Help, the wife thinks the Yaris is a Dork mobile..

[ElViShGiBbErIsH]

Ok.. So I am infatuated with the new Yaris, Particularly with the TRD 18" wheels and lowering kit but my wife thinks the Yaris is basically a Dorky little ride. I am trying my best to persuade her but 40mpg only goes so far.. Some smart 1 liners about why the Yaris is great would be appreciated :thumbsup:

Now that my wife is sharing her TRUE feelings on the Yaris I am also wondering if anyone else felt a tad bit GEEKY for liking the Yaris? I mean even a little ? ?

[Jem_hadar]

Ok.. So I am infatuated with the new Yaris, Particularly with the TRD 18" wheels and lowering kit but my wife thinks the Yaris is basically a Dorky little ride. I am trying my best to persuade her but 40mpg only goes so far.. Some smart 1 liners about why the Yaris is great would be appreciated :thumbsup:

Now that my wife is sharing her TRUE feelings on the Yaris I am also wondering if anyone else felt a tad bit GEEKY for liking the Yaris? I mean even a little ? ?

Bitch, NOT EVEN FOR A SECOND!!!!

I LOVED the uniqueness of it, the beauty of its interior, ESPECIALLY the dash area! Love all the space and compartments! Loved the blue "dots" in the thread (which so well accented my bayou blue exterior), LOVE the shape of the body adn loved the rear end (and you know how much I love yalls Muranos rear end, so you know how important the appearance of the car's tail is to me ;)) ...

Cuz you gotta get this (if you really want it and get past these doubts of your own)!

You'd have SO much fun in it! Wait till you test drive the liftback! You'll fall in love, i promise! I know you bitch! Trust me.

The way it hugs the road, its surprising peppiness (something which i never found to be true in the Echo), the "uniqueness" of it which will still get you looks (the good kind, if just not as many as you get in ur FJ Cruiser) and ull grow to love it!

:thumbup: seriously mcnabb, test it first before missy convinces you that you wont like it and ull think ur dorky in it!

YARIS FTW!
Serious.

EDIT:

And since yall have two vehicles, Missy has her FJ Cruiser and shes uber happy, so know you need your new vehicle which you will love. I dont think you should NOT get it because she doesnt like it... unless you come to realise and see things as she does... just make sure YOU love your new vehicle whatever it is. if you love it and you're driving it, it shouldnt matter if she doesnt, since ull be the one driving it :)

Go with the gut i say!

[birdy]

punch her

[echo_hrs]

Ok.. So I am infatuated with the new Yaris, Particularly with the TRD 18" wheels and lowering kit but my wife thinks the Yaris is basically a Dorky little ride. I am trying my best to persuade her but 40mpg only goes so far.. Some smart 1 liners about why the Yaris is great would be appreciated :thumbsup:

Now that my wife is sharing her TRUE feelings on the Yaris I am also wondering if anyone else felt a tad bit GEEKY for liking the Yaris? I mean even a little ? ?

Take her for a test drive...Most doubters who get inside the car and feel the way it feels/handles like a much bigger car have been converted...

[foober]

All the women that have seen my yaris have about swooned over it. Saying its "Soooo cute".

I'm guessing your wife doesn't want you to get a yaris cause she's afraid women will be all over you.:thumbup:

[stuffy]

dork mobile? why, because it is small?

the guys who only drive big rides are just compensating for a lack of something anyway

[Idjiit]

You're not going to get 40mpg with 18" wheels on it, that's for sure.

[Jem_hadar]

All the women that have seen my yaris have about swooned over it. Saying its "Soooo cute".

I'm guessing your wife doesn't want you to get a yaris cause she's afraid women will be all over you.:thumbup:

LOL I could see that :tongue:

[ubetiam]

D-I-V-O-R-C-E *teasing*

most of my friends thought i was crazy at first... until they booted around town in it... theres a whole new level of appreciation when you actually experience. Its peppy, looks cool, its surprisingly roomy, gets great mileage, gets a lot of stares, easy to park, fun to drive and its evironmentally responsible. It just makes sense!!!

