New Yaris owner! A few questions...

[CincyC6]

I just bought an 08 Yaris, preferred package it looks like, 60/40 rear seats, 5 speed, 97k miles. A few questions...

Rear seat - when folding that down, the "60" part doesn't go lay down flat. Is that normal?

Aux input doesn't work - the cd/aux button doesn't even prompt a response

I bought this car to be my daily and my courier car. My second job requires me to drive around 1700 miles a week, and I couldn't swing a prius so I bought this lol.

At this mileage, what kind of maintenance should be done?

Any known issues to look out for?

Best weight oil?

Eventually I'd like some alloy wheels with new tires, are oem options available for that?

Thanks for all the help!

[bronsin]

known issues water pump failure and a pair of rusting suspension bolts.

maintenance valve clearance check at 60k. almost never done...has the af been changed?

5w-30 oil

good luck and many happy miles!

[CTScott]

For the fold flat to do so, you have to first slide the two sections forward with the slider lever.

The AUX button won't work unless a cable is plugged into the AUX jack. If it still doesn't do anything with a cable plugged in, pop the plastic area that the jack is mounted to and see if the cable is unplugged from the back of the jack.

At 97K, you might want to change the gear oil, do the belt if it hasn't been done, fresh coolant if that hasn't been done, plugs, and clean the MAF sensor and throttle body. You should get many times your current mileage out of it without a problem.

Make sure there is a cabin air filter installed behind the glove box to prevent the AC from getting stinky (a common problem).

And, with 3000 miles before 100K, check the control arm bolts (of which there was a 100K mile warranty extension because of). www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27658

Oil: 5W30

Wheels and tires - OEM alloys are a bit heavy and expensive. Check out Micro Image for good deals on reasonable aftermarket wheels.

[CincyC6]

Got the seats folded down, thanks man!

Ordered an aux adapter from ebay, I think the unit is defected so best just to cut it out.

Ordered a cabin air filter, while driving it smells kind of "enginey" lol if that makes sense, could that be the cause?

[CTScott]

Got the seats folded down, thanks man!

Ordered an aux adapter from ebay, I think the unit is defected so best just to cut it out.

Ordered a cabin air filter, while driving it smells kind of "enginey" lol if that makes sense, could that be the cause?

The smelly AC issue tends to be more of a musty or swampy smell. An enginey smell may indicate an exhaust leak or some oil that dripped or leaked and is cooking off.

[CincyC6]

Just wanted to update my ownership experience.

I bought and sold a couple Yari and landed with my long haul car in August of 2014. 2011 Hatch, power everything, keyless, cruise, manual, got it with 70k miles. As of today I'm at 207k. I'm going to join the ranks of high mileage Yaris bros. Next oil change will include a Blackstone Labs oil analysis to gauge engine health.

I've had an issue with flat tires on my long journeys, so next week I will begin to carry a full size spare and floor jack at all times. Also had a rotor warping issue, so stoptech rotors were installed and have fixed that.

Aside from that little stuff, this little car has been taking the 2000 miles a week with stride.

My other vehicles currently, are a 2015 GMC Sierra, and 2013 Acura ILX 6 speed.

[bronsin]

Awesome! Another Yaris kicking it! :headbang:

[CincyC6]

Update,

My 2011 has needed nothing more than common maintenance. 277k and going up everyday,

I'm currently closing the deal on a 2012 5speed SE with 50k to slowly start taking over. I want to take is car to 500k+ but I want to have another one waiting in case issues pop up.

Still getting 37mpg, I did a Scion XD seat that seats, bunch of LED's, expensive front rotors, and everything else is stock and doing great.

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[CincyC6]

On my way home with my latest purchase. 2012 SE, 5 speed, pretty loaded, 51k, got it for a little under $7k.

Super happy with it! Should be a good backup for my main Yar going for big miles


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[SirDigby]

maintenance valve clearance check at 60k.

what is this "maintenance valve clearance" stuff?
I was under the impression that this has a shim and bucket set up, so "maintenance" does not exist...

am I mistaken?

[CincyC6]

Got my New brakes on, window tint, new stop tech rotors and nice pads, took the pin stripe off, led's installed. Car is coming along

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/IMG_3278.jpg

[bronsin]

what is this "maintenance valve clearance" stuff?
I was under the impression that this has a shim and bucket set up, so "maintenance" does not exist...

am I mistaken?

Check your owners manual. Theres a requirement to check the clearances at 60,000 miles. At least there is on my 09. At some point they might eliminate the check because

In actual operation this check is almost never done and its rare to hear about a problem. But as the valves wear the clearance will become less and if it gets small enough the exhaust valves will burn. Sometimes the clearance gets bigger which isnt as bad but will make the engine noisier.

