Does anyone realize yarisworld is getting 'less busy'?

[caineroad]

I remember a few years back almost every day there is a new thread, and a lot of people responded. Now however it's getting quieter than ever. Maybe people have sold their yaris and move on to something new, but what do you think is the reason?

[jpmck03]

It ebbs and flows, sometimes it's busy on here, other times it's not. The not-so-nice economy probably isn't helping either.

Now that I think about it, it is pretty busy on here. Every time I check in there are lots of threads from new members from Russia and Thailand and Africa, etc. offering some great deals on new phones and fur coats...
:bonk:

[bairjo]

Well I'm sure if you go to a forum for oh let's say a Jeep Liberty, you will find plenty of threads there. All asking questions like "what the hell should I do about my entire front end falling apart?" A lack of quality issues with the Yaris may have something to do with any issue of running out of topics. On the other hand, you could start another monthly thread on "What kind of oil do you use?" :iono:

[The Spectacle]

Forums like this are geared towards modifications. The Yaris does not have a big aftermarket selection, so its not crazy that, over time with no new products being introduced and the platform getting older with no major changes, that enthusiast interest will wane.

[thebarber]

IMO, it was like this when i bought my matrix xrs back in 04

the car was new and everthing that came out seemed awesome. people were modding, etc. then you hit the 5-ish year mark and people started to sell their cars.

there is usually a resurgence when the car becomes cheap on the used market. so for the US the yaris was an 07 first....so id expect it to pick up again in a couple years..

[TLyttle]

I'm not sure there is a lot to discuss about a car that seldom fails! If my 07 is an example, lots of things happen in my life, and the last of my worries is my car. It hasn't failed me, it still gets 50-odd mpg, it still handles to about 90% of my abilities, it is still quiet and comfortable. Lemmee see, what else is there to discuss, other than mods...

[ron3]

Weather is nice, gas prices are stable, people are outside and going places.

[verongome]

I guess people are just moving on to other important things or maybe they have got something else to do.

[ciscobear]

Lots of topics have already been covered here as well. Helped me a great deal when I got my Belta.

[mr_miles]

I've been working 90 % of the time so you guys haven't had to put up with my crazy shenanigans lately :D


maybe I should buy one of those fur coats! lol spammers.

[47_MasoN_47]

In my experience with forums, activity decreases significantly during the summer months when people spend more time outside. I've moderated a few in the past and we always saw about 40-60% more posts per day during the winter.

[tooter]

In my experience with forums, activity decreases significantly during the summer months when people spend more time outside. I've moderated a few in the past and we always saw about 40-60% more posts per day during the winter.

Good point, Mason.
When the weather gets crappy again, everyone will be inside clacking away. :laugh:

[tk1971]

I love this forum. Sold my car last year, but I still come by to visit.

The forum wasn't busy even when I was actively modding. It seems like if I did a search, everything that I wanted done was already done. Posts came up which step by step instructions and pictures. What more could I have asked for?

[nookandcrannycar]

It ebbs and flows, sometimes it's busy on here, other times it's not. The not-so-nice economy probably isn't helping either.

Now that I think about it, it is pretty busy on here. Every time I check in there are lots of threads from new members from Russia and Thailand and Africa, etc. offering some great deals on new phones and fur coats...
:bonk:

:bellyroll:

[nookandcrannycar]

In my experience with forums, activity decreases significantly during the summer months when people spend more time outside. I've moderated a few in the past and we always saw about 40-60% more posts per day during the winter.

^^^^^ This

[KCALB SIRAY]

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[nookandcrannycar]

-----> http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46291 <-----

Ha Ha! Bueller! Bueller! Ben Stein when he was skinny (obviously the pic, not the link).

[Thirty-Nine]

Weather is nice, gas prices are stable, people are outside and going places.

And Yaris sales are way down. However, it's most likely the reasons you posted.

Every website I've run has had slower traffic in the summer. All have been related to a hobby or cars.

[Septembersrain]

A mix of too much spam, Not enough new people are buying this car.
I also think that only a certain type of person buys the Yaris.
Most people ask me "What kind of car is that?!?!". LOL

I agree too about the summer thing.
Doesn't matter the season with me, I always work indoors. >_<

[mirapatec]

With absolutely NO Problems with a Toyota Yaris, there is not much to chat about for some people. I actually like this aspect of vehicle ownership. We only discuss the positive aspects of the Yaris on this forum, for the most part.

[yougojay]

I check in here everyday - Always find something good to read. People are busy & on vacation for the Summer, they will be back when the weather gets bad. Report the spammers, I have been reporting them & someone (one of the moderators) has been cleaning the posts up. Trying to stay involved here, love the car & want to help to keep this forum alive & kicking

[jambo101]

IMO the Yaris is on its way out. a few things being the major contributors.
No more sedan,,
they've repositioned the instrument cluster back to the position behind the steering wheel.
Most people who have had a Yaris for a while are moving into faster cars.

[TRDMarty]

Yes, I agree. The site is not as busy as it was back in 08, 09, 10.
I have actually timed myself, it takes me less than 3 minutes to go through the entire forum and I'm done.
Seems to be a less amount of Yari gatherings no matter what time of year it is.
And when the topic does arise, less than a dozen comment on it and it occasionally
might come together.
Even my interest has fallen for this site. But I do give my 3 minutes here every day.
Unfortunately, the Yaris is on it's way out. (just an observation over the past few years)
This does not mean I don't love my Yari, cause I do.
The Yaris to me is a GREAT CAR!!! :thumbsup:

[Killchain]

It may be less busy, it just means the"true believers" hang out here.
Besides that, its a great community forum too. :thumbsup:

[nookandcrannycar]

It may be less busy, it just means the"true believers" hang out here.
Besides that, its a great community forum too. :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

The hack really changed things. After it, I really just stopped frequenting all the forums I'm on.

