Center Guages - Toyota Yaris Forums

spkrman · 11-26-2006, 04:29 PM

What do you guys think?

At first I thought it was quirky, but the more I drive it, the more I like it. It makes more sense to me, you can always see em, steering wheel never in the way.

I'd like to have a tach in there...but thats another thread :)

dngz · 11-26-2006, 05:53 PM

yea, when i drive with 1 hand on top of the steering wheel, i can see everything clearly, not like b4 where id have to move my hand out of the way to see.

vodkalush · 11-26-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dngz

yea, when i drive with 1 hand on top of the steering wheel, i can see everything clearly, not like b4 where id have to move my hand out of the way to see.

same here

eco · 11-26-2006, 06:44 PM

Same here,but now Ive got a scangaugeII behind the wheel,and its small enough to see when Ive got my hand at the top of the wheel.

Driver · 11-26-2006, 07:08 PM

Love the center guages.

ECHOKnight2000 · 11-26-2006, 07:27 PM

I may not have a Yaris but I have an ECHO that obviously like the Yaris has center gauges. I like it and as mentioned before it makes sense, especially for a small car. I get amused how reviewer's use it to dock off points cause its "annoying." Or some people hate the center gauges like it killed off their family or something, sure you can have your opinion but just chill out! People hate change! I know its a matter of personal perference but I think it makes the car more unuiqe IMO.

whoguy · 11-26-2006, 07:44 PM

The center guage is good for passengers to check what your doin.... he he...

Tip: No backseat drivers allowed...

Pars · 11-26-2006, 08:18 PM

I like the clean a sculptured look of the dash and having the console at the centre adds to the effect. Since my NAV system is already at the centre of the dash, I'm able to not only get all the info from the NAV system at a glance, but also the regular dash read-outs.

eTiMaGo · 11-26-2006, 08:20 PM

I don't really mind so much the gauges, but the one thing I do not like is that the side turning repeater lights are not in my normal field of vision, and their "click" is very quiet, so sometimes I forget to turn off the indicators and don't notice for a while!

Pars · 11-27-2006, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

I don't really mind so much the gauges, but the one thing I do not like is that the side turning repeater lights are not in my normal field of vision, and their "click" is very quiet, so sometimes I forget to turn off the indicators and don't notice for a while!

It'd be cool if the clicking got louder if it was on for more then 3 minutes. That way, it's not intrusive to the passenger, but after while, it can be heard if mistakenly left on.

Black Yaris · 11-27-2006, 08:48 PM

my old car shut off the radio if you left the blinker on for too long

spkrman · 11-27-2006, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dngz

yea, when i drive with 1 hand on top of the steering wheel, i can see everything clearly, not like b4 where id have to move my hand out of the way to see.

yep EXACTLY! Checking guages in my blazer, I have to look down and move my hand, in the yaris its just look over, much faster.

spkrman · 11-27-2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECHOKnight2000

I may not have a Yaris but I have an ECHO that obviously like the Yaris has center gauges. I like it and as mentioned before it makes sense, especially for a small car. I get amused how reviewer's use it to dock off points cause its "annoying." Or some people hate the center gauges like it killed off their family or something, sure you can have your opinion but just chill out! People hate change! I know its a matter of personal perference but I think it makes the car more unuiqe IMO.

its only annoying when you get in the car and drive it for 15 minutes never to see it again... or perhaps as some reviews appear - look at a spec sheet and go from there.

Early in my test drive it was awkword, but I quickly learned of its usefulness.

spkrman · 11-27-2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

I don't really mind so much the gauges, but the one thing I do not like is that the side turning repeater lights are not in my normal field of vision, and their "click" is very quiet, so sometimes I forget to turn off the indicators and don't notice for a while!

yep, i've the same "complaint". Turning left isnt so bad, but when you turn right, the light is flashing almost on the other side of the dash.

stuffy · 11-30-2006, 02:10 PM

the automotive press hate the centre guages, but there seems to be a bit of sheep mentality with them anyway,
one reveiwer doesn't like it, then they all don't like it.

