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The Shape

11-25-2008, 10:22 PM

Hi, My name is James and the wife and I purchased an '07 Yaris Sedan in black. I am 32 and from highschool till two years ago I have always had 5.0 Mustangs. About two years ago I sold my last 5.0 and got out of the scene. I purchased a brand new '07 Tacoma. Well when the wife needed a new ride we went with Toyota and bought the Yaris.

I have to say I have driven some high horse power cars in my life and horsepower wise the Yaris is the weakest thing I have ever owned, BUT it also may just be the most fun to drive!!!! I LOVE driving this little car down a curvy road so much. It's like an overgrown go-cart! I am thinking of trading my Tacoma in on a liftback because of the MPG. I just found this site and look forward to learning more about the Yaris.

SIPNGAS

11-25-2008, 10:24 PM

Hello and WELCOME. There is a LOT of great inforamation to be found around our little forum. Post a picture when you can!

Phaeton

11-25-2008, 10:32 PM

Welcome!

PETERPOOP

11-25-2008, 10:36 PM

you were into performance cars? Wait till you are introduced to all the things for the yaris and the "coming soons" in production. you will be kicking yourself for modding it!

1NZYaris1

11-25-2008, 11:11 PM

Welcome, and i hope you enjoy.

KCALB SIRAY

11-26-2008, 12:15 AM

Welcome to being broke and happy all at the same time. haha, just kidding, have fun and let the mods begin

Benggolf2

11-26-2008, 02:29 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:
Hope you catch the "mod bug" soon. :wink:

LtNoogie

11-26-2008, 03:10 AM

Welcome to YarisWorld. I think people who mod their little car need their heads examined. I have an appointment for Friday.

otterhere

11-26-2008, 10:02 AM

What IS it that makes it so fun to drive? I'm trying to figure that out!!! For one thing, I feel like I'm sitting way up high compared to my former car (Suzuki Swift hatchback) -- I think the Yaris has an almost ridiculous amount of passenger/head room -- but there's something about turning corners that really does have that "go-cart" feel; anyone else?

The Shape

11-26-2008, 12:50 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys I appreciate it. And I am not sure what makes this little cheap car so much fun to drive, but I love it and have a blast everytime I drive it.