These Foolish Things

[otterhere]

Two more gripes about the Yaris. Re: the little coin holders. WHY are there just three of them when there are FOUR denominations of coins? Assuming that the reason they're divided is so you can separate quarters from nickles from pennies from dimes, that is. And I had my groceries on the passenger side seat yesterday (having learned the hard way NOT to put my credit card there) when the airbag/seatbelt alarm started beeping at me; I finally had to put the seatbelt OVER my groceries to keep the car quiet. Gripes continue.

:thumbdown:

[eTiMaGo]

For the coins, this car is not sold only in the US, I believe it's the same coinholder setup everywhere... Over here we do have several different kinds of coins, but only 2 of them are ever really useful when it comes to paying for tolls, so why have that one extra holder? :biggrin:

And I agree, seatbelt reminders are annoying, glad I don't have that anymore. But unfortunately a lot of people don't like to wear seatbelts so they need to have that reminder drilled in their heads (or else, it'll be the steering column in there...) And you'll find this "feature" on pretty much any modern car now...

[DFA]

Yeah, seatbelt alarm is REALLY annoying on my dad's corolla. Thank god my Yaris didn't come with those.

As for the coins, I don't know if you have to pay tax with highway tolls in the US, but we also have US dollars here and the only coins really useful for paying tolls are nickels, dimes and quarters (and some bigass $0.50 panamanian coins, but it's really rare to have one end up in your pocket)

[TheRealEnth]

I hate the beep. I always put on my seatbelt so i dont hear it... but... When i get passengers and they dont put on their seatbelt its annoying -.-..... I kinda want my passengers to put their seatbelt on tho.. sometimes i take "over moderate sharp" turns ;D and i dont want them flying around so im like ITS BEEPING PUT IT ON

[Tamago]

who keeps pennies these days?

[tk-421]

Not all countries have 4 coin denominations. Also, the car beep can be eliminated by a code scanner at the dealership.

[otterhere]

I don't mind the carseat beep for passengers; it's the law here that they MUST use a belt. My groceries, however fragile, don't need a seatbelt.

That explains it (coin denominations in country of origin), but still just one more illogical detail that grates on me. This car won't go the whole way with me, I'm seeing already... There's a resale in my future, I can tell, LOL...

I keep pennies; I am thrifty and frugal. And it's why I opted for this Yaris.

:rolleyes:

[KCALB SIRAY]

Do it, do it now!

http://www.coafaa.org/for%20sale%20sign.JPG

[Tamago]

And it's why I opted for this Yaris.

:rolleyes:

then quit your bitchin about stupid silly things that you can't change and enjoy your purchase.... :iono:

[b_hickman11]

Two more gripes about the Yaris. Re: the little coin holders. WHY are there just three of them when there are FOUR denominations of coins? Assuming that the reason they're divided is so you can separate quarters from nickles from pennies from dimes, that is. And I had my groceries on the passenger side seat yesterday (having learned the hard way NOT to put my credit card there) when the airbag/seatbelt alarm started beeping at me; I finally had to put the seatbelt OVER my groceries to keep the car quiet. Gripes continue.

:thumbdown:

Or you should have got the Sedan which doesnt have the coin holders and then you wouldnt have that feature to complain about.

[frownonfun]

just don't put ur groceries in the passenger seat... after all they aren't passengers. and as for the coin problem... i only know of 3 coins: nickels, dimes, quarters... i throw those bronze colored things away... i sure wish the government would too.

[mikenacarato]

ill take everyones pennies... :)

[TheRealEnth]

Yeah.... Put your groceries in our Dimension of unforseen ending trunk that will take all ur groceries without a problem? like its made for?

[texkid]

I just put my oil drain plug washers in the coin holders. Prevents me from loosing them in the tool box abyss.

BTW, I can fit $200 worth of groceries plus a 100lb bag of dog food into the trunk!

[Kal-El]

Two more gripes about the Yaris. Re: the little coin holders. WHY are there just three of them when there are FOUR denominations of coins? Assuming that the reason they're divided is so you can separate quarters from nickles from pennies from dimes, that is. And I had my groceries on the passenger side seat yesterday (having learned the hard way NOT to put my credit card there) when the airbag/seatbelt alarm started beeping at me; I finally had to put the seatbelt OVER my groceries to keep the car quiet. Gripes continue.

:thumbdown:


Everything you complained about is the case with every car (although coin holders are always different-and many cars don't have them at all).

If you want a perfect car, get a $110,000 Lexus LS600hL for god sakes. :rolleyes:

[SilverBack]

who keeps pennies these days?

lol that was my first thought too. I don't even keep more than a few nickels and dimes in there either. The rest are quarters.

If this is such a big deal to you all, just keep your coins in your pocket:smile:

[Forrest]

If you do not usually have passengers and like to put things on the passenger front seat, permanently keep the passenger seat belt buckled..then the only beeping will be the drivers, until he/she buckles up.
Enjoy the Yaris for a good economical car that it is.

[Havana]

I don't normally put anything in the seats because nothing tends to stay there while driving. One reason I like a hatchback is the ease of loading and unloading stuff like grocercies.

I really like the coin holder. My Civic HB just had a coin pocket where all the coins mixed together. At least, now I can scare other drivers by methodically arranging my coins while waiting at red lights. As for pennies, I just drop them on the floor to help lower the center of gravity and improve handling.

[SIPNGAS]

I don't mind the carseat beep for passengers; it's the law here that they MUST use a belt. My groceries, however fragile, don't need a seatbelt.



yes, but the seat belt sensor in the seat goes by weight on that seat...the groceries just happen to be heavy enough to tell it SOMETHING was there..it can't determine if it's a box, groceries or a person.

[PreciousPups4U]

Yep, seat belt buzzers goes off when I take the dog anywhere, too. She weighs about 40 pounds. She will not stay in the seat belt though no matter what I do.

FYI - the buzzer will stop after a few minutes, but the light will continue to flash.

[SeaYa]

As for pennies, I just drop them on the floor to help lower the center of gravity and improve handling.