ChinoCharles · 11-30-2006, 02:13 PM

The gauge placement took some getting used to, but like others said, now my hand doesn't block my field of vision.

And besides the fact, that is always the first thing people point out when they see the car. Its cool to have a feature that is so unique to this car.

KSIbucky · 11-30-2006, 07:56 PM

i like having the glove box and where the gauges are help it does need a tach thow

Typer73 · 12-02-2006, 02:55 AM

It took me all of 15 minutes to get used to the center gauges. To me, they are much more visible in the center rather than hiding behind the steering wheel. And--LOVE that driver's side glove box!

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11-26-2006, 04:29 PM	#1
spkrman Banned View User's Garage Drives: 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 2 Posts: 1,476	Center Guages What do you guys think? At first I thought it was quirky, but the more I drive it, the more I like it. It makes more sense to me, you can always see em, steering wheel never in the way. I'd like to have a tach in there...but thats another thread :)

11-26-2006, 07:08 PM	#5
Driver Drives: 07 Yaris silver manual sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Queens New York, USA Posts: 145	Love the center guages. __________________ Driver Time is an excellent teacher, unfortunately it kills all it's students

11-26-2006, 07:27 PM	#6
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	I may not have a Yaris but I have an ECHO that obviously like the Yaris has center gauges. I like it and as mentioned before it makes sense, especially for a small car. I get amused how reviewer's use it to dock off points cause its "annoying." Or some people hate the center gauges like it killed off their family or something, sure you can have your opinion but just chill out! People hate change! I know its a matter of personal perference but I think it makes the car more unuiqe IMO. __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

11-26-2006, 08:20 PM	#9
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	I don't really mind so much the gauges, but the one thing I do not like is that the side turning repeater lights are not in my normal field of vision, and their "click" is very quiet, so sometimes I forget to turn off the indicators and don't notice for a while! __________________ 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...

11-26-2006, 05:53 PM	#2
dngz View User's Garage Drives: black yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: vancouver Posts: 475	yea, when i drive with 1 hand on top of the steering wheel, i can see everything clearly, not like b4 where id have to move my hand out of the way to see.

11-26-2006, 06:44 PM	#4
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	Same here,but now Ive got a scangaugeII behind the wheel,and its small enough to see when Ive got my hand at the top of the wheel.

11-26-2006, 07:44 PM	#7
whoguy View User's Garage Drives: Yaris YRS Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 65	The center guage is good for passengers to check what your doin.... he he... Tip: No backseat drivers allowed...

11-26-2006, 08:18 PM	#8
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	I like the clean a sculptured look of the dash and having the console at the centre adds to the effect. Since my NAV system is already at the centre of the dash, I'm able to not only get all the info from the NAV system at a glance, but also the regular dash read-outs.

11-27-2006, 08:48 PM	#11
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	my old car shut off the radio if you left the blinker on for too long __________________

11-30-2006, 02:10 PM	#15
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	the automotive press hate the centre guages, but there seems to be a bit of sheep mentality with them anyway, one reveiwer doesn't like it, then they all don't like it.

11-30-2006, 02:13 PM	#16
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	The gauge placement took some getting used to, but like others said, now my hand doesn't block my field of vision. And besides the fact, that is always the first thing people point out when they see the car. Its cool to have a feature that is so unique to this car.

11-30-2006, 07:56 PM	#17
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	i like having the glove box and where the gauges are help it does need a tach thow __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

12-02-2006, 02:55 AM	#18
Typer73 Tired of the Stars! View User's Garage Drives: '07 Meteorite LB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NE GA Posts: 281	It took me all of 15 minutes to get used to the center gauges. To me, they are much more visible in the center rather than hiding behind the steering wheel. And--LOVE that driver's side glove box!

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