Im in Yaris heaven..... (Special Edition Yaris)

[YAR1S]

So..... today I was driving past the local Rice Toyota dealership and I saw a modded yaris parked out front on display... I was like WTF? why are they selling a Modded yaris like that?

To my disbelief there it was....

THE ONYX:wub:
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ABOUT
The Yaris ONYX, also known as the Toyota Yaris ONYX or simply the ONYX, is a limited run liftback. As of December 2008, there were plans to make only 200 such vehicles.
The ONYX, which is essentially a Yaris with exclusive Toyota accessories, is available only in black, and only as a 3-door liftback. Its availability will be limited to the Southeastern United States (specifically states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida) and is available only through Toyota dealers.
The name “ONYX” refers to its dark color. ONYX stone is typically of a dark, black hue.

SIGHTINGS
On-location photos of the Yaris ONYX were taken in Southern Georgia, and the photos accompanying this entry are believed to be the only ones wherein the exterior of the ONYX isn’t hidden. Additional sightings were reported outside the port near Jacksonville, FL.

FEATURES
In addition to the black finish, the Yaris ONYX features a variety of ONYX-only features. These include:
- Bongiovi radio with iPod interface
- Enkei 17” wheels in dark chrome
- Carbon fiber dash-trim
- Window tint
- Stainless steel exhaust tip
- Euro rear spoiler
- Window tint
- Custom badging
- Bluetooth capacity
- Limited edition numbered key chain

This was one of two that they got and they got them yesterday, already sold one. It was retailing for about $16k with a $500 rebate....

It was very Nice..... :cry:
I wish I had 16k... :thumbdown:

[YAR1S]

carbon fiber , mmmmm :]

[MadMax]

Dang, that's nice; but the ads I saw had lighted door sills that said 'Yaris' on them!

Still, had I known this was coming I would've held out and spent the extra money to get one. It's already close to what I've got...

Cheers! M2

[YAR1S]

Yeah I thought they would have said Yaris.... I guess thats what makes it special edition, haha.... You can get the yaris ones anyways, right?

[Crandall]

With a drop that wouldn't be too bad.

[YAR1S]

Thats the first thing I told the guy who was trying so desperately to sell it to me....

ME: "They did all that to it, and yet they still couldn't be bothered to drop it just a little bit....??"
HIM: *blank stare*

[YAR1S]

To my best knowledge its the same black.... and yes 16k for beauty. Im not even sure it had fogs.... It probably did... but my pictures dont show them.

[YAR1S]

yeah true.
http://toyotahighway.com/?vtype=onyx <-- Yaris is glowing... not onyx... weird.

[YAR1S]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/Cheekyllama/IMG_2672.jpg
nope no fogs :iono: WTF. You better off gettign a bare bone Yaris and do teh mods yourself the way you want it for less. IMO

I think that may be the angle that the pic was taken at.... illusion...

maybe not... IDK.

[PETERPOOP]

You better off gettign a bare bone Yaris and do teh mods yourself the way you want it for less. IMO

Exactly. Unless someone who doesn't want to take the time to get their own choice of rims and not mind having a yaris that other people will own exactly identical, it's cool. You can buy this and just get a drop then it's done. But yah, I prefer buying a plain bone stock yaris and having my choice of everything. Still cool though. Always like black and the color of those rims are nice. I'm definately jealous of the CF trim! :headbang:

*seems like they'd sell more of these in places like Cali and whatnot..

[ZING]

And the engine specifications are exactly the same? My yaris was more expensive than that :(

[ZING]

oh and dude...I so want those rims.

[YAR1S]

I think they must be the same... I felt really weird taking pictures of it... but Im almost certain its the exact same car just cosmetically differn't.

[YAR1S]

and yes the rims were nice :D

[YAR1S]

it is an illusion just made me think you could do a tint job like this on for the sunshade

Oh yeah haha, the shadow of the building is doing that fake tinted shade.

[thewifesyaris]

Bet they want some ridiculous price for it.

To be honest the S looks better even with the rocket boosters.

[ZING]

16K ^^

[cali yaris]

that's a very nice treatment.

Limited edition numbered key chain

I have one of those. It says "1 out of 1" :biggrin:

[Saggio]

Lame, ripoff, ugly wheels, waste of money IMO.