[ricko]

As always looks can be deceiving. To me, my friend's Chevy Avalanche looks "dorky", but I guess it gets the job done (at an incredible cost) for her. If someone has made up their mind that the Yaris is a dorky car, you can only hope that a test drive will bring them around. Unfortunately some people have closed minds about what a car should be or look like, and nothing will change their opinion.

[ElViShGiBbErIsH]

I LOVED the uniqueness of it, the beauty of its interior, ESPECIALLY the dash area! Love all the space and compartments! Loved the blue "dots" in the thread (which so well accented my bayou blue exterior), LOVE the shape of the body and loved the rear end (and you know how much I love yalls Muranos rear end, so you know how important the appearance of the car's tail is to me ;)) ...

I agree, it is definitely simplicity at its B E S T :thumbsup:

I am taking the wife to the big city for a test ride this Monday (None of the local dealers has any in stock). This to me will be the make it or break it. I think she will come around to it in the end but all the negative comments from friends down here has me second guessing myself. People aren't being right out mean or anything but when I show them the car they are like.. "It kinda looks like an egg" or they will flip the hand out in a girly manner... if you know what I mean.. (NOT THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT:biggrin: )


I'm guessing your wife doesn't want you to get a yaris cause she's afraid women will be all over you.

I will have to present your assumptions to her.. I never thought of it that way.. could be a definite possibility :cool:

dork mobile? why, because it is small?

the guys who only drive big rides are just compensating for a lack of something anyway

That is something a dork would say !
(I kidd, I keeddd)

You're not going to get 40mpg with 18" wheels on it, that's for sure.

Good point, I will have to check into how much the wheel size affects the mpg

It just makes sense!!!

E X A C T L Y

Well I will update about my situation after the test ride this Monday and if ll else fails I might have to resort to action and take birdy's advice :eek:

[Yaris Revenge]

Yeah man, I'm in the same boat. My wife hates pretty much all small cars (except a Mini Cooper, go figure)... she's a truck gal. Almost had to twist her arm to make her stop driving her 4x4 extended cab Chevy to work and buy a Hyundai Tuscon (which she still considers too small!). Her parents have brainwashed her... at one point, each of them drove a freakin' Suburban, and all the kids were already out of the house!

That said, I don't care what she likes when it comes to MY car. She doesn't have a leg to stand on when arguing against the practicality and price of purchasing a Yaris. When it comes time, I'll get whatever the hell I want, so long as it's financially feasible. :tongue:

Yeah! That's right! *flexing all manly-like* :biggrin:

~YR

[Ziv]

Tell her she should be glad you are not spending the life-savings on a friggin' SUV, half of that money goes to gas.

Seriously, be a man and stand up for what you think. I didn't mean to bring any arguement to a marrage, but heck, I am sure all of us here should give you enough bullet to fire back!

[Uglyboyed]

Here you go.

Its reliable,roomy, great gas milage, and if i wanted to pimp it out it wouldnt cost to much in "our" pockets. "she'll love that one"

OOH YEEAH and that yaris is the best looking economy car in the market.

[Jem_hadar]

I agree, it is definitely simplicity at its B E S

Well I will update about my situation after the test ride this Monday

Im crossing the fingers for ya man! You need this ride!

Make Missy love that shit! :wink:

[ElViShGiBbErIsH]

Her parents have brainwashed her... at one point, each of them drove a freakin' Suburban

Haha thats hilarious, pretty much sums up the area I live in..

Seriously, be a man and stand up for what you think.

Man up Huh? good advice, when it comes down to it I know I will be happy with the car but I respect what my wife thinks of the vehicle.. I dont want it to be something where she doesent want to be seen with me in it or anything.. not that she would be like that.. actually I think if I would just "be a man" and buy the Yaris she would dig it after awhile.. but she is definitely trying to detour me from getting it at this point! !

Its reliable,roomy, great gas milage, and if i wanted to pimp it out it wouldnt cost to much in "our" pockets.

