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justanotherdrunk
01-31-2016, 06:09 PM
The first 3 dealers I visited over the last week were game players and not serious about selling cars ....

The 4th dealer was only a semi-game player so we worked out a deal after me driving off the lot twice and being called back twice. Thankfully, today is the last day of the month, so they were more motivated.

I don't like how they drilled holes in the bumper for the front plate but it's done .... I put the screws back in and it looks OK.

I will immediately put on an exhaust tip and an arm rest.

In the next few weeks, I will put her up on stands, remove all 4 wheels and paint the brake calipers with at least 4 or 5 coatings. Best to do it when new since surface preparation and cleaning is the biggest challenge here.

Haven't decided on caliper color .... suggestions?


Exterior color was a hard choice -- I really like the white and the blue also. Ultimately, I like how the black SE wheels pop off the red best.


https://ronssito.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-ztprkz8/0/L/100_5132-L.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-dxtjhjf/0/L/100_5139-L.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-NCgjkTQ/0/L/100_5141-L.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-5tdFNPg/0/L/100_5142-L.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-DGkcPmj/0/L/100_5150-L.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-Lvsh8Xk/0/L/100_5146-L.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-bkRXWMj/0/L/100_5157-L.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-kVT87fM/0/L/100_5153-L.jpg


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NYC-SE
01-31-2016, 06:34 PM
Congratulations. Looking good.
yougojay
01-31-2016, 06:59 PM
It looks great! I like the newer taillights. You will have it forever if you choose to do so. Congratulations!
BLKHILLSGUY
02-01-2016, 12:18 AM
You're from the BMW family and you went with an automatic? WOW.
BLKHILLSGUY
02-01-2016, 10:42 AM
And might I add congratulations. That red is poppin'!!! Gorgeous. I got a 15 blue. Really wanted a white. But the blue is kewl too. Welcome to the family. And I can't wait to hear what you love and might not love. Congrats again!!!!
ern-diz
02-01-2016, 12:01 PM
I really like the leather wrapped steering wheel in these newer models.

Congrats on the new car smell :biggrin:
justanotherdrunk
02-01-2016, 12:11 PM
I really like the leather wrapped steering wheel in these newer models.

Congrats on the new car smell :biggrin:


... and that new car smell is really strong.

it stinks up the whole garage ...

but in a good way!

:laugh:
ern-diz
02-01-2016, 12:17 PM
... and that new car smell is really strong.

it stinks up the whole garage ...

but in a good way!

:laugh:

Ha!
Kalispel
02-01-2016, 02:18 PM
Congratulations!

It's a fun little daily-driver/commute car. :thumbsup:

I'm 6 months in, and I still smell the "new car smell" in mine. :laugh:
rabbito
02-02-2016, 05:45 AM
awww so cute..now time for some suspension coilovers and hit the corners ;)

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skocka
02-03-2016, 04:25 AM
I envy you the CD player :smile: I am not really identified with the TOYOTA Touch 2 software yet, where when using USB, I can't play my tracks from folders, I have to ID3 tag all the songs. :thumbdown:
tadakun
02-03-2016, 01:36 PM
nice! we love our 2015 SE.
justanotherdrunk
01-31-2019, 11:37 AM
3 years today since I took delivery ... time flies!

Lots of fun on my road trips!

Shes been a great car and very reliable

The only problem was the front fender separation/ clip failure

Amazing to see the cactus growth in 3 years!


https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/MISC-stuff/i-zQ8x6ZW/0/760add6b/L/20190131_075335-L.jpg
ern-diz
01-31-2019, 12:33 PM
Wow, you're not kidding about the cactus. Didn't notice that until you pointed it out. Had to go back up and look at the original picture.
Leegamer
01-31-2019, 12:48 PM
Trying to resist the urge to make jokes about the cactus. Congrats on the anniversary!

Man, the interior of your car is so much cooler looking than my 08's.
NYC-SE
01-31-2019, 05:47 PM
Amazing to see the cactus growth in 3 years!

Amazing to see you still don't have license plates!

I would have been ticketed into bankruptcy after 3 days let alone 3 years in these parts.
bentjazz
01-31-2019, 06:40 PM
Happy Yaris anniversary! Yours is so sharp. LOVE the 5 door red hatch!
justanotherdrunk
01-31-2019, 09:11 PM
Amazing to see you still don't have license plates!

I would have been ticketed into bankruptcy after 3 days let alone 3 years in these parts.

You must be young.

In the 70s/ 80s I got pulled over no less than 40 times for wheelies/ reckless/ burnouts/ fireworks/ DUI and yes even speeding - only a few tickets

Now that I'm old ...

I could drive 80 down El Camino at 2:10 AM and the cops would ignore me.

It's COMPLETELY about age my friend!

:wink:
NYC-SE
01-31-2019, 09:41 PM
I wish. I'm 52. Not young by my definition. I think it's more about location than age.
myfirstyota
02-01-2019, 08:10 AM
The car you drive combined with your age. When I was 25, I had a 2002 300m special edition. Old man's car. But it was black on black with tinted windows. That makes it a drug dealers car. Pulled over at least monthly.
Now that I'm 36 and drive a yaris, I could do 40 over past a cop not wearing a belt and they don't even look.
Bikerboy89
03-12-2019, 10:21 AM
It looks beautiful!
DarkShadowFox
03-14-2019, 12:30 PM
why are your rear door gaps
so massive.
Kaotic Lazagna
03-14-2019, 08:34 PM
why are your rear door gaps
so massive.

...ummm...those are door edge guards you're seeing, not gaps.
DarkShadowFox
03-14-2019, 08:36 PM
...ummm...those are door edge guards you're seeing, not gaps.

ah.