Buy a stock one for $12,000 and you can install WAY better mods than what that car has on it.

Its soooo hillbilly! Thats why its being sold ONLY in the SouthEasturn states!

[cleong]

Does it come with a serialized number plate stating it is xxx of 200?

[ashinyobject]

The dealership in Sylacaga, Alabama where I bought my Yaris just got an Onyx.
One month after I bought my Yaris.
Oh well.

[Tamago]

So..... today I was driving past the local Rice Toyota dealership and I saw a modded yaris parked out front on display... I was like WTF? why are they selling a Modded yaris like that?

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dealers do that down here all the time.. i saw a COROLLA TYPE X one time that the dealer had slapped 19's on with too-thin tires and marked it up to 26,000dollars.. keep in mind this was a corolla CE with dookie brown interior and roll up windows..

[Black Yaris]

the Onyx is factory customizing..... same as they did with Scion Release v.X

[Tamago]

the Onyx is factory customizing..... same as they did with Scion Release v.X

:clap: the wheel choice takes me back to 1999 lmfao

[Black Yaris]

I am not a fan of the package at all..... it looks cheep, mostly stick on stuff that any rice racer can do

[YAR1S]

Meh, I'd buy it if I had the money.... but I wouldnt expect to pay too much more than the stock price plus a grand or so for the wheels and spoiler.

Ohh well.... nice to know that toyota acknowledges the fact that the yaris is a moddifyable car, lol.

[thewifesyaris]

Considering the number of TRD parts available, there should be a TRD version. Most of these come in stock and the dealership is in charge of adding the "Onix" package, as well as deciding how much these should be sold for.

Think about it, TRD exhaust, intake, springs, struts, sway bar, maybe a special paint like that peppermint, those 18"s, some minor interior accents, shift knob, leather steering wheel, maybe some embroidering. That I would buy.

[thewifesyaris]

^^^^^^^
TRD Supercharger

[tristan]

haha they need to clean that car!
and i loveee those rims and spoiler

[Wisher23]

Wow that is pricey for add-ons. Its not even a S. Blah. I spent grand total of 17.5k for my car, and thats including all the mods. Like Saggio said, better to get a base one and do it up the way you want to. But i guess its easier to finance one that all done up.

[kou]

that yaris for that price :barf: maybe dropped and the S kit it would be worth it just my opinion.

[cali yaris]

Its soooo hillbilly! Thats why its being sold ONLY in the SouthEasturn states!

what does that mean, exactly?

[YAR1S]

Hmmm Im thinking that too...:bs:

[YAR1S]

eastern.... at least we can spell :p

[PreciousPups4U]

Hmmm Im thinking that too...:bs:

Sounds like someone is insulting us Southern folks. That's not very nice.:frown:

[smofskra]

it sounds to me that he is just jealous he cant get one in his area

[coheed]

Speaking of insulting southern people, be proud next time someone calls you a redneck. The actually origin of Redneck comes from when the coal mines of West-Virginia unionized, the sourthen most counties forbid the unionization and actually hired mercenaries to kill anyone who opposed them. The rebellious forces of the people that fought the mercenaries and the county governments wore a red handkerchief around their neck, hence the term "redneck".



Pays to watch the History Channel. :thumbsup: And yes I sport the name redneck with pride.

[PreciousPups4U]

FYI, he said hillbilly, not redneck. Totally different.:laugh:

[kou]

does that yaris come with a gun rack option,j/k.

[coheed]

I know just felt like sharing.

[ZING]

does that yaris come with a gun rack option,j/k.

haha.



Exactly how expensive are those rims tho? Just curious.

[YAR1S]

I looked at some general prices of enkei rims and they ranged from $200-$400 per set... without tires.

[YAR1S]

btw I couldnt really find them.... they are supposed to be exclusive to the onyx....

[Phaeton]

I think it looks overdone.
The stripe on the fender isn't needed.
I also am not a fan of the blacked out look, maybe that's why it's not getting me excited.

[ZING]

So do you think that i could turn my YAris into a Onyx replica if I bought the parts? Or ar they all custom made? If they are custom made it would be a bitch to get into an accident wit that. What do you think the insurance rate is on a limited edition car?