I like the way you think:thumbsup:

Thanks for the thoughts guys, hopefully this test ride will ride her and myself of any doubts !!!
:burnrubber:

[BensVitz]

So she won't want to drive it or be seen in it... what's the problem with that?

Ben

[Ziv]

So she won't want to drive it or be seen in it... what's the problem with that?

Ben

Dude, you married? probably not.... hehe.

[Jem_hadar]

Dude, you married? probably not.... hehe.

LOL

His wife Missy is fucking awesome and so nice. Ppl shouldnt be thinking somehow thats shes a bitch or overly domineering simply bc of this.

Furthest thing from the truth... mcnabb is just looking for some helpful advice so that he may bring around his better half's thinking and have everything fine and dandy.

Decision are so much better to make when all parties are happy and content with them :smile:

Jem

[ElViShGiBbErIsH]

Decision are so much better to make when all parties are happy and content with them

Definitely hit the nail on the head wit that one shcarf !!
You seem to know allot about the intertwinings of relationships for a single dude :tongue:

Dude, you married? probably not.... hehe.

Dude that was perfect.. hahaha...:thumbsup:

[why?]

Definatly the money angle is the way to go. Since you have mentioned that she drives a FJ Cruiser, tell her the money you save on gas can be used so she can drive that gas hog.

I've actually never met anyone that didn't say the Yaris is cute. No one has made any other comments. They all say the same thing. Almost makes me think it is a conspiracy.

[Yaris]

Do not let your wife or her parents 'choose' your car for you. Be a man and stand firm. You don't ever want to be known as 'whipped' do you?

[BensVitz]

How'd you guess? :-) But I'm a little possessive about my cars. I don't like other people to drive them. If something goes wrong, I want to have been the last person to have driven it.

Ben

[fearturtle44]

Do not let your wife or her parents 'choose' your car for you. Be a man and stand firm. You don't ever want to be known as 'whipped' do you?

Spouse and family are there to give you OPINIONS but once you weigh all the opinions the decision should be YOURS and nobody else. However if your parents and/or relatives are giving you the money, all bets off.....

Kevin

[Calidrifter]

I just noticed whta else you had and since you have a Ducati 750 then yes I would consider it dorky. But only cause you have such a bad ass bike.

[TX_Yaris]

And you might want to point out that Yaris won top 10 COOLEST!!! cars under $18K by Edmunds.com

[ElViShGiBbErIsH]

cause you have such a bad ass bike.
Ahhhhhh..... I can tell you have Impeccable taste :biggrin:

Well today was "Supposed" to be the day that the Yaris was going to come into our lives in a big way... (or so I had hoped) to make a long story short we didn't even make it to the toyota dealership. :cry:.. we stopped at Carmax and literally bought the first car we saw. After all this talk of my wife thinking the Yaris is dorky she ended up getting a Volkswagen Beetle convertible, the reason I say she ended up with it is because she wanted the beetle so bad I decided to make a H U G E sacrifice and humbly took driving rights of the FJ. :thumbsup:

Anyways the beetle is a stick shift and is cobalt blue and tan leather interior. I don't normally like beetles at all but this one is very becoming.. anyways maybe I will get a yaris when the trim levels move up a little (electronic dashes and all). :wink:

let the flamming begin :cool:

[Dylanby]

Did you get a diesel at least?

[ricko]

At least you still have the Ducati, although from what I remember the Yaris would get better mileage! :iono:

[ElViShGiBbErIsH]

Did you get a diesel at least?
Nope but it gets better mpg than the jeep 24/30 :cool:

At least you still have the Ducati, although from what I remember the Yaris would get better mileage!

Well it is supposed to get an estimated 40/50mpg but then thats all relative to how you ride it :evil:

[ricko]

I have NEVER met anybody with a Ducati, that drove in anything approaching a fuel saving mode. :clap:

[yarisgirl]

I rode around in at 14mpg car. I have had many cars in my short life as a driver. I grew up with a ford van due to my mothers disability, then I had a plymoth horizon. After that it was my choice as a nanny to use either a 15 seat van, suburbon, or a ford explorer. I loved the Explorer when I had just the little ones with me. I then met my husband and he owned a Jeep Wrangler. 14 mpg on a good day, only going downhill in san fransisco. Now I own a Yaris. A cute compact car with lots of potential.

First it smiles at me when I walk up to it. Second I get noticed driving down the street. Third, no one on my block or for that matter in my town owns one yet.
4th with all the money saved on gas I can go on a cruise and afford payments and insurance.

Cute factor, this car outside sits higher then most cars of its class, it has a smile on all of the time, and it is earth friendly.
MY yaris has all of 200 miles on it. and I already know I am going to be doing some slight mods to it when the parts get on the market.

Ok so finished rambling enjoy your day. I am going to take my Yaris out for a drive.

Yaris Girl

[Jem_hadar]

Ahhhhhh..... I can tell you have Impeccable taste :biggrin:

Well today was "Supposed" to be the day that the Yaris was going to come into our lives in a big way... (or so I had hoped) to make a long story short we didn't even make it to the toyota dealership. :cry:.. we stopped at Carmax and literally bought the first car we saw. After all this talk of my wife thinking the Yaris is dorky she ended up getting a Volkswagen Beetle convertible, the reason I say she ended up with it is because she wanted the beetle so bad I decided to make a H U G E sacrifice and humbly took driving rights of the FJ. :thumbsup:

Anyways the beetle is a stick shift and is cobalt blue and tan leather interior. I don't normally like beetles at all but this one is very becoming.. anyways maybe I will get a yaris when the trim levels move up a little (electronic dashes and all). :wink:

let the flamming begin :cool:

We'll hafta talk, but congratulations buddy on missys new car! I can SO picture her in a VW... she'll love that convertible option (obvioulsy)

Fuck, you need to send me pics, i need more details!!!!!! im dying over here ;)

Have fun w/ the FJ man!! Blast the fuck outta it... but seriously, make sure its euro or trance, none of that other mess thats so popular down there! :cool:

CHEERS ^5

[foober]

I have NEVER met anybody with a Ducati, that drove in anything approaching a fuel saving mode. :clap:

The day after I bought my yaris i drove it over to a friends house to show it off and go out to lunch. As I drove up I noticed the car in front of me was a red lotus convertible. And they wound up parking across the street. I got out and the two guys in the lotus came over and started asking me questions about my yaris. They were just gushing over it. Asking me all sorts of questions. I found that kind of interesting with thier big interest in my yaris considering they were driving a 100,000 thousand dollar car.

[ElViShGiBbErIsH]

We'll hafta talk, but congratulations buddy on missys new car! I can SO picture her in a VW... she'll love that convertible option (obvioulsy)

Fuck, you need to send me pics, i need more details!!!!!! im dying over here ;)

Have fun w/ the FJ man!! Blast the fuck outta it... but seriously, make sure its euro or trance, none of that other mess thats so popular down there!

CHEERS ^5

I will take some snapshots tonightto let you see her.. I believe this vehicle was designed for missy :thumbsup:

I am totally digging the FJ and the aftermarket sound system is remarkably good as well.. especially when you pair it with that new Nickelback CD :headbang: (kidding, i dislike nickelback)

The day after I bought my yaris i drove it over to a friends house to show it off and go out to lunch. As I drove up I noticed the car in front of me was a red lotus convertible. And they wound up parking across the street. I got out and the two guys in the lotus came over and started asking me questions about my yaris. They were just gushing over it. Asking me all sorts of questions. I found that kind of interesting with thier big interest in my yaris considering they were driving a 100,000 thousand dollar car.

I know that had to make you feel good !!
(Way to stick it to the man:biggrin: )

[dandj]

I don't fell dorky at all for loving my Yaris other than it's a little different (center cluster, hiding little aux glovebox, cupholder location,) all of which I think are very cool. The style of this thing I believe really rocks, and all the intrest it attracts. At 38+ mpg I just tell people it's my four wheel covered motorcycle.