:laughabove: Now THAT'S extreme fine tuning. You may need to throw a quarter down for the hairpins though.:biggrin:

[otterhere]

Obviously I'd use the hatchback for groceries if the hatch were more user-friendly; it's not... I have to fiddle with the stupid lock (don't want people climbing in the back at stoplights so, yes, I keep it locked) for five minutes, and then the "lid" bangs me on the head because I haven't gotten around to removing that yet and finally half the groceries fall out since I haven't gotten around to outfitting it with paper boxes yet, as another owner suggested.

Should it be this much work? No.

I don't need a $100k Lexus; my $6k Suzuki had everything in just the right place.

I am tolerating this vehicle because I'll take a HUGE hit otherwise; plus, it's a Toyota, so I expect at least reliability, and it accomodates my kayak and bike, so I'll reserve the use of the hatch for those items.

But, frankly, I wish I'd just kept the Swift. I'm sure all of you wish that, too.

:redface:

[KCALB SIRAY]

I repeat, sell it!

[Havana]

I must admit I am fascinated by this Swift you speak of. It seems to have attained an epic, almost mythical, sense of glory like some kind of immaculately conceived messiah-mobile. :bow: No offense. I'm just joking a bit. I guess I've just never owned a car that I felt so strongly about. The only Swift I even remember was the same model as the one featured in the FreeCreditReport commercials in the US.

[Arkhangel]

ill take everyones pennies... :)

Yeah me too lol, Every couple of months those "worthless" Pennies pay my gas
God i love this little car

[tomato]

Two more gripes about the Yaris. Re: the little coin holders. WHY are there just three of them when there are FOUR denominations of coins? Assuming that the reason they're divided is so you can separate quarters from nickles from pennies from dimes, that is. And I had my groceries on the passenger side seat yesterday (having learned the hard way NOT to put my credit card there) when the airbag/seatbelt alarm started beeping at me; I finally had to put the seatbelt OVER my groceries to keep the car quiet. Gripes continue.

:thumbdown:

I always put a seat belt around my groceries. Learned the hard way one day when I pushed hard on the brakes (I had eggs on top, just let your imagination fill in the blanks ;)

As to the coin holders, I don't use them because in the city, if they see even a quarter hang loose in your car, they'll break the window to get it, so the less stuff in the car, the better.:headbang:

[Tamago]

I must admit I am fascinated by this Swift you speak of. It seems to have attained an epic, almost mythical, sense of glory like some kind of immaculately conceived messiah-mobile. :bow: No offense. I'm just joking a bit. I guess I've just never owned a car that I felt so strongly about. The only Swift I even remember was the same model as the one featured in the FreeCreditReport commercials in the US.

was that a Swift or a Ford Festiva?

we all know it isn't THIS one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU89JpVmtwk

[Havana]

This is the one I was thinking of. Looks like an old Swift or maybe a Geo Metro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOYGRCOPBTM

[Tamago]

This is the one I was thinking of. Looks like an old Swift or maybe a Geo Metro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOYGRCOPBTM

same car, yes you are correct

[SIPNGAS]

I guess I'm with those who would encourage you to sell it. It seems NOTHING about the car makes you happy...or..maybe you're happy as long as you're complaining? I dunno.

[Tamago]

I guess I'm with those who would encourage you to sell it. It seems NOTHING about the car makes you happy...or..maybe you're happy as long as you're complaining? I dunno.

it's her perogative to bitch and complain

and it's ours to LOL @ her ;)

[tomato]

...I am tolerating this vehicle because I'll take a HUGE hit otherwise; plus, it's a Toyota, so I expect at least reliability, and it accomodates my kayak and bike, so I'll reserve the use of the hatch for those items.

But, frankly, I wish I'd just kept the Swift. I'm sure all of you wish that, too.

:redface:

Are you really that unhappy?
Seriously?
You know, no car is going to be perfect.

I just traded in my old '87 CRX for the Yaris a couple of weeks ago and I still miss my CRX. I'll probably miss it for a long time because it was REALLY fun to drive! Even at its age, the acceleration was way better than the Yaris :burnrubber: and I was so used to that CRX, I mean I could practically drive it in my sleep under almost any road condition. The rest of the car was falling apart but the engine was still running strong ...

I selected the Yaris LB to replace the CRX based on several reasons: 1) budget, 2) size of the car (so it can be parked easily in the City), 3) hatchback, 4) Toyota's reliability, 5) easy on gas, 6) manoeuvers great in tight spaces (very important for a city car), and 7) because it was one of the very few cars that I could find with a manual transmission, 8) you gotta admit, the Yaris LB looks cute.

I'm still getting used to the Yaris and I wish some things were different: I would not put the console in the middle of the dashboard, for instance, and I would like the acceleration to be better (it's better in the Fit, if you want to part with more $$$). The Yaris tends to sway a little bit in the back in windy / rainy conditions (I felt that when I crossed the Bay Bridge the other day, it was a little scary, but crossing the bridge with my CRX during high winds/ storm conditions was no picnic either, to be honest, because they're such light cars).

Anyway, what I'm driving at is that, so far, the Yaris has not disappointed me: it was the least expensive car I could find, easy on gas, small, parks easily in small spaces, etc. So I'm putting up with the stuff I don't like. No biggy. For now, the Yaris fits my needs, really. If my needs change so much that the car becomes a problem, then I'll trade in. I don't think I would trade in because the coin holders are in the wrong places, though :wink:

[SIPNGAS]

But, frankly, I wish I'd just kept the Swift. I'm sure all of you wish that, too.

:redface:

Well..maybe...because then you would have NOTHING to complain about here...but like I said..as long as you're happy...complain on...

[otterhere]

Granted none of these things are huge problems, and if I wanted to sell it or trade it in (as everyone so helpfully suggests), obviously I'd do that. If that times comes, I will...

But these things "disappoint" me in a Toyota; I've always been a Japanese car fan and only very reluctant ventured into Nissan and Suzuki territory in the past -- not disappointed with either of these, by the way -- because I was so pro-Toyota. So the overall cheap feel and these nagging little imperfections are just a constant irritation.