[pixiedixie862]

i personally wouldnt like 200 other people having the same exact stripe all the onyx's have.

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

does that yaris come with a gun rack option,j/k.
or the fishing pole rack.....:laugh:

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

haha.



Exactly how expensive are those rims tho? Just curious.
i tried researching part numbers for the wheels BUT port installed means its not in a toyota accessory catalog......

[Havana]

Being from Southern Appalachia, I can confirm that the Toyota Yaris is indeed the quintessential automotive choice of degenerate hillbillies such as myself. In fact, sometimes we all just get to feudin' over who gets better gas mileage or whose car looks better with Japanese market emblems. Yeehah!
Anyway...
The wheels and radio on this Onyx are nice but I'd rather choose my own. The rest really looks like JC Whitney/Pep Boys type add ons. $16K and still no tach or even fog lights??? I say buy a base or near base model and trick it out yourself or just get an S model.

[marcus]

what kind of special edition is that... no skirt missing fog lights, no trd springs. ..alot missing..although i like the special badge..

[CTScott]

Is the Onyx an "official" Toyota package, or is it just something thrown together by a regional distributor? There's no mention of it on Toyota.com, so I'm thinking the latter.

[Thej3sta2]

needs a drop and it will look gooooodd

[Saggio]

i like the special badge..

Yeah, a real "Special" person would have to buy this car. lol :wink:

[YAR1S]

Its an actual special edition search for it on google and its on toyotahighway.com or something....

[Gideon]

Is the Onyx an "official" Toyota package, or is it just something thrown together by a regional distributor? There's no mention of it on Toyota.com, so I'm thinking the latter.

It's an independent thing. From Southeast Toyota Distributors:
http://toyotahighway.com/index.php?vtype=onyx

"Onyx" Package Includes:
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Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip,Euro Rear Spoiler
Carbon Fiber Applique Appearance Dash
"Onyx" Badging,"Onyx" Illuminated Door Sills
Red Stripe Graphic,Limited Edition Keychain
Window Tint UV Rating of 98.5%-99%
Bongiovi Premium AM/FM/CD w/Ipod Interface
4-17" Enkei "Onyx" Wheels w/Yokohama Tires


Package MSRP: $2,794.00

:laugh:

[NJBob]

NICE car......but I just can't get behind that spoiler....too big fer me.

[Littlefoot]

I just took delivery of my 2009 Yaris S hatchback, for the money I would still keep mine over the Onyx. The interior of the Onyx is not appealing, In my opinion they should have takend and S hatchback and added the onyx stuff to it.

[coheed]

Found one for sell on ebay. :thumbsup:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Yaris-Onyx-Onyx-Package-Yaris-Bid-Now_W0QQitemZ160311397419QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Car s_Trucks?hash=item160311397419&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308

[dg4rez]

my yaris, full loaded, 12,400 out the door (used, but only 4kish miles)

$12,400
+200 dash kit ( I got barrel wood, but its the same thing as the carbon fiber)
+300 tint ( got back lights tinted too, and limo all around, double on front)
+300 LCD touchscreen DVD/ WMA / MP3 deck
+500 new speakers (went with focal K2P they are the best 6.5 speaker)
+300 for subs
+700 for amps for speakers and subs...
+1000 for install, plus dynomat of the whole car
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15,700 = (after tax and everything) alot better use of money... you buy that car, and after taxes and junk, your paying like 19 grand... is rims, a spoiler, and a mufler tip worth...3,300? plus your talking about, I dinomatted the whole car, not just doors.. plus got the best 6.5 speakers and tweeters ever made..and I can still use my IPOD hook up by the ebrake..

[smofskra]

what a joke, no power package, an auto transmission, what the hell kind of crap is that? No split rear seat? did they take the base of the base models and add crap to it to sell it for $3000 more than its worth?

[ggeiser]

Sure, anyone car crap up (sorry) any kind of car and add stuff for less than the add-ons on the Onyx. But, you totally miss the point. This is a limited edition - 1 of 200 vehicle. Built by (sanctioned by) Toyota. Taking anything off it, or adding 'stuff' like the tint bar on the windshield would detract from the authenticity and value of the car.