[YotaYarisUSA]

I think the Yaris is the greatest little car of all time!!! Its sweet looking, looks like a little Camry, I'm not much on the liftback,but thats what the Sedan is 4 :) And the other way around,if you are a liftback fan then they have the perfect Yaris 4 you:)

The little car is awesome,and its not really that little, and it just happens, to be best car on the road today,the best car Toyota has ever made:thumbup:


I say we race the Yaris in Nascar :headbang:

We are not worthy of the Yaris :bow:


Happy Yaris Hunting!!!

YotaYarisUSA

[Yaris Revenge]

OOOohhhh....man. I heard on the radio that the Beetle got really bad crash test results. Make sure she drives defensively!

~YR

[Yaris Revenge]

Fuck, you need to send me pics, i need more details!!!!!! im dying over here ;)

Blast the fuck outta it...



What's with all the foul language??? :wink:

~YR

BTW, Mord Sith rule! My Vibe's name is "Cara". :thumbsup:

[Dweeb]

cup-holders, cup-holder, cup-holders.... that's what my wife was sold on :wink: :thumbup:

[ElViShGiBbErIsH]

OOOohhhh....man. I heard on the radio that the Beetle got really bad crash test results. Make sure she drives defensively!


I hope this isn't so.. my wife was really concerned about the crash safety of the beetle. :frown:


What's with all the foul language???

~YR

BTW, Mord Sith rule! My Vibe's name is "Cara".

ahhhh... the foul language... gotta love it... lol

Mordisth really do rule but are you sure the Vibe is worthy of the name Cara ? :iono:
(unless of course the Vibe is red in colour :cool: )

[Jem_hadar]

What's with all the foul language??? :wink:

~YR

BTW, Mord Sith rule! My Vibe's name is "Cara". :thumbsup:

I just naturally tend to drop the F-bombs alot and never needed to monitor that on other forums I post on... so its a natural habit/way of speech with me.. I type as I'd speak/think.

And yea, Mord-Sith DO rule! My yaris is named "Cara" Shes' MOST DEF my fav!!

I freakin' love her!

Mord-Sith are the coolest character EVER created in a fantasy serious if you ask me! So hella original and freaking intense! LOVE THEM!

"Cara" the name just suits mine! It came to me like a week after I bought her!

Jem

[markpeppie]

not 2 sound like a dick, but i went from a full leather interior accord 2 a fully equipped yaris sedan and i think it its just the best!!! my folks have a 350 lexus suv and a fully loaded crv of the year and would take my yaris over both of them!!! your wife is obviously more into what people think of what she is driving then being happy with things....you should never let your wife dictate what car you drive!!! unless she is paying for it,,,thanks for listening guys

[Greg66]

Women ... gotta love 'em

[foober]

There are two main reasons I picked the yaris. The 40 miles to the gallon was a big one. But the car's reliability and how well its built was number #2. I read that the echo was actually the best built car in the last 10 years. The most relible. Less repairs ect.. . Considering the yaris is just about the same car except with a few changes I thought that a big plus. I was pleasantly suprised at the looks. Its a pretty cute looking car.

After driving it for the first week I'd buy my yaris all over again over any other car. To me its the most practicaly built car to date. And thats what I wanted. The most user freindly practical car in the world. Thats my yaris.:thumbup:

[bikergal]

Women don't know SHIT about cars


Why don't you watch what you say Greg66 :mad:

[why?]

Women don't know SHIT about cars

ROFl, not a good way to introduce yourself to the board.

I bet she'd disagree.

[ricko]

I'll bet she would too. Too bad she drives a Honda. Hahahahaha! :clap:

[Jem_hadar]

BTW, Mord Sith rule! My Vibe's name is "Cara". :thumbsup:

Is she red, btw?

My Yaris is Bayou Blue, but something about her just suited me naming her Cara after the Mord-Sith.

If your ride was RED, then naming her Cara would be even more so appropriate! :tongue:

[Buckethead]

Ok.. So I am infatuated with the new Yaris, Particularly with the TRD 18" wheels and lowering kit but my wife thinks the Yaris is basically a Dorky little ride. I am trying my best to persuade her but 40mpg only goes so far.. Some smart 1 liners about why the Yaris is great would be appreciated :thumbsup:

Now that my wife is sharing her TRUE feelings on the Yaris I am also wondering if anyone else felt a tad bit GEEKY for liking the Yaris? I mean even a little ? ?



Get a new wife!

:wink:

[Yaris Dick]

Join the club. I get it from my wife, my ex wife, my kids, my step kids, my neighbors, Hell....even my dogs won't ride in it. Just kidding.... about the dogs anyway.

[ceres]

Well, I'm getting my Yaris on Thursday. And when I first heard the name of the car, I immediately thought of pirates which made me love it even more. So I would say I'm a dork but I'm a female dork. Yarrrr! I was joking with my boyfriend that I was going to take off the "is" part of the emblem. Then all I need would be a bumper sticker that says "My other car's a ninja."

[Chris07LB]

Tell her your Girlfriend loves it...

[Buckethead]

Tell her your Girlfriend loves it...



LMFAO!!!!

:clap: :headbang: :laugh:

[strider86x]

i don't know about being a dork and all, but i tell you i'm very impressed with the yaris, i haven't actually "owned" other cars(yaris=my 1st new car)...but i've driven a few, for such a small car it handles great and it's slick inside and out.(referring to the sedan, sorry LB drivers, nothing personal, just not my style)

[DonnyRebel]

Ok....my wife thinks the Yaris is basically a Dorky little ride. Now that my wife is sharing her TRUE feelings on the Yaris I am also wondering if anyone else felt a tad bit GEEKY for liking the Yaris? I mean even a little ? ?

Fortunately, my wife thinks it's "cute"...but don't feel too bad though....my daughters call mine the "clown car", which instantly "stuck".

I've always owned Corvettes and Cadillacs and I currently have an '04 SSR, so I kinda know what you mean by feelin a little geeky, but hey, let em say what they want. If you were a young single guy, I don't think you'd impress too many women with your Yaris but being a married guy, it almost shows good sense (as long as you've got something classy to take out the missus with on Saturday night).

Just my $.02 :iono:

[Jem_hadar]

Fortunately, my wife thinks it's "cute"...but don't feel too bad though....my daughters call mine the "clown car", which instantly "stuck".



LOL Ive had my friends in TO call my car that too... hehehe :biggrin:

[yaris30]

then your wife is one..lol

[Carvin'07]

You're not going to get 40mpg with 18" wheels on it, that's for sure.

Speak for yourself. I get 42 US mpg on a 80% hwy commute on 205/40/17 Kumho Ecsta MXs. :thumbsup:

BTW that's with A/C on 100% of the time at +38C/+99F weather. :cool:

[Kiteless]

Damn you guys are harsh.. LOL. Makes me glad I am single. I don't gotta worry about a GF (or BF if you swing that way), wife, kids & all that. Just gotta make sure my bills are paid and that I can put a little away at the end of the month.

Anyway, I agree with one of the first responders. Take her for a ride in it. She will see that the Yaris has a heart of gold. SO far, every single person who has balked at how tiny it is, sits in it (front or back seat, doesn't matter) and comments on how much room they have. It pulls well, even with 4 people in it, and has a lot of cargo space when the back seats are put down. I can only speak for the LB on this one.

- K

[dandj]

Yaris a dorkmobile a chance!! Just about everyone loves my yaris sedan, men and wemon alike.

[Jem_hadar]

Yaris a dorkmobile a chance!! Just about everyone loves my yaris sedan, men and wemon alike.


the 'dorkmobile' reference would only pertain to the hatch... the sedan is very ordinary looking :wink:

[Pars]

Ok.. So I am infatuated with the new Yaris, Particularly with the TRD 18" wheels and lowering kit but my wife thinks the Yaris is basically a Dorky little ride. I am trying my best to persuade her but 40mpg only goes so far.. Some smart 1 liners about why the Yaris is great would be appreciated :thumbsup:

Now that my wife is sharing her TRUE feelings on the Yaris I am also wondering if anyone else felt a tad bit GEEKY for liking the Yaris? I mean even a little ? ?

Dorky? It could have been worst, you might have gotten the Smart Car. If that doesn't work. You could always let the facial hair grow in, put on a wife-beater t-shirt and tell her you're thinking about getting a Harley bike.

[Jem_hadar]

Dorky? It could have been worst, you might have gotten the Smart Car. If that doesn't work. You could always let the facial hair grow in, put on a wife-beater t-shirt and tell her you're thinking about getting a Harley bike.
Well, he already drives a Ninja sport bike, hehe, so I dont think a Harley isnt in the picture :tongue:

[YarisBlazer]

Has anyone seen that stupid Hummer ad on TV? A guy is buying healthy food at supermarket, like broccoli, tofu,etc.....guy behind him in line is buying tons of meat; he goes to local dealer and buys a Hummer "to get his manhood back" (I guess ?); Is this shit for real? What the ad doesnt say is that the guy behind him in line at supermarket (who is supposed to be envied) will die of heart disease at 50 and our protagonist Hummer-driver will spend the next 10 years driving from gas station to gas station (or, worse, if Middle east stays on present course we will all be in hybrids or Yarii in 5--10 years); are Americans really this dumb and unconcerned about environment, their resepective health and the oncoming geopoitical war over oil (WWIII ???); Come ON!!! I belive Yaris owners are a new wave of consumers who will eventually become the norm; I truly believe we will look back in shame on Hummers and SUV's as terrorist-funding death machines and Yarii and their ilk as saviors; what do you think ? :thumbup:

[pxpaulx]

Has anyone seen that stupid Hummer ad on TV? A guy is buying healthy food at supermarket, like broccoli, tofu,etc.....guy behind him in line is buying tons of meat; he goes to local dealer and buys a Hummer "to get his manhood back" (I guess ?); Is this shit for real? What the ad doesnt say is that the guy behind him in line at supermarket (who is supposed to be envied) will die of heart disease at 50 and our protagonist Hummer-driver will spend the next 10 years driving from gas station to gas station (or, worse, if Middle east stays on present course we will all be in hybrids or Yarii in 5--10 years); are Americans really this dumb and unconcerned about environment, their resepective health and the oncoming geopoitical war over oil (WWIII ???); Come ON!!! I belive Yaris owners are a new wave of consumers who will eventually become the norm; I truly believe we will look back in shame on Hummers and SUV's as terrorist-funding death machines and Yarii and their ilk as saviors; what do you think ? :thumbup:

i think it will take consistent $4-5 a gallon gas if not more for our mindset to become the norm. what do you think the oil companies are saying right now? executive: "look at these suckers, they're still sucking it down and we're charging 50% more than we did 18 months ago, the sky is the F'in limit!"

We're trading in our honda element for the yaris - i'm going to miss it very much it was extremely versatile and great for camping, moving, you name it. but to me, even 22mpg is not good enough, i'm glad my first car was a honda civic CX manual tranny! you start missing 40mpg pretty fast when gas is $3 a gallon.

in a few years maybe i'll pick up an old element for $6-8K, and use it solely for trips and if we have a short commute...the yaris will be for absolutely everything else!

[Jem_hadar]

i think it will take consistent $4-5 a gallon gas if not more for our mindset to become the norm. what do you think the oil companies are saying right now? executive: "look at these suckers, they're still sucking it down and we're charging 50% more than we did 18 months ago, the sky is the F'in limit!"

We're trading in our honda element for the yaris - i'm going to miss it very much it was extremely versatile and great for camping, moving, you name it. but to me, even 22mpg is not good enough, i'm glad my first car was a honda civic CX manual tranny! you start missing 40mpg pretty fast when gas is $3 a gallon.

in a few years maybe i'll pick up an old element for $6-8K, and use it solely for trips and if we have a short commute...the yaris will be for absolutely everything else!

^^ Thats the way to look at it! :thumbup:

[pxpaulx]

this board is alot like the www.elementownersclub.com board i belong to now, very active and informative...i feel at home already! we need club stickers for our cars, something with a good design.