Like a dripping faucet; you're not going to put the house on the market or even necessarily pay a plumber $100 to come fix it, but it still grates on your nerves.

...drip...drip...drip...

[otterhere]

And, yes, even though my Swift was getting old and had its problems, I WOULD find myself driving down the road thinking, dang, this is fun to drive... Or dang, this little bullet has pick up... Or dang, I love my hatchback... And dang, this thing sure gets great gas mileage!!! I haven't said that last one YET with the Yaris!!!

[tomato]

And, yes, even though my Swift was getting old and had its problems, I WOULD find myself driving down the road thinking, dang, this is fun to drive... Or dang, this little bullet has pick up... Or dang, I love my hatchback... And dang, this thing sure gets great gas mileage!!! I haven't said that last one YET with the Yaris!!!

Have you tried a Toyota Matrix yet? It's a little bigger, but maybe a better car for you.

[otterhere]

No, and that reminds me of yet another complaint of mine: Yaris is too ding-dang BIG!!!

[tomato]

No, and that reminds me of yet another complaint of mine: Yaris is too ding-dang BIG!!!

Too .. big?!! OK. I guess you're left with the SMART for two, and the Mini-Cooper. Either way, it'll cost more $$ and the SMART isn't exactly fast and has no trunk at all.

No car is perfect.:iono:

[KCALB SIRAY]

No, and that reminds me of yet another complaint of mine: Yaris is too ding-dang BIG!!!
Seriously, did you even test drive the Yaris before buying it? Help me understand what was the selling point for you to move forward with buying a vehicle that is not up to your standards. :iono:
http://distractible.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/captain-obvious-8-finished.jpg

[SIPNGAS]

oh my...:bellyroll:

I almost fell outta my chair.

[SIPNGAS]

No, and that reminds me of yet another complaint of mine: Yaris is too ding-dang BIG!!!

You aren't going to get our bike or your kayak in anything SMALLER...

yeesh..see...I'm not sure ANYTHING will make you happy besides complaining. It could just go on forever like this.

[Tamago]

No, and that reminds me of yet another complaint of mine: Yaris is too ding-dang BIG!!!

shoulda bought one of these

http://image34.webshots.com/35/2/29/53/266222953ZIlNAt_ph.jpg

[33OH]

Do it, do it now!

http://www.coafaa.org/for%20sale%20sign.JPG

:clap:

[SeaYa]

So the overall cheap feel
:cough:brandnewcar:cough:...:cough:...under$14k:co ugh:

[Tamago]

:cough:brandnewcar:cough:...:cough:...under$14k:co ugh:

didn't you know?

suzuki swifts came with gold plated interiors, inlaid with rubies and ivory taken from the tusks of left-footed indo-chinese baby elephants.. they also used virgin-pubes weaved ever so tightly for the apholstry



after going from THAT to boring old un-supportive Yaris seats and Plastic interior, i understand FULLY where otterhere is coming from :drinking:

[SeaYa]

didn't you know?

suzuki swifts came with gold plated interiors, inlaid with rubies and ivory taken from the tusks of left-footed indo-chinese baby elephants.. they also used virgin-pubes weaved ever so tightly for the apholstry

:bellyroll:

shoot....and I thought the rubies were only on the overseas models..total noob mistake

[33OH]

didn't you know?

suzuki swifts came with gold plated interiors, inlaid with rubies and ivory taken from the tusks of left-footed indo-chinese baby elephants.. they also used virgin-pubes weaved ever so tightly for the apholstry



after going from THAT to boring old un-supportive Yaris seats and Plastic interior, i understand FULLY where otterhere is coming from :drinking:

ROFL :laugh:

I really did miss you when you were gone Tamago. :wink:

[tomato]

You guys are funny!!!


:clap: :bellyroll: :clap: :bellyroll: :clap: :bellyroll: :clap: :bellyroll:

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

didn't you know?

suzuki swifts came with gold plated interiors, inlaid with rubies and ivory taken from the tusks of left-footed indo-chinese baby elephants.. they also used virgin-pubes weaved ever so tightly for the apholstry



after going from THAT to boring old un-supportive Yaris seats and Plastic interior, i understand FULLY where otterhere is coming from :drinking:

the seats in my 88 corolla 4 door are better than these seats.....

[33OH]

Plus the Yaris doesn't come in this sweet Suzuki Swift paint job.. :cry:

http://www.joeld.net/metrozone/StarsStripes2.jpg

[otterhere]

The Swift didn't steal my coins and credit cards; the Yaris is a klepto.

[33OH]

My Yaris beats me too. :cry:

Domestic violence Yaris FTL! :thumbdown:

[Tamago]

the seats in my 88 corolla 4 door are better than these seats.....

yep, mine were too..

toyota was aiming the yaris seats at the overweight americans :(

[SeaYa]

My Yaris beats me too. :cry:

You think that's bad...my Yaris occasionally breaks the seventh seal, summons the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse, and makes the world spontaneously combust :evil:...

..but that's only in stop and go traffic. Still, I wish Toyota would have fixed that.

[33OH]

You think that's bad...my Yaris occasionally breaks the seventh seal, summons the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse, and makes the world spontaneously combust :evil:...

..but that's only in stop and go traffic. Still, I wish Toyota would have fixed that.

I think there was a recall for that. :laugh:

[SeaYa]

Side-note...in the warranty, it lists 'Acts of God' as an exlusion.....read it...laugh .... if you are a victim of an 'Act of God' I don't think making a warranty claim should be your greatest worry.

[tomato]

Granted none of these things are huge problems, and if I wanted to sell it or trade it in (as everyone so helpfully suggests), obviously I'd do that. If that times comes, I will...

But these things "disappoint" me in a Toyota... ... the overall cheap feel and these nagging little imperfections are just a constant irritation.



Don't be disappointed. The car is marketed as Toyota's BUDGET / entry-level car. It is what it is.

In the US, the reviews I've seen tend to be negative, but in Europe, where practically every car on the road is small enough to fit in your pocket, it's quite the competitive car.:respekt:

[SIPNGAS]

This thread is the funniest thread in a long time. It's been hijacked by comediens. Otterhere is not finding a whole lot of sympathy for the 5 billion items wrong with her Yaris. She and Bobby should get together, no? He can praise the PHIT and she can the SWIFT...

[33OH]

I used to be sympathetic to Otterhere, I even personally invited her to our Spring Meet.

But when a person starts complaining about change holders, I mean.. Come on now.

[Tamago]

and i'm not a die-hard-the-yaris-is-the-best-car-in-the-world person either!!! :D

[SIPNGAS]

Like we've said...it's an entry level Toyota. None of us bought this car for it's luxurious features...face it..there none. But it's a GOOD car and a FUN car and really, I wouldn't want anything else.

[otterhere]

I used to be sympathetic to Otterhere, I even personally invited her to our Spring Meet.

But when a person starts complaining about change holders, I mean.. Come on now.


Hey, now... I dropped the complaint about the change holders when I learned they were designed to accomodate foreign currency; Yaris gets a pass on that one...

:wink:

[SIPNGAS]

Right...why bother with the change holders when there are so many other things to complain about?

[tomato]

This thread is the funniest thread in a long time. It's been hijacked by comediens. Otterhere is not finding a whole lot of sympathy for the 5 billion items wrong with her Yaris. She and Bobby should get together, no? He can praise the PHIT and she can the SWIFT...


That is a funny thread! :biggrin:

The Fit is a great car in many ways, but it sure looks like sh..t. What were they thinking?!!

I understand how Otter feels, though, sometimes, it's hard to let go of a good car that really works for you.

:burnrubber:

[otterhere]

The Fit is truly butt-ugly... But the Swift, now; talk about a thing of beauty...

[tomato]

The Fit is truly butt-ugly... But the Swift, now; talk about a thing of beauty...

Do you have a picture of that car? Or a link to one just like it? I'm really curious now about what that "superior" car looks like. Seriously. The one on Wikipedia doesn't look all that extraordinary. What gives?

You know, if you really miss it that much, you might try to see if they have a forum for it or some place where you can rave about it all you want. Might make you feel better. :drinking:

[Forrest]

The Fit is truly butt-ugly... But the Swift, now; talk about a thing of beauty...

I, too, would like to see a picture of this "thing of beauty.":laugh: Got a picture of your Swift that you miss so much?

[frownonfun]

this is the only swift i'd trade for my yaris...

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/news/bcct/wp-content/blogs.dir/2/files/2008/May/Tuesday/taylor_swift.jpg

[Kal-El]

I can't believe I'm hearing arguments that the old Suzuki Swift is better than the Yaris! :bellyroll:

Otterhere, We're still waiting for you to tell us what Swift you had (year)?

Was it the last one available in the US??? (below?)....

(one of the ugliest, cheapest cars ever made)

I can't find a single interior pic of any Swift out of a googleplex of images on Google. :confused:

[jo.]

LOL!! i honestly can't believe someone would rather have a swift than a yaris. maybe if you squint really hard and tilt your head to the side...BIG maybe.

[Pitt Yaris]

reading through the thread...where are these coin holders?

[dvlnblkdrs]

lol omg.. ok i cant take it anymore!!! put ur groceries on the floor in front of the passenger if u so hate using the trunk space! i put loads of ish there and it stays just fine.. i keep my pocketbook on the passenger seat.. easier than floor to grab n go.. i dont even use my coinholder.. thats y i have a pocketbook with a wallet inside!


holy cows woman.. if u nitpick ur car so much, i hate to see how u nitpick men.. if they even stay around past complaint one!


suzuki swift is a POS!!!!!!

[Tamago]

lol omg.. ok i cant take it anymore!!! put ur groceries on the floor in front of the passenger if u so hate using the trunk space! i put loads of ish there and it stays just fine.. i keep my pocketbook on the passenger seat.. easier than floor to grab n go.. i dont even use my coinholder.. thats y i have a pocketbook with a wallet inside!


holy cows woman.. if u nitpick ur car so much, i hate to see how u nitpick men.. if they even stay around past complaint one!


suzuki swift is a POS!!!!!!

http://www.masonicinfo.com/images/BeatDeadHorse.gif

[tomato]

reading through the thread...where are these coin holders?

I'm not real sure, don't really use them, but I think they're talking about the little compartments in front of the vents? There are also compartments on each side of the console, in the middle, maybe that's it?

Coin-holders problems are like a non-issue for me, so I don't know.

:iono:

[otterhere]

I'm not real sure, don't really use them, but I think they're talking about the little compartments in front of the vents? There are also compartments on each side of the console, in the middle, maybe that's it?

Coin-holders problems are like a non-issue for me, so I don't know.

:iono:

The actual "coin holders" are in that awkwardly placed glove box right in front of the steering wheel; three slots, although we have four denominations of coin.

Compartments: two in front of air vents for cups; not so brilliant, since cups will block air. One in center console too shallow for anything. My little toy raccoon mascot lives there. Cup holder so far back between seat you have to contort or take eyes off road to use. Bottle holders right where you want to keep your maps (driver's side) and other reading material (newspaper/book for road trip passenger on the other side); don't try to put a cup there because the little graphic tells you NO cup; YES bottle! Finally, two little triangular compartments where, if you put money, it will disappear forever down inside the Yaris. Not right shape for a cell phone.

Not sure what people do with these; I ended up decorating with a pretty pine cone and spruce sprig for winter. Maybe a robin's nest for spring... Ideas???

[KCALB SIRAY]

.

[nemelek]

Not all countries have 4 coin denominations. Also, the car beep can be eliminated by a code scanner at the dealership.

With in a week of owning my Yaris I was able to get the dealer to turn off my seal belt alarm. It took some arm twisting, however it was well worth the effort. Now when my old fat dog rides shot gun I have silence. :thumbup:

[tomato]

The actual "coin holders" are in that awkwardly placed glove box right in front of the steering wheel; three slots, although we have four denominations of coin.

