the good, the bad and the ugly

[d2dailly]

so lets see what everyone dislikes:barf: or likes:thumbup: about their yaris!

[punch]

I dislike;
cupholders (sedan)
handling
under powered ( I went from 250hp to 106hp)
everyone thinks it's an econobox (cheap, welfare car etc...)

I like:
trunk room
gas consumption (last car used premium)
underpowered (keeps me out of tickets)
the fact nobody even pays any attention to it (stealthy)
cheaper on insurance
resale value

[acrbill]

I dislike;
cupholders (sedan)
handling
under powered ( I went from 250hp to 106hp)
everyone thinks it's an econobox (cheap, welfare car etc...)

I like:
trunk room
gas consumption (last car used premium)
underpowered (keeps me out of tickets)
the fact nobody even pays any attention to it (stealthy)
cheaper on insurance
resale value

I know we came from the exact same car but its funny how different the sedan and hatch are.

I love the cupholders in the hatchback the ones that pop out of the dash easily hold even the largest Slurpee.
I totally agree about lack of power, but I think its geared well.
My PT GT handled like garbage and I would say the Yaris is far better.
The Yaris is a bit cheaper on insurance.
I feel my Polar White hatch stands out since there are so few on the road.
trunk room in the hatchback is minimal.
no premium fuel is a HUGE benefit.
Potential for 40+ MPG is really nice too.

I like the looks and the MP3 radio.
Seats don't go back far enough
No tach and the center mounted speedo is odd.
$12,560 sticker price is hard to argue with.

[ChinoCharles]

DISLIKES
Large expanses of cheap plastic on the interior
Lack of adjustability in steering wheel & driver's seat
Side curtain airbags not standard
Lack of power
Unnecessarily annoying alarms

LIKES
Price
Smooth gear box for the vehicle's class
Toyota reliability
TRD backing
Ease of interior assembly/disassembly
Styling inside and out
Smart storage
Simple design

[paultyler_82]

I like almost everything about the car, the only things I would really like to see on the liftback is, addition of a tachometer to the cluster, offering of the 5spd auto that almost every other Toyota has or at least offering of the 4WD or CVT gearboxes over here like in Japan, and finally, a little more power out of the engine.

[Pars]

5dr liftback with manual transmission.

dislikes:

-cruise control is stand alone option for $500.
-AC smells when in recycle mode for long period of time
-Front windshield lets in too much sun light (better UV protection would be a solution)
-narrow tires
-restrictive leg room for front passenger (but the wife isn't tall, so its OK for her)
-No AUX port for iPod or MP3 player


Likes:

-passing power which gets better with time.
-manual transmission that gets better with time.
-dash layout (which would look even better with a 2 din DVD player)
-handling dynamics
-spacious back seats.
-easy in/out access for those with knee problems
-good brakes and smart ABS system with EBD
-rear bench easily flips forward
-easily accessible cargo tray
-good sound isolation for such a small car (but would like more)
-comfortable seats for long drives (not plush, but very supportive). More thigh support would be nice, but since it has molded to my bum, not a problem.
-2 cup holders dedicated for front passenger (one for bottle of water and the other for coffee)
-driver side glove box. very convenient if you're constantly going into he glovebox.
-good am/fm reception on standard stereo system
-sun visor that extends. (might not work for shorter drivers, but perfect for me when rotated over to block sun coming from the side window)
-Nice placement of Tachometer which closes to line of sight.

[03Z33]

Manual Hatchback

:frown: Dislikes:
stock seats (can't wait to get rid of them)
dash rattle (ever since new, can't get rid of it)
no tach
torsion beam rear suspension
rear drum brake

:wub: Likes:
peppy
handles good
light weight
good fuel economy
great pricepoint
plenty of interior room (rear seats removed)
good looks
nice aftermarket support (getting better)
reliable
the look on the *insert luxury/sports car name here* drivers face when you lap them at the track :biggrin:

[hasher22]

I HATE THE BACK MIDDLE SEATBELT PLACEMENT!!

if sum1 is sitting in the middle, i dont tell them to wear a seatbelt cuz its a bitch to get them on and off!!!!