[SirDigby]

Check your owners manual. Theres a requirement to check the clearances at 60,000 miles. At least there is on my 09. At some point they might eliminate the check because

In actual operation this check is almost never done and its rare to hear about a problem. But as the valves wear the clearance will become less and if it gets small enough the exhaust valves will burn. Sometimes the clearance gets bigger which isnt as bad but will make the engine noisier.

I don't have an owners manual. if valves "wear" you would loose clearance at cam/bucket resulting in rattles and reduced performance. it could burn the valve, but only if it were to wear enough that the spring lost tension. I don't know how it can decrease clearance. I guess if the spring was pulling the valve into the head, but then you have other problems.

I just don't understand why an inspection when the repair is thousands of dollars... it's probably cheaper to just replace the engine....

[CincyC6]

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[Dodge Aries K]

Not going to lie, I'm jealous of your SE.

[CincyC6]

Not going to lie, I'm jealous of your SE.

Thanks man! It gets a ton of compliments from friends and family used to my daily silver car lol. Curb appeal is so much better

[chocolab]

You got a 3rd gen MT SE with 50k miles for under 7k? So jealous! I've been looking forever and haven't seen anything like that. How did you find it?

[CincyC6]

You got a 3rd gen MT SE with 50k miles for under 7k? So jealous! I've been looking forever and haven't seen anything like that. How did you find it?

Honestly. I just got on a kick about needing a backup Yaris due to my main car approaching 300k (my plan is to take this car to 500k+), but that will require repairs at times, and when that happens, I'll need something.

So I hit Autotrader, searched 2012+ manual transmission only, and this one was one of 12 or so in 500 miles. It was originally listed for $7900, I talked to the dealer, planned to go up there that Saturday, but slept in instead. I looked again the next week, and the price was reduced to $6900, so I called and put down $1,000 and picked it up Saturday. I was expecting a rough car, and instead got a super nice, almost new appearing Yaris. New tires, perfect interior, etc. Now with the mods it's a really nice car.

Truly just lucked out.

[chocolab]

Wow, congrats, that's great!

I actually have nationwide MT 2012-14 Autotrader and Cars.com searches in my favorites and check them weekly or so. Manual SEs are super rare, much less for that great a deal. And yeah, they do look so much better than the older ones.

[bronsin]

I suspect the MT was the reason the car was so...reasonable! :biggrin:

[CincyC6]

It was at a Kia dealership near Chicago, and the salesman said no one wanted this silly car lol

[CincyC6]

Thinking about selling my SE and upgrading my backup car to a CT200H

[scratchpaddy]

Did you just get a big raise? :laugh: If I were going to get a Lexus, that's the one I'd get. I love wagons. No manual transmission, though. :frown:

[KimmoKekki]

It was at a Kia dealership near Chicago, and the salesman said no one wanted this silly car lol

Guy is selling Kia's and say no one wants Toyota .... i'm amazed
Can't say what he is using at breakfast but i think it's not good for his upstairs ...

[Dodge Aries K]

If you decide to sell it let me know.

[scratchpaddy]

Guy is selling Kia's and say no one wants Toyota .... i'm amazed
Can't say what he is using at breakfast but i think it's not good for his upstairs ...It was probably the manual transmission that put people off. No one knows how to drive stick in this country.

[KimmoKekki]

Automatic is for lazy drivers !

[CincyC6]

Did you just get a big raise? :laugh: If I were going to get a Lexus, that's the one I'd get. I love wagons. No manual transmission, though. :frown:

Haha money isn't what keeps me in a Yaris. They are just the most practical car for my purposes. I have a buyer lined up for the red car, I'll keep driving the silver one as long as it'll go. I'm not exactly sure what will be next for a backup car, CT200H, Prius, Prius C, or I may just buy a new Mustang GT so I can have a fun car again.

But I'll still spend 2,000 miles a week in my old trusty Yaris.

[Captain Yaris]

Haha money isn't what keeps me in a Yaris. They are just the most practical car for my purposes. I have a buyer lined up for the red car, I'll keep driving the silver one as long as it'll go. I'm not exactly sure what will be next for a backup car, CT200H, Prius, Prius C, or I may just buy a new Mustang GT so I can have a fun car again.

But I'll still spend 2,000 miles a week in my old trusty Yaris.

That's my scenario. I drive the hell out of my Yaris and leave the Sunday driving to a sports car because even sports cars can be hard to live with at times. The Yaris is the right tool for the job.

[NYC-SE]

Man you didn't have that SE for very long, a couple of months? Did you make your money back at least?

[CincyC6]

Man you didn't have that SE for very long, a couple of months? Did you make your money back at least?

Sold for $8500. I love the car, the SE made it much harsher of a ride, and some other small things that made me prefer my 2011.