Compartments: two in front of air vents for cups; not so brilliant, since cups will block air. One in center console too shallow for anything. My little toy raccoon mascot lives there. Cup holder so far back between seat you have to contort or take eyes off road to use. Bottle holders right where you want to keep your maps (driver's side) and other reading material (newspaper/book for road trip passenger on the other side); don't try to put a cup there because the little graphic tells you NO cup; YES bottle! Finally, two little triangular compartments where, if you put money, it will disappear forever down inside the Yaris. Not right shape for a cell phone.

Not sure what people do with these; I ended up decorating with a pretty pine cone and spruce sprig for winter. Maybe a robin's nest for spring... Ideas???

I'm starting to wonder if you really want ideas or just like to complain about the car :wink:

Oh, you mean the coin holder in the glove box?! I forgot about that one. That's a nice touch actually, away from sight, might use it. I didn't like that driver's glove box at first, but I love it now.

I guess I haven't yet found all the compartments in the car, yet, but if you mean the weird holes on each the side of the console, I stick a travel pack of Kleenexes and the napkins I grab with my morning coffee in there. You never know when you're gonna need to wipe your hands, seems like a good spot for that.

The coffee cup HOLDER in front of the vent is a little awkward, that's true, but not a big deal for me. My old honda didn't have any coffee cup holders at all, so one day, after spilling my coffee all over the passenger seat, I "made" one and tied it to the bottom passenger seat... coffee cups never spilled again, problem solved!

The bottle compartments on the side doors are great, though! I carry a little water bottle around all the time, so that's a great feature for me! :thumbsup:

The cup holder in the back must be for passengers riding in the backseat. Probably won't use it either.

[otterhere]

Complaining about the car has become a big part of my online identity, I must admit... But mostly I was just answering the question, "What coin holders/compartments?" Glad you're content with so many compartments with so few practical applications; wasted space drives me bonkers!

[Forrest]

My comments to Outterhere are in red. Outterhere...since you have so many complaints, did you road test and really check over the Yaris before you purchased it? Hard to believe you bought a car you do not like.
The actual "coin holders" are in that awkwardly placed glove box right in front of the steering wheel; three slots, although we have four denominations of coin.ONly put quarters in there and they stay in fine. Location is great as it is within easy reach.

Compartments: two in front of air vents for cups; not so brilliant, since cups will block air.
Actually, they work quite well where located. In winter, heat is on and keeps my coffee warm and in summer, AC keeps drinks cool. They work well in the placement.

One in center console too shallow for anything. My little toy raccoon mascot lives there. Cup holder so far back between seat you have to contort or take eyes off road to use.
That cup holder you refer to far back and between the seats is for a person sitting in the back seat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bottle holders right where you want to keep your maps (driver's side) and other reading material (newspaper/book for road trip passenger on the other side); don't try to put a cup there because the little graphic tells you NO cup; YES bottle!
Great for a bottle of water

Finally, two little triangular compartments where, if you put money, it will disappear forever down inside the Yaris. Not right shape for a cell phone.
Large enough to put cell phone there or small items.

Not sure what people do with these; I ended up decorating with a pretty pine cone and spruce sprig for winter. Maybe a robin's nest for spring... Ideas???
Interior decorating is not my thing....but it might be interesting to see how you decorate your interior. Did you decorate your Swift also?

[tomato]

Complaining about the car has become a big part of my online identity, I must admit... But mostly I was just answering the question, "What coin holders/compartments?" Glad you're content with so many compartments with so few practical applications; wasted space drives me bonkers!

Otterhere, I'm content driving a car that gets me safely from point A to point B in relative comfort and safety, and doesn't make me call road service assistance every other day! :wink:

I don't think the Yaris the perfect car by any means, but for the price, it's a good car. The rest is a question of attitude, I suppose, you know, choose your battles, don't sweat the small stuff, all that good stuff.


By the way, where is that picture of your beloved Swift?! :wink:

[KCALB SIRAY]

still waiting to hear what the deciding factor to buy the Yaris was and why you bought it

[firemachine69]

I just put my oil drain plug washers in the coin holders. Prevents me from loosing them in the tool box abyss.

BTW, I can fit $200 worth of groceries plus a 100lb bag of dog food into the trunk!

BRILLIANT.

I have no idea why I didn't think of that! The other day I was mid-way through changing the oil, and couldn't find my baggy of crush filters! This is the third (and thankfully) last time I will use that one, now that's a brilliant place to store them!

[otterhere]

This is the third (and thankfully) last time I will use that one, now that's a brilliant place to store them!

THAT'S what that's for...

Yeah, I can put just quarters in there, but then why have three separate divided compartments for one denomination? I can tell I'm the only poster here with a logical mind.

My Swift was the 2000 hatch; silver. Can been seen on used cars.com (not the actual car, but a reasonable facsimile, including interior shots). Loved it.

Why Yaris? Toyota reliability and smallest car out there other than Twofer.
I test-drove it; I didn't live in it for a week. Upon closer examination, eh...

[tomato]

THAT'S what that's for...

I can tell I'm the only poster here with a logical mind.



Hmm... yeah, that comment should go over real well.

I have to agree on one point, though, the interior of the Swift 200 looks a little more streamlined, visibility all around is good, size is truly sub-compact. but now I wonder why you sold it? You said it you had to. Why? Well built cars last a lot longer than 9 years. If it was already starting to ask for major repairs, then it couldn't have been such a well built car.

[Kal-El]

My Swift was the 2000 hatch; silver. Can been seen on used cars.com (not the actual car, but a reasonable facsimile, including interior shots). Loved it.
...

http://usedcars.com/powersearch.aspx

The Swift isn't even an option on Suzuki's model list! lol :confused:

Anyway....

Found a listing on AutoTrader and finally came up with an interior photo of the beloved Swift. Notice all the cupholders, compartments, ect... Also notice how the hatch opens by itself when it senses your presence and also how the passenger airbag will go off even with no passenger because it doesn't have that pesky sensor. Yes, the perfect little car! :wink:

Sorry to beat up on you Otterhere (is it supposed to be "Outtahere"), but your complaints are pretty silly. Reminds me to much of "Caveatipse" who got banned more times than we can count.

[TOUGEghost]

This thread is the funniest thread in a long time. It's been hijacked by comediens. Otterhere is not finding a whole lot of sympathy for the 5 billion items wrong with her Yaris. She and Bobby should get together, no? He can praise the PHIT and she can the SWIFT...

