Purchased a 2014

[kimona]

Sold my beloved 2007 (95000 miles). The car drove like the day I got it. There wasn't a scratch or door ding and the interior was spotless, but unfortunately the clear coat was beginning to seriously delaminate on the roof, mirrors, and front bumper.

Found a like-new 2014 and decided to go for it. The 2014 is a different car with a more Corolla-like driving experience; it has softer suspension and a quieter cabin. The 2007 felt more like a sport car; the 2014 is somewhat refined... but has lost a lot of it's wonderful character. I'm not unhappy with the 2014 after all it's a Toyota.

Anyway, I did a wheel swap between the two cars, and I plan to rebadge as soon as new emblems arrive from Japan. Found a new set of 2015 floor mats (they fit perfectly) on craigslist for just $25. Now, I'm looking for a cargo mat and front mudflaps.

Here are a couple of photos... old and new:

[NYC-SE]

Congratulations from a fellow 2014 owner.

[ern-diz]

Nice!

Congrats on the upgrade.

[bronsin]

How do you find the 4dr vs 2dr?

[kimona]

How do you find the 4dr vs 2dr?

Well, I would have preferred a 2 door, but it isn't available in LE trim in the Western region. Now that I have a 4 door, I rather like it.

Frankly, I've never really cared for the design of the 3rd generation, but it's grown on me. And, because I wanted another Toyota hatchback, there weren't many choices.

Anyway, I'm personalizing my "new" car just a bit and loving it already.

[kimona]

59000 miles today!

After almost 2 years of ownership, my used (ex-rental) is proving to be a great car. Apart from a few mods (wheels/tyres, OEM mud flaps, rear bumper protector, rebadge), I've replaced the battery, front and rear wipers blades, and a few (full-synthetic) oil changes. That's it. No complaints whatsoever. Still love this car.

[bentjazz]

Looks real nice, Kimona. I hope you have many happy years together. I love white on a Yaris. Sharp.

[ern-diz]

Cannot. Get. Enough. Of. Those. Wheels!

[DarkShadowFox]

59000 miles today!

After almost 2 years of ownership, my used (ex-rental) is proving to be a great car. Apart from a few mods (wheels/tyres, OEM mud flaps, rear bumper protector, rebadge), I've replaced the battery, front and rear wipers blades, and a few (full-synthetic) oil changes. That's it. No complaints whatsoever. Still love this car.

How did you get a non tach, Sport Gauge Cluster

[DarkShadowFox]

Sold my beloved 2007 (95000 miles). The car drove like the day I got it. There wasn't a scratch or door ding and the interior was spotless, but unfortunately the clear coat was beginning to seriously delaminate on the roof, mirrors, and front bumper.

Found a like-new 2014 and decided to go for it. The 2014 is a different car with a more Corolla-like driving experience; it has softer suspension and a quieter cabin. The 2007 felt more like a sport car; the 2014 is somewhat refined... but has lost a lot of it's wonderful character. I'm not unhappy with the 2014 after all it's a Toyota.

Anyway, I did a wheel swap between the two cars, and I plan to rebadge as soon as new emblems arrive from Japan. Found a new set of 2015 floor mats (they fit perfectly) on craigslist for just $25. Now, I'm looking for a cargo mat and front mudflaps.



Here are a couple of photos... old and new:


also VITZ parts from japan and everything from 2007 onwards is compatible, looking for 2018 SE interior pieces to swap my grey 2015 parts with cant wait till they drop.

[David C]

Speaking of new to you cars, my brother bought his first car today, a 2008 5dr auto grey hatchback in very good mechanical condition. Driving it around, I noticed the steering was way easier and smooth than my 2007 one, and wondering if something getting worn out on mine since it should be the very same parts and wear on both cars. I don't have anything wrong with my steering, it's just heavier than most other cars I drove. I personally don't mind it too much, but I'm curious.

[DarkShadowFox]

Sold my beloved 2007 (95000 miles). The car drove like the day I got it. There wasn't a scratch or door ding and the interior was spotless, but unfortunately the clear coat was beginning to seriously delaminate on the roof, mirrors, and front bumper.

Found a like-new 2014 and decided to go for it. The 2014 is a different car with a more Corolla-like driving experience; it has softer suspension and a quieter cabin. The 2007 felt more like a sport car; the 2014 is somewhat refined... but has lost a lot of it's wonderful character. I'm not unhappy with the 2014 after all it's a Toyota.

Anyway, I did a wheel swap between the two cars, and I plan to rebadge as soon as new emblems arrive from Japan. Found a new set of 2015 floor mats (they fit perfectly) on craigslist for just $25. Now, I'm looking for a cargo mat and front mudflaps.


Here are a couple of photos... old and new:


YAY now put the JDM winker mirrors and all the stuff im putting on my yaris :D!!!!!!!!

and the rear spoiler cause nothing says SPORT like a *demonic voice* SPOILER.

[kimona]

YAY now put the JDM winker mirrors and all the stuff im putting on my yaris :D!!!!!!!!

and the rear spoiler cause nothing says SPORT like a *demonic voice* SPOILER.

Thinking about installing fender repeaters, but apprehensive about drilling those holes.

I like the small OEM spoiler; otherwise, I'm no fan of spoilers.

[DarkShadowFox]

Thinking about installing fender repeaters, but apprehensive about drilling those holes.

I like the small OEM spoiler; otherwise, I'm no fan of spoilers.
if your gonna get 16" just buy the 16" fenders and stuff yes they have bigger fenders for that

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[WeeYari]

if your gonna get 16" just buy the 16" fenders and stuff yes they have bigger fenders for that

Sent from my LG-H918 using TapatalkWTF is that when he is talking about installing front fender side marker lights?

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[DarkShadowFox]

WTF is that when he is talking about installing front fender side marker lights?

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i dunno im half awake.

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[kevinj93]

WTF is that when he is talking about installing front fender side marker lights?

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Repeaters for the blinkers, same as the mk2 had. Other countries get these as standard equipment.

[kimona]

Repeaters for the blinkers, same as the mk2 had. Other countries get these as standard equipment.

No idea why the US version deleted these; they are an important safety feature.

[DarkShadowFox]

No idea why the US version deleted these; they are an important safety feature.
makes the car cheaper

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[stykerdk]

They are not in the fenders anymore in europe, they are in the mirrors.
Buy new mirrors instead, oem is really cheap.
With electric control and heating.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Neu-Seitenspiegel-Rechts-Konvex-Ele-Heizb-fur-TOYOTA-YARIS-XP13-Schragheck-/262915747881?fits=Model%3AYaris&hash=item3d36fff029:g:JdQAAOSw3YJZSnYP

[DarkShadowFox]

They are not in the fenders anymore in europe, they are in the mirrors.
Buy new mirrors instead, oem is really cheap.
With electric control and heating.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Neu-Seitenspiegel-Rechts-Konvex-Ele-Heizb-fur-TOYOTA-YARIS-XP13-Schragheck-/262915747881?fits=Model%3AYaris&hash=item3d36fff029:g:JdQAAOSw3YJZSnYP
this is for the right and all cars in germany are LHD so it will be a direct fit, can you find us the left side too? also are these the MK3 ones?


edit these also arent shipping to the US, can you buy them for us and or find us ones from germany/ europe that ship to the US?
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[NYC-SE]

You are still going to have to run wiring for the heating element and the turn signal. There is no harness in the door.

[DarkShadowFox]

You are still going to have to run wiring for the heating element and the turn signal. There is no harness in the door.
seems like a pain

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[stykerdk]

Left
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Mirror-Convex-Heated-Primed-LEFT-Fits-TOYOTA-Vitz-Yaris-2011-/142427693260?hash=item21295a20cc:g:13EAAOSwCGVX7m8 J&vxp=mtr
Right
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Primed-Wing-Side-Mirror-Heated-Convex-RH-Fits-TOYOTA-Yaris-Hatchback-2010-/192293930818?vxp=mtr&hash=item2cc59c874
Shipping will be 55 US dollars for a pair from this seller.

[DarkShadowFox]

Left
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Mirror-Convex-Heated-Primed-LEFT-Fits-TOYOTA-Vitz-Yaris-2011-/142427693260?hash=item21295a20cc:g:13EAAOSwCGVX7m8 J&vxp=mtr
Right
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Primed-Wing-Side-Mirror-Heated-Convex-RH-Fits-TOYOTA-Yaris-Hatchback-2010-/192293930818?vxp=mtr&hash=item2cc59c874
Shipping will be 55 US dollars for a pair from this seller.
is there an installtion process or what.

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[DarkShadowFox]

Left
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Mirror-Convex-Heated-Primed-LEFT-Fits-TOYOTA-Vitz-Yaris-2011-/142427693260?hash=item21295a20cc:g:13EAAOSwCGVX7m8 J&vxp=mtr
Right
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Primed-Wing-Side-Mirror-Heated-Convex-RH-Fits-TOYOTA-Yaris-Hatchback-2010-/192293930818?vxp=mtr&hash=item2cc59c874
Shipping will be 55 US dollars for a pair from this seller.
does it have the winker on it?

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[stykerdk]

If you read fitment and deskription it says with indicator.

[hairygityeti]

Exscuse my nubie ignorance but what do you mean by rebadge? i purchased an old banger of a Yaris and i love it and although im jealous of all your nice modern models i like the fact mine is the original Yaris ( vintage if you like ) anyway i digress im new to all this .....new emblems?.......rebadge?

[kimona]

^^^

[DarkShadowFox]

^^^
4 door is a redesign of the old 4 door. 3 door is a 4 door with 3 door construction.

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