[AlexK]

bad:
Gets thrown around by the wind more than other small cars
Sometimes the engine stayes revved for a along time after I let off the gas
Slight delay in throttle response
No folding rear seat standard
No side airbags standard

Good:
Plenty of power for me (I almost never floor it)
Incredible MPG
Smooth ride for it's price
looks great inside and out

[jcove]

3 door 5speed hatch

Dislikes:

I don't like how much it moves with the wind when on the highway, want the lowering springs (hope that helps)
Minor dislike of the "Bug" antenna (I want the BMW fin off ebay)
No side airbags

Likes:
Very peppy (I chose the car for the "good" reasons, good on gas, inexpensive, but was pleasantly surprized with the fun factor)
The growing aftermarket support
smooth transmission compaired to other cars I've driven(need the TWM short shifter :thumbsup: )
The overall look of the car with tinted windows.
MP3, 6 disc changer :thumbup:
Cup holders (I think these are different in the sedan)
The look on peoples faces when they get in for the first time and see how much room is in there
Pure potential for the car.(It'll never be a rocket, but it can be extreamly fun to drive!! *insert suspension, frame stiffening, turbo(150whp would be fine), exhaust, body kit*:drool:

It'll never be a G35 or IS250/350(my favorite cars right now) but it'll blow away anything in it's class or even some classes above in my opinion.

[hystria]

3 door 5 speed

LIKE
overall pleased for what I've payed for

WOULD LIKE
longer wheelbase and longer car overall - the HB is really too short, I don't see why Toyota wouldn't add 5 more inches to the rear, it would look better and would give more trunk space :thumbup:
4x4 OEM suspension :confused:
rear whipper standard please

[TDL]

3 dr manual liftback.

Likes - Handling

Dislikes - No Tach, Center Cluster layout

[paultyler_82]

Gets thrown around by the wind more than other small cars


You know... I've heard this a lot, but honestly, I feel this car gets tossed around way less by wind than the '05 PT Cruiser (total piece of crap, I might add) we traded in for it, and we get some strong wind around here.

[mutatio]

yeh, i'll be interested in seeing how it (the 4DR sedan) handles in the wind. my prior car, a saturn SL1 was pretty light and was buffeted around a bit.

[spkrman]

2dr LB for me

dislikes:
just a hair *too* tall, I'd like the roof to be a bit lower in relation to the floor.
stock tires seem pretty weak in wet conditions
steering wheel too far away when the seat is all the way back, in relation to the pedal and shifter distance
no tach?????
interior begs to be scratched

likes:
center mounted guages - wierd at first, learn to love em!
acceleration/handling is solid, well, enough :)
stock cd player was pretty dam good, along with stock speakers! of course, they will all get swapped out anyway
lots of nifty storage areas
the seats fit me perfect (6'1"/215)
awesome visibility
feels very big inside... although the roof is a little *too* high as noted above
1nz-fe, fun little motor with lots of untapped potential :)
the overall look of the car, I think its *perfect* without that dopey top antenna and the "toyota" and "yaris" rear emblems.
I like... the car :thumbsup:

btw, highway stability has been great for me... much better than the loose suspension cars I've had in the past... those could get scary. As stable as say a 3000gt, big/heavy/wide/low.... nah... but stable enough to comfortably go 90-100 even in moderate winds, definitely.

[nsmitchell]

3 door LB AUTO

Likes:
Stubby design outside - very cute
Tons of room inside - lots of headroom and storage
Little cubbies in the spare tire section for tools and cleaners
Center Gauges
Head Unit/MP3 input
Peppy acceleration
Handling
Easy oil changes
60/40 Split rear seat fold flat/slide fore and aft
MPGees -- 30-33MPG without babying it
Drive by wire and DC power steering
Upper glove boxes
Cupholders
TCO
The "In your face!" smallness and economy factor.
The obvious Toyota quality.

Dislikes:
No Tach
No factory cruise
No factory armrest
No factory NAVI
No Traction or Stability control like on the Xb!
No visual gear indicator in the auto, slight problem at night.
Couldn't find the 5 spoke alloys like in the brochure and website

[Pars]

You know... I've heard this a lot, but honestly, I feel this car gets tossed around way less by wind than the '05 PT Cruiser (total piece of crap, I might add) we traded in for it, and we get some strong wind around here.