I've been pretty baffled by this whole "I-hate-my-Yaris-because-it's-not-as-good-as-my- geo-metro-I-mean-suzuki-swift-which-was-the-best-car-in-the-whole-wide-world" thing, but I finally understand that I'm not supposed to understand it.
:wink:

[yarswiss]

How can you say the "glove" compartment behind the wheel is useless? Look what I can do with it:
$3 in change
Allen key and bolt set
Schlage pliers
Digital camera

Everything I need!

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/774/img2629cg7.jpg

[Forrest]

I can tell I'm the only poster here with a logical mind.:laugh:

Such a logical mind that you purchased a great little car, good fuel economy, Toyota reliabililty and low price. Glad you used your logical mind to purchase such a GREAT car.:thumbup:

[SIPNGAS]

I've been pretty baffled by this whole "I-hate-my-Yaris-because-it's-not-as-good-as-my- geo-metro-I-mean-suzuki-swift-which-was-the-best-car-in-the-whole-wide-world" thing, but I finally understand that I'm not supposed to understand it.
:wink:

Finally, five pages later, we have the answer. :bellyroll:

[Forrest]

Finally, five pages later, we have the answer. :bellyroll:

Another thought is that some people just love to complain, whether it be a car, person, place or thing. They are never happy ! So Outterhere has a 'logical' mind that is geared to complain ! To bad as she is missing the many good points of the Yaris that we all enjoy.

[SailDesign]

I knew I had stayed away form this thread for a reason. I just got bored this morning and dipped in to see what the scoop was.
No surprises here. :smile:

[eTiMaGo]

I can tell I'm the only poster here with a logical mind.


I think the world you were looking for there is anal :biggrin:

But seriously, I don't know if you're continuing this thread out of a real want to discuss these nitpicks, or just to bring some comic relief to our forum :smile:

But, I think I can now safely say that Suzuki completely missed the following marketing approach:

"Suzuki Swift: The OCD car of choice!"

Actually I will actually add one related nitpick of my own about the coin holders and that glovebox in general, it's kinda hard to see in there at night and pick out the right coins (even if they are properly arranged in each compartment). But like somebody mentioned about this in an old thread, it's not exactly difficult to stretch one's hand above one's head and click the cabin/map light, thereby offering sufficient illumination :biggrin:

The triangular pockets on each side of the AC controls? I can fit my cell phone in there no problem, though I usually just have a small LED flashlight as well as a piece of cloth for dusting stuff, and a microfiber cloth for my glasses. On the other side, the remote control for the house gate fits perfectly so I don't have to dig around for it, just stick my hand in and press the button.

The little flip-down cover by the steering column, though, just gets shoved with whatever receipts and wrappers I want to keep out of sight :laugh:

What I'm trying to say, really, is, you should try to find ways to make practical use of all these nooks and crannies! If you open your mind and stop to think about it, the interior of this car is very cleverly designed, many other cars can only dream of being so practical. Whatever nitpick you have, whatever "oh i wish they did this differently" thought, there's often a way to figure out some improved solution. Heck look at the Canadian guy who glued together a couple of hockey pucks to make a steady base for his GPS unit to put in a cupholder!

Sometimes having a versatile mind can be better than a logical mind :wink:

[jambo101]

who keeps pennies these days?

Pennies are for archiologists to dig up a million years from now as i toss pennies to the curb as soon as i get them.Here in Canada everything seems to cost $?.99 so on every transaction i get to toss a penny,when in the USA seems everything costs $?.96 so i get to toss 4 pennies..If the store has a box for donated pennies i throw them in,if not they're land fill.
Where are these change holders? i dont recollect seeing them in my 08 sedan.

[33OH]

Change holders are inside the driver-side flip-up glovebox the Liftbacks have.

[tomato]

I think the world you were looking for there is anal :biggrin:

Heck look at the Canadian guy who glued together a couple of hockey pucks to make a steady base for his GPS unit to put in a cupholder!

:


Now, that's a great idea!! :w00t:
Somebody should start a thread for that kind of non-technical ideas if there isn't one already :thumbsup:

[texkid]

BRILLIANT.

I have no idea why I didn't think of that! The other day I was mid-way through changing the oil, and couldn't find my baggy of crush filters! This is the third (and thankfully) last time I will use that one, now that's a brilliant place to store them!

Glad I made a difference. :biggrin:

When my dad had the '83 Celica, he would leave a funnel tucked behind the battery for whenever he had to add a quart of oil or something. IDK, somehow he thought that was better than fixing the damn leak. LOL!

[CrazedEpidemic]

How can you say the "glove" compartment behind the wheel is useless? Look what I can do with it:
$3 in change
Allen key and bolt set
Schlage pliers
Digital camera

Everything I need!

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/774/img2629cg7.jpg

Does this come in the 08 Sedan? I have never seen this compartment.

[edmcc]

Does this come in the 08 Sedan? I have never seen this compartment.
Nope, that compartment is on the liftback only.

[otterhere]

One more...

WHAT is that circle which looks like it could be popped out to be a hole on the left (as you look at the car head-on) of the bumper?

:eek:

[33OH]

That's where the tow hook goes.

[otterhere]

You're not serious.

[eTiMaGo]

he's deadly serious :biggrin:

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4877/4061/24692030093_large.jpg

[33OH]

I always seem to lose my change out of it though. :iono: It makes for a very bad change holder.

[Forrest]

One more...

WHAT is that circle which looks like it could be popped out to be a hole on the left (as you look at the car head-on) of the bumper?

:eek:

Maybe you need to go back and read your manual.

[otterhere]

Are you sure that's not the string you pull to make it go?

[Alien Mantis]

Are you sure that's not the string you pull to make it go?

I always thought it was the place where you put the Hamster food in!

:biggrin:

[blktiger60]

obviously I'd do that. If that times comes, I will...

But these things "disappoint" me in a Toyota; I've always been a Japanese car fan and only very reluctant ventured into Nissan and Suzuki territory in the past -- not disappointed with either of these, by the way -- because I was so pro-Toyota. So the overall cheap feel and these nagging little imperfections are just a constant irritation.

Like a dripping faucet; you're not going to put the house on the market or even necessarily pay a plumber $100 to come fix it, but it still grates on your nerves.

...drip...drip...drip...

I can't imagine being your significant other. If this is any indicator, I'd be ready to strangle you after the first date.



the seats in my 88 corolla 4 door are better than these seats.....


That's because you forgot to choose the 'S' trim option.



You think that's bad...my Yaris occasionally breaks the seventh seal, summons the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse, and makes the world spontaneously combust :evil:...

..but that's only in stop and go traffic. Still, I wish Toyota would have fixed that.

Mine has cannons mounted on both sides and a gang plank that comes out the back.
You have to ask for the secret options and know the special code for getting them otherwise you just get a grab bag of options or, none at all.



As far as the coin holder goes, I just fill it up with quarters. My sunglasses, breathmints, a pen and, a dagger are in that compartment too.
:smoking:

[Forrest]

Are you sure that's not the string you pull to make it go?

Outterhere needs to be outterhere !:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[otterhere]

Outterhere needs to be outterhere !:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

No, but... Am I supposed to pay another $1000 to have a TOW ROPE inserted into that hole? Seriously... Is this because I can plan on having to HAVE it towed??? Hope not...

But I might be willing to pay a little to have my car LOWERED, although I resent having to; my elderly mother practically needs a stepladder to get into the passenger seat. How does one go about lowering the Yaris? Thx...

:smile:

[33OH]

No, but... Am I supposed to pay another $1000 to have a TOW ROPE inserted into that hole? Seriously... Is this because I can plan on having to HAVE it towed??? Hope not...


The car comes with a tow hook that is in the trunk/hatch.

[otterhere]

So you punch out that hole? I must say, that makes it look almost like a toy car kit...

Now, on to lowering the Yaris...

[33OH]

You can take the hole out by using your fingernail or a small screwdriver.

Lowering any car makes the ride extremely harsh, especially for an elderly lady. I wouldn't plan to lower it unless you're looking to break her back during the drive.

Most people lower a car to stiffen the suspension for better handling, not for transporting the elderly.

[SailDesign]

Most people lower a car to stiffen the suspension for better handling, not for transporting the elderly.

Hey! I resemble that remark! Actually, I love the Yaris BECAUSE it has some height. I have to "roll" out of the wife's Passat coz it's too frikking low and the windshield slopes too much, whereas the Yaris just lets ms me get out normally. Yet another reason to love the car. :wub:

[33OH]

Hey! I resemble that remark! Actually, I love the Yaris BECAUSE it has some height. I have to "roll" out of the wife's Passat coz it's too frikking low and the windshield slopes too much, whereas the Yaris just lets ms me get out normally. Yet another reason to love the car. :wub:

I didn't mean it like that. Otterhere wants to lower the car for her elderly mother to get in easier. They don't make "Soft lowering springs" for that. They are "performance" lowering springs, that make the ride stiffer.

[eTiMaGo]

airbag suspension, nuff said :wink:

[33OH]

airbag suspension, nuff said :wink:

Oooh yeah. :biggrin:

[SailDesign]

I didn't mean it like that.

I know.....

[33OH]

I know.....

Okay good. :biggrin:

[tomato]

But I might be willing to pay a little to have my car LOWERED, although I resent having to; my elderly mother practically needs a stepladder to get into the passenger seat. How does one go about lowering the Yaris? Thx...

:smile:

I wouldn't do it if I were you, the car is fine where it is. But if your Mom rides with you all the time, perhaps you need to change the seat and get one with adjustable height?

Actually that's one thing I wouldn't mine for doing for myself if I drove the car more than I do now. I find the seating position a bit high.

:burnrubber:

[Forrest]

.. my elderly mother practically needs a stepladder to get into the passenger seat. How does one go about lowering the Yaris? Thx...

:smile:

A stepladder????? to get into this little car? It is low as it is. Go and get your Swift back and stop your complaining.
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Forrest]

Perhaps the moderators need to seriously look into this 'otterhere' poster.

[otterhere]

Perhaps the moderators need to seriously look into this 'otterhere' poster.

Maybe they need to look into YOU, dude; you're the one doing the flaming, insulting, and harrassing here. I'm a "spoiled brat" because I find some things on this car disappointing? A bit over the top there. If you don't like the posts, stop reading them. And definitely stop with the abuse. Moderator?

[Forrest]

Outterhere, You apparently are getting your threads mixed up as I never called you a spoiled brat. That was posted by SailDesign in other thread that you have been posting Yaris complaints in.... as you can read other posting below. I agree with you on one point to 'stop reading your posts'. This is a great forum for the Yaris, helpful to many and enjoyable to read by many of us, but rest assured, your posts will be ignored.

The other post: Originally Posted by SailDesign
Otterhere, did you actually drive or play with a Yaris before you bought one, or did you just order it online sight unseen? Your attitude says "Spoiled Brat" so frikkin' loud I'm deafened. If the car is "unacceptable" as new, then what does that say about you as a purchaser? It says you did no research, did not look at the car AT ALL, and have a bad habit of blaming everyone else for the fact that you bought something you didn't like.
Toughen up, get over yourself.

[the_boss]

sorry to bring it back but GOSH 3 Gallon of milk on the passenger seat and here goes the beeping...75 FREAKING BEEPS!!!!!

wow....I need to put them on the backseat in the kids car seat!

[blktiger60]

sorry to bring it back but GOSH 3 Gallon of milk on the passenger seat and here goes the beeping...75 FREAKING BEEPS!!!!!

wow....I need to put them on the backseat in the kids car seat!

Bring your car over and I'll make sure you never hear another beep out of it again.
I changed out my amber LED's for blue ones and while I was in there I disabled the peizo buzzer.

[tomato]

sorry to bring it back but GOSH 3 Gallon of milk on the passenger seat and here goes the beeping...75 FREAKING BEEPS!!!!!

wow....I need to put them on the backseat in the kids car seat!

Can't you tie up the seat belt before dropping the groceries?

BTW, nice tach, black sheep Yaris

[the_boss]

Can't you tie up the seat belt before dropping the groceries?

Lol yea but you should see the face of the custom officer when I cross the border with 3 gallon of milk!!! it's priceless!!

[Forrest]

When you have a weighty object on the front passenger seat, just buckle up the seat belt and no beeping.

[SailDesign]

When you have a weighty object on the front passenger seat, just buckle up the seat belt and no beeping.

Hey! Who said you could spout common sense all over the place just coz you felt like it?!?
I find the seat-belt helps to stop sh!t falling on the floor when some a$$hole jumps out in front of me, too. Amazing how useful those things are....

[otterhere]

"Outterhere, You apparently are getting your threads mixed up as I never called you a spoiled brat. That was posted by SailDesign..."

Sorry, Forrest; it IS hard to keep you and Sail separate in my mind... You're sort of like "bookends of abuse" or "stereo speakers of harrassment"... Or Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum...

[33OH]

I still love you otterhere. :wub::laugh:

[otterhere]

I still love you otterhere. :wub::laugh:

Thanks, buddy...

:drinking:

[blktiger60]

Thanks, buddy...

:drinking:

He's lying. He just wants, . . nevermind.

[otterhere]

Is that really your car, ryank? Nice!

:coolpics:

[33OH]

Yeah that's my car. and thank you. =)

A few more pics here: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14270

[blktiger60]

Hey! Who said you could spout common sense all over the place just coz you felt like it?!?
I find the seat-belt helps to stop sh!t falling on the floor when some a$$hole jumps out in front of me, too. Amazing how useful those things are....

I always put my groceries on the floor and if it's something that's too big for that space, it goes in the back - like my propane tanks.

[SailDesign]

I always put my groceries on the floor ...

I find that inevitably the bag falls over and the apples or cans or whatever roll out and get everywhere.

[blktiger60]

I find that inevitably the bag falls over and the apples or cans or whatever roll out and get everywhere.

Almost always. I count on that happening. I try to "corral" the bags with the gallon(s) of milk.
:biggrin:

[SailDesign]

Almost always. I count on that happening. I try to "corral" the bags with the gallon(s) of milk.
:biggrin:

THere is a way to stop all this foolishness, y'know.....

[the_boss]

I find that inevitably the bag falls over and the apples or cans or whatever roll out and get everywhere.


you eat apples? and can of what??? where are you doing your grocery? at loblaw??!!!

[SailDesign]

you eat apples? and can of what??? where are you doing your grocery? at loblaw??!!!

Man shalt not live by Stouffer's frozen meals alone....

[the_boss]

Man shalt not live by Stouffer's frozen meals alone....

ohhh that's a deep citation! let me get a banana and an apple pie!

[eTiMaGo]

Sorta back on topic (is there even a topic here anymore?), I spilled 7-11 Slurpees on my passenger seat a couple of times before when the lid was not closed properly... Hard to keep it balanced, and putting them in the cupholders for a short trip is just a PITA...

So I used my flexible gorillapod camera tripod, wrapped around the seat's top harness holes, to act as a hook to hold on the loops of the plastic bag that holds the Slurpees! Amazing what a little ingenuity can do :laugh:

[SailDesign]

So I used my flexible gorillapod camera tripod, wrapped around the seat's top harness holes, to act as a hook to hold on the loops of the plastic bag that holds the Slurpees! Amazing what a little ingenuity can do :laugh:

Isn't it easier to just remove the headrest, slide the handles over one hole, and put the headrest back in?
Oh, that's right - you don't have "Headrests" as such.... nemmind! :smile:

[Forrest]

:thumbsup:NOW....SailDesign, it is your turn to have the common sense !

[SailDesign]

:thumbsup:NOW....SailDesign, it is your turn to have the common sense !

Had to happen sometime..:biggrin:

[otterhere]

That's using the ole' noodle, Sail. Now can you tell me what to do with those 53 compartments??? Office xerox paper boxes (and now Girl Scout cookie cartons, too) make good floor organizers to keep your fruit sacks from rolling.

:biggrin:

[upyaris]

The coin slots are used for quarters in my car. Each slot holds enough quarters for 1 toll, so I don't have to count the quarters, I just grab a slot and throw them. The Yaris was built around safety, so they are put in front of the driver so they don't have to take their eyes off of the road to find the quarters.

I buckle my backpack up to keep it safe when I'm driving. Again, the Yaris was built around safety (I don't want my backpack hitting me or flying out of my car in a wreck and hitting someone else).

Way to go Toyota, keeping safety in mind all the way around!

[otterhere]

The coin slots are used for quarters in my car. Each slot holds enough quarters for 1 toll, so I don't have to count the quarters, I just grab a slot and throw them. The Yaris was built around safety, so they are put in front of the driver so they don't have to take their eyes off of the road to find the quarters.

I buckle my backpack up to keep it safe when I'm driving. Again, the Yaris was built around safety (I don't want my backpack hitting me or flying out of my car in a wreck and hitting someone else).

Way to go Toyota, keeping safety in mind all the way around!

Except for that coffeemug holder that's *behind* me... I'm just sayin'... :rolleyes:

[KCALB SIRAY]

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=256921#post256921

[tomato]

Except for that coffeemug holder that's *behind* me... I'm just sayin'... :rolleyes:

It's not for you, it's for the passengers in the back seat.

If you don't have any, put a water bottle in there, or kleenexes or a teddy bear or something... or just forget it's there ! :smile:

It's actually a nice touch to think of the passengers in the back who might want to put down their ahem... coffee cup .. :drinking: too.

Just kidding about the :drinking:


:burnrubber:

[otterhere]

It's not for you, it's for the passengers in the back seat.

If you don't have any, put a water bottle in there, or kleenexes or a teddy bear or something... or just forget it's there ! :smile:

It's actually a nice touch to think of the passengers in the back who might want to put down their ahem... coffee cup .. :drinking: too.

Just kidding about the :drinking:


:burnrubber:

Right; that would be illegal in my state... We call it "coffee" here, too..:wink: