why are you getting yaris or got yaris [Archive] - Toyota Yaris Forums

as400g33k

01-16-2006, 06:32 PM

we wanted a small, reliable and not-so-expensive car that doesn't cost much in terms of maintainability and fuel economy. having owned toyotas before, we actually decided to buy an echo but as luck would have it, the echo was discontinued and to be replaced by the yaris. so after waiting a couple months more, we finally got the yaris, a better car than we were actually looking for.

swng

01-16-2006, 08:46 PM

Same here! We first tried to buy an Echo but ended up having a Yaris. Good timing!

UndefinedDesign

01-18-2006, 09:27 PM

I fell in love with it when the Drift King, Dori Dori, test drove it in a 2 liter challenge in BMI. They supercharged it and got a special award for being wicked good. It clocked the slowest time trial however, every one of the drivers agreed it was the most well balanced, fun car out there. SOLD.

Petrolhead

01-19-2006, 09:53 AM

I'm getting the liftback because it's an affordable little car that I think will have a big enthusiast following. It's a Toyota so you know it will have great quality and some nice performance. Thinking about upgrading/modifying it a little too and I'm sure there will be lots of support for that on this car.

wushumasterku

01-19-2006, 11:28 AM

Light, great on gas, reliable, go-cart handling, Gran Turismo 3, and lots of JDM TRD accessories right out of the box was the reason I bought my Gen 1 Vitz RS (2004 Echo Hatch RS)...Unfortunately, a drunk driver hit me head on in 2004, and disabled me so I was forced to sell my baby...

The comfort of selling my baby was offered by a Gen 2 Vitz RS (2006 Yaris RS) because it offered the same positives, and also added much needed extra refinement, and a more upscale feel...

I also like the 2Box design of car, which doesn't seem to be the norm in Canada...

Cheers

damn, too bad. post some pics of your previous car! would love to see it. thx

echo_hrs

01-19-2006, 12:32 PM

damn, too bad. post some pics of your previous car! would love to see it. thx

Some in this thread...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24

Cheers

birdy

01-19-2006, 05:33 PM

I am getting one because I drive 60 miles a day 4 days a week.

newedgeperf

01-19-2006, 08:08 PM

Because it reminds me of my beloved VWRabbit GTi. The weight to horsepower ratio is actually slightly better than the Rabbit. I can only hope the Yaris lives up to such high expectations. I would like to get the Yaris on a autocross course to see how it handles.

I also find the hatchback, er excuse me, liftback body style very handy.

plus the price is very attractive!!

Tony D

p2filz

01-19-2006, 09:36 PM

i cant choose either!

why?

01-24-2006, 12:14 AM

Light, great on gas, reliable, go-cart handling, Gran Turismo 3, and lots of JDM TRD accessories right out of the box was the reason I bought my Gen 1 Vitz RS (2004 Echo Hatch RS)...Unfortunately, a drunk driver hit me head on in 2004, and disabled me so I was forced to sell my baby...

The comfort of selling my baby was offered by a Gen 2 Vitz RS (2006 Yaris RS) because it offered the same positives, and also added much needed extra refinement, and a more upscale feel...

I also like the 2Box design of car, which doesn't seem to be the norm in Canada...

Cheers

Ouch man, didn't know that was how you got hurt.

After being in an accident like that, what would your opinion of the crash worthiness of the Yaris, if you do not mind me asking.

echo_hrs

01-24-2006, 01:06 PM

Ouch man, didn't know that was how you got hurt.

After being in an accident like that, what would your opinion of the crash worthiness of the Yaris, if you do not mind me asking.

In my accident, the 1992 Golf was unrecognizable, The way I was hit, no airbag or crush zone would have helped, and I personally believe they are a false sense of security. They help in certain instances, but there is no guarantee against serious injury.

Toyota crashed the Vitz head-on into a full size car and it fared well, that's enough for me.

why?

01-24-2006, 01:31 PM

Wow, unrecognizable. So the Yaris faired better. That's all I need to know about its crash safety as well.

Ziv

02-01-2006, 12:36 PM

The looks, the interior, the drive, the price, the gas-consuming.... There where tons of reason why.