They take the base car with minimum extras and upgrade that one to keep the selling price reasonable. If they added to the 'S' car the selling price would be well over 20k. A pretty hard Yaris to sell I would think.

As in anything in life, some people will like the looks and some wont. Personally, I am smitten. Buying number 198 today.

As for making it faster . . . why? I traded my Corvette in. Speed is definately fun, but you have to pay the piper. Higher insurance, tickets, tire replacement, repairs, gas mileage. Everything costs more.

This car (the Onyx) will hold its value only if left just the way Toyota made it. The VIN will prove authenticity, plus the numbered key chain would be a plus - unless you added all the extras and got it done just right then, counterfited the key chain and altered the VIN you would still just have a regular Yaris dolled up.

No matter which Yaris you get, it will never be one of two-hundred, like this one is. A rare buy indeed.

[cleong]

I would agree with, if only Onyx spec actually meant something different in performance. Like perhaps a TRD turbocharger, or TRD muffler, or something else. Like the Mugen Civic RR, or R34 GT-R Z-tune. Those are actually sought-after limited run cars.

Yes, it is a rare car, but unfortunately it drives just like a base automatic would, and is slower because of the larger rims. In order to keep it unique, you can't mod it otherwise it'd lose its unique-ness (this I agree). And the Yaris is crying out to be properly modded - lowered, its I/H/E done up, and it'd be punching above its weight. Otherwise, Onyx badge or not, it'll drive like any other Yaris out there.

[jeremyshay]

unless this guy shits gold bars out the tailpipe, or puts down 150 to the wheels, toyotas dick is loose if they think id pay 16k for a stock yarii with an altered bumper, ugly tags, and enkeis. imo

[808_Yaris]

i like the carbon fiber dash trim though. it could be better :)

[ggeiser]

So..... today I was driving past the local Rice Toyota dealership and I saw a modded yaris parked out front on display... I was like WTF? why are they selling a Modded yaris like that?

To my disbelief there it was....

THE ONYX:wub:
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ABOUT
The Yaris ONYX, also known as the Toyota Yaris ONYX or simply the ONYX, is a limited run liftback. As of December 2008, there were plans to make only 200 such vehicles.
The ONYX, which is essentially a Yaris with exclusive Toyota accessories, is available only in black, and only as a 3-door liftback. Its availability will be limited to the Southeastern United States (specifically states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida) and is available only through Toyota dealers.
The name “ONYX” refers to its dark color. ONYX stone is typically of a dark, black hue.

SIGHTINGS
On-location photos of the Yaris ONYX were taken in Southern Georgia, and the photos accompanying this entry are believed to be the only ones wherein the exterior of the ONYX isn’t hidden. Additional sightings were reported outside the port near Jacksonville, FL.

FEATURES
In addition to the black finish, the Yaris ONYX features a variety of ONYX-only features. These include:
- Bongiovi radio with iPod interface
- Enkei 17” wheels in dark chrome
- Carbon fiber dash-trim
- Window tint
- Stainless steel exhaust tip
- Euro rear spoiler
- Window tint
- Custom badging
- Bluetooth capacity
- Limited edition numbered key chain

This was one of two that they got and they got them yesterday, already sold one. It was retailing for about $16k with a $500 rebate....

It was very Nice..... :cry:
I wish I had 16k... :thumbdown:

In addition to your list, it also has custom floor mats, fender stripes, lighted Onyx door sills, upgrade tires to fit the 17" wheels and the rebate here was $1,000. All in all, not a bad buy for $15,770.

The key (I think) to this car being of value to the customer is to keep it exactly as Toyota made it. Modifications beyond what is already done will detract from any possible future resale value.

My son bought a Smart Car and immediately re-sold it on Craig's list - for more than his purchase price. I am not thinking about selling mine (14 miles on it) but I bet I could and get more than I paid, like he did with that Smart. There aren't very many vehicles you can do that with.

[CTScott]

I really wonder about the value as a limited edition, as it really isn't a Toyota created limited edition, it's a regional distributor created limited edition.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

I really wonder about the value as a limited edition, as it really isn't a Toyota created limited edition, it's a regional distributor created limited edition.

the only value that has is to the owner that buys it. its not a RELEASE SERIES like scion or a special edition TOYOTA anything. like CT said its a regional distributor put together......

