A little perspective - Toyota Yaris Forums

Captain Slow · 03-08-2013, 12:53 PM

It's amazing what a little perspective will do. Coming from my last few cars (Miata, Mustang GT, 325i, Lancer Ralliart, etc...) the Yaris seems slow and cheaply made (tough, but not luxurious). Well, last night I drove a friend's 2001 Nissan Frontier and all of a sudden gained a whole new level of respect for my little Yaris.

In comparison my Yaris is 10x smoother and more comfortable and easily 3-4x faster. I'm so used to the precision shifting (with my MI short shift kit), the revvy and torquey little motor and the great brakes. Getting back into my Yaris this morning I had a smile on my face, compared to a lot of things out there my little Yaris is a very nice car and hella quick if you consider that 10 years ago a typical econo-box did something like a 14 second 0-60. The Yaris' acceleration is about the same as my first year (1990) Miata.

Awesome little cars, now if I can get some stiffer suspension and that MI intake manifold this thing will be rockin'

Kar98 · 03-08-2013, 01:48 PM

A couple of months ago I had a Chevy HHR as a rental, and was very glad indeed to get back into my Yaris. Firmer ride, more nimble, better gas mileage and it didn't look like it was designed with an axe and a shovel.

why? · 03-16-2013, 09:11 PM

Even driving some of the cars my parents have makes me love my Yaris more. An Infiniti M20 Convertible is a great thing, but electrical gremlins leave the radio non functional, the roof leaks, the accelerator is basically an on off switch, and it sucks down gas like no tomorrow. Minivan is extremely comfortable, handles horrific, drinks gas even faster, but at least has a ton of power.

Basically the Yaris is a great mix of lightweight old fashioned fun and saving gas while remaining relatively comfortable without ridiculous over complexities just asking to create problems.

I bet even the blues and MI springs would make the Yaris handle quite well.

nookandcrannycar · 03-16-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

without ridiculous over complexities just asking to create problems.

One of the main reasons I am so fond of the Yaris.

nookandcrannycar · 03-16-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kar98

A couple of months ago I had a Chevy HHR as a rental, and was very glad indeed to get back into my Yaris. Firmer ride, more nimble, better gas mileage and it didn't look like it was designed with an axe and a shovel.

I saw one (the first in quite awhile) at a gas station a few days after you posted this, and you're right. It does look like it was designed with an axe and a shovel..and also looks like a toy car, glued together.

NEexpat · 03-16-2013, 09:59 PM

Well I like my Yaris. I should I bought it.

A few months ago one of my sisters told me she was in the market for a new late model used car, she was thinking Camry or Accord and would I go with her to look and brow beat the vampire blood suckers etc. Sure, this seems to be my side job now.

Well I'll tell you and it really is unfair and I shouldn't do it different classes of car etc. but the 2011 Camry we got her is sooooooooooooooooooooo nice. What a ride.

OK, apples to apples my gf has a FIT. I'll take my Yaris.

UberSilver · 03-17-2013, 12:05 AM

In the 70~80's I raced some SCCA, running a Datsun 1200, Volvo 142 and Mazda Rx3sp.

All of the cars had a good amount of money in the suspensions, and all handled really well. My Yaris would out slalom any of them. The Volvo might be tuff to beat, but the other two, hands down!

Just cant fight technology.

why? · 03-17-2013, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I saw one (the first in quite awhile) at a gas station a few days after you posted this, and you're right. It does look like it was designed with an axe and a shovel..and also looks like a toy car, glued together.

I've been in a late model Camry. Wonderful car, but I wouldn't trade my Yaris for it. The Camry is way too large and the gas mileage is much worse.

CrankyOldMan · 03-17-2013, 10:50 AM

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03-08-2013, 12:53 PM	#1
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	A little perspective It's amazing what a little perspective will do. Coming from my last few cars (Miata, Mustang GT, 325i, Lancer Ralliart, etc...) the Yaris seems slow and cheaply made (tough, but not luxurious). Well, last night I drove a friend's 2001 Nissan Frontier and all of a sudden gained a whole new level of respect for my little Yaris. In comparison my Yaris is 10x smoother and more comfortable and easily 3-4x faster. I'm so used to the precision shifting (with my MI short shift kit), the revvy and torquey little motor and the great brakes. Getting back into my Yaris this morning I had a smile on my face, compared to a lot of things out there my little Yaris is a very nice car and hella quick if you consider that 10 years ago a typical econo-box did something like a 14 second 0-60. The Yaris' acceleration is about the same as my first year (1990) Miata. Awesome little cars, now if I can get some stiffer suspension and that MI intake manifold this thing will be rockin' __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

03-16-2013, 09:11 PM	#3
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Even driving some of the cars my parents have makes me love my Yaris more. An Infiniti M20 Convertible is a great thing, but electrical gremlins leave the radio non functional, the roof leaks, the accelerator is basically an on off switch, and it sucks down gas like no tomorrow. Minivan is extremely comfortable, handles horrific, drinks gas even faster, but at least has a ton of power. Basically the Yaris is a great mix of lightweight old fashioned fun and saving gas while remaining relatively comfortable without ridiculous over complexities just asking to create problems. I bet even the blues and MI springs would make the Yaris handle quite well. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

03-08-2013, 01:48 PM	#2
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	A couple of months ago I had a Chevy HHR as a rental, and was very glad indeed to get back into my Yaris. Firmer ride, more nimble, better gas mileage and it didn't look like it was designed with an axe and a shovel.

03-16-2013, 09:59 PM	#6
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Well I like my Yaris. I should I bought it. A few months ago one of my sisters told me she was in the market for a new late model used car, she was thinking Camry or Accord and would I go with her to look and brow beat the vampire blood suckers etc. Sure, this seems to be my side job now. Well I'll tell you and it really is unfair and I shouldn't do it different classes of car etc. but the 2011 Camry we got her is sooooooooooooooooooooo nice. What a ride. OK, apples to apples my gf has a FIT. I'll take my Yaris.

03-17-2013, 12:05 AM	#7
UberSilver Drives: 08Yaris2D, 88LandCruiser. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alameda,Ca. Posts: 476	In the 70~80's I raced some SCCA, running a Datsun 1200, Volvo 142 and Mazda Rx3sp. All of the cars had a good amount of money in the suspensions, and all handled really well. My Yaris would out slalom any of them. The Volvo might be tuff to beat, but the other two, hands down! Just cant fight technology.

03-17-2013, 10:50 AM	#9
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Admin, cleanup on aisle 5!