I wanted a Focus for a long time, then my buddy got one, since then, I have been tellin' myself not to get an american car. Then waited for a while for a good sub-compact car, then Yaris hits at the right time. Doin' research for it for about month or two, then decided to get one.

Ziv on Vitz.

foober

02-01-2006, 02:30 PM

To me the yaris hits every requirment I was looking for. Toyota quality. And from what I've read its even better now. The yaris I believe doesn't have to be serviced till 100,000 miles. Other than the usual oil changes.

The gas milage is excellent. 35+ miles a gallon sounds very good. I looked at the prius and its gas milage. And from people I've talked to they really only get 45+ miles to the gallon. And as we know gas milage will be very important in the coming years. And it sounds like the yaris is very maneuverable and easy to drive. I'm way excited that mine shows up.

jay

02-05-2006, 06:42 PM

Greetings all. First post here.

So why did I get my Yaris? Great question.

Well, in my case, it was a lesser-of-all-evils choice. I should mention up front that I am not a fan of cars in general (never will be), nor do I buy into car culture. So call me a reluctant car owner. I'm hoping that there is room for myself and other similarly-minded folks on this board.

I guess I was amongst the first Canadian Yaris owners back in Oct 2006. I had originally planned to buy an Echo HB in July 2005, but decided to wait for the new generation model. I got solid feedback from 2 good friends, Echo owners themselves (one w/sedan, one HB).

I purchased the Yaris for carpooling to work (this was a long-term purchase, with the intent that I keep the car for a min 5-10 years), and for the odd road trip. I drive alternate days at ~44km one-way. This is my first car.

Basically, I was after a small car with not just a small purchase price, but the lowest TCO (total cost of ownership), measured in terms of $, environmental impact, stress, unscheduled repairs, and time wasted. In the end, the Yaris wasn't the one with the cheapest price tag, but it seemed to present the lowest overall risk in terms of TCO. I was blessed to have enough $ budgeted where I had the freedom to consider lowest TCO, instead of solely looking at initial purchase price.

I was aware of the other school of thought re: minimizing TCO - used cars. Having had no prior interest in cars, I did not have the necessary knowledge from which to judge the quality of a used car (increased risk). With a new car, the hardware is more likely to be good (less risk).

No car can be a sure bet; the best I can do is to stack the odds in my favour. I chose to do that with the Yaris. We'll see how this all turns out.

So anyhow, that's the abbreviated version of my story :smile:

why?

02-06-2006, 07:51 PM

No one can ever tell exactly how a car can do on TCO, whether the car is new or used.

Used cars are crapshoots. You get lucky or you do not. Unless you have the knowledge, ability, and time to take the car apart and examine every single piece, even the most experienced car people will tell you that a used car is a gamble.

BTW, welcome.

swng

02-06-2006, 08:25 PM

I think if it is necessary to buy a used car, it is wise to buy from the intended brand's dealer. Most dealers inspect their used cars before selling and offer some kind of warranty for what they sell. When there is trouble, they are easier than other used car sellers to approach. But then, their prices are usually higher. You get what you pay for. Hard to have best of both worlds. Also note that if it is a Yaris that you want, it will be very hard if not impossible to find a used one. They started to be available to Canada only in late 2005, and are yet to be made available in the US. I admire your rational thinking and I think your final choice of the Yaris is good Jay!

jay

02-07-2006, 03:06 AM

Thanks for the welcome guys :smile: Just trying to provide a view as to what led me to my purchase (a simple consideration of the facts vs. the priorities).

I decided against the used car route largely b/c I was (and still am) simply not qualified to shop for one. It just isn't in my expertise/aptitude/interest. Too much uncertainty, and not enough potential payoff to make sense for this ignorant neophyte.

While it was within my budget, it's true that I had to save up longer for the Yaris. I understand that this isn't necessarily the case for everyone, and I am well aware that I was in a privileged position to make the call.

I guess the bottom line was that in my eyes, the Yaris seemed more likely to "pay me back" in terms of fewer unexpected repairs, less stress, and more time to do other things :smile: The Yaris' design is up to date (and hopefully had some time to work out some bugs since the Feb 2005 Japan release), its a small low emissions vehicle, seems well built, and it shouldn't be very expensive to own over the years. It's not perfect (what is?), but it's working for me so far.

TomK

02-07-2006, 05:13 PM

The car reminds me of a higher quality Geo Metro hatchback that I owned many moons ago. It was fun to drive and got great mileage. The wait for Toyota to make something similar and available here in the USA is worth it. I will be attending the Pittsburgh Auto show this coming weekend and looking forward to checking it out! It's a Toyota, so I don't have to worry about quality. I own a 2001 FWD Toyota Highlander Lmtd, love it, but looking for a run-a-bout 5-speed that gets above 30mpg and is fund to drive. ---That's all!

wushumasterku

02-07-2006, 05:23 PM

jay

02-08-2006, 01:25 AM

after owning 2 enthusiast vehicles.. prelude and xterra
i have came to the conclusion that vehicles in general are a waste of money and money sink.
so that's why i've choosen yaris since it's relatively cheap and meets my basic needs.

:biggrin:

wushumasterku, I think you may have captured the gist of what I rambled on about, but in 2 sentences. :thumbup:

wushumasterku

02-08-2006, 02:29 PM

:biggrin:

wushumasterku, I think you may have captured the gist of what I rambled on about, but in 2 sentences. :thumbup:

yea i can't say how much the yaris has saved me in $$ and not to mention it's easy and fun to drive.. very nimble and not boring.

some people clench when they see the yaris or hear about it, but hey it's not them driving it, it's me.

swng

02-08-2006, 07:33 PM

yea i can't say how much the yaris has saved me in $$ and not to mention it's easy and fun to drive.. very nimble and not boring.

some people clench when they see the yaris or hear about it, but hey it's not them driving it, it's me.

I never feel uneasy driving my Yaris.

dandj

02-12-2006, 08:49 PM

IF I get a Yaris it will be for fuel economy and more important is the seating position. If it sits as good as the echo and as easy to get in and out I will buy. This would be a commuter car only so bells and whistles and bells don't matter although I do like the S sedan.

guy_likewhoa

02-13-2006, 08:58 PM

I used to drive a '93 240 and an AE86. Both cars were becoming very unreliable as I drift and break parts. I ended up selling both, and jumped on the vitz for 1)reliablility 2)fuel economy 3)I really like the way the car looks 4)The thing is CHEAP!!

Ronin

03-25-2006, 04:36 AM

It's a Toyota hatchback! And it's finally here! The Corolla FX-16 was the last hatchback that Toyota sold here in the states. The FX-16 GTS came with a 4AGE. I really wish that Toyota would sell the RS or T-Sport over here...even if it's a limited edition. Otherwise I'll have to buy a Blitz supercharger...or wait to see what changes the 08 will have.

Fyxxterzc

03-25-2006, 01:35 PM

plushDJ

04-01-2006, 03:25 PM

My car was getting a little old. I'm pretty picky about what I get and when I saw the Yaris commercials I knew I had to get one from the very first sight.

stuffy

04-01-2006, 05:50 PM

i had to unexpectedly replace my 96 plymouth breeze when they wouldn't do an emissions test because of some visible smoke coming from the tailpipe,
i wasn't going to do the high priced repairs on that car as it had close to 300,000 km on it.
when my wife and i went looking for cars, we were looking at subcompacts for many of the same reasons as jay has stated and the yaris had just come out,
i really liked it from the start and when test driving the offerings from other companies, they just didn't compare.
i actually work part time for a car rental company and the toyotas have the fewest problems of any of the cars we deal with,
the worst is hyundai (despite claims to improved quality),

my only beef is the lack of 60/40 split seat on the base models, and i wasn't prepared to spend an extra $3000 to get it on the rs model.

Mad Munchkin

04-04-2006, 09:24 AM

I've driven a 4 door tercel for 12 years! It was time for something fun. I looked at the Corolla and then at the Yaris sedan but they reminded me a bit too much of my old car so I traded the "trunk" for some fun...so far a great trade!

eight_heads

06-02-2006, 12:56 AM

well the reasons i've ordered/am buying mine is because:
- cheap price
- fuel economy
- tired of fixing used cars and not knowing history
- cause they look so damn cool :p

St.Francis

06-02-2006, 01:17 AM

well the reasons i've ordered/am buying mine is because:
- cheap price
- fuel economy
- tired of fixing used cars and not knowing history
- cause they look so damn cool :p

You took the words out of my mouth eight_heads.
My liftback is due to be delivered on 06/09/06:headbang:

eight_heads

06-02-2006, 01:19 AM

You took the words out of my mouth eight_heads.
My liftback is due to be delivered on 06/09/06:headbang:
i hope we get them on time:bow:

Tankota

06-02-2006, 02:35 PM

The main reason I got one is that I right now I spend almost $500 a month on gas alone driving my Tacoma for work and everything else, and my truck realy isn't set up to be a daily driver, I even have another set of tires I use for the street to help with the milage. Now I can park my truck and use it for it's main purpose, off-road, and not have the wear/tear on the much more expensive parts driving it around for normal stuff. Even figuring low for the milage, I'm coming ahead $100 a month including payments, insurance, and gas. It's basicaly a free car for me at current gas prices.

Plus the sedan was the first one in that price/milage catagory that I actually liked the looks of, and would want to drive.. I've been driving Toyota 4x4's for over 22 years now, this will be the first new car I've bought for me. The Corolla I don't realy like the looks, and the other brands are not even close.. plus since I abuse Toyota's as a part time job/hobby, I know how well they stand up and wanted to stick with Toyota. I was even more impressed after test driving one. I'm still amazed at it's looks and all it offers for the price. While the Prius gets better milage, I dont' like it's looks, and for the $10,000 more it's not worth it.. it won't save me $10,000 in gas and I won't have the battery's to worry about. The Corolla may be close in milage and price, but like I said I'm much more impressed with the Yaris sedan looks, both inside and out, and exspecialy with the S-package. For me, they got this car right..:headbang:

Yaris

06-03-2006, 12:27 AM

It's a chick magnet. Well it could be me, but probably not.

DigitalVapor

06-03-2006, 03:27 AM

I'm getting one because this will be my first new car i will buy myself, I know Toyota's are AWESOME cars and the gas mileage kicks ass. Last summer I had a Ford Focus sedan, I think it was like a ZXT? anyway I was coming home and I hydroplaned and hit a tree head on. Totaled the car and the thing is, the airbag never opened. So after that, I was done with Fords.

seriousfun

06-05-2006, 11:52 AM

I bought my black Yaris 3-door Liftback about four hours after learning that the Yaris existed!

A few days earlier, my 1997 Dodge Grand Caraven threw a rod. Replacing the engine would have been more than the value of the vehicle, so I considered it totalled (I sold it for $500 to someone who had wrecked their but had a fine engine).

On that Monday morning, I called my brother who sells Toyotas for a living about 600 miles north of me. I asked him to look for something used, cheap, reliable, good on gas...he said I should just get one of those new Yaris'. He didn't have any, and wouldn't make any money from it anyway (profits are very slim to the dealer at this point - beware add-ons, etc., because these are the only way the dealer can make any money), so I got on the bus and went to my local Toyota dealership.

I snagged the one salesman who wasn't talking to his girlfriend on his cell phone, asked him if he wanted to make a sale today, and pointed toward a Yaris on the lot. I explained my situation, he came back with a deal, I crossed off the extras but didn't haggle on the price of the car itself. We took a quick test drive.

Within an hour I was driving home in my new Yaris. My last car before the minivan was an '86 Celica liftback, so I was happy to get back to a Toyota. My commute is 51 miles roundtrip, so considering fuel savings and repair savings (I had many things scheduled to do to the aging Dodge), the monthly payment should be close to a wash.

My girlfriend thinks it's very cute, not dorky! My kids (two tall teenage boys) think it's small (hard to get in and out of the back seat, but comfortable when you are in there). I've only seen two Yaris' on the street (one white 3-door liftback and one blue sedan). I have had a half-dozen people stop me to ask how I like it. I swear people behind me at stop lights are pointing at it and saying (backwards lip reading for me) "that's one of those new Toyotas - cool."

foober

06-05-2006, 03:57 PM

seriousfan, I've been going through that now for a month. Having people stare at my yaris as I pass by. Plus have people come over and ask questions. Personally I like to be incognito and just blend in. But I'm having trouble with that while driving my yaris liftback.

redglare45

06-05-2006, 04:31 PM

I got mine to have as a commuter car, to save some $$ on gas, Toyota reliability/low maintenance. So far I love this little car.

boxerboy

06-05-2006, 05:49 PM

The price is right and the mileage. Being a toyota was the deciding factor. I will cut the cost of gasoline by at least 2/3rds. My truck and other car require premiun fuel.

lowkey

06-05-2006, 06:07 PM

-gas milage
-its an 07 it is only 06 :)
-looks cool
-reliability of a Toyota
-much much, cheaper that the Fit after all is said ( insurance, warranty, taxes etc)
-better looking than the Fit
-the extra cash for the RS model was worth it.

sroberts

06-05-2006, 11:50 PM

All of the above :)

Supa Lao

06-07-2006, 01:40 PM

Getting my yaris for an everyday driver to travel from home to work. I bought a used murano for my wife to drive our new baby around. So right now I'm driving her '02 turbo jetta. Gas mileage on the jetta sucks and plus it reccomends premium gas. If I use the middle grade gas, I don't get the gas mileage I would with premium.

TRD_Yaris

07-05-2006, 04:05 AM

so why?

Pullin' hoes was too easy in the Lexus :smoking:
Playin' without a handicap is like challenging an epileptic to a speedreading contest.

I got my Yaris because I'm sick of status symbols and having more vehicle than I needed. I rarely had more than just my GF with me, and only picked my daughter up once in it. I might have had people in the backseat a total of 10 times...

Chris07LB

07-05-2006, 11:31 AM

To replace my last beater commuter car... Really enjoy the Yaris so far! :thumbup:

Besides, I still have my show cars to play with. :wink:

田中秀樹

07-05-2006, 12:11 PM

i think about yaris because i have vitz at home in japan. i also need something more useful than my sw20. i think about yaris or corolla for new car.

TrancosRt

07-06-2006, 02:15 PM

I'm getting one for the many reasons.
A- Cool looks
B- Affordable (Part time worker, full time uni. student)
C- Really fuel efficient
D- It is the prescribed car for my needs: a great commuter car when most of my trips are done with only my on the car ;)
E- I'll be paying some more money for a brand new 07 car than what I pay for my old, used car. Seems like a great deal to me. Plus I got a lot of savings on my insurance recently, so the net expense on the c<ar will be about the same!

and last, but not least: I want too!

Ran Kizama

07-06-2006, 03:23 PM

2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5
205HP Turbocharged
25 MPG
Two Door Convertible
Seats Two
Payments: $400.82
Months: 60
Insurance: $205 Full Coverage

2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback
108HP Naturally Aspirated
40 MPG
Three Door Liftback
Seats Five
Payments: $352.04
Months: 48
Insurance: $160 Full Coverage

Yeah, the Yaris is just a better daily all together. :smile:

Rich Norman

07-09-2006, 08:47 PM

Modern day version of the Geo Metro and Ford Festiva if you ask me. What more can I say, it's practical and affordable to operate, which fits in with my daily driver work vehicle requirements.

Good selling point was the safety features ( for a subcompact car ).

Rich Norman
2007 Yaris LB

60 Somethings

07-10-2006, 01:08 AM

Taking it back a bit further, it's a modern day version of the Ford Fiesta, which made in Germany.

Ours was a '79 Fiesta Ghia with a sun roof. What a fun commuter car it was. Used to "race" it up the coast from Santa Monica to Ventura (So. CA) to keep myself awake on the drive home from work. The Yaris LB is just as fun and handles better, and as a retiree I don't need to commute anymore!!!!