is my first Toyota and first Japanese car of any make or model. I have traded so often in the past that long term reliability was not much of a factor for me, but I am going to HAVE to keep this car for a long time. My Yaris sure is a fun little car to drive. I am thrilled with it so far! Tom

04-15-2009, 04:40 PM	#16
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	Haven't needed my A/C yet, but if it is slow to cool, I guess I will use the little trick of putting the window down, using the recirc setting on the A/C control until the car begins to cool off, and then putting the window back up. Tom

04-15-2009, 04:42 PM	#17
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I haven't noticed the A/C being slow to cool; but I do live in Ohio, where it's cold 9 months out of the year.

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