Pretty shortsighted review...

[eTiMaGo]

Yaris less appealing now that gas is cheap again... so that will last forever? :laugh:

Otherwise a decent review, guy's not impressed but at least he does not bash the car...

http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2008m11d29-Review-2009-Toyota-Yaris-5door-less-appealing-when-gas-is-cheap-again

[ChinoCharles]

I love how it seems all of these reviews fail to mention the fact that the NZ engines are seriously some of the best engines ever mass produced by man. It sounds buzzy? Shoot, at 35 MPG it can sound like my coffee maker. Who cares?

[jambo101]

I cant believe all the people not taking heed of the wake up call we got last summer,gas can/will get very expensive.

[Bob_VT]

What makes a sophomore student so qualified to review. No life experiance..... I consider the source. I wonder if he has an uncle who got him the job?

[voodoo22]

So it's a bad thing now that gas is cheaper, because you're saving less money?

I'd rather fluctuate between saving more or less than wasting more or less.

[TinyGiant]

gas will go up again.. as soon as opec gets a hint of the economy starting to get back on the rise the gas wil go up.. its low because they are betting that the economy is going to get worse. I dont think with oil it has much to do with supply and demand.. they could keep the price of oil as high as they want and we're stuck paying it.

[Chupacabra]

The price of oil has been lowerd to lull us to sleep. My prediction is that the price will back to $5 if not higher within 2-3 years. Other things are going to take center-stage enough so that the clean energy initiative will be forgotten once again, only for big oil to nail the lid on the coffin of many.

[TinyGiant]

grr.. big oil sucks!

[Crandall]

Meh, the Yaris isn't that great of a car to begin with. It's cheap and good on gas..

The only real reason I got one was I couldn't find a decent shape IS300 in my area. Not to say that I get into my car sigh and hate myself for it.

[voodoo22]

Meh, the Yaris isn't that great of a car to begin with. It's cheap and good on gas..

The only real reason I got one was I couldn't find a decent shape IS300 in my area. Not to say that I get into my car sigh and hate myself for it.

It's a great economical car in todays market place.

It in no way can or ever will compare to a luxury performance car and it shouldn't.

[landrym28]

Meh, the Yaris isn't that great of a car to begin with. It's cheap and good on gas..


In all honesty, that's pretty much the reason why I got mine. If I would have had a few extra grand in the budget, I would have gotten something a little higher up.

[mfratt]

I can easily afford a Mitsu Lancer, Mazda 3, VW Rabbit, Nissan Versa, Subie Outback, Honda Fit or Civic (all of which I've driven and considered), but I'm probably gonna go with the Yaris anyway. Why? I love its short wheelbase, light weight, simplicity, and all around zippiness/fun to drive factor. I love that its something out of the ordinary; not just another sedan on the road. I look forward to going some 400 miles on $18 worth of gas, and if it shoots back up, I'll be paying half of what everyone else is.

I'm coming from a 2001 BMW 3er, so I know what makes a quality car all around. The Yaris definitely shows some budgeting here and there, but it still drives great and the fit and finish of the interior doesn't horrify me by any means.

Oh yea, and unlike the Bimmer, the Yaris doesn't even register on the cock-o-meter :)
http://images.google.com/url?q=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/2136703337_f303dd017e.jpg&usg=AFQjCNEgFQ4qt2ih5Lg5O_v5QzIyavwbqA

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Meh, it's their lost. I stopped caring about those arrogant reviews.

[ChinoCharles]

The Yaris is a novelty car to me... kind of like a Delorean or a Yugo. I could see it having that type of cult appeal way, way down the road. I'm hoping I'm right and I got in on the ground floor of something kind of viral.

[voodoo22]

Oh yea, and unlike the Bimmer, the Yaris doesn't even register on the cock-o-meter :)
http://images.google.com/url?q=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/2136703337_f303dd017e.jpg&usg=AFQjCNEgFQ4qt2ih5Lg5O_v5QzIyavwbqA

You must have missed the last Top Gear. All the cocks are now driving Audi's and in fact Jeremy said you'd have to be a cock to not own the latest //m3 sedan:biggrin:

[fearturtle44]

There is nothing "special" about the Yaris. It is a basic great car with great MPG. If I had an extra $30,000 I would have spent it on a fancier car.

But for me, the Yaris gets me from Point A to Point B at a very cheap mileage rate.

I do like the position of the drink holders, the input for my IPOD, and for a inexpensive vehicle the sound system is very good.

Go YARIS!!

[jambo101]

(Strangely, the 5-door does not offer the manual transmission found in other Yaris versions, rare for an economy car. The manual lowers cost and fuel consumption and improves acceleration in other Yarises.)
Really?:eek:Thats a deal breaker in my book.
Does any one know if the Canadian version also only comes with the automatic/slushbox transmission?.