[Astroman]

Says the man with 9k posts :laugh:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Says the man with 9k posts :laugh:

I had 12k (probably 50-100 posts per day) before the hack :tongue: :laugh:

[Astroman]

Used to be in the top ten. The hack sucked.

[Astroman]

Currently #25. :smile:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I'm #2. Not sure if good thing or bad thing. HAHAHA

[KCALB SIRAY]

I use to be #1...then I voiced my opinion...cut me, cut me deep LOL

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I use to be #1...then I voiced my opinion...cut me, cut me deep LOL

Remember that thread I made that you, Jill, and I blew up? :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Ah, the good ol' days...

[KCALB SIRAY]

The Anal one? I still have that partial list of terms too. Good times, good times

[Kaotic Lazagna]

The Anal one? I still have that partial list of terms too. Good times, good times

lol, that's the one :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[screenprintr]

We need to all advertise this website. I've noticed many Yaris' on the roads these days. They probably don't know or have time to go on the forum.

Maybe I'll have to start wearing my Yaris t-shirt, and put a Yaris sticker on.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I used to tell some people who I saw and assumed would be interested. Seeing less people like those now. Then again, all just my assumption. lol

[07liftback]

It's probably cause most people who have a Yaris aren't too crazy about modding it and what not. It's a reliable car from the factory and not much is required to make it more comfortable, more appealing, or more sporty. It's a nice little zippy car around town but there's no need to be throwing in forced induction, roll cages, full cat back systems, etc.

It's a daily driver for most of us and so at most people would grab rims, MAYBE some overpriced leather seat covers, maybe some coilovers, and that's pretty much it. Going too far with the mods tend to defeat the purpose of having a reliable, comfortable, and economical daily driver.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

There are those who mod their cars because they want it to fit more like their personality. For some, they like the size and weight of the Yaris, but feel it needs a little more power, so they use some type of force induction. Roll cages is an added safety feature for those who track/auto-x their Yaris. Full cat-back exhaust, well...that can go both ways. lol. My resonator back wasn't that much more than a "custom" axle-back, so why not.

Leather seat covers can add to the appeal for some, as they enter their Yaris at car shows.

Going further with mods just (hopefully) grabs the attention of Toyota. I mean, look at how the Type R cars from Honda, the WRX/STi from Subaru, the EVO from Mitsubishi, and the Neon SRT-4 came about. People were modding the Civic/Integra, Impreza, Lancer, and Neons like crazy, and the manufacturers took noticed and offered a sport version of each car mentioned.

Also, if done properly, the car won't be any less reliable, comfortable, or economical. Note, that I did say if done properly. LOL

[Kaotic Lazagna]

But yeah, the far majority of Yaris owners probably wouldn't bother with modding their cars and solely bought it for an A to B transportation vehicle.

[TLyttle]

My modding days are long gone, and I will drive my Yaris sedan until one of us drops; so far, so good for both of us. Now that I have some real tires on it (!), no one passes me on windy roads, tire spin is still available, and I always get growls from other owners when I tell them what fuel mileage I still get. What else could a guy ask from a cheap car??

[07liftback]

There are those who mod their cars because they want it to fit more like their personality. For some, they like the size and weight of the Yaris, but feel it needs a little more power, so they use some type of force induction. Roll cages is an added safety feature for those who track/auto-x their Yaris. Full cat-back exhaust, well...that can go both ways. lol. My resonator back wasn't that much more than a "custom" axle-back, so why not.

Leather seat covers can add to the appeal for some, as they enter their Yaris at car shows.

Going further with mods just (hopefully) grabs the attention of Toyota. I mean, look at how the Type R cars from Honda, the WRX/STi from Subaru, the EVO from Mitsubishi, and the Neon SRT-4 came about. People were modding the Civic/Integra, Impreza, Lancer, and Neons like crazy, and the manufacturers took noticed and offered a sport version of each car mentioned.

Also, if done properly, the car won't be any less reliable, comfortable, or economical. Note, that I did say if done properly. LOL

Yea, it's the main reason why I have an old Miata NA for the weekends. I can mod it as much as I want since I have a reliable daily driver. With that car I can add a roll bar/cage without it killing the practicality of the car, add some bucket seats, racing harness, supercharger/turbo system, option to use hard top or go top down, coilovers, fender roll with some much wider tires or fender cutting with fender flares.

Yes, the more people who mod a certain car, the more likely the aftermarket part manufacturers will grow and profit. The thing with modding a Yaris is that it defeats it's true purpose which is practicality. Adding a roll cage for instance will take away 3 seats you could've had for passengers. At the end of the day, it will still be front wheel drive and probably not the best platform to mod.

[yougojay]

But yeah, the far majority of Yaris owners probably wouldn't bother with modding their cars and solely bought it for an A to B transportation vehicle.

I am one of those who will not be modding my Yaris. I was purely looking for a small car that was great on gas & fun to drive...definitely a perfect point A to B car for me.
I DO like to read about & see the photos of the cars people have modded here. Has really given me some ideas...Will most likely get new wheels down the line. I'll be keeping this car until I die, so I'm sure I will get some cool alloy wheels eventually. I would really like to get a rear sway bar one of these months, I am sure I will eventually - I know it would be a great investment & make the car drive more solid & sure. I need to write Garm @ micro image (I believe) and see if they'll have anymore rear sways in stock -
This forum is a very good place to learn tips & trick in regards to the car. I will try my best to be a regular contributor. :burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber:

[jambo101]

I had 12k (probably 50-100 posts per day) before the hack :tongue: :laugh:

The Hack?? when was this and why would it affect the frequency of some one posting?..

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yea, it's the main reason why I have an old Miata NA for the weekends. I can mod it as much as I want since I have a reliable daily driver. With that car I can add a roll bar/cage without it killing the practicality of the car, add some bucket seats, racing harness, supercharger/turbo system, option to use hard top or go top down, coilovers, fender roll with some much wider tires or fender cutting with fender flares.

Yes, the more people who mod a certain car, the more likely the aftermarket part manufacturers will grow and profit. The thing with modding a Yaris is that it defeats it's true purpose which is practicality. Adding a roll cage for instance will take away 3 seats you could've had for passengers. At the end of the day, it will still be front wheel drive and probably not the best platform to mod.

Miata (and majority of 2-seater convertibles) and practicality doesn't go together :laugh:

Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on convertibles, my first car was an NA1 (the edition with the tan interior). Had a 3 (or was it 4) point bar and some other goodies, but I wouldn't consider it a very practical car. lol. But I get what you're saying...taking away from its intended purpose. I guess it's like trying to some how add two additional seats to a Miata :tongue:

Anywho, also gotta keep in mind that some people do not either have the finances and/or the space to have multiple cars. I am one of those people who fits into both categories. :frown:

So we make due with what we have. And just for the record, I'm actually long done modding mine. I'm just swapping her shoes every now and then (and it's actually been a long while [for my record] since I've done that). :laugh:


Pics of the NA???

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I am one of those who will not be modding my Yaris. I was purely looking for a small car that was great on gas & fun to drive...definitely a perfect point A to B car for me.
I DO like to read about & see the photos of the cars people have modded here. Has really given me some ideas...Will most likely get new wheels down the line. I'll be keeping this car until I die, so I'm sure I will get some cool alloy wheels eventually. I would really like to get a rear sway bar one of these months, I am sure I will eventually - I know it would be a great investment & make the car drive more solid & sure. I need to write Garm @ micro image (I believe) and see if they'll have anymore rear sways in stock -
This forum is a very good place to learn tips & trick in regards to the car. I will try my best to be a regular contributor. :burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber:

Nothing wrong with keeping your Yaris as an A to B car :wink:

That was my original intentions for the car...but the mod bug bit me. :laugh:

You can get a RSB and some rims/tires (stick to 15's since you won't be lowering it, larger rims on a non lowered car looks odd to me) and call it a day. :wink: It'll help with highway wandering of the car and makes it feel less like a boat on hard cornering.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

The Hack?? when was this and why would it affect the frequency of some one posting?..

Some member got all mad (I think it all originated from a plastic dip stick thread), and went all crazy on the forum. He basically got a hold of A LOT of people's accounts. So the forum was reverted to an earlier date, which meant people lost lots of posts, some members went back to never existing, etc. As for how often I post, I just lost interest in posting much anywhere afterwards. I think others felt the same as more and more OG's don't post anymore.

[yougojay]

Nothing wrong with keeping your Yaris as an A to B car :wink:

That was my original intentions for the car...but the mod bug bit me. :laugh:

You can get a RSB and some rims/tires (stick to 15's since you won't be lowering it, larger rims on a non lowered car looks odd to me) and call it a day. :wink: It'll help with highway wandering of the car and makes it feel less like a boat on hard cornering.

I've always liked to keep cars stock looking, just a personal preference. I want to get some 'plain' looking alloy wheels for it eventually, leaning towards the look of the stock 2008 Yaris alloy wheels. I'll get a rear sway bar by next Spring I am sure, would make a nice Christmas present :biggrin:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I've always liked to keep cars stock looking, just a personal preference. I want to get some 'plain' looking alloy wheels for it eventually, leaning towards the look of the stock 2008 Yaris alloy wheels. I'll get a rear sway bar by next Spring I am sure, would make a nice Christmas present :biggrin:

Everyone has their own preferences :wink:

Everyone should be allowed to enjoy their cars how they want to, and not according to someone else standards. That also goes for buying cars as I keep seeing comments on Yahoo that say, "Buy American this, buy American that." It's my money, and I'd buy what ever I please. :laugh: /rant :tongue:

[Chuck G]

My modding days are long gone, and I will drive my Yaris sedan until one of us drops; so far, so good for both of us. Now that I have some real tires on it (!), no one passes me on windy roads, tire spin is still available, and I always get growls from other owners when I tell them what fuel mileage I still get. What else could a guy ask from a cheap car??

Now you have me curious as to which tires you have?

[TLyttle]

Hankook summers, Tiger Paw winters. After my wife died, I didn't have the energy or enthusiasm to change out the winters. Now I'm looking for a set of rims for the Hankooks to ease the effort of changing over. I'm quite surprised at how well the winters stick when I'm enjoying the local roads (some are paved-over cow trails established in the 1880s), but I don't play as much as I used to...

[yougojay]

Everyone has their own preferences :wink:

Everyone should be allowed to enjoy their cars how they want to, and not according to someone else standards. That also goes for buying cars as I keep seeing comments on Yahoo that say, "Buy American this, buy American that." It's my money, and I'd buy what ever I please. :laugh: /rant :tongue:
Yes, People here have aquired their cars many different ways, under different circumstances. I do 'kringe' at what some modders have done to their cars (we won't get into details :eek: ) BUT, to each their own!
As for buy American - My house is filled with American made stuff - I had always driven American made cars, not anymore. After years of hearing about & seeing the reliability of a Toyota...I'm giving in & getting one. SO glad I did. Tired of crap going wrong with a vehicle at 40 or 50 thousand miles. Over it, end of ran`tage -

Another cool change on my Yaris eventually will be giving LED interior/exterior bulds a try. They look COOL and last forever from what I've read/heard. SO - Eventually: Rear Sway Bar, Alloy wheels, LED light bulbs -
Received: WeatherTech Front & Rear Floor Liners, these are awesome!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yes, People here have aquired their cars many different ways, under different circumstances. I do 'kringe' at what some modders have done to their cars (we won't get into details :eek: ) BUT, to each their own!
As for buy American - My house is filled with American made stuff - I had always driven American made cars, not anymore. After years of hearing about & seeing the reliability of a Toyota...I'm giving in & getting one. SO glad I did. Tired of crap going wrong with a vehicle at 40 or 50 thousand miles. Over it, end of ran`tage -

Another cool change on my Yaris eventually will be giving LED interior/exterior bulds a try. They look COOL and last forever from what I've read/heard. SO - Eventually: Rear Sway Bar, Alloy wheels, LED light bulbs -
Received: WeatherTech Front & Rear Floor Liners, these are awesome!

:eek: Really, that bad at reliability? I wouldn't not buy an American car as I figured maintenance is just a little more, umm, to the T, but wow, 40k-50k and problems started already. Ouch.

Make sure you get good quality LEDs. I've had to replace two of the LEDs I've put into my HVAC controls already (I had some cheap, cheap spare LEDs). :laugh:

[tooter]

Eventually: Rear Sway Bar, Alloy wheels, LED light bulbs -
Received: WeatherTech Front & Rear Floor Liners, these are awesome!

Hey Jay, :smile:

Just put WeatherTechs in mine, too. I live in a dusty/muddy rural area and they are so easy to keep clean because there's nothing for the dirt to stick to. :thumbsup:

You'll love the handling with a rear sway bar. The TRD bar is especially nice because it doesn't hang down and nicely tucks up into the hollow of the rear suspension cross member.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5928.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5925.jpg

[tooter]

I've always liked to keep cars stock looking, just a personal preference. I want to get some 'plain' looking alloy wheels for it eventually, leaning towards the look of the stock 2008 Yaris alloy wheels. I'll get a rear sway bar by next Spring I am sure, would make a nice Christmas present :biggrin:

I also like a simple clean look...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/e59e07d9.jpg

These alloy wheels are replicas of old fashioned 1960's era Panasport racing wheels.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5923.jpg

They're the same stock diameter and one inch wider. I went up one tire size while going down one step in aspect ratio (195/60 15) so that the tire diameter remained stock to keep the speedometer and odometer accurate.

I also like to do small subtle exterior personalizations... (TRD logo, blanked reflectors, center exhaust)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_7316_zps9461223c.jpg

[yougojay]

:eek: Really, that bad at reliability? I wouldn't not buy an American car as I figured maintenance is just a little more, umm, to the T, but wow, 40k-50k and problems started already. Ouch.

Make sure you get good quality LEDs. I've had to replace two of the LEDs I've put into my HVAC controls already (I had some cheap, cheap spare LEDs). :laugh:

Yep, I fixed so many things on my 2003 Trailblazer over the years...switches, blower fan parts, door seals, throttle body, just got tired of dealing with problems I thought should never had happened in the 1st place.
If you eBay, sell the cheapo ones (LEDs) there for cheap, re-coup some of your $$$
Yes, I will make sure to research here and get some decent quality LED's - I've seen some websites mentioned here. Will start out with dome, map or license plate bulbs, just to see what they look like. I've seen some photos of some crazy-bright reverse light LED's, they looked pretty cool!

[yougojay]

Hey Jay, :smile:

Just put WeatherTechs in mine, too. I live in a dusty/muddy rural area and they are so easy to keep clean because there's nothing for the dirt to stick to. :thumbsup:

You'll love the handling with a rear sway bar. The TRD bar is especially nice because it doesn't hang down and nicely tucks up into the hollow of the rear suspension cross member.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5928.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5925.jpg


Tooter, Have always loved your car. Really wanted another white vehicle, but decided on an absolutely red COUPE. I WILL get a rear sway eventually, I want the added improvements in handling, just so up in the air in regards to which one to get. I like the TRD as it's red and hidden, yet the Ultra racing sway bar looks interesting as it is avail. in 19mm & 23mm...thinking I'd like the stiffer one......don't really want to go there yet, confused about it all now I guess. I think I'll make it my 'big' Christmas gift - I need to write Micro Image (Garm I believe?) and see if they'll have the Ultra Racing ones available eventually, or if he knows where to get ahold of one. I guess I have until Christmas :headbang:
The Weathertech Liners are freaking GREAT! Makes the interior look so custom, I LOVE 'EM!!! Fronts came 7/25, rears came 7/26 - all I did was vac the carpets (like they needed that!) and put the liners down...my gosh, so stoked on these liners!!! I basically live in the Pisgah National Forest, in NW North Carolina. We don't get snow really, and they do not use salt on the roads really (thank you NCDOT!) So, rain water mostly on the mats, but I didn't want to worry about screwing up the carpet at all. These suckers are perfect!

[yougojay]

I also like a simple clean look...


These alloy wheels are replicas of old fashioned 1960's era Panasport racing wheels.


They're the same stock diameter and one inch wider. I went up one tire size while going down one step in aspect ratio (195/60 15) so that the tire diameter remained stock to keep the speedometer and odometer accurate.

I also like to do small subtle exterior personalizations... (TRD logo, blanked reflectors, center exhaust)

OK, Yeah, those wheels are growing on me, especially with the close-up shots. I like it simple - ESPECIALLY to be able to keep them CLEAN

Example: Spray some friggin' turtle wax express shine on them after a rain storm, and wipe 'em off with a few paper towels, all 4 of them, in less than 5 minutes. I don't want to spray a shitload of chemical crap on them to melt off all the dirt and brake dust (AND finish!) and still have to detail them for a stupid HOUR you get my drift. Sure, a bunch of the rims you see here look so cool, but I live in the real world and want them simple and easy to clean
I understand completely in re: your wheels & tire size - If I find the right rims I want, I will get them & probably wait until I need a new set of tires before I put the new rims on. OR, maybe not! I could find rims & get tires for them, and then run them on the car March - November, then December - February switch over to the stock steelies & good year assurance set I have that came with the car, hee...hee...hee... :biggrin:

Like we have a winter here...oh, decisions...decisions... :iono:

That Center Exhaust rocks, really


IS IT REALLY NECESSARY FOR YOU ALL TO GET ME TO SPEND $$$ ON THIS CAR? :bellyroll:

Like I have any trouble spending money on my own here...:biggrin:

[tooter]

IS IT REALLY NECESSARY FOR YOU ALL TO GET ME TO SPEND $$$ ON THIS CAR? :bellyroll:

What's what we're here for.
Resistance is futile...

http://manhattaninfidel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/borg.jpg (http://manhattaninfidel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/borg.jpg)

Greg :wink:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yep, I fixed so many things on my 2003 Trailblazer over the years...switches, blower fan parts, door seals, throttle body, just got tired of dealing with problems I thought should never had happened in the 1st place.
If you eBay, sell the cheapo ones (LEDs) there for cheap, re-coup some of your $$$
Yes, I will make sure to research here and get some decent quality LED's - I've seen some websites mentioned here. Will start out with dome, map or license plate bulbs, just to see what they look like. I've seen some photos of some crazy-bright reverse light LED's, they looked pretty cool!

Ouch, yeah, that's more than what should be failing at that mileage.

Eh, the cheapo ones are my backup LEDs for any projects (not only car related) that require LEDs :laugh:

V-LEDs is a good place to get LEDs. Pretty decent prices and bright LEDs. Quality is pretty good too. As for reverse LED's, I'd avoid them as you will lose out on A LOT of illumination. You can get the LED license plate frame (will need to be weather-proofed) from V-LEDs tho. Actually on sale right now too.

http://www.vleds.com/lpf/high-power-18w-led-back-up-light-license-plate-frame-chrome.html

[TRDMarty]

:frown:New record, it took less than 60 seconds :frown:

[krolos]

I'm not sure there is a lot to discuss about a car that seldom fails! If my 07 is an example, lots of things happen in my life, and the last of my worries is my car. It hasn't failed me, it still gets 50-odd mpg, it still handles to about 90% of my abilities, it is still quiet and comfortable. Lemmee see, what else is there to discuss, other than mods...

I get an odd 60 mpg in my yaris :laugh:

[jambo101]

I remember a few years back almost every day there is a new thread, and a lot of people responded. Now however it's getting quieter than ever. Maybe people have sold their yaris and move on to something new, but what do you think is the reason?
Maybe those who were enthused about the earlier Yaris have moved on to other car types and the new version of the Yaris just isnt inspiring the passion that it once had, My buddy just bought a new Yaris and i cant quite put my finger on it but its lost something in its appeal.

[tooter]

Maybe those who were enthused about the earlier Yaris have moved on to other car types and the new version of the Yaris just isnt inspiring the passion that it once had, My buddy just bought a new Yaris and i cant quite put my finger on it but its lost something in its appeal.

Even though I have a 3rd gen, I've always liked the 2nd gens way better. They have more "jellybean" charm. :wink:

I haven't been here as much as usual because I've been focusing on developing a product for the Tacoma. But now that it's in production I'll be back here real soon cooking up another idea for the Yaris. :smile:

Greg

[Nigel8600]

I for one am grateful for this forum, I just bought my 08 Yaris and the info here is very appreciated for us newbies. :)

[Klink10]

My 07 just turned 25K. Joined the forum in 07 and will be here for life as this will probably be the last car I buy. People come and go, tastes change. Just hate it when pictures and posts disappear as people move on.

[tooter]

This forum is like a hive mind with years of accumulated Yaris wisdom easily accessed by anyone who wants it. I believe this is the wave of the future... constantly growing universally shared repositories of topic specific information. :thumbsup:

Greg

[fnkngrv]

All we can do is keep pushin on. This is typically the age for a platform when a resurgence can occur as the prices have really dropped into what folks consider more reasonable to pay up front used and then mod. Sure, this isn't only about modding, but really the forums that don't get super stale stem from folks making changes to the original.

It is so funny because I go out into my yard, see my sedan, and it never really strikes me seriously that I purchased June of 06 and it is now November of 13. Just mind blowing. I will be making huge changes over the winter and quite possibly I will be taking the car off the road after next summer. I can say that with how unique my goals are for the platform I am also trying to do things so that the car still has a high usability as well as quality. Some folks might find my final end to the car to be possibly auctioned off years down the line on Mecum or Barrett auctions. That will be the only way that I might recoup any financial injection into the car. Personally, I am not super concerned about it, but I don't want to give the car away either. I really don't think that I could have my son inherit the car as he could never handle what it will become without the maturity needed and he seems to be growing into more of a motorcycle/truck person anyway....only time will tell.

[nookandcrannycar]

My 07 just turned 25K. Joined the forum in 07 and will be here for life as this will probably be the last car I buy. People come and go, tastes change. Just hate it when pictures and posts disappear as people move on.

Wow you are really good for the planet. Truly. In a good way. I intentionally purchased a floorplan that wasn't bigger than I needed (re my house) because I didn't want more 'produced resources' (many of which would not decompose in land fills) assigned to something I was purchasing than were absolutely necessary. However, I would have a very hard time driving as little as you do (and therefore consuming that little fuel in total). I'm too restless.

[Hershey]

^ Driving helps to keep the connections in the noggin intact . :bonk:

[nookandcrannycar]

^ Driving helps to keep the connections in the noggin intact . :bonk:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: It's in the blood. My grandfather, then my aunt, then me. All 3 of us, driving = :wub:. My grandfather (while I was growing up) would buy a new Lincoln or Cadillac and drive 140,000 miles in 2 years (with only about 10,000 of those miles being trips from home to his office) and then trade the car in and do the same thing again. He did this until he was 85 years old.

[bairjo]

Well regarding the original topic of this thread, in my opinion, this forum would definitely be less busy and almost boring if it wasn't for the contributions of CTScott. He is unmatched in his knowledge and it would would be a severe blow to this forum should he decide to buy different car and move on. Most of the time the only reason I check Yarisworld out is to see what he added that day. Thank you CTScott for your efforts....

[Hershey]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: It's in the blood. My grandfather, then my aunt, then me. All 3 of us, driving = :wub:. My grandfather (while I was growing up) would buy a new Lincoln or Cadillac and drive 140,000 miles in 2 years (with only about 10,000 of those miles being trips from home to his office) and then trade the car in and do the same thing again. He did this until he was 85 years old.

:thumbup: . Runs in the blood here too . Part Norwegian . Must be the Viking . Don't like boats , had a bad experience on a boat during a storm when I was younger , so rather navigate on solid ground .

[Hershey]

" Well regarding the original topic of this thread "

At least we're bringing some action to this site . Us old farts do get off track .

:biggrin:

[yougojay]

I always check-in here everyday....I usually search through the posts for specific things & am always learning something new.
Going on 7 months with 4,884 miles as of today...car has been flawless, just awesome, love the heck out of it, so glad I found this car it is perfect.
Need to set up my 1st free servicing next week - hopefully I'll get a good reception at the dealer, sure I will.
Gas mileage seems to be going up - darn near 40 mpg without a long highway trip yet. Unreal, so lovin' this car...STILL! :headbang:

[nookandcrannycar]

Thank you CTScott for your efforts....

+1 :thumbsup:. New members have yet to appreciate the fountain of knowledge.

[nookandcrannycar]

:thumbup: . Runs in the blood here too . Part Norwegian . Must be the Viking . Don't like boats , had a bad experience on a boat during a storm when I was younger , so rather navigate on solid ground .

LOL. My aunt got it right with her 2nd husband. My uncle and my grandfather got along so well...so much in common...same high school, same college, same fraternity, and both officers during their time in the Navy. My uncle is half Danish/half English (and just loved it when his son married someone half Norwegian....my uncle is the opposite of someone believing in a 'Social Welfare State', but he still thinks the world would be in much better shape if run entirely by Scandinavians). AFAIK my grandfather was 100% English and Welsh, but my uncle used to say (they had so much else in common) that my grandfather must be half Scandinavian (perhaps some of the English ancestors migrated from areas currently part of Denmark or Norway). Interesting that you mention the bad boat experience. My grandfather was an Ensign in WW One (he was in the latter part of his mid-sixties when I was born) and his ship/boat sank (not in battle) off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico. He only boarded any type of vessel one more time in his life...in the 1970s he felt he HAD to see where Ted Kennedy veered off the road a few years before, drowning Mary Jo Kopechne....so he and my grandmother took the ferry (or ferries?...I don't know the area well) out to Chappaquiddick (he took two vacations with JFK and two other men in 1945 and knew Joe Sr from some business deals they were both a part of over the years). Soon after seeing Chappaquiddick, my grandmother tried to convince him to go on a cruise. No luck. However, he LOVED trains. He took trains (for business trips...pre interstate system) to many different places. He and his brother used to pick up their new cars at the factory, rather than at the dealership. They'd take a train to the factory location, and then drive the cars back.

[nookandcrannycar]

I always check-in here everyday....I usually search through the posts for specific things & am always learning something new.
Going on 7 months with 4,884 miles as of today...car has been flawless, just awesome, love the heck out of it, so glad I found this car it is perfect.
Need to set up my 1st free servicing next week - hopefully I'll get a good reception at the dealer, sure I will.
Gas mileage seems to be going up - darn near 40 mpg without a long highway trip yet. Unreal, so lovin' this car...STILL! :headbang:

:thumbsup: Great MPG....as your area isn't exactly flat :biggrin:. I stopped at a Starbucks (in Hickory) about 15 miles from your town on my way up north. Only 'ex-bank' Starbucks I've ever been in that still has the vault door remaining.

[yougojay]

:thumbsup: Great MPG....as your area isn't exactly flat :biggrin:. I stopped at a Starbucks (in Hickory) about 15 miles from your town on my way up north. Only 'ex-bank' Starbucks I've ever been in that still has the vault door remaining.

Yep, I'm just North of Lenoir on 321, it's getting pretty hilly at this point in the Appalachians (we're around 1,800 feet where the house is, no flooding here!)
I actually lived in the Red Roof Inn in Hickory for the month of July 2010 while we were looking for a house in Lenoir. There was a Starbucks about 300-400 feet from the motel, it was good. (Considering there were 2 within a block from where I worked next to the White house in DC. ) I was there 2-3 times a day, VENTI refill please! :biggrin:

MPG's have been very, very good. I fill-up once every 3 weeks. I can feel the engine braking pretty darn good around here, even coming out of our subdivision. Will be driving up the mountain soon, last time was 4-11-13 picking up the new Yaris.

[nookandcrannycar]

Will be driving up the mountain soon, last time was 4-11-13 picking up the new Yaris.

To Asheville :eek: (:biggrin:). I stayed there one night and day on the way back. I didn't care for the people I encountered (a bunch of glass half empty people), except for 1 person (who happened to be from Texas).

Just one city, though. I know there are a bunch of nice people in North Carolina. My godson and his parents and siblings live there, and they love it.

[yougojay]

To Asheville :eek: (:biggrin:). I stayed there one night and day on the way back. I didn't care for the people I encountered (a bunch of glass half empty people), except for 1 person (who happened to be from Texas).

Just one city, though. I know there are a bunch of nice people in North Carolina. My godson and his parents and siblings live there, and they love it.

No, not to Asheville, that's West of me by about 75-90 minutes, I say up the mountains on 321 to Boone, NC. where it snows all the time & the nearest Toyota dealer to me is... :cool:
Most people around here are the same way...it's extremely depressing to work around the public here (that's another story) There are a LOT of great people here, but most (great people) are the older & the employed.
Should have moved to Texas instead. Spent the Summer of 1980 there and it was fantastic. 'Urban Cowboy', 'The Shining' & 'Who Shot J.R.'? - Those were the days...:cool:

[nookandcrannycar]

No, not to Asheville, that's West of me by about 75-90 minutes, I say up the mountains on 321 to Boone, NC. where it snows all the time & the nearest Toyota dealer to me is... :cool:
Most people around here are the same way...it's extremely depressing to work around the public here (that's another story) There are a LOT of great people here, but most (great people) are the older & the employed.
Should have moved to Texas instead. Spent the Summer of 1980 there and it was fantastic. 'Urban Cowboy', 'The Shining' & 'Who Shot J.R.'? - Those were the days...:cool:

The Texas guy I spoke with pretty much echoes your sentiments. He is only there because he has a full ride scholarship. He recently spent two weeks visiting a friend who goes to UC Berkeley. He'd never been there before. I've lived most of my life in the SF Bay Area. He was amazed at how many people (in the Bay Area who he happen to encounter) begged him to donate to causes and then got really mad when he wouldn't contribute. He said he sees a lot of well educated (but lazy) hangers on in Asheville who are getting government money (not loans for school) and noticed what seemed to be the same in pockets of the Bay Area. I noticed the converse, and other negative similarities.

I first visited Texas in 1988, but we only went to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro...crazy growth since then.

[yougojay]

The Texas guy I spoke with pretty much echoes your sentiments. He is only there because he has a full ride scholarship. He recently spent two weeks visiting a friend who goes to UC Berkeley. He'd never been there before. I've lived most of my life in the SF Bay Area. He was amazed at how many people (in the Bay Area who he happen to encounter) begged him to donate to causes and then got really mad when he wouldn't contribute. He said he sees a lot of well educated (but lazy) hangers on in Asheville who are getting government money (not loans for school) and noticed what seemed to be the same in pockets of the Bay Area. I noticed the converse, and other negative similarities.

I first visited Texas in 1988, but we only went to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro...crazy growth since then.

Yes, it's a sad state of affairs in this country. The furniture industries in the area here went overseas, and it killed the economy. Local grocery stores base their ordering on food stamp days (EBT Cards) which load up on the 3rd, 5th, 7th... and so on through the 15th of each month.
I stayed in Arlington, TX in 1980 - I can't imagine how much it has grown in the last 30 years.
I see a lot of new or newer cars around, there IS some money here. The weather is good to all the cars, the older ones look so good, it's hard to tell they are 20 years old or more (sometimes) Some look dated, but NO rust. I think it's the 90's cars that I think are newer.
One thing I notice is there are a lot of cars with bald tires... my gosh, baby seats in the back...whatever!
There are yearly inspections, but who knows who is paying off who. I'd rather have CHEAP new tires than some of the bald ones I've seen - I don't understand it. Most would say they are spending their money on basic needs, I think that includes alcohol, smokes & drugs for a lot of them. I guess it is like riding the Metro in DC - all sorts of people from all walks of life

[nookandcrannycar]

Yes, it's a sad state of affairs in this country. The furniture industries in the area here went overseas, and it killed the economy. Local grocery stores base their ordering on food stamp days (EBT Cards) which load up on the 3rd, 5th, 7th... and so on through the 15th of each month.
I stayed in Arlington, TX in 1980 - I can't imagine how much it has grown in the last 30 years.
I see a lot of new or newer cars around, there IS some money here. The weather is good to all the cars, the older ones look so good, it's hard to tell they are 20 years old or more (sometimes) Some look dated, but NO rust. I think it's the 90's cars that I think are newer.
One thing I notice is there are a lot of cars with bald tires... my gosh, baby seats in the back...whatever!
There are yearly inspections, but who knows who is paying off who. I'd rather have CHEAP new tires than some of the bald ones I've seen - I don't understand it. Most would say they are spending their money on basic needs, I think that includes alcohol, smokes & drugs for a lot of them. I guess it is like riding the Metro in DC - all sorts of people from all walks of life

It's just the opposite here. From the 2000 Census to the 2010 Census, Montgomery County grew 55.14 % (population wise), making it the 24th fastest growing county in the U.S. The county seat is Conroe and for the last 12 months measured ( calendar year 2012 I believe), Conroe was the 10th fastest growing city in the country. From 2000-2011 Montgomery County was either 4th or 5th (of counties) re job growth in the country. Outside the county (but literally on the border) Exxon Mobil is building its North American (Office) Headquarters and between that EM Campus and I-45, Southwestern Gas is building its World Headquarters. From what I understand, many related companies that didn't have a nearby presence are now making that commitment. There are people from all over in the country (and a fair number of wealthy Mexican nationals). Of all the Census Designated Places (as well as Towns and Cities) in the U.S., only Alpharetta, Georgia (where I have relatives) has a higher percentage of residents born out of state than The Woodlands does. Montgomery County is one of the most (if not THE most) heavily Republican counties in Texas. The last Democrat to carry the county in an election for the POTUS was LBJ. Herman Cain and Gingrich had their debates here leading up to the 2012 Election. Roads, subdivisions, and commercial properties are being built at a fairly dizzying rate. The Exxon Mobil commitment (and others) hinged on the state government guaranteeing completion (even if they can't secure private investment) of The Grand Parkway (a beltway toll road that will be the outer ring beltway encircling the Houston metro area and will be the longest beltway encircling a metro area anywhere in the world). Some of this was in the works when I moved here, but I'm not sure I like all of it. As a whole though, I quite like the county. If I moved to another part of the county it would be the northernmost part, to Panaorama Village or the part of Willis between I-45 and Lake Conroe (or on Lake Conroe).

Fort Bend County (on the other side of the Houston metro, and where Yarisworld member esse10 lives) is, by most criteria, growing even faster than Montgomery County.

[nookandcrannycar]

Yes, it's a sad state of affairs in this country. The furniture industries in the area here went overseas, and it killed the economy. Local grocery stores base their ordering on food stamp days (EBT Cards) which load up on the 3rd, 5th, 7th... and so on through the 15th of each month.
I stayed in Arlington, TX in 1980 - I can't imagine how much it has grown in the last 30 years.
I see a lot of new or newer cars around, there IS some money here. The weather is good to all the cars, the older ones look so good, it's hard to tell they are 20 years old or more (sometimes) Some look dated, but NO rust. I think it's the 90's cars that I think are newer.
One thing I notice is there are a lot of cars with bald tires... my gosh, baby seats in the back...whatever!
There are yearly inspections, but who knows who is paying off who. I'd rather have CHEAP new tires than some of the bald ones I've seen - I don't understand it. Most would say they are spending their money on basic needs, I think that includes alcohol, smokes & drugs for a lot of them. I guess it is like riding the Metro in DC - all sorts of people from all walks of life

Arlington..the largest city in the Mid-Cities area! I could live in some of the Mid-Cities cities or parts of Fort Worth. I wouldn't want to live closer to Dallas though in the Park Cities, Uptown, or most places in Colin County (too similar to aspects of California that I don't like).

Sad that some think of alcohol and smokes as basic needs. The alcohol part is more understandable, but....ask some people why they started smoking and they'll say 'Because my friends were doing it'. As my mother would say when i tried to pull that line with something (not smoking...I never picked up the habit)..'If your friends told you to go jump off a bridge, would you do it?'. My mother smoked, but she started trying to quit when the Surgeon General's report came out. It took her 4 years, but she did it. My dad's attitude was that life wasn't worth living without smoking :rolleyes:. Let anyone who reads this take this as a scary warning to try to stop. My dad smoked 4 packs of unfiltered Pall Malls a day (started when he was in the Army) for over 35 years. During the last year of his life, after walking half a block he'd have to stop and rest. He died 2 days after his 62nd birthday. His grandmother (who didn't smoke) lived to be over 100 years old.

I don't understand the smoking/oarenting/bald tires scenario any better than you do.

From what I've heard, your general neck of the woods draws well heeled retirees from out of the area, so that might explain some of the money to buy new cars.