I agree. My 5dr liftback does a great job cutting the wind. If it had wider rims/tire (instead of the 175/65/14 setup) it'd probably become as stable as most of the larger sedan.But as is, it's still does an above average job with the dinky tires.

[Typer73]

3-door LB Auto w/Power Pkg.

LIKES:
Driver's glove box
Dash Cupholders
Center Gauges
Good looking Enkei wheels
Handling--I can finally do a U-turn without leaving the road!
Peppy for such a small engine
Great gas mileage even when I put my foot in it
Cargo space with back seats laid out
Plenty of space in driver's seat (leg room, head room, etc.)
Cute-ability factor (it's just so F'ing cute!!!)

DISLIKES:
The way my right knee feels on the 15th hour of a 16 hour road trip.
The fact that anyone riding with me in the car knows how fast I'm going (the only thing I don't like about the center gauges)

[d2dailly]

Handling--I can finally do a U-turn without leaving the road!




does that happen on a stock lb?

[Typer73]

does that happen on a stock lb?

Tightest turning radius of anything I've ever driven! And yes, it's stock!

[stuffy]

i agree, i love the turning radius and park-a-bility of the car, you can squeeze it into the tightest spaces.
it doesn't need a tonne of power to be fun to drive.

my only dislikes are the lack of 60/40 split seat except in RS trim (here in canada anyway)

[Meteorite]

Manual Liftback

Likes:
- price;
- gas mileage;
- being a Toyota;
- looks;
- size in respect of maneuverability.

Dislikes:
- road noise, especially on high speeds;
- narrow tires;
- absence of tachometer;
- size in respect of space.

[spkrman]

how much more space could you want in a car this size? really not much more you could do, the interior is very very big for the size of the car itself since the hood is so teeny.

[KittenRD]

Manual Hatchback

:frown: Dislikes:
stock seats (can't wait to get rid of them)
dash rattle (ever since new, can't get rid of it)
no tach
torsion beam rear suspension
rear drum brake

:wub: Likes:
peppy
handles good
light weight
good fuel economy
great pricepoint
plenty of interior room (rear seats removed)
good looks
nice aftermarket support (getting better)
reliable
the look on the *insert luxury/sports car name here* drivers face when you lap them at the track :biggrin:

No tach??? Mine has tachometer A and B!

[KittenRD]

Well I have only had mine for 24hours (120miles), but there are my likes and dislikes so far:

Likes:
Cheap Price
Gas milage
Size
Handling
Two Tachometers
Power everything
Keyless entry
ABS
Appearance
MP3 compatable CD player
Peppiness
60/40 split for back seat

Dislikes:
No cruise control
Hard to know what gear you're in for the automatic
Thick visors so I can't clip my garage door opener
Side air bags not standard
Lexington Toyota
Waiting 4.5 months when I didn't have to (dealership incompetent)

[paultyler_82]

No tach??? Mine has tachometer A and B!

that's an odometer

[gabagooo]

Bayou Blue 3-Door Liftback Automatic

Like:
Style
Turning radius
Seating position
Seat comfort
Interior space
Center mounted instrument panel
Driver's side glove box
Storage bins
Color
AUX input jack
Made in Japan

Dislikes:
No standard ABS
No standard side curtain airbags
Gear shifter
No telescopic steering wheel
No theatre dimming overhead light
No tachometer
Pedal placement
Stock radio color (black color doesn’t match dash accent)

Overall, I am very happy with my car.

[SmellyTofu]

I HATE THE BACK MIDDLE SEATBELT PLACEMENT!!

if sum1 is sitting in the middle, i dont tell them to wear a seatbelt cuz its a bitch to get them on and off!!!!

Great during the double points period. 6 points now... i.e 1/2 your license gone for one passenger not to have their seatbelt on.

Btw, it's up there because it gives the centre passenger a 3 point restraint system which has been proven to be much better than the old 2 point system.

[ChinoCharles]

No law here regarding seat belts in the back... which makes me wonder why its there.

I'd pay good money to see five people in a liftback. I know I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

[acrbill]

No law here regarding seat belts in the back... which makes me wonder why its there.

I'd pay good money to see five people in a liftback. I know I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

5 adults in a liftback would render the brakes all but useless!

[stuffy]

5 adults in a liftback would render the brakes all but useless!


i've had 5 adults in my yaris quite a few times and the seat belts and brakes still worked fine :)
not the most comfortable ride but not the worst either.

how much are you willing to pay chino charles? (just wondering if it would be worth the drive to ohio) :)

[spkrman]

Thick visors so I can't clip my garage door opener

ooooooo

definitely a dislike for me too!!! I keep my opener in the storage compartment behind hte steering wheel... I miss having it clipped on my visor.

[Black Yaris]

I put my garage opener on the little cubby next to the heater controls

[Yaris_Fan]

Only <70 miles so far, but

Likes:
nearly everything ... it's fun!

Dislikes:
no inside release to open back hatch

[Driver]

I dislike :frown:
fog lights not standard
DRL not standard.
Too few power outlets and bad outlet placement

I like :thumbup:
gas mileage
split rear seats
Aux output jack
driving position and seat comfort
trunk space
everything else

[d2dailly]

good everyone... keep em coming

[jaspie]

I don't get why people say it doesn't have a Tach ~ I'm pretty sure mine has a Tach.....the digital one ~ Is it cause of the different models in different countries ~

Anyways.....

Likes:
- The speedo and tach is digital and in the middle ~ I love that ~
- My body kit and fog lights ~
- TRD sticker I stuck on it right after I bought the car ~ It brings out the personality in her ^_^ ~
- The storage compartments......driver's glove box ~ 8!!!! cupholders and 2 passenger glove box ~
- The impressive interior space.....people get so amazed at that ~
- It's so stable on the road for such a small car ~ I've been in a few small cars and driven some and they scare me how they feel like they are floating at certain speeds.....but not the Yaris ~
- FUEL ECONOMY!!!
- VVT-i Engine ~ Toyota's smartness ~
- The seats
- ALLOY WHEELS ~

......and the fact it's changed my driving habits on the road.....use to own a Honda Civic 94.....I drove 120km/hr on a 60kn/hr road -_-" and surprisingly.....I have never been caught ~ Now.....I drive the speed limit and am so much safer ~

Dislikes:
- Cheap Plastic interior......I have the top model for Australia (YRX) and I don't like the plastic interior.....how hard was it to give me leather!!! Grrr.....
- Boot space can be a bit small ~
- The "Audible" lights.....my room-mate owns a Camry Sportivo.....her lights automatically turn off when she opens the door.....why couldn't they do that for the Yaris?!?
- No tinting.....Toyota was offering a great amount of money for tinting so I said "No Thanks" and will get it tinted myself ~

Absolutely love my Yaris ~

Jaspie ~

[Pars]

I don't get why people say it doesn't have a Tach ~ I'm pretty sure mine has a Tach.....the digital one ~ Is it cause of the different models in different countries ~

Anyways.....

Likes:
- The speedo and tach is digital and in the middle ~ I love that ~
- My body kit and fog lights ~
- TRD sticker I stuck on it right after I bought the car ~ It brings out the personality in her ^_^ ~
- The storage compartments......driver's glove box ~ 8!!!! cupholders and 2 passenger glove box ~
- The impressive interior space.....people get so amazed at that ~
- It's so stable on the road for such a small car ~ I've been in a few small cars and driven some and they scare me how they feel like they are floating at certain speeds.....but not the Yaris ~
- FUEL ECONOMY!!!
- VVT-i Engine ~ Toyota's smartness ~
- The seats
- ALLOY WHEELS ~

......and the fact it's changed my driving habits on the road.....use to own a Honda Civic 94.....I drove 120km/hr on a 60kn/hr road -_-" and surprisingly.....I have never been caught ~ Now.....I drive the speed limit and am so much safer ~

Dislikes:
- Cheap Plastic interior......I have the top model for Australia (YRX) and I don't like the plastic interior.....how hard was it to give me leather!!! Grrr.....
- Boot space can be a bit small ~
- The "Audible" lights.....my room-mate owns a Camry Sportivo.....her lights automatically turn off when she opens the door.....why couldn't they do that for the Yaris?!?
- No tinting.....Toyota was offering a great amount of money for tinting so I said "No Thanks" and will get it tinted myself ~

Absolutely love my Yaris ~

Jaspie ~

Us Canadians are paying about $1000 more for a similarly equipped Yaris (plus the 15% Canadian sales tax :mad: ).