[YAR1S]

Yaris not appealing cause gas is cheep?! That just means that it costs even LESS to fill up!!! $16 for a tank here in NC.

[pz's yaris]

I bought my Yaris before gas went up and the Yaris' popularity sky rocketed. I wanted a small, economical car that I knew would last forever. I got exactly what I was looking for: a very reliable car, a payment that's inexpensive, all the options that I wanted and nothing more, and no matter what great gas mileage and a cheap fill up. I could have gotten a more expensive, fancier car...but with that comes higher payments, higher insurance, a bigger gas tank and just higher maintainence all around. My car isn't a status symbol for me...it's something to get me around from point A to B (as mentioned before!). :)

[ToddR]

Really?:eek:Thats a deal breaker in my book.
Does any one know if the Canadian version also only comes with the automatic/slushbox transmission?.

I believe the U.S. 5 door is the only one that is stuck with the automatic trans.

[Brady Holt]

Hi,

It seems a few people misunderstood the point of the review. I wasn't trying to say that it doesn't make sense to buy an economical car, but that the value of the Yaris's strongest point -- its gas mileage -- is diminished when the price of gas is suddenly cut in more than half.

As noted in the review, compared to quite a few other economy cars, the Yaris isn't very inexpensive. You pay extra for the extra gas mileage. But a few extra miles per gallon accounts for relatively little extra fuel usage when gas consumption is already low. Even if gas were to return to $5/gallon, the Yaris would achieve relatively small fuel savings over slightly less fuel-efficient but much less expensive competitors.

[mfratt]

Hi,

It seems a few people misunderstood the point of the review. I wasn't trying to say that it doesn't make sense to buy an economical car, but that the value of the Yaris's strongest point -- its gas mileage -- is diminished when the price of gas is suddenly cut in more than half.

As noted in the review, compared to quite a few other economy cars, the Yaris isn't very inexpensive. You pay extra for the extra gas mileage. But a few extra miles per gallon accounts for relatively little extra fuel usage when gas consumption is already low. Even if gas were to return to $5/gallon, the Yaris would achieve relatively small fuel savings over slightly less fuel-efficient but much less expensive competitors.

Am I the only one who likes the Yaris because its an ultra-light, short wheelbase, fun little car? 35+ MPG is a big bonus, but thats hardly the only reason I'm gonna buy one.

Plus, whats wrong with $18 fill-ups that will go 400 miles, with gas at its current prices...and if goes back up to $4+, while everyone else will be paying $70-100+ at the pump, Yaris owners will still be paying < $50, and go further on that tank than most cars on the road. In the mean time, gas being low doesn't mean it makes financial sense to go out and buy all the Navigators and Escalades again...

[Brady Holt]

Am I the only one who likes the Yaris because its an ultra-light, short wheelbase, fun little car? 35+ MPG is a big bonus, but thats hardly the only reason I'm gonna buy one.

Plus, whats wrong with $18 fill-ups that will go 400 miles, with gas at its current prices...and if goes back up to $4+, while everyone else will be paying $70-100+ at the pump, Yaris owners will still be paying < $50, and go further on that tank than most cars on the road. In the mean time, gas being low doesn't mean it makes financial sense to go out and buy all the Navigators and Escalades again...

Having driven both the Honda Fit and the Yaris, the Fit sounds more like what you're describing. The Yaris is certainly maneuverable, but not as agile at speed.

To your other point, it's not as if the only two vehicles on the road are the Yaris and a large SUV. There are other small fuel-efficient cars whose owners will pay similar amounts for their gas, and many of them outdo the Yaris in some other ways, like refinement or purchase price or warranty coverage.

[Carrot Top]

Having had a rental to drive for the past week as my Yaris is being repaired from the minor accident we had, I LOVE, LOVE this car more than before! The rental was a Mazda 6 and I didn't like it. The seats were too low and I kept hitting my head on the door frame... it drove like a big Olds. Even my kids couldn't wait til we got our car back. The Yaris is so roomy and easy to manouver in and out of traffic and even though gas has come down, so what. I am still saving money compared! Everyday, I am so happy with having purchased our Yaris.
I often wonder when someone "reviews" a car, how can they really tell what the car is all about. You need to drive it day in and out for months. We have had our Yaris for 7 months and are completely thrilled with it!

[floydisrock]

I bought my Yaris before gas went up and the Yaris' popularity sky rocketed. I wanted a small, economical car that I knew would last forever. I got exactly what I was looking for: a very reliable car, a payment that's inexpensive, all the options that I wanted and nothing more, and no matter what great gas mileage and a cheap fill up. I could have gotten a more expensive, fancier car...but with that comes higher payments, higher insurance, a bigger gas tank and just higher maintenance all around. My car isn't a status symbol for me...it's something to get me around from point A to B (as mentioned before!). :)

+1
you forgot good looks.:w00t: