Anyone transition from a Yaris to a Prius C?

[CincyC6]

I'm currently stacking a lot of miles on my Yaris, and it's been wonderful, but I'm considering a move to a C. My gas mileage has been hovering around 35, and the cost savings could be considerable.

Anyone seen any C's prove solid at super high mileage? 300-500k?

[Kalispel]

I'm currently stacking a lot of miles on my Yaris, and it's been wonderful, but I'm considering a move to a C. My gas mileage has been hovering around 35, and the cost savings could be considerable.

Anyone seen any C's prove solid at super high mileage? 300-500k?

I would gladly buy a Yaris Hybrid if it was offered in the USA like it is in most other markets, but I'm not a fan of the Prius C (or any other Prius) styling/look. The Pruis C just looks awful from all rear angles.

[kimona]

I would gladly buy a Yaris Hybrid if it was offered in the USA like it is in most other markets, but I'm not a fan of the Prius C (or any other Prius) styling/look. The Pruis C just looks awful from all rear angles.

Completely agree!

[invader166]

If it was called something else, then maybe i'd consider it. But a Prius? It gets one big nope from me.:thumbdown:

[kimona]

If it was called something else, then maybe i'd consider it. But a Prius? It gets one big nope from me.:thumbdown:

That's funny; that's how I feel about the Yaris name... and the reason I rebadged it Vitz.

[CincyC6]

It's just a courier car lol. I have zero pride about brand or vehicle name. Being objective, a Yaris is one of least masculine cars available. I just don't care, I have a nice truck I drive on the weekends.

I like the interior layout of the C more than the '12+ Yaris. I have a '12 SE, and it's uncomfortable, poor turn radius, non functional interior compared to my 2011.

My silly little 2011 is perfect for me.

[Dodge Aries K]

You still have that 2012?

My buddy has a 2014 Prius C. Bought it new and have had no issues with it in the almost 50,000 miles he's put on it this far.

[CincyC6]

Yeah, the new owner picks it up 3/28. I am searching for a suitable backup car lined up before then.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

My bro has a Prius c, and I drive a Prius c at work at least once a week (I'm a sales manager at a Toyota dealership).

My take is to save your money. While they're very reliable (they're basically our version of the Yaris HSD [hybrid]), they may not get you that much more mpg than the Yaris. The 2017 MY has dropped to 48/43 mpg. But if you drive it with fuel efficiency in mind, I'm sure you can get high mpg. I get anywhere from 55 to 65 mpg in my bro's Prius c. I'm currently averaging 41 mpg with my Yaris since my ownership of it. 44 mpg was my highest so far, and the last tank was 43.7.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Also, if you thought the Yaris was slow, you'll definitely hate the Prius c. If you're buying new (2017 MY), I'd highly consider the Prius over the Prius c. Better mpg, more comfortable, better cornering, quieter, quicker, and better safety features. It also has better incentives from Toyota (at least in my region), so your monthly payment may end up being just a little more than it would be for a Prius c. Let's just put it this way, I don't even remember the last time I sold a Prius c.

[CincyC6]

I'll probably just keep my Yaris for the foreseeable future. I really do want to clear 500k miles on it.

[David C]

If they could offer a fully electric Yaris, it'd be an awesome commuter car.


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[CincyC6]

I drive 200-400 miles a day, so the fully electric stuff isn't in my radar until the range improves

[justanotherdrunk]

I drive 200-400 miles a day

:eyebulge:

[David C]

I drive 200-400 miles a day, so the fully electric stuff isn't in my radar until the range improves



If you do that much daily mileage, you deserve a more comfortable car !! Or you work way to hard for your money haha (unless you're a nascar racer who's training daily ?)


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[CincyC6]

I have a normal full time day job, and a few years ago I picked up a side job driving.

Well, now the side job is 40 or so hours week, and the money is awesome, so I just hustle. I don't mind it, the Yaris dash is perfect for an iPad to watch tv on lol

[David C]

So you're doing some Uber type of side job ? Or some fast and furious underground courier service ?


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[CincyC6]

It's a vet sample courier service. It gets a little race car ish when I'm running late haha

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/35B5137E-AE74-42B9-8014-B9CD268E5EF2.png (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/35B5137E-AE74-42B9-8014-B9CD268E5EF2.png.html)

[David C]

That adds up to almost 400 miles average on weekdays. So you're burning about 10gl a day in fuel alone ?

"Quick ! You must get this blood sample to the lab within the hour ! Mr. Bobo life depends on it !"




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[CincyC6]

This is an example of a short day (left) and long day (right)

Basically, vet clinics daily have samples they leave in a lockbox after hours. I visit the same clinics nightly, and a few nights a week, I also take them to the parent lab in Columbus.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/BE082669-9525-4733-A93E-C79586039AD4.jpeg (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/BE082669-9525-4733-A93E-C79586039AD4.jpeg.html)

Due to some creativity and extra work, the money has become pretty great. It's not glamourous but it pays the bills.

[CincyC6]

This is a fairly typical week. My day job also requires a bit of driving, which I don't write off, but it helps stack miles on this little thing lol

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g109/Mike2JZ/CA139F27-F00A-4BF9-B66F-DA1220A694B9.png (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/Mike2JZ/media/CA139F27-F00A-4BF9-B66F-DA1220A694B9.png.html)

[justanotherdrunk]

impressive

[David C]

When you say pretty great, I assume it at least more than what I clear per week working apprentice electrician level 1, 40h a week only 6.4km from home ? Aka $500 plus 13% holidays, healthcare, insurance, etc ?


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[CincyC6]

When you say pretty great, I assume it at least more than what I clear per week working apprentice electrician level 1, 40h a week only 6.4km from home ? Aka $500 plus 13% holidays, healthcare, insurance, etc ?


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Currently I clear about $1100-1300 a week before gas. It's a really unique situation where I'm able to do 3 routes a night. It started out at $40/night, and I just developed a great relationship with he dispatchers and she enabled me to do some special things to complete more stuff per night,

The hours are sometimes draining, but I will absolutely do this every chance I can while the money is here.

I'm extremely lucky to be able to do this. Especially while working a full time, fun and rewarding job during the day.

[David C]

That's cool, glad you're enjoying it the way I like to enjoy life too !


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