Specifications are very similar, except the Aussies get telescopic steering wheel and Canadian get analog tachometer instead of digital (personally, I'm quite happy with the analog tach). :thumbsup:

[hasher22]

Ok heres my list; im in australia remember

LIKES
> Everything in the centre (very very cool idea)
> Tach and Odom is DIGITAL!!! YAY!!!
> Nice fabric for the seats
> Adjustable steering wheel (in and out)
> front body stylin is hot!
> small hood
> smooooooth ride

Dislikes;
> I sit too high
> Cheap plastic look.......
> back body stylin....fat ass
> fog lights not standard in the YR and YRS models in australia
> heavy people fooks up your acceleration (duh)

[Lillydot]

3DR LB, automatic Absolutely Red!!!!!!!!

Dislikes:
-i SERIOUSLY get thrown around with the wind! i was going 40 and i almost shifted lanes!
-no tachometer
-the digital gas guage. i prefer the needle so i can better guage how far i can push the car
-the seat doesn't go back enough. i'm only 5'4", but i jkust want two more inches between me and the wheel!
-no trunk to speak of!

Likes:
-it looks so freaking cool!
-center cluster layout, it took a little getting used to!
-cup holders, how cool!
-surprisingly, it had more interior room then my 01 focus hatchback!
-it a toyota!

[BailOut]

3D LB

Likes:

- I'm on my 4th tank of gas and getting 45 MPG on a mountain commute. My goal is 50 MPG by mid-summer.
- Great visibility.
- The 1NZ-FE engine is a work of art and does a lot for what little it is.
- Great brakes.
- DFCO (Deceleration Fuel Cutoff).
- Smooth shifting.
- Light clutch and steering feedback/resistance.
- Over-sized window washer tank (Package B).
- It gets attention.
- The stock stereo plays MP3's and has the aux port extension.
- Good interior space.
- All the storage areas and cup holders.

Dislikes:

- The throttle latency. If this is what throttle-by-wire is always going to be like then I'd prefer to go back to an analog cable.
- The lack of a tachometer (hello, ScanGauge II).
- As small and efficient as the engine is there is no reason that it has to be in the ULEV-II emissions category instead of SULEV-II. IMHO this is a lazy design oversight on Toyota's part. Just adding a waste spark may have made this possible, and requires only an ECU software change.
- Cheap paint job. I already have 2 chips on the front edge of the hood.
- The rear hatch needs to live in a locked state and be releasable from inside the cabin.
- The steering wheel needs to telescope outwards. My arms are always near full extension and I find this uncomfortable during extended periods.
- The cheapness of the plastic interior. It took 4 coats of Armor All to get it to take initially.
- The soft part of the rear dashboard is one of the most useless things I've ever seen. It should either be self-retracting or the hardcover should fit the whole space. I'm not sure what you're supposed to do with the extra 6" of slack it offers, either.
- The ECU controls everything, and I mean everything. Even the 12V socket is slaved to the ECU instead of just the fuse block->battery. Plug a solar panel into it when the car is off and watch your battery drain rather than charge as the entire body/chassis side of the ECU initializes.
- I can see my door handles in the side mirrors and even after a few weeks it still distracts me from time to time.
- I only use control once or twice per year but I still notice the lack of it.

[Spades]

likes:

Styling(not the prettiest car I have owned, but still nifty)

Handling(very stable at high speeds and in windy conditions, even does well in heavy rain and moderate snow)

Braking(love the brakes. stops from 60mph to 0mph shorter than the lotus Elise as tested by Road and Track)

Milage(so far been getting over 40mpg while dogging it around in town)

Interior(a bit too much plastic, but very nicely designed)


Dislikes:

No power(I dont like having to shift into 3rd to get up a hill and stay at 55mph,and 0-60 in 2 years)

Touchy clutch(its like this clutch has no play, its more like a off and on switch. It would be a horrible car to learn to drive a manual. It also makes quick shifting difficult.)

