Time to say goodbye to the yaris

[Cutie Pie #2]

Long story short, there's been a lot of problems arising lately with the car from peeling clear coat on the roof, leaking roof, bad water pump, ac compressor going bad to name some. It's just starting to nickel and dime me. The biggest reason I'm moving on to a 2014 Subaru Impreza, where I live it has been very tuff to get anywhere in the snow. The Yaris is not a bad car it just doesn't do it for me anymore. I'm getting a great deal on the Subaru I'm getting it for $13000 out the door plus for all wheeled drive it gets ok gas mileage that's one reason I'm going with the Subaru. The Yaris is a nice car but it's time to move on. I'm going to get the Subaru once this snow storm is over with.

[bladesmith6]

in a strange turn of events i have the same color car in the same state and am about ready to give up for the same reasons, roof and hood peeling i can hear the bearing on the water pump going and a complete lack of customer service from toyota on any issues i have had. This is my first toyota and i have to say i am very disappointed.

[Exiwolfman]

Well hope u put lots and lots of km on her ...stuff u mention easy fix but sometimes its time to move on good choice on new car ....just watch that head gasket around 160000km otherwise have fun .

[bentjazz]

I'd rather be nickel and dimed on a historically reliable car than to have a whole new car loan. But that's just me. Throwing down money on a new car is something I want to do at most every 10-15 years. I'm going to drive my Yaris until either it dies or I do (hopefully the former).
Good luck with the Subaru, Cutie Pie #2. I love the Subaru emblem.....

[Cutie Pie #2]

Here's a picture of like the one I'm getting.
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[bronsin]

How many miles on the Yaris?

[Cutie Pie #2]

How many miles on the Yaris?

84700

[jack black]

2014 Subaru Impreza, where I live it has been very tuff to get anywhere in the snow. The Yaris is not a bad car it just doesn't do it for me anymore. I'm getting a great deal on the Subaru I'm getting it for $13000 out the door

$13000 for brand new car? Too good to be true.

[Cutie Pie #2]

$13000 for brand new car? Too good to be true.

Michelle,

Thank you for your inquiry on the Impreza Sedan. Below you will find the price quote on the vehicle you requested. This vehicle is available and ready for delivery.

Year - 2014

Make - Subaru

Model - Impreza Sedan

Stock - S43632

MSRP - $19,762

Your Savings - $1,500

Internet Price - $18,262

Trade in price - $5600

Pre tax - $12662

[_S7V7N_]

Awesome deal ! Jump on it.

[jack black]

Internet Price - $18,262

I see, the actual price is $18k. That is still a huge deal. This is what i paid for my subaru legacy (wagon) way back in 2000. And that was a huge deal back then. It was fairly loaded with options though.

I have to tell you. Subarus are not fuel efficient. I only got 18-25 MPG in the legacy wagon. When it was totaled, I bought V6 RAV4 with 7 seats and with twice the power and towing capacity and got exactly the same MPG.

Be also careful with tire pressure and uneven tires as they will eat diffs and AWD in no time. Subarus are very sensitive to that.

[Cutie Pie #2]

I see, the actual price is $18k. That is still a huge deal. This is what i paid for my subaru legacy (wagon) way back in 2000. And that was a huge deal back then. It was fairly loaded with options though.

I have to tell you. Subarus are not fuel efficient. I only got 18-25 MPG in the legacy wagon. When it was totaled, I bought V6 RAV4 with 7 seats and with twice the power and towing capacity and got exactly the same MPG.

Be also careful with tire pressure and uneven tires as they will eat diffs and AWD in no time. Subarus are very sensitive to that.

This one is only a base model, but it does have features that my Yaris didn't have like power windows and locks, bluetooth and AWD, so it will be nice for a change. The only thing I wish it had was Alloy wheels instead of hub caps but I can always get them later. The impreza is to get 27 city and 34 highway, I saw where people avg. about 30 mpg which I think is very good for an AWD, I felt sometimes my Yaris only got that.

[MyzticZ3r0]

30 mpg with an impreza? That's impressive.. my roommate owns at 07 Subaru WRX and though I do not recall advertised average mpg, I use a 1/4 of a tank every time I drive it (the commute is never longer than 20 minutes ~20 miles max one way. I'd assume it's because of the turbo, but I never really looked into it.

[jack black]

The impreza is to get 27 city and 34 highway, I saw where people avg. about 30 mpg which I think is very good for an AWD, I felt sometimes my Yaris only got that.

I don't think so. Here are real life impreza results from fuelly: http://www.fuelly.com/car/subaru/impreza/gas%20h4/sedan

I trust fuelly results. Like I said before, I got up to 24-25 MPG in legacy (on hwy, much less in city) and fuelly confirms that: http://www.fuelly.com/car/subaru/legacy/gas%20h4/wagon

There is no way non-hybrid bigger car with AWD can have MPG of yaris.

BTW: http://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/yaris/gas%20l4/hatchback

[_S7V7N_]

I don't think so. Here are real life impreza results from fuelly: http://www.fuelly.com/car/subaru/impreza/gas%20h4/sedan

I trust fuelly results. Like I said before, I got up to 24-25 MPG in legacy (on hwy, much less in city) and fuelly confirms that: http://www.fuelly.com/car/subaru/legacy/gas%20h4/wagon



There is no way non-hybrid bigger car with AWD can have MPG of yaris.

BTW: http://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/yaris/gas%20l4/hatchback


30 mpg looks possible. If you don't mash gas like an idiot and drive right.

http://www.fuelly.com/car/subaru/impreza/2013

[Hershey]

Very nice and seems reasonable . Is it a C.V.T.? 30 should be possible . Keep us updated with gas mileage , etc.. Enjoy it . I think the oil filter is located on the top front R.H.side ( upside down ) . Should make for an easy swap .

[Hershey]

Here's a 400 mile test drive of a 2012 Impreza 2.0i Sport ( H.B. ) with the C.V.T. at Mpg-O-Matic . Averaged 31.9 overall . http://www.mpgomatic.com/2012/07/19/2012-subaru-impreza-2-0i-sport-review/ .

[sex]

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/4278818361.html

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http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/4328215786.html

You can get used alloys

[Cutie Pie #2]

Here it is, the one I got, I'm getting it on Monday I went for the premium model pearl white which has heated seats, and alloy rims among a few other nice features, I got for $15700 on the road, They gave me $5000 for my Yaris which wasn't too bad.

http://pictures.dealer.com/h/heritagesubarusoa/0580/d3ea773604f64bce8ab0129c4dacd7a9x.jpg

[_S7V7N_]

:w00t:

[JustPassinThru]

After years of farting around with Jeeps and the like...I came to the conclusion that there's no one "good car" for every task, unless the weather and the job stays the same.

Certainly in PA the weather changes. So the ideal car for that January moment, is not necessarily the best for the summer season.

Were I in that situation...I'd buy, probably, an old 4x4 truck or SUV. JUST for those snowy days.

But then, I have a Tercel as my winter beater right now, and here in deep-frozen Wisconsin, where the side streets are packed with two-month-old snow crust...I'm having no trouble getting around. Granted, a lot may depend on the local geography...but all-wheel-drive is pretty complex and maybe an unnecessary expense.

But we all have to find our own way. Good luck with it.

[nookandcrannycar]

After years of farting around with Jeeps and the like...I came to the conclusion that there's no one "good car" for every task, unless the weather and the job stays the same.

Certainly in PA the weather changes. So the ideal car for that January moment, is not necessarily the best for the summer season.

Were I in that situation...I'd buy, probably, an old 4x4 truck or SUV. JUST for those snowy days.

But then, I have a Tercel as my winter beater right now, and here in deep-frozen Wisconsin, where the side streets are packed with two-month-old snow crust...I'm having no trouble getting around. Granted, a lot may depend on the local geography...but all-wheel-drive is pretty complex and maybe an unnecessary expense.

But we all have to find our own way. Good luck with it.

:thumbsup:Yep. Kind of like Idahotom with his Yaris and RAV4.

[Exiwolfman]

what we need is a drive train out of a AWD matrix in a Yaris ....with a six speed.
now that would be cool...and just for deep snow air ride from the limited 4runner haha...ok maybe little much on the air ride.

[nookandcrannycar]

what we need is a drive train out of a AWD matrix in a Yaris ....with a six speed.
now that would be cool...and just for deep snow air ride from the limited 4runner haha...ok maybe little much on the air ride.

:thumbsup: Yes...exactly!

[Cutie Pie #2]

Here's the official pictures of my new Subaru Impreza. Already fallen in love with the car. I will post on the MPG in a bit.

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[MyzticZ3r0]

Diggin' your new ride!

[Exiwolfman]

Really nice ride :)

[nookandcrannycar]

:thumbsup:Congrats! One of my relatives has a 2007 Impreza 5-door (purchased new). She loves to snowboard, and she takes it up to Lake Tahoe all the time. Trying to pry her away from that car would be futile. She had a Mazda Tribute SUV before that, and the drivetrain in the Tribute crapped out on her at just over 60k miles

[bentjazz]

Traitor!

[kimona]

Love your new car! Looks great in white.

[Cutie Pie #2]

Well I had to return the Subaru because of 2 reasons,first the cars ground clearance just didn't cut for my private road in fact I think the yaris had more ground clearance that was the first reason to return the car, second I had the car not even a week and the oil light came on so I check the oil to my surprise NO oil at all on the dip stick dry as could be, so I call the dealership up and said I need a tow back to your dealership once there I requested to return the car fortunately I was still under the 5 day 300 mile money back guarantee that the dealership had, so they took the car back with no question since it was only 4 days and I only had 150 miles on it and gave all my money back. So the other car/vehicle I was considering was the Honda CRV, so they took me to a Honda dealership that wasn't part of their dealership. So I got a brand new 2014 Honda CRV LX it was $2k more than the Impreza and doesn't have heated seats but I think I won't go wrong with the Honda, plus a big plus it's ground clearance is perfect for my road no problems. I will keep you informed of the mileage when I get some miles on it. Here's a picture of it.
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Also I saw on the carmax website that my Yaris is selling for $10,899 and they are saying that is it a S model, they gave me $5000 for the car.

[Exiwolfman]

that sucks , crv nice little suv and thank god for the five day return policy ...as for ur yaris guess u did not take it back as for them charging 10k for it ...good luck with that..lol I would have personally ask for the yaris back and sell private , u would get at least 6k to 7k with ur km on it....tho u do save on tax in trade ..

[Hershey]

Wow :eek: . At least the warning light worked . Must be it came that way from the factory ? Very nice CRV . We like the Green Tea , Silver does nicely too :thumbsup: . Keep us informed on the gas mileage , etc.. Hope you have better luck and many years of enjoyment . :burnrubber:

[Hershey]

So , you paid under $20,000 . Is it a auto or manual tranny ?

[fnkngrv]

you know you can install aftermarket heated seat kits relatively easily and they can be quite cost effective.

[nookandcrannycar]

Well I had to return the Subaru because of 2 reasons,first the cars ground clearance just didn't cut for my private road in fact I think the yaris had more ground clearance that was the first reason to return the car, second I had the car not even a week and the oil light came on so I check the oil to my surprise NO oil at all on the dip stick dry as could be, so I call the dealership up and said I need a tow back to your dealership once there I requested to return the car fortunately I was still under the 5 day 300 mile money back guarantee that the dealership had, so they took the car back with no question since it was only 4 days and I only had 150 miles on it and gave all my money back. So the other car/vehicle I was considering was the Honda CRV, so they took me to a Honda dealership that wasn't part of their dealership. So I got a brand new 2014 Honda CRV LX it was $2k more than the Impreza and doesn't have heated seats but I think I won't go wrong with the Honda, plus a big plus it's ground clearance is perfect for my road no problems. I will keep you informed of the mileage when I get some miles on it. Here's a picture of it.
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Also I saw on the carmax website that my Yaris is selling for $10,899 and they are saying that is it a S model, they gave me $5000 for the car.

I think you'll like the CR-V. I think this is one of the few segments that Honda currently (IMO) executes better than Toyota. At the Houston Auto Show for the 2013 model year (in January of 2013), I spent quite a bit of time sitting in the latest CR-V and the latest RAV4. I liked the CR-V better....better execution of little things that would matter (to me) day to day. I can't remember any of those items (for certain) off the top of my head :redface:, but that was my overall impression.

[Kar98]

84700

Holy shit, that's when I GOT mine and it still drives and looks like new. Hooray for trouble free Japanese cars in rust free texas.

[nookandcrannycar]

rust free texas.

:thumbsup:......However, I do sometimes see very rusted out cars and trucks (likely lived an earlier part of 'life' in a state where cars become rust buckets :smile:)

[DevilGirl]

Holy shit, that's when I GOT mine and it still drives and looks like new. Hooray for trouble free Japanese cars in rust free texas.

Agreed on the mileage. Mine has 117k on it, and she still drives like new. Still looks great too (other than a few chips in the paint here and there).

[Steveh27]

I'ld like to see pics of your Yaris's peeling paint.

[Cutie Pie #2]

I'ld like to see pics of your Yaris's peeling paint.

I don't have the car anymore more to get a picture, but it was down to bare metal in a few places and rust was starting, also it had a leak by the edge of weather molding on the roof that water was actually coming in and dripping on my seat.