[PreciousPups4U]

I saw one here as well. Did not appeal to me, but husband loves black. Had we not already gotten him the blazing blue, this would have been tempting for him. It will always be a unique vehicle. If you love it that's all that matters. Enjoy your new Yaris.

[ggeiser]

I am adding a few things to my ONYX. Previously, I said to leave it absolutely as-is. However, I have given that more thought (if you can believe I can actually think!).

Here is the deal. Add things but save the original parts and/or make mods that can easily revert to the original, so, if ever there is a good market for re-sale, the car is pristine original.

With that said, I intend to add new tail lights, tint the windshield, add fogs, add neon interior lighting, have custom graphic windshield ONYX logo, including the red stripes placed across the windshield. All of this is easily re-done back to the original whenever needed, with little work involved. Make sure the original parts (tail lights and fog light covers) are kept in a safe place.

Photos to follow.

[tuckevalastin]

This is never going to be a collectable. In fact in a few years it will likely be harder to sell because people don't like buying "modded" cars. Make it the way you like it and don't pretend you have a collector car.

[stevewl1164]

found the site looking information on the Yaris Onyx...Love it. The one I saw had red orange stripes. I saw one on youtube with 300K on it already. Did I break any rules by posting this? Did not know how to search for a current post on this and posting from the link I originally found.

[IllusionX]

echo_hrs: if you remember, they had some some "special edition" Echos in BC for a while.. There probably had 600 made of them..

anyhow.. the Matrix TRD edition and the Celica TRD edition were both full of useless cosmetic mods. Not to mention you could steal the exhaust tip with a dime. lol

[DED1982]

LOL! I saw these at a dealer here in Warner Robins, Georgia. The dealer has a row of at last ten of these at the very front of the lot, its crazy! Nobody has bought any yet. Been there for at least 6 months now. I saw them one day and it looked like a little fleet of blacked out Yarii... I thought the red stripe was interesting though. I had no idea this was a southeast thing. Maybe crap like this is why I still haven't seen a 2009 S model LB yet.

[IownOnyx102]

I've been readingpeoples post and i just wanted to throw in my tw cents. I bought the Onyx around teh end of may in Warne Robins GA. I got number 102. I can see teh point of it being a basic car that is no good to some. but for a person without a lot of money like myself,t is much more appealing than aother camry or yaris onthe roa. There is only 200, and not all are old. ive been all over GA since buying it and ive only seen one other in Warner Robins, and one in statesboro. It sticks out becuase it isnt liek very ther car. It is the most basic ode of yaris in black, with 3 thousand dollars worth of crap on it. I bought mine fo $16,500. I brought down the actual price to 13,800 and it only went up to my final price because of taxes and such, but thats expected on any car. I paid that for the custom rims, special tires, tint jb, lighted door sills, custom stereo system, euro spoiler, gas mileage, and to be singled out in a world where every other car you pass, you just. It i sa great car and worth the money if you truely love it like me. :thumbup:

[PETERPOOP]

nice nice

[slothman86]

yep, i saw this as well. It's purely cosmetic.

[advocate]

It i sa great car and worth the money if you truely love it like me. :thumbup:

I agree. It's a unique Yaris and looks good imo. There are bad, overdone Yarii out there: '09 Sema, Darth Maul Yaris, etc etc. The onyx is not one of them.

Rock it with pride imo! :thumbsup: :burnrubber:

[schragen]

I own a 2009 Toyota Yaris Onyx Edition and it is by far the best yaris made to date, im just starting to mod it further myself because there are a few things the Onyx lacks i.e. pwr doors and windows, security system...and a few other small detials, its a great drive and the sport tuned suspension responds well with the stock ride height and the curb weight of the car, i currently have 2 10" Rockford Fosgate P1 Punches occupying my trunk, thanks to the aftermarket JVS head-deck (stock) and ipod adapter (also stock) the door sills light up Blue and say "Onyx", just bought a Phillips H4/9300 8000k HID Bi-Xenon conversion kit so i should have it installed by next weekend (hopefully) will post pics of the yaris, check out my FB if you want to see some pics of the Onyx handling the colorado winters