Passing(if you are trying to pass a car on a country road quickly,rather than on a freeway. If you are trying to get around that car fast, you have to downshift enough to get RPM's above 4k just to get even half decent power. it all comes back to the no power issue)

[sqcomp]

I think Punch, ACRbill and I came from the same car before the Yaris.

What car was it?

Love that gas mileage. This is the first car I've ever had that has truely met it's advertised mileage! My last fill up was 39.69 mpg! I'm loving that. Regular gas, low insurance...it's all been listed.

[Pavel Olavich]

I'm really upset that it won't pull hard past a Corvette!

Seriously, I love my Yaris, but nothing really comes to mind about dislikes. I don't think many of you are fair when listing some dislikes...I mean after all, it is a very low priced car, a high MPG car, so why many of you have some of those dislikes seems strange...I mean, what do you expect?

[eijikikimaru]

Dislikes :thumbdown: :

1) The rear bumper on the US model. I know it maybe stupid but I think it's too fat/sticks out too much (darn rebar). However it's there for the safety of the driver & passenger(s). *sigh*
2) Didn't like how it get's pushed around by the wind on the freeway. I Avg 70mph Hopefully will get better after lowering the car w/ DF210
3) Factory lips and skirts not available for US LB :thumbdown:
4) Not having a center console tach. (Virgin manual driver when I first got the car.)
5) The antenna but fixed it w/ a sharkfin :thumbsup:
6) The feeling like I'm force to "Race" to keep up w/ the flow of traffic.:burnrubber: In otherwords underpowered, but I get what I paided for right?
7) The noise. Mainly the engine noise. It seems loud compared to my other car and parents sedans. I figured cause the engine is closer to me compared to my previous car. However still think it's loud :thumbdown:
8) The US interior silver color. Where the mid vents, knobs, side door panels, and radio is located. I know it's stupid but I like the black glossy look that the RS gets.
9) The green lights. It's very Toyota. I wish to change those soon.
10) It doesn't have projector headlights. Sorry it's just one of those things where once you get them you can't live w/o them. Like HIDs! Just waiting on aftermarket. I'm not skilled like some of our other Yaris members to do it myself.
11) Not having a rear coat-hanger. Sure I could hang it on the handle, but it slides around a lot sometimes.

Likes: :thumbsup:

1) Just the way it looks :thumbup: All the girls think it's so cute :wub: They ask to ride in it which leads me to number two.
2) The look in peoples faces :eyebulge: when they sit in the car and realize how spacious the car is. :eek:
3) The extended shades/ sunblockers.
4) The driver side glove compartment :bow:
5) The US radio is dual din :w00t:
6) Surprised on how good the stock radio is, but I swapped it anyways because of reason #5
7) US 87 octane! :thumbup: Since gas is getting more expensive week by week. :thumbdown:
8) It's quickness since it's small and light. Love the look of other drivers with the wtf just happen look =p
9) The freaking cup holders!!! OMG they so rock! :headbang:
10) The 40/60 rear seats for the occasional rear passenger.
11) The center speedo. Questioned it @ first but learn to love it the more I drove.
12) The price of the car :wub: A good starter car!
13) The growing aftermarket communities. They're slowly getting us things that we seek and love!

[hasher22]

dont like how fat people make the car slow....no offence

[eTiMaGo]

The good:
Car's shape: cute and rounded without looking overly pudgy
Car has a solid feeling for its size, for example the satisfying "thud" when you close the door.
Interior design and space, multiple storage compartments
Handling, with lower, stiffer springs and wide wheels
Mod potential and aftermarket support

The bad:
Clutch has no feeling, it's hard to tell when it is engaging.
Gear changes could be less clunky (can't compare to my mom's cheap honda :biggrin:)
Not much low-end torque, combined with the weird clutch it's easy to stall until you are used to it.
Center gauges, as much as I try to like it, i'd still prefer them in front.
Hard to hear the turn signal light indicator.

The ugly:
Stock rubber shift boot, but that's easily remedied :wink:
Stock steering wheel, but that can be remedied too :laugh:
Stock suspension height = 4x4 Yaris. Not hard to fix either :biggrin:

[DorytheYaris]

07 LB Auto

Love:

1. Cupholders (keeps my drinks warm or cold for me, and I don't take my eyes off the road to look down).
2. The blue stitching in the seats. Goes well with my exterior.
3. The easy 180 degree turns.
4. The COMPARTMENTS!!!
5. The gas consumption (or lack thereof!)


Dislike:

1. Annoying sound when I'm in reverse.
2. The ac/heat gauges - very awkward placement and setup.
3. No tachometer.
4. No center armrest (yeah, I know I can always buy one).
5. No standard ABS.

[daq421]

4 door w/ power package 11.5k miles

Likes: (loves is more like it)
MILEAGE - it just sips fuel, and I in no way baby it..
handling
internal space (4 full size adults in comfort + luggage = awesome)
Heat and AC rule
long distance comfort (I love the seats)
very stealthy visually
reliability (knock on wood, but not one mechanical issue..)
Over all looks - I love the way it looks
Cruise control
Turning radius (simply amazing)

Dislikes:
Road noise
non-adjustable steering wheel
cheesy horn (meep meep)


Thats it...

[Lickitung]

Likes
1. The price, it's a fantastic car for the price.
2. Gas mileage.
3. It's the perfect size for me, my partner and our jack russell terrier.
4. I love the look, it's little and quirky just like me.
5. I know its silly but I love the color (blazing blue). My car stands out in a crowd!
6. The aux jack, it's fun not to have to deal with an FM transmitter.
7. How smooth it drives, I still haven't tested it on the highway but in the city it drives great.
8. It's a Toyota so I know this car is going to last.

dislikes
1. I'm not sure what it is but not matter how hard I try to fix the seat or steering wheel my arms are always fully extended when I drive which does get uncomfortable after a while.
2. Due to reason #1 the armrest that I have is useless because with my arms fully extended I am no where near the armrest.

I've only had the car for a little over a week and haven't driven it on the highway yet so I can't think of any other dislikes right now.

[Cathy]

Haven't found anything that I don't love about my lift back. I do wish there was an easier way to open up the back without having to remove the key.

I love that it's paid for, the 3 overhead lights, sitting higher than my Tercel and the little hooks that hold down the floor mat. It's great on gas, easy to park, surprising people with how roomy it is on the inside.

Cathy

[St_G]

I finally found a steering wheel/ seat position combination that suits me. I'm remving that from my list of complaints.

That pretty much just leaves "this thing is gonna flip over body roll" on the serious list, and a couple of small things like "cheap silver plastic around AC controls" and "seat fabric" on the minor one.

[SailDesign]

St G, if you have body roll down for as a serious issue for the Yaris, please try a VW Fox or a Citroen 2CV. You will immediately remove all reference to body roll from your list of dislikes for the Yaris. :smile:

[St_G]

Those models are sort of hard to come by in the U.S.... The body roll of the Yaris seems to me worse than that of the current or last-gen Golf/Rabbit, which is the closest point of reference I have to the Fox. And I don't really have any point of reference at all for the Citroen. Looking at its Wikipedia page, I know I certainly have never driven anything that looks like one.

St G, if you have body roll down for as a serious issue for the Yaris, please try a VW Fox or a Citroen 2CV. You will immediately remove all reference to body roll from your list of dislikes for the Yaris. :smile:

[twiceover]

'07 Sedan

Let's see here:

The Bad:
Cup holders: I live in a cold climate, therefore if I want to have something cold in the morning, it can't sit in the holders, and there is nowhere else to put it... Even though there are PLENTY of other places that COULD BE BETTER cup holders.
Gas Mileage: Rated 34/39 get 27avg. Not even close, not even enough to say "Well they use a regulated course for their tests".
Seat Position: If you are over 4' don't even bother to buy this car. No telescoping Steering wheel. Abosolute crap long-term driving position.
Compartments/Cubby Holes: All worthless...
Engine/Road noise: Got a fog horn? You might be able to hear it over the engine noise of this vehicle, of course it would help if you weren't sitting on top of the engine.
Windows Fog Up: God, where to start on this. The windows are impossible to keep unfoggy without having the interrior at a VERY unreasonable temp. I could be naked in the cab of this car and still not feel comfortable AND have fog-less windows.
Center Console Height: Seriously, it should be the same height as the Driver Left Armrest, It isn't, its FAR lower. Another crap for long term driving.
Wind: I don't feel safe driving in windy conditions. I'd rather take my 15yr old nissan for a trip.
CD Player: Inconsistant. Sometimes continuing playing where left off, other times it jumps to a song far along on the disk. Don't really care, I use the audio In jack (See next line).
Audio In: Could it be in a more crappy spot? I mean seriously, I have to get on my knees to get the plug in correctly. If you have one, get a cable, leave it in, never take it out. Also that comparment side is slightly smaller than the driver side, Can't make it simetric?
Rear Window: Hard to explain, it slopes at an angle, so if you look in the rear view mirror while coming off a hill, you can't see anything.



The Good:
Cheap
Comfotable for everyone BUT the driver
Plenty of trunk space
Good turn radius


I'm kinda annoyed with functions of this car. There are spots where somehting would be obvious and not use, yet there are other spots where I think "WTF was this moron thinking".

One of these items is a spot under the final dial on the climate control... It is obviously separated from the rest of the plastic moulding. It could have been an ash tray or cup holder, possibly the most useful cup holder in the vehicle. Yet it is nothing, not even a worthless compartment such as the "Driver Side Knee Compartment", yet another worthless place to put nothing bigger than a penny.

I'll come up with more and edit the post as needed.

[clayky]

so lets see what everyone dislikes:barf: or likes:thumbup: about their yaris!

2 BIG dislikes:

The seat belt buzzer when my dog rides and getting blown all over the road at highway speeds when it's windy.

[popeetheus]

-Yeah, that seat belt buzzer needs to go. Very annoying if you have a long driveway and need to stop and get out to close a gate.

Now to nitpick- these are really no big deal, but I would change them if I had my 'druthers.

-I don't like the fact that there was no cassette deck offered, but I've since fixed that.

-The electronic throttle - I guess its okay, but what was wrong with the mechanical throttle? I've noticed that it is slow to respond sometimes whereas a mechanical throttle would be more precise. I don't like extra electronics where they aren't needed.

-Someone mentioned the finnicky clutch. This was my first manual ever (after driving auto for 8 years) so I'm getting used to it, take offs are getting smoother, and I rarely stall the engine anymore. Now I know why autos are called "slush boxes", with a MT all the power seems instantly available compared to the autos.

-Wish the diesel engine was offered in the US, I'd be all over that like a mofo, that or the 3 cylinder gasoline engine. 106 hp is too much, I'm only hauling my sorry ass to and fro, not a load of bricks.

-I love everything else about this car. Its really so much more satisfying to drive rather than a giant boat of a pickup, even though the smaller engines mentioned above would give better fuel economy, its better than what I had before.

-It looks like a cicada. I don't know if thats good or bad but its growing on me.

[mutatio]

2 BIG dislikes:

The seat belt buzzer when my dog rides and getting blown all over the road at highway speeds when it's windy.

My first new car was a Saturn SL2. To my memory that thing was like a feather being blown around in wind. My Yaris, while being light, actually feels much more stable overall than my Saturn used to feel.

[brickhardmeat]

yeah, that seatbelt for the bitch seat in the back is really retarded.:iono:

[popeetheus]

Man, I'm liking this car more every day, even with the buzzers. I am thinking about putting in some truck horns though.

[spkrman]

Man, I'm liking this car more every day, even with the buzzers. I am thinking about putting in some truck horns though.

nah, just do a *train* horn :)

[hystria]

2 BIG dislikes:

The seat belt buzzer when my dog rides and getting blown all over the road at highway speeds when it's windy.

why not buckle up the seat belt over the seat :iono:

[Pavel Olavich]

I don't like that there is no V8 option! :cry:

[Unknown_Epiphany]

Likes: Cruise control, CD player, MPG, cost to fill up, insurance rate, size, headroom and roominess (I am 6'5 and 290 pounds), keyless entry.

Dislikes: No sunroof