On holiday in Australia, and I rented a Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

cleong · 11-27-2008, 09:10 AM

So I'm currently in Brisbane, Australia, for two weeks, and have rented a Yaris to get around.

It's a blue 3dr hatch, in manual, but I didn't realize it was a 1.3 litre 2NZ-FE till I drove out of the airport parking lot and felt that the acceleration was a bit leisurely! After a bit, I pulled over and checked the build plate on the door frame - yes, a 2NZ!

I think with the 3dr having a longer door than the 5dr that I drive back home, it slams shut with a louder, tinnier sounding clang.

Despite being nearly identical in design to my Thai built Yaris, the Japanese built Australian Yaris seems better put together, and even the gear stick felt less notchy. The digital dash board is cool too. I'm going to have to visit some wreckers to see if I can bring one of these back home, just do be different from the rest.

Lots of places to go in the coming two weeks up and down the Queensland Coast, and I'm looking forward to my adventures with this car!

eTiMaGo · 11-27-2008, 09:21 AM

Excellent! I think you are the first here to experience Yarii from 2 different production locations!

Have a great vacation!

Kal-El · 11-27-2008, 12:05 PM

I actually wasn't aware that there were Yaris's built in Thailand.

BTW, outside of the US, people seem to call vacations "holidays". So what is a holiday called (such as Christmas, ect.).

The word "holiday" is derived from "Holy Day" which is one designated day reserved for celebration or remembrance of something.

"Vacations" are periods of time we take off from work or school for rest, leasure, fun, ect.

They are two totally different things.

Sorry for the off topic observation.

But can someone ouside of the USA explain this?

Doc Zaius · 11-27-2008, 12:12 PM

My first drive was in a Gen 1... I rented a Yaris (Echo hatch) back in 2003 to tour Eastern Spain around Barcelona. Was a good little car... a little underpowered... didn't think to look under the hood back then... probably a 1.0L or 1.2L or something.

Anyhow... enjoy your trip! Australia is awesome!

LtNoogie · 11-27-2008, 01:15 PM

When I was in Quebec in 2006, I rented a 3-cylinder Echo for a week, I think. Does that make sense that it had 3 cylinders or is my memory bad?

Whatever it was, it was pretty peppy.

Doc Zaius · 11-27-2008, 01:59 PM

Hmmmm, I don't think so... North America only ever had the 4-cyl 1.5L variant.

ddongbap · 11-27-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

I actually wasn't aware that there were Yaris's built in Thailand.

BTW, outside of the US, people seem to call vacations "holidays". So what is a holiday called (such as Christmas, ect.).

The word "holiday" is derived from "Holy Day" which is one designated day reserved for celebration or remembrance of something.

"Vacations" are periods of time we take off from work or school for rest, leasure, fun, ect.

They are two totally different things.

Sorry for the off topic observation.

But can someone ouside of the USA explain this?

Yea, those backwards non-USers.

Tamago · 11-27-2008, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Sorry for the off topic observation.

But can someone ouside of the USA explain this?

it's the same reason europe calls the hood a bonnet and the trunk a boot

cultures are different

Tamago · 11-27-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LtNoogie

When I was in Quebec in 2006, I rented a 3-cylinder Echo for a week, I think. Does that make sense that it had 3 cylinders or is my memory bad?

Whatever it was, it was pretty peppy.

someone got busy with a hacksaw

cleong · 11-27-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

I actually wasn't aware that there were Yaris's built in Thailand.

BTW, outside of the US, people seem to call vacations "holidays". So what is a holiday called (such as Christmas, ect.).

The word "holiday" is derived from "Holy Day" which is one designated day reserved for celebration or remembrance of something.

"Vacations" are periods of time we take off from work or school for rest, leasure, fun, ect.

They are two totally different things.

Sorry for the off topic observation.

But can someone ouside of the USA explain this?

Different cultures. The origins are correct but the use of the word has changed over time.

Entry from the Compact Oxford English Dictionary.

http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/holiday?view=uk

Kal-El · 11-27-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

it's the same reason europe calls the hood a bonnet and the trunk a boot

cultures are different

I understand cultural differences but they are using the definition of the word wrong. Oh, and Bonnet, lol - so gay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleong

Different cultures. The origins are correct but the use of the word has changed over time.

Entry from the Compact Oxford English Dictionary.

http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/holiday?view=uk

Not to linger on this but I'm still was curious at what these other counties call a holiday? And how can a holiDAY be weeks long?

Sorry to hijack the thread. Just curious!

eTiMaGo · 11-27-2008, 07:59 PM

very good question, actually, I never thought about it until you brought it up... it's just the way the language evolves in different places, really... Like for example, why do Americans call that sport "football" when the foot rarely ever touches the ball? which is not even ball-shaped? rename it to "handoval" please!

Kal-El · 11-27-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

very good question, actually, I never thought about it until you brought it up... it's just the way the language evolves in different places, really... Like for example, why do Americans call that sport "football" when the foot rarely ever touches the ball? which is not even ball-shaped? rename it to "handoval" please!

That brings us to another question. What do other counties call our sport of football? Since they call soccer "football".

eTiMaGo · 11-27-2008, 08:16 PM

American Football...

Kal-El · 11-27-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

American Football...

Really? LOL!

Carrot Top · 11-27-2008, 08:25 PM

Like Thanksgiving...when do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? In Canada our Thanksgiving is the 2nd Monday in October. The Americans celebrate theirs the last Thursday in November (Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends!!). What does England or Thailand do...do you even celebrate Thanksgiving?

Kal-El · 11-27-2008, 08:55 PM

Sorry OP, cultural curiousities got the best of us. We should just create a thread on cultural differences.

I hope your vacation goes well.

Dave · 11-27-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

BTW, outside of the US, people seem to call vacations "holidays". So what is a holiday called (such as Christmas, ect.).

The word "holiday" is derived from "Holy Day" which is one designated day reserved for celebration or remembrance of something.

"Vacations" are periods of time we take off from work or school for rest, leasure, fun, ect.

They are two totally different things.

Sorry for the off topic observation.

But can someone ouside of the USA explain this?

I remember my Dad was once hassled at the Canada-US border for saying he and my Mom were going into the US for a "holiday" when it was just (what you would call) a "vacation". The border guy said that there were no holidays that he was aware of, and my Dad had to explain how we use the word. I consider any time I take off work to be a "holiday".

11-27-2008, 09:10 AM	#1
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	On holiday in Australia, and I rented a Yaris So I'm currently in Brisbane, Australia, for two weeks, and have rented a Yaris to get around. It's a blue 3dr hatch, in manual, but I didn't realize it was a 1.3 litre 2NZ-FE till I drove out of the airport parking lot and felt that the acceleration was a bit leisurely! After a bit, I pulled over and checked the build plate on the door frame - yes, a 2NZ! I think with the 3dr having a longer door than the 5dr that I drive back home, it slams shut with a louder, tinnier sounding clang. Despite being nearly identical in design to my Thai built Yaris, the Japanese built Australian Yaris seems better put together, and even the gear stick felt less notchy. The digital dash board is cool too. I'm going to have to visit some wreckers to see if I can bring one of these back home, just do be different from the rest. Lots of places to go in the coming two weeks up and down the Queensland Coast, and I'm looking forward to my adventures with this car! __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

11-27-2008, 09:21 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Excellent! I think you are the first here to experience Yarii from 2 different production locations! Have a great vacation! __________________ 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...

11-27-2008, 12:12 PM	#4
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	My first drive was in a Gen 1... I rented a Yaris (Echo hatch) back in 2003 to tour Eastern Spain around Barcelona. Was a good little car... a little underpowered... didn't think to look under the hood back then... probably a 1.0L or 1.2L or something. Anyhow... enjoy your trip! Australia is awesome! __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

11-27-2008, 01:15 PM	#5
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	When I was in Quebec in 2006, I rented a 3-cylinder Echo for a week, I think. Does that make sense that it had 3 cylinders or is my memory bad? Whatever it was, it was pretty peppy. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

11-27-2008, 01:59 PM	#6
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Hmmmm, I don't think so... North America only ever had the 4-cyl 1.5L variant. __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

11-27-2008, 12:05 PM	#3
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	I actually wasn't aware that there were Yaris's built in Thailand. BTW, outside of the US, people seem to call vacations "holidays". So what is a holiday called (such as Christmas, ect.). The word "holiday" is derived from "Holy Day" which is one designated day reserved for celebration or remembrance of something. "Vacations" are periods of time we take off from work or school for rest, leasure, fun, ect. They are two totally different things. Sorry for the off topic observation. But can someone ouside of the USA explain this?

11-27-2008, 07:59 PM	#12
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	very good question, actually, I never thought about it until you brought it up... it's just the way the language evolves in different places, really... Like for example, why do Americans call that sport "football" when the foot rarely ever touches the ball? which is not even ball-shaped? rename it to "handoval" please! __________________ 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...

11-27-2008, 08:16 PM	#14
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	American Football... __________________ 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...

11-27-2008, 08:25 PM	#16
Carrot Top Drives: 2008 Copper Orange LE HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA Posts: 46	Like Thanksgiving...when do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? In Canada our Thanksgiving is the 2nd Monday in October. The Americans celebrate theirs the last Thursday in November (Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends!!). What does England or Thailand do...do you even celebrate Thanksgiving? __________________ The YARIS is the REAL Smart car !

11-27-2008, 08:55 PM	#17
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Sorry OP, cultural curiousities got the best of us. We should just create a thread on cultural differences. I hope your vacation goes well.

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