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05-27-2007, 12:33 AM | #1 |
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Now I Really Can't Decide!!!
Well... I have decided to buy a Yaris in probably 6-12 months. I had already testdrove the Liftback and had my heart set on one, but decided today to take the sedan for a testdrive, just for poops & giggles. Now I can't decide which one I want! Now I am torn between the Yaris S sedan and the liftback! DAMN!!!
The sedan seems more practical for hauling people around and I like the way it looks with the bodykit, wheels, lowered and tint..... sorta like a baby Lexus. But I also like the way the liftback looks all pimped out. Any pros and cons of each will be appreciated. I do like the fact that the sedan already has a tach. This decision will probably be made with a good, old-fashioned coin-toss! |
05-27-2007, 12:44 AM | #2 |
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wait for 08 model year LB should have more options to your liking
LB all the way....
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05-27-2007, 12:46 AM | #3 |
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Wow tossing a coin to decide. For me I knew what I wanted before I stepped foot on the lot. Maybe you -should- wait a little while.
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05-27-2007, 02:12 AM | #4 |
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I agree that the sedan looks good and should be practical in many ways but if you will use your car to carry a big item e.g. a bike or a big screen TV some day, choose the LB.
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05-27-2007, 02:17 AM | #5 |
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no no... a coin toss would be a good choice... so long as it is a double headed coin and you choose LB for heads
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05-27-2007, 06:46 AM | #6 |
lb foooo shooooo
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05-27-2007, 10:24 AM | #7 |
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I choose the LB because it is primarily my work commute vehicle. I didn't need anything that the Sedan offered. If you are totin extra people the the Sedan is likely more practical for you. If it is just you then the LB is a lot more fun to zip around in and easier to park in tight spaces in my experience.
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05-27-2007, 10:36 AM | #8 |
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yeah, flip a coin
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05-27-2007, 12:02 PM | #9 |
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I would only say that there are more goodies available for the LB. Possibly the O8 will have a 4 dr option like Canada. I choose the 2 dr cause IMO it looks better, buy I'm the only one in the car. For passengers I agree 4 dr's may be needed. MPG is similar, and it is a toyota so you won't be dissappointed!!
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05-27-2007, 12:17 PM | #10 |
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I too could have benefited from the extra two doors and the extra storage space, but the LB IS the Yaris. Take a look at the sedan (and no offense to sedan owners, my brother is getting ready to buy one) from any angle other than from the front, and it's just a sedan. The only thing I like about the sedan, other than the fact that you can get cruise control on it, is the front end; but oh, how much sweeter is the LB's front; it turns heads, big time. As far as space is concerned, with the 60/40 seats set all the way back, the rear leg room in the Yaris hatchback is larger than my 4 door Subaru Forester.
Still, if I had to get a sedan, it would have been the Yaris, but, oh, the LB, what a sweet car. I'm so glad I went with the LB. If you have any doubt about getting the sedan, if you really prefer the looks of the LB, get the LB or you'll regret it in the end. Just my two cents. |
05-27-2007, 01:59 PM | #11 |
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The LB stands out, the sedan blends in.
The sedan still looks great, just not as different as the LB. And yea, the LB "is" the yaris/vitz. |
05-27-2007, 03:40 PM | #12 |
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so true spkrman!!
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05-27-2007, 07:27 PM | #13 | |
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05-29-2007, 12:07 AM | #14 |
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As far as I'm concerned, The so called "coolness factor" is the major distraction with the LB. It tries way too hard. The cool shouldn't be the car, it should be what's sittin' in it. It's the eqivelent of plastic spinner caps and TRD Alloy Rims. One says cheap and trendy, the other timeless and practical. Don't get me wrong, I've got love for all Yaris owners, but I'm tired of all the abuse being heaped on the sedan owners, not to mention the fact that the YARIS S is tight as hell.
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My $0.02. EDIT: Just want to say that I think the sedan S is also pretty sweet. Oh, and also, the aftermarket support for the sedan just doesn't compare to that for the hatch.
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05-29-2007, 11:29 AM | #17 |
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Sedan pros - has 4 doors, tach, and cruise
Sedan cons - looks pretty much like any other sedan LB pros - hatchback offers the utility of a small minivan, rock star-like charisma LB cons - doesn't have 4 doors, tach, or cruise I've driven both and I much prefer the LB, but I'm waiting for the '08 to come out to see if it'll have more options available (like a tach and cruise). |
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