What do you like most about your Yaris Sedan?

[Where is my Yaris?]

Since Toyota is not capable of making the Yaris liftback with ABS brakes without having to sell your soul to the devil, I think I am going to have to just buy the sedan. I guess i have no choice unless I buy something else.

So please tell me your likes and dislikes?

How is the gas milege?

[deebrown]

great one gas (between 35-42mgp)

abs breaks are a must (i truly believe they may have saved my life a few weeks ago when I was driving during a snowstorm on a country highway that curved suddenly - i believe i would have crossed the center land and been hit by a semi had the abs not kicked in and stopped the car)

great stereo with the display with mp3/wma capability + folders

looks - has a very modern/semi-futuristic look to it that should hold up for years to come (unlike the very vanilla looking corrolla)

center-mounted dash - at first I was bothered by this but i've grown used to it and i believe it helps create the illusion of more space in the interior of the car.

Trunk space is good too

dislikes:

blows around too much on the highway

car constantly engages in engine breaking when the cruise is on when driving on any semi-hilly terrian which causes a less than smooth feel to the drive

paint seems to chip easily

[Black Yaris]

I am not a fan of ABS, I just think it is for those who do not know what to do in emergency situations, ABS hinders some driving hard manovers

[Vervepipes]

I like the roominess. I dont tend to have 5 people in the car at a time, so the centre rear armrest with cupholder is great. Rear legroom is great. Basically I like the sedan better for its bigger space.

[Black Yaris]

Hatch has more space actually

[SailDesign]

I hate ABS - especially when the guy in front of me has it and I don''t. Short, sad story - you can guess :smile:

[eco]

Hatch has more space actually
If you ask me,thats just wrong.Have you ever looked at the curb weight for both cars,how can the sedan weigh like only 2 pounds more(both auto),impossible #'s.

[hystria]

roof is lower that hatchback's, therefore less space for taller persons. it also has pronounced roll compared to the Hb

better ride and comfort due to longer wheelbase. trunk. less inspired driving. I think it's overall a better value

[Vervepipes]

headroom maybe, but for somebody short like me that doesnt matter. it seemed to have more leg room in the back, and definately more trunk space

[Kaotic Lazagna]

pros

interior space, trunk capacity, head unit (speakers decent), seats are better than any other car i've been in (except racing seats), shifter's good, gas mileage it great, price at the pumps...

cons

tossed around easily on the freeway, kinda underpowered, little on the high ride height side, no ABS (never had any problems, and my GTI had ABS and had more problems with that than my Yaris with braking).

[popeetheus]

I could have got the hunchback or sedan, I went with the sedan for personal taste reasons, mainly because:

#1. the HB's headlights are peeling too far back towards the windshield. The Prius is also guilty of this. It's a bad look, Toyota, get rid of it before it spreads to your other cars.

#2. I didn't like the back end of the HB being at almost a 90 degree angle to the street, its just too abrupt of a cut off. When I think of "hatchback" I think of the VW Sciroccos' style with a low angle slope.

I think if the front end/headlights of the HB was identical to the Sedan, than I might have went with the HB and lived with issue #2.

I've never had ABS so I don't feel naked without it. I understand that the sedans also have a tachometer, which if you drive stick is nice, but not absolutley neccessary.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

#2. I didn't like the back end of the HB being at almost a 90 degree angle to the street, its just too abrupt of a cut off. When I think of "hatchback" I think of the VW Sciroccos' style with a low angle slope.


like this?

http://pics.autonews.ru/img/onews/2006/07/31/174333.13212_300.jpg

[spkrman]

Hatch has more space actually

with the seats folded down, way more.

With the seats up... no chance :)

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great one gas (between 35-42mgp)

abs breaks are a must (i truly believe they may have saved my life a few weeks ago when I was driving during a snowstorm on a country highway that curved suddenly - i believe i would have crossed the center land and been hit by a semi had the abs not kicked in and stopped the car)

great stereo with the display with mp3/wma capability + folders

looks - has a very modern/semi-futuristic look to it that should hold up for years to come (unlike the very vanilla looking corrolla)

center-mounted dash - at first I was bothered by this but i've grown used to it and i believe it helps create the illusion of more space in the interior of the car.

Trunk space is good too

dislikes:

blows around too much on the highway

car constantly engages in engine breaking when the cruise is on when driving on any semi-hilly terrian which causes a less than smooth feel to the drive

paint seems to chip easily

I could not have said all that better myself... I absolutely agree with all that. Although I would add to the "likes" the shape of the car is freaking awesome! Especially with the sport body kit. Its the perfect shape I was looking for and that I like on a sedan.

[Where is my Yaris?]

One thing i noticed when I test drove the sedan was that it has a lot of blind spots. When I test drove the liftback i felt like I was on an suv. I feel like i need a booster sit or something. I am 5'4 by the way.

Do you think the winshield is smaller on the sedan or the same as the liftback?

[Vervepipes]

One thing i noticed when I test drove the sedan was that it has a lot of blind spots. When I test drove the liftback i felt like I was on an suv. I feel like i need a booster sit or something. I am 5'4 by the way.

Do you think the winshield is smaller on the sedan or the same as the liftback?

My sedan seat tilts up :)

[IllusionX]

I am not a fan of ABS, I just think it is for those who do not know what to do in emergency situations, ABS hinders some driving hard manovers

actually, ABS does pump faster than your foot. not a chance there without abs.. or if you're so good at stopping in a slippery surface without locking the wheels. weither if you have abs or not, it would be the same.

[Where is my Yaris?]

My sedan seat tilts up :)

You kidding right. For some weird reason I like the lift back better, i feel i can see everything. I feel like a midget in the sedan.

[Vervepipes]

I'm not kidding, theres a lever on the left side of the driver's seat that tilts up the driver's seat. I can take a pic of it after work if you like. It's actually the first thing my salesman showed me before getting into the car.

[Where is my Yaris?]

I'm not kidding, theres a lever on the left side of the driver's seat that tilts up the driver's seat. I can take a pic of it after work if you like. It's actually the first thing my salesman showed me before getting into the car.

whoa, that is really cool. glad to know that. maybe i wont need a booster seat after all. :thumbup:

[Vervepipes]

Yep, when I have it all the way up, my head almost touches the ceiling. this is on a base model too.

[daq421]

Since Toyota is not capable of making the Yaris liftback with ABS brakes without having to sell your soul to the devil, I think I am going to have to just buy the sedan. I guess i have no choice unless I buy something else.

So please tell me your likes and dislikes?

How is the gas milege?

What do I like?
I have a silver 4 door (not the S) w/ the power package with 15in steel wheels.

1. Space, the interior is large and comfortable, the trunk is HUGE
2. Mileage, I average 34mpg
3. Ride, the coupe is stable and fairly quiet on the road
4. Looks, I prefer the 4 doors looks.
5. Features, I have power locks and windows, ABS, and Cruise control

I love this car..
-Peter

[Spades]

do I have to choose just one? cause I like both the unique style and nice brakes...

[SLIK4]

mpg most
quick for what it is
interior space and looks

dislikes
exterior looks r gonna take some getting used to but that can be changed:evil:

[Basscat]

I've got an S with the spoiler, power package, ABS, and 5 speed, and I love the way it looks, 38 - 42 mpg in my normal driving, plenty of room for my large 6' frame, and pretty good handling for a budget minded car. It's not a Ferrari, but within the speed limits I can zip around OK by choosing the right gear. For the price, and for the MPG, I love this car.

[jamal1984]

i almost got kill on a Corolla without ABS last year, so ABS IS A MUST for me. I look at the LB and i think that thing will kill me right away if i got hit by SUV or a Truck. I feel more secure in Sedan. But LB got an awesome look from the side, but front and back.....negative.

[thomasward00]

I have a Silver NON S Sedan, I don't like body kits they start looking bad after a couple years, I'm about to put some 16 inch rims on mine soon. The 2dr HB looks like an Egg, the Sedan looks like a baby Camry, it's much smoother with Tint and some rims. But I do like the 4dr hatchback in other markets, the 2dr hatch looks like a coffin on wheels. I also don't understand the point of a M/T in the yaris, it's not a sports car and with the auto you're only loosing 1 mpg, but to each his own.

[Typer73]

Screw ABS... I love my liftback!

[SLIK4]

i agree once u get used to it not having abs isn't any big deal. i think the sedan looks like a jellybean, but i still luv

[nsmitchell]

Screw ABS... I love my liftback!

I love my ABS and my Liftback, but I wish I had side curtain airbags!

I'm not a sedan person. I like the versitility of a liftback. I feel like the sedan cheats the owners out of space. Try fitting a dishwasher in a sedan.

HINT: Fagedabowdit! :biggrin:

Sedans remind me of the Taurus, Impala, G6, Camry... Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

[fearturtle44]

Yaris S/auto/Flint Mica. Very nice car. Love the ABS for security but do wish I had the side curtain. Also love how this budget car is very quiet and has a b/b- sound system. Not bad for an inexpensive car. Fog lights are more for show, don't really add much light to the road.

Kevin

[Toymaniac]

what i like about my sedan


Cheap monthly payments
cheap of gas

reliable

looks great with the aero pkg.

the size is just couple inches from a corolla

the interior space is awsome

and some good performance parts are available:headbang:

[dngz]

:evil: need i say more?
http://photos-906.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v74/208/30/503768701/n503768701_38906_9662.jpg

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[SLIK4]

Sedans remind me of the Taurus, Impala, G6, Camry... Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

i like the sedans more conservative appearance. it makes it that much more fun to see the look on peoples faces when i kick their @$$ off the line.:evil:

[flint_mica_manual]

I have a flint mica S sedan with no wing, steel wheels (that I replaced with heliums), manual transmission, cruise control, ABS, power package, and upgraded trim. I paid 15900 after taxes.

I've never gotten below 42 mpg.

I concur with most that's been said. I bought the sedan 'cause I think it's better looking than the LB. Personally I think the LB is a bit generic looking, but what the hell.

My favorite thing is cruise with the manual tyranny -- nice and smooth, with no gear changes on account of an automatic.

Yes, it has a seat hight adjustment -- I keep mine on the lowest setting and I'm 5'10"

Seats are supportive and comfortable. Mp3 deck and speakers sound just fine. Plenty loud for road conditions.

Interior is a bit wonky. cubby holes and cup holders are sufficient, tho not terribly well thought out.

Road noise is higher than say a Corolla. Corolla's seem better made IMHO.

But that Yaris is well made for what you're paying. Tho, I have developed a rattle under the speedometer somewhere. *shrugs*

The engine is quiet and responsive. It has plenty of power. I don't understand that criticism. I can often accidentally end up doing 65 if I don't use cruise. Just 10 years ago, 106 Hp for a 1.5L would have been unheard of. It will easily pull up a good hill in 5th gear at highway speeds. It ain't no hot rod, but it easily beats all the other 4 cylinders I've driven over the years for noise, power, and responsiveness.

Clutch takes time to get used to -- like any clutch, but it's smooth and quite operable.

Lots of space. More than the Corolla.

There is one blind spot that ain't so hot -- right at the windshield pillar -- it's too wide. That's bad if you do a lot of curvy country roads like I do, where it pays to see the other lane around 90 degree turns.

Yes it blows around on the road. Get the NF210's and that will go away -- and the car looks lots better. It's a good 160 buck investment.

EATS BUGS! That big flat front end sucks em up like a mofo. I have a dark color so it doesn't matter that much, but my friend got silver and it always looks like the car has a bra of gnats on the front end -- no kidding, it's freakish how much that flat nose will collect.

There you go, the good, the bad, and the ugly I can think of at the moment.

Best car I've owned.

[deebrown]

I have a flint mica S sedan with no wing, steel wheels (that I replaced with heliums), manual transmission, cruise control, ABS, power package, and upgraded trim. I paid 15900 after taxes.

I've never gotten below 42 mpg.

I concur with most that's been said. I bought the sedan 'cause I think it's better looking than the LB. Personally I think the LB is a bit generic looking, but what the hell.

My favorite thing is cruise with the manual tyranny -- nice and smooth, with no gear changes on account of an automatic.

Yes, it has a seat hight adjustment -- I keep mine on the lowest setting and I'm 5'10"

Seats are supportive and comfortable. Mp3 deck and speakers sound just fine. Plenty loud for road conditions.

Interior is a bit wonky. cubby holes and cup holders are sufficient, tho not terribly well thought out.

Road noise is higher than say a Corolla. Corolla's seem better made IMHO.

But that Yaris is well made for what you're paying. Tho, I have developed a rattle under the speedometer somewhere. *shrugs*

The engine is quiet and responsive. It has plenty of power. I don't understand that criticism. I can often accidentally end up doing 65 if I don't use cruise. Just 10 years ago, 106 Hp for a 1.5L would have been unheard of. It will easily pull up a good hill in 5th gear at highway speeds. It ain't no hot rod, but it easily beats all the other 4 cylinders I've driven over the years for noise, power, and responsiveness.

Clutch takes time to get used to -- like any clutch, but it's smooth and quite operable.

Lots of space. More than the Corolla.

There is one blind spot that ain't so hot -- right at the windshield pillar -- it's too wide. That's bad if you do a lot of curvy country roads like I do, where it pays to see the other lane around 90 degree turns.

Yes it blows around on the road. Get the NF210's and that will go away -- and the car looks lots better. It's a good 160 buck investment.

EATS BUGS! That big flat front end sucks em up like a mofo. I have a dark color so it doesn't matter that much, but my friend got silver and it always looks like the car has a bra of gnats on the front end -- no kidding, it's freakish how much that flat nose will collect.

There you go, the good, the bad, and the ugly I can think of at the moment.

Best car I've owned.


What are NF210's? - tires or springs or? where did you buy them at?

[flint_mica_manual]

What are NF210's? - tires or springs or? where did you buy them at?

NF210 Tanabe springs. Drops the car 1.5 inches -- more than you might think, but you won't need new struts. The DF210 drop the car 2 inches-- which you may need new struts. I got mine from iptuned on Ebay. I know we're supposed to support the forum venders, but the guy did good for me.

Tires? I have Toyo Spectrums. I also recommend those at 35 bucks a pop. Or the Toyo Proxies for a higher price. They're cheap, with high mileage guarantee, and they don't hydroplane. The Goodyear Eagles that come with the car are garbage IMHO. Ever since I got some Toyo's (with a different car) I'm sold on the quality and life of those tires.

[soup1207]

I got a 09 yaris sedan too. I like the outlook of it...and the shortening in car length make it looks great. I have a problem of rattle noise and it happen just a week after I got the car. Now I am waiting my dealer to fix.

I think sedan is actually look better than yaris's hatchback

[Deltasix]

Wow this is an old topic...

[PhilD424]

Screw ABS... I love my liftback!Exactly. Giving up a car for no ABS is the stupidest thing I've ever heard of in my life, no offence to the OP. ABS is for people who can't drive and like to just slam on their brakes.

[markitect]

When I got my first car with ABS, my dad said that he felt it saved him from an accident one time. When he stopped less then an inch short of someone else's bumper. ABS is ok, but a lot of the newer "safety features" are really "you can't drive so I'm gonna do it for you features". I mean some cars slam on their brakes for you now. Here's an idea, pay some attention and learn to drive properly.

[bronsin]

2009 Yaris Base Hatch with Automatic, 935 miles.

Like: Pearl Sand Black! All the room inside! Interior an upgrade from my ECHO! $600 off list and five years 0% financing! The $10 cruise control! (thankyou YarisWorld!) All the storage places! The Hatchback! The Toyota new car smell! The high seating position! The quality! 36 mpg all citi driving!

Not So Like: ABS and TPMS! (more $$$, more stuff to break, and I already am a responsible driver) More weight than my ECHO! (2300 vs 2000 lbs) Throttle lag! (how did you screw this up Toyota?) Only 36 mpg! When its cold exhaust makes horrendous droning sound until it warms up!