[CincyC6]

Drove from Cincinnati to Columbus in an ice storm last night

Odometer at 302k

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[Jailbreak421]

How much do the alloy rims in the 08 toyota yaris weigh? Only one rim with no tire on. Thanks

[fnkngrv]

How much do the alloy rims in the 08 toyota yaris weigh? Only one rim with no tire on. Thanks
Iirc around 18-19lbs for the 15" 5 spoke.

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[justanotherdrunk]

Drove from Cincinnati to Columbus in an ice storm last night

Odometer at 302k

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amazing

[CincyC6]

Got my new wheels and tires on. Odometer at the 307k mark

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[SirDigby]

what are those? 16's? offset? what brand?

[Yaris874]

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[kimona]

The new wheels look very nice!

[CincyC6]

Thanks guys!

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These are the wheel dees. I wish I would have gotten the black ones but they were unavailable

[kimona]

I think the wheels look excellent in silver! But, I don't like black wheels. I've got Defenders on my Camry, and I love them.

[CincyC6]

I think the wheels look excellent in silver! But, I don't like black wheels. I've got Defenders on my Camry, and I love them.

I love them! My last set got 100k miles and still had life left. Really impressive.

What year Camry? I really like the 2015+ SE's. I'm considering one as a backup car.

[kimona]

I love them! My last set got 100k miles and still had life left. Really impressive.

What year Camry? I really like the 2015+ SE's. I'm considering one as a backup car.

My Camry is a 2010 LE 2.5L with only 26K miles... and in showroom condition. It's actually my 5th Camry. I sold my 2005 Camry in March 2010 and bought the 2010 a few days later; it was a certified used with about 2000 miles. I like the body style of this generation best; every line of the sheet-metal design just seems to make sense. I love this car and really enjoy driving it a couple of times a week. I consider the Yaris my sport car and the Camry my luxury car.

[ern-diz]

Please forgive me, but I have to chuckle when I hear Yaris and sports car used together lol.

[kimona]

Please forgive me, but I have to chuckle when I hear Yaris and sports car used together lol.

Yes, I know what you mean.

Nevertheless, the Yaris is a really fun and nimble little car. I think my '07 was a bit more raucous and perhaps somewhat more sport-car like, and the '14 is more "refined" with less fun factor... but I still love it.

[CincyC6]

Yeah sports car is a tough way to talk about a Yaris. I do enjoy driving them, but sports car talk I reserve for rowdy and reckless V8 rwd stuff. I'm hoping to purchase a 5.0 Mustang once a few things sell.

[tarkus]

Nobody's saying the Yaris is a muscle car :-) But due to its light weight, it only takes a few small tweaks to make it a great zippy little sports car. This is honestly the most fun vehicle I've had since my BMW Z1.

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[why?]

Add a good suspension and the Yaris really can shine. There is a reason they are still autocrossed and raced.

[ern-diz]

Yeah, I myself wouldn't make V8 engine a prerequisite for the title of sports car, but when I think sports car, I think something that was designed with performing on the road as one of it's primary objectives. The top end would be something like a Ferrari. Middle of the road would be something like the original NSX. Rounding out the bottom (again, just my thinking) would be something like an S2000, or Miata.

I love my Yaris for more than a few reasons, but it's a sub compact econo-egg on it's best day lol. I know the mighty Jason@ and Armstrong Racing have done some incredible things with the platform, but I still couldn't think of these cars as sports cars.

[CincyC6]

Checking in, 319k and plugging along.

[CincyC6]

Picked up another one. '07, 163k miles, manual, power windows and locks. Got it for $2700, should make a decent backup car for a while.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/D7AE9DBF-2389-4ED6-88D2-0799525B7807.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/D7AE9DBF-2389-4ED6-88D2-0799525B7807.jpg.html)

Main 2011 Yaris is at 322,550 and still rollin'

[scratchpaddy]

Wow that's cheap. Looks great! Nice wheels, too. That's less than I paid for mine with 174k, but cars are more expensive here, where no one needs to worry about rust.

[Dodge Aries K]

Nice!

[justanotherdrunk]

i like the 2 door model

[CincyC6]

Wow that's cheap. Looks great! Nice wheels, too. That's less than I paid for mine with 174k, but cars are more expensive here, where no one needs to worry about rust.

I bought this in Paris Kentucky. I manage a store there and just towed it home today. Looking under it looks pretty good. That couple hours south gives people accents and the vehicles age a bit better.

[tarkus]

i like the 2 door model
Same here. I've had both 4 door and 2 door models, and I like the bigger view you get with the 2 door.

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[TruckerDano]

Picked up another one. '07, 163k miles, manual, power windows and locks. Got it for $2700, should make a decent backup car for a while.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/D7AE9DBF-2389-4ED6-88D2-0799525B7807.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/D7AE9DBF-2389-4ED6-88D2-0799525B7807.jpg.html)

Main 2011 Yaris is at 322,550 and still rollin'

This post has made me very optimistic about buying a 2008 Yaris for $2000 with 201,000 on 'er!! I'll keep ya all updated!

[CincyC6]

The red SE is officially gone and sold.

Yesterday, I found a decent deal on this 2010 that came into my buddies dealer. 5 speed/cruise control/power stuff/keyless, my favorite option group. Should be a good long term backup car.
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Also, my main car is at 333k and still doing great.
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I picked up a 2008 car for $1200 with really high mileage, hopefully that will transition into one of my drivers main vehicle.

[Yaris874]

The red SE is officially gone and sold.

Yesterday, I found a decent deal on this 2010 that came into my buddies dealer. 5 speed/cruise control/power stuff/keyless, my favorite option group. Should be a good long term backup car.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/10F6F897-19CA-4C22-B71F-A03FE4C89957.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/10F6F897-19CA-4C22-B71F-A03FE4C89957.jpg.html)

Also, my main car is at 333k and still doing great.
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I picked up a 2008 car for $1200 with really high mileage, hopefully that will transition into one of my drivers main vehicle.
Was that a app to track ur mpg

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[CincyC6]

Fuelly

[justanotherdrunk]

The red SE is officially gone and sold.



you only had it a month?

:iono:

[CincyC6]

you only had it a month?

:iono:

My red 2012 I bought in October, that's the one I finally sold.

I still have my red 2 door. It's being driven by one of my drivers right now.

Current line up
2011 4 door - silver / 5 speed / cruise, keyless, power stuff etc, 334k miles, my main driver
2010 2 door - black / 5 speed / cruise, keyless, power stuff, 96k miles, my backup driver
2008 2 door - silver / auto / base as they come, 333k miles, random junker I bought for $1200
2007 2 door - red / 5 speed / power window locks, no cruise no keyless, 177k miles, currently being driven by a temporary driver on one of my routes.

I might have a problem lol.

[justanotherdrunk]

The Yaris Queen

[CincyC6]

Cleaned up my main car and snapped a quick pic. 335k miles and still cleans up alright

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[scratchpaddy]

I might have a problem lol.With these cars, I imagine you have very few problems. :biggrin:

Your main 4-door looks fantastic. Hard to believe it has so many miles on it. Sunset is the best time for car pictures. :thumbsup:

[CincyC6]

Adjusted some of my driving habits and managed to squeeze 39.3mpg out of my last tank. Trying to drag it up to 40, pretty happy with that considering the 338k miles

[91mustang]

Just wondering why you sold your 2012 se?

[CincyC6]

Just wondering why you sold your 2012 se?

So, the main reason was I felt like it was too much money tied up in a backup car that will just depreciate.

But the big thing, is it felt worse at everything. Worse turn radius, gas mileage, slower, the seats were uncomfortable on long drives, I missed having the dome light overhead, also I watch an iPad while driving, and put it behind the steering wheel. The '12 hadn't no place for it. It was also bumpier

It had much better curb appeal and the build qualify felt a touch better, but overall those things were enough to not enjoy driving it.

[91mustang]

That is cool. Thanks for the explanation. My 07 felt way inferior to my 12. I honestly wouldn't drive a non SE myself, unless it was a gazoo.

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[Dodge Aries K]

I wish I could have bought that SE. That thing was sweet. But I kind of have a thing for that bright red paint color as it matches my Shadow haha

[CincyC6]

That is cool. Thanks for the explanation. My 07 felt way inferior to my 12. I honestly wouldn't drive a non SE myself, unless it was a gazoo.

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The '11's and older have a economy car/basic junk vibe to them, but I've gotten accustomed to that lol

[David C]

So, the main reason was I felt like it was too much money tied up in a backup car that will just depreciate.

But the big thing, is it felt worse at everything. Worse turn radius, gas mileage, slower, the seats were uncomfortable on long drives, I missed having the dome light overhead, also I watch an iPad while driving, and put it behind the steering wheel. The '12 hadn't no place for it. It was also bumpier

It had much better curb appeal and the build qualify felt a touch better, but overall those things were enough to not enjoy driving it.



Why's the iPad for while driving ? Nothing but GPS or navigation purpose I hope ?

[CincyC6]

Why's the iPad for while driving ? Nothing but GPS or navigation purpose I hope ?

Podcasts, tv shows, music, etc.

[CincyC6]

Quick update; big upgrade and maintenance week.

Got a deal on a set of Michelin Defenders and got them mounted on the OE scion wheels today. Next up for the red car is serpentine belt, exhaust leak fix, and a detail.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/FCD5B350-A904-4C31-BEC7-BFF547C836A6.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/FCD5B350-A904-4C31-BEC7-BFF547C836A6.jpg.html)

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My silver cars brakes started grinding, so this weekend the stoptechs go on.
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My black car is pretty much set, I'll be trading wheels between this and the red one, due to my disdain for aftermarket wheels.

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Fleet should be ship shape after this weekend, ready for some more work.

[David C]

Podcasts, tv shows, music, etc.


While you drive ?

[scratchpaddy]

I just realized the Yaris I got for my parents is just like your '08, same wheels and everything. The Yaris was available with those wheels for the first year or so.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/Yaris/i-HBhcQSB/0/7c1afdbe/M/2017-3%20045-M.jpg (https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/Yaris/i-HBhcQSB/0/7c1afdbe/O/2017-3%20045.jpg)

I really like the wheels you have on the other two as well, especially the black one.

[justanotherdrunk]

i like the look of the black car best

great job on all of 'em!

[CincyC6]

Got the new brakes on, went with EBC greens, hope they hold up well
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Also got the wheels swapped around
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/51ED48F1-8CE8-4A2B-A927-7EC6BB5743ED.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/51ED48F1-8CE8-4A2B-A927-7EC6BB5743ED.jpg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/0BBE38D1-5939-450A-8238-9C2368040937.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/0BBE38D1-5939-450A-8238-9C2368040937.jpg.html)

[CincyC6]

I just realized the Yaris I got for my parents is just like your '08, same wheels and everything. The Yaris was available with those wheels for the first year or so.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/Yaris/i-HBhcQSB/0/7c1afdbe/M/2017-3%20045-M.jpg (https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/Yaris/i-HBhcQSB/0/7c1afdbe/O/2017-3%20045.jpg)

I really like the wheels you have on the other two as well, especially the black one.

That's funny, I like the wheels a lot for stockers. I hate hub caps even more than I hate aftermarket cheap wheels, so this setup will do it

[David C]

Rotors are EBC too ? The black anti- corrosion coating looks very clean.

[CincyC6]

Rotors are EBC too ? The black anti- corrosion coating looks very clean.

I think so, I just remember them being expensive lol. I kept warping the cheap auto parts rotors so last time I spent the money on stop techs, they lasted around 150k miles, hoping these do as well

[CincyC6]

Got a line on another car, this one may be a forever one. 4 door, power stuff, cruise, keyless, manual. Hoping to get it around $4500. Black car looks to be sold, as well as the red one. We'll see what materializes

[CincyC6]

Well, an Asian women pulled out in front of me tonight, and that's the end of my favorite Yaris I've ever had.

344k trouble free miles, thanks for the memories, silver friend. Now the hunt for the perfect replacement is in full force.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/40C9030B-9D57-40C5-B1DE-8F1FD4B0331E.jpg

[NYC-SE]

Ouch! Hope everyone is alright. Sorry to see this.

[Dodge Aries K]

Dammit...

As long as you're okay... but that sucks.

[hodginsa]

I'm glad you're safe, and I know I'm new here and don't want to possibly victim blame but I need to point out...

But the big thing, is it felt worse at everything. Worse turn radius, gas mileage, slower, the seats were uncomfortable on long drives, I missed having the dome light overhead, also I watch an iPad while driving, and put it behind the steering wheel. The '12 hadn't no place for it. It was also bumpier

It had much better curb appeal and the build qualify felt a touch better, but overall those things were enough to not enjoy driving it.

I hope this has nothing to do with your accident.

[scratchpaddy]

Dang. I'm sorry to see that, but glad you're okay. Cars can be replaced; people can't.

[CincyC6]

I'm glad you're safe, and I know I'm new here and don't want to possibly victim blame but I need to point out...



I hope this has nothing to do with your accident.


Honestly it didn't lol. I was for sure watching (more so listening) to a podcast while it happened, I saw her pull out in front of me, but nothing I could do. It was raining, she was cited, multiple witnesses saw it.

Wreck happened at 9pm last night, looked at a replacement at 1am, brought it home this morning.
2010 4 Door hatchback
5 speed
Manual transmission
Power windows, locks, cruise control
102k miles
Bought it from the original owner
$4700

Not bad considering the circumstances.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/42BDEF76-4F13-4E0E-8099-E865588E709E.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/42BDEF76-4F13-4E0E-8099-E865588E709E.jpg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/71D9228F-7070-46A5-9367-F528C2232BCA.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/71D9228F-7070-46A5-9367-F528C2232BCA.jpg.html)


Dang. I'm sorry to see that, but glad you're okay. Cars can be replaced; people can't.

Thanks brother. I'm sour my high mileage contender won't be able to see 500k+, but I didn't die so I'm stoked about that.

[hodginsa]

Ah, well either way, the car did its job! Protected the squishy stuff inside.

Got another already, amazing. haha

[CincyC6]

Ah, well either way, the car did its job! Protected the squishy stuff inside.

Got another already, amazing. haha

I was very impressed by the structural soundness. The front end is ripped up, but doors are still in place, everything seems straight.

I really love this silver car. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it, it was leaking oil on the flat bed, so it seems as though something important is hurt lol. I'm going to dig in and see the odds of a budget rebuild after buying back from insurance. Even if I just use awful body panels, or find a donor car. Not sure, I'm not ready to say goodbye lol

[tmontague]

ouch, glad that you're ok...I won't get started on drivers with their heads up their ass pulling out in front of ppl. At least you were able to get a replacement super fast, hopefully it treats you just as well.

The damage to your silver Yaris doesn't seem to catastrophic from the one pic you posted. However, the oil leak you mentioned is likely from the crash bar being smashed into the timing cover. If that's the case then a relatively straight forward fix might not be so if you'll need to look at the block/timing cover to see if it's cracked.

[Dodge Aries K]

Yeah! Fix it up and keep it going! That would be awesome.

I've been trying to find a broken (not wrecked because I'm not good at body work) Yaris for a while now and haven't had any luck... must go to show how tough these little cars really are.

[CincyC6]

Yeah! Fix it up and keep it going! That would be awesome.

I've been trying to find a broken (not wrecked because I'm not good at body work) Yaris for a while now and haven't had any luck... must go to show how tough these little cars really are.

Whenever someone asks me if they should buy a car, I tell them to try to find a blown up one on Craigslist. I thought about a Honda Fit, HHR, Matrix, cars like that before. I found a bunch of hurt ones and decided to stick with Yars.

I almost got ahold of one with a blown headgasket, but slept through the auction. That was the only one I've ever came across with engine troubles.

[ern-diz]

To parrot others, glad you're okay.

I gotta know, what podcast?

JRE? Kill Tony? Part of the Problem?

[justanotherdrunk]

the new red car is sweeeeet

[CincyC6]

To parrot others, glad you're okay.

I gotta know, what podcast?

JRE? Kill Tony? Part of the Problem?

JRE is my fave, Fighter and The Kid, MMA Hour

[ern-diz]

JRE is my fave, Fighter and The Kid, MMA Hour

Nice!

[CincyC6]

Car is officially totaled, with everything, getting around $4200 from insurance, and getting to keep the car for $75. If anyone needs any parts, lmk. Brakes and wheels will be transferred to the new red car.

[CincyC6]

Got both cars cleaned up
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/B0009DEE-0EEB-4A4B-A1DB-28653C776944.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/B0009DEE-0EEB-4A4B-A1DB-28653C776944.jpg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/3AD14B17-DC86-4D2D-A048-368CF0F32E33.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/3AD14B17-DC86-4D2D-A048-368CF0F32E33.jpg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/F65D0D48-85F3-4A1B-9B46-106C9D5EFDBA.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/F65D0D48-85F3-4A1B-9B46-106C9D5EFDBA.jpg.html)
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/9C6D86F9-48B1-4F3F-B108-D1D786FB7454.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/9C6D86F9-48B1-4F3F-B108-D1D786FB7454.jpg.html)

[hodginsa]

Car is officially totaled, with everything, getting around $4200 from insurance, and getting to keep the car for $75. If anyone needs any parts, lmk. Brakes and wheels will be transferred to the new red car.

Parts you say? :smile: Probably.

And nice job on the clean up.

[ern-diz]

Me likey the black one.

[scratchpaddy]

I like your shift knob on the red one. Does it come in blue?

[CincyC6]

I like your shift knob on the red one. Does it come in blue?

Idk. It came with the car, metal shift knobs are silly though, always hot or cold lol

[CincyC6]

Making progress. Brakes and wheels swapped from silver car, detail done, next is tint and alignment, then to test this thing out with a ton of miles daily

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/E6BA1B66-20E2-4AA2-95D7-E37EF1DBDEF0.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/E6BA1B66-20E2-4AA2-95D7-E37EF1DBDEF0.jpg.html)

[CincyC6]

The 2 keepers

Both 2010's, manuals with 102k miles, all power and cruise control, on Michelin Defenders.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/D37DCEC7-8BE6-4ABB-8DB9-DD3E3C38E2E5.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/D37DCEC7-8BE6-4ABB-8DB9-DD3E3C38E2E5.jpg.html)

[justanotherdrunk]

looks good

[CincyC6]

Just the normal radio, amber lighting.



Today's activities;

Sold my silver parts car for $800, dropping off tomorrow.

Moving stuff over

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/484F9318-E1F6-4556-BF58-CA58B461FC3D_1.jpg

Ready for delivery in the morning

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/CEA52C0A-B32A-44D7-9A4E-CB9DFFAF24E1.jpg

Also did the trunk mods I saw on here to house a full size spare

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/3E4E19E7-E0A0-4342-94D6-98CD54DDA67F.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/403CF534-2C35-49A4-A830-942CE1CED7EE_1.jpg

All cleaned up and put back together

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/EBBDBB92-71D6-4692-8219-0D2710C42CF7.jpg

Last picture with silver

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/6292B30C-D379-45F2-A9E1-2D88B98EEEC7.jpg



Dropped red off at the tint shop tonight as well, excited to get that car wrapped up.

[Dodge Aries K]

Cool someone bought it. You think they're going to fix it?

[CincyC6]

Cool someone bought it. You think they're going to fix it?

Nah, he's pulling the motor out for his car. Sad that it won't make a come back, but it's for the best.

[CincyC6]

Tinted, aligned, ready to rock

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/25109FCA-4A14-4994-A85B-88CD31CDF0AE.jpg



All I'm waiting for now, is the 3D floormats, and a few more LED's

[ern-diz]

Tinted, aligned, ready to rock

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/25109FCA-4A14-4994-A85B-88CD31CDF0AE.jpg



All I'm waiting for now, is the 3D floormats, and a few more LED's

Going with the 3D's eh? You're going to love them.

[CincyC6]

Going with the 3D's eh? You're going to love them.

Your fault lol. They look awesome in your car.

[ern-diz]

Your fault lol. They look awesome in your car.

Ha, thanks, but it's really all hotracer. His pics and recommendation got me to try them, and so on.

Not only super functional, but bring the whole interior up several levels. Like I said, I think you're going to love them.

[CincyC6]

Ha, thanks, but it's really all hotracer. His pics and recommendation got me to try them, and so on.

Not only super functional, but bring the whole interior up several levels. Like I said, I think you're going to love them.

I'm a stickler for details, I'm really excited to get them. They really do seem to modernize things. I'm curious to see how they hold up to heavy use.

[ern-diz]

I'm a stickler for details, I'm really excited to get them. They really do seem to modernize things. I'm curious to see how they hold up to heavy use.

Initial impression is that they'll do very well, but time will tell.

[Steve35]

My new ride 2008 stripper. I've put the wheels from my Mazdaspeed Miata (in the back ground) on it for fun. 15x8 Advanti Storm's with 205/50x15 BFG Rivals.
I just may autocross it in two weeks instead of the Miata.

Steve

[justanotherdrunk]

Tinted, aligned, ready to rock

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/25109FCA-4A14-4994-A85B-88CD31CDF0AE.jpg



All I'm waiting for now, is the 3D floormats, and a few more LED's

looks really clean :thumbsup:

[justanotherdrunk]

My new ride 2008 stripper. I've put the wheels from my Mazdaspeed Miata (in the back ground) on it for fun. 15x8 Advanti Storm's with 205/50x15 BFG Rivals.
I just may autocross it in two weeks instead of the Miata.

Steve


love the 2 door model

:thumbsup:

[CincyC6]

looks really clean :thumbsup:

Thanks man! I'm really happy how this car came together, it took some hustle and creativity, but I ended up getting about $5000 from insurance, and from selling silver, and I think I have under $5200 in this car, with 100k miles instead of 344k. Plus I was able to do things a little better the second time.

[scratchpaddy]

Thanks man! I'm really happy how this car came together, it took some hustle and creativity, but I ended up getting about $5000 from insurance, and from selling silver, and I think I have under $5200 in this car, with 100k miles instead of 344k. Plus I was able to do things a little better the second time.And, more importantly, it's red! :biggrin:

[CincyC6]

The new mats are here!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/9D284446-C653-4CCA-BD58-275A8A702124.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/9D284446-C653-4CCA-BD58-275A8A702124.jpg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/FE83B389-4DF1-4578-BEB9-8CDBA0EF3D02.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/FE83B389-4DF1-4578-BEB9-8CDBA0EF3D02.jpg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/D9C8A244-5BFB-4A27-8496-DAD11C46E202.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/D9C8A244-5BFB-4A27-8496-DAD11C46E202.jpg.html)

[DiCaprio]

Did your Yaris come stock with these things to attach the mats to the car so they don't slip forwards ? I don't have this and i'm really annoyed be the floor matt being pushed forwards all the time.

[Steve35]

What brand are those mats, 3D or?

Steve

[CincyC6]

Did your Yaris come stock with these things to attach the mats to the car so they don't slip forwards ? I don't have this and i'm really annoyed be the floor matt being pushed forwards all the time.

All of mine had them stock, except for my red one that was missing them. Floor mats are super annoying without them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-SIENNA-VENZA-YARIS-MATRIX-FLOOR-MAT-CARPET-CLIPS-SET-HOOKS-HOLDERS-/192172979622?fits=Model%3AYaris&hash=item2cbe66f5a6:g:-FIAAOxyyF5RJTBf&vxp=mtr

[CincyC6]

What brand are those mats, 3D or?

Steve

Yeah, 3D, front only, $85ish shipped

[CincyC6]

Accident happened May 4th, real happy to be 100% back in action

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/2139D76C-51E8-4E0C-9A46-B8F7CBD67CCF.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/2139D76C-51E8-4E0C-9A46-B8F7CBD67CCF.jpg.html)

[CincyC6]

Nice day means wash and pics!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/18599166-4A8B-473A-B2C4-CF34D4CC18AB.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/18599166-4A8B-473A-B2C4-CF34D4CC18AB.jpg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/B926A6C4-0E30-4D82-A616-2F718785AC5C.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/B926A6C4-0E30-4D82-A616-2F718785AC5C.jpg.html)

[justanotherdrunk]

:clap:

[ern-diz]

So good

[Captain Yaris]

Nice way to bounce back! Red looks great! :evil:

[CincyC6]

Finally got around to really cleaning the interior. 100k miles of someone elses gunk grosses me out

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/7F7BB35A-71B3-4230-BDC3-4BEB630920DB.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/7F7BB35A-71B3-4230-BDC3-4BEB630920DB.jpg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/273A9F3F-61A3-4CA2-94F7-CA1EAAFF8262.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/273A9F3F-61A3-4CA2-94F7-CA1EAAFF8262.jpg.html)

My cordless impact made this way less annoying lol

[kimona]

Good as new!

[justanotherdrunk]

good time to bypass the annoying seatbelt chime

[CincyC6]

good time to bypass the annoying seatbelt chime

Which plug is that?

[justanotherdrunk]

maybe you can see which one plugs into the seatbelt release switch

[CincyC6]

A little update...

Main car has around 160k miles on it now. I just bought new wheels and tires for it, but getting the last miles out of the current setup, that has around 100k on them. I’ll shortly be sending this car to my friends shop for a yearly maintenance and inspection. It’s been trouble free thus far, very happy with it.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/001497BE-EBAF-49B9-A7DA-344EE0420D4F.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/5187F356-8288-4478-A4E1-6CFD607868AD.jpg


As of now, I still have my black car, I’ve put around 8k miles on it thus far, and currently it’s in the shop for exhaust fix, belt fix, and a new tire. It’s currently for sale, as a new backup car was purchased.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/362F7B22-7AF0-438C-838C-3F86D8E278CF.jpg


I also ended up getting back into a truck, since my house purchase is complete

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/A3D35A1A-2CD4-4A43-A04A-25742BAB56CA.jpg

Hope you guys are all Yar’ing trouble free

[ern-diz]

PhotoBucket sucks arse.

[CincyC6]

Update;

Still have the red car, it has 241k on it, and the plan is just like the silver car was originally, 350k+

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/F1872929-A5CB-4B75-B924-825AB57AB282.jpeg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/F1872929-A5CB-4B75-B924-825AB57AB282.jpeg.html)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/2EE644F6-0BF2-4E4D-B439-D1A3783E31FA.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/2EE644F6-0BF2-4E4D-B439-D1A3783E31FA.jpg.html)

Also recently picked up a 2010 2 door with 127k with all power options and manual transmission for $2500. Just for done with it for now, turned out to be a really nice little car

When I got it
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/28EC85C3-F593-4077-A645-88E7C90D50FB.jpeg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/28EC85C3-F593-4077-A645-88E7C90D50FB.jpeg.html)

Tonight
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/7836C288-B593-46E9-848E-E3874339F316.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/7836C288-B593-46E9-848E-E3874339F316.jpg.html)
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/0CF1A80C-5E7A-43A3-9442-60A777219F43.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/0CF1A80C-5E7A-43A3-9442-60A777219F43.jpg.html)

[NYC-SE]

Congrats on the new Yaris. Looks good.

[ern-diz]

Congrats on the new Yaris. Looks good.

+1

[Leegamer]

Looks clean.

[CincyC6]

Ended up selling my black Yaris, and replaced it with something different.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/9C1FD8A7-3BA5-4790-96B6-A188AB564436.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/9C1FD8A7-3BA5-4790-96B6-A188AB564436.jpg.html)

I went with a 6 speed Scion IM. Got it for $9400, 77k miles.

Still have the red car, sitting at 262k miles and perfect.

[CincyC6]

Crashed my red car and replaced it with a 2015 SE manual

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/DA116B83-DA35-4607-B873-E1F0FC8CE677.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/DA116B83-DA35-4607-B873-E1F0FC8CE677.jpg.html)

[Leegamer]

Love the black on white!

[NYC-SE]

Congrats on new Yaris. Sorry about old Yaris.

[ern-diz]

Love the black on white!

+1

Congrats on new Yaris. Sorry about old Yaris.

+1 x2

Hope no one was injured. New SE looks good, congrats.

[justanotherdrunk]

Looks Great!

Crashed my red car and replaced it with a 2015 SE manual

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/DA116B83-DA35-4607-B873-E1F0FC8CE677.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/DA116B83-DA35-4607-B873-E1F0FC8CE677.jpg.html)

[06YarisRS]

A little late, but agreed. A fine looking car! :thumbsup: