$700 2007 Yaris 2DR Hatchback

[hodginsa]

Hey everyone!

http://imgur.com/CmFzolY.jpg

Sorry for the bad pic. Double sorry because I do photography and it hurts me to post a photo like this. Ill get some better pics tomorrow.

Picked up this rather beat up Yaris today for $700 with 275k KM on the odo.
Smells like weed and ash(seriously its not good haha), needs a muffler and rad, radio, and some small stuff. Should be together and cleaned by the end of the week and be a nice car again. Drives really well and has no rust, so those were the two most important factors. I'm going to be using it for commuting long distances for my business, and the occasional around town.

I've owned a ton of cars and I bought this to give my truck a break for awhile while I do some serious repairs(frame and rust). Saving gas will be nice too.

Here is my truck. 1996 Tacoma 2.7L

http://imgur.com/GneejJI.jpg

And here is my project car 1981 Volvo 240 on MS3x. But I recently moved and my car is 6 hours away from me right now. I have plans to bring it up to my house soon.

http://imgur.com/VYEUteJ.jpg

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Ill be searching through these forums for all of the tips and tricks for this new car. Seriously this is really new for me I normally buy 90s and 80s vehicles. My last hatchback was a 1990 Ford Festiva that I absolutely loved(and shouldn't have sold). This Yaris really reminds me of it and I hope to bring it back to a better state.

[tmontague]

Great find! It's amazing the deals that can be had when you do your own work on a car. Hell, even if your engine was toast, you could easily find a 1nz will around 100k km on it and it shouldn't cost you more then $500 for one.

Keep us updated on the fixes, looking forward to seeing how it turns out

[WeeYari]

Damn!

I think member Dodge Aries K would have to change his undershorts if he found a deal like that.

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[ern-diz]

Cool little fleet of cars. Looking forward to the Yaris updates.

[NYC-SE]

What a deal! Looking forward to updates.

[hodginsa]

Yessss! It posted! And thanks Mod who did it. I thought it was gone.

First off. This is definitely one of the dirtiest cars I've purchased. You know when you spill coffee and you don't clean it up so the spill area turns black? There must have been 5-10 spilled coffees in the center console.

I removed the whole interior:
http://imgur.com/gnnBu6C.jpg


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Rear seat rear bolts mashed like silly putty, even with the correct tool. Had to grind them off. Should be interesting getting those out later. But right now the rear seats won't be used(plans for that later). Notice the dirt...

http://imgur.com/On5cyEe.jpg

See all the black grime in the middle? Lots of simple green, brushing, and shop towels later and...

http://imgur.com/4sUOYCI.jpg

Clean! Also threw some rust paint loosly on the typical rusty areas, should stop it for awhile. The carpet is still really dirty, I just hosed it off and left it to dry. Might get a pro to steam clean it after I put it back in the car.

I was looking to find a set of 15" or 16" wheels for the car. Searched Kijiji for a few days, then this perfect set of 15s came up for $250 pretty close to me. They're actually the best Kijiji wheels I have ever found, barely any scratches. The tires will last this summer but are 6 years old so I need new ones. I show up and the guy asked what I was putting them on. I guess he had them on a Corrola and had the right hub centering rings for them as well, bonus. Pictures to come!

Right now the wheels on the car are soaking in PB blaster. Its the most rust fused wheel I've delt with. I hope it comes off tomorrow. Have to replace a broken wheel stud.

[hodginsa]

Oh no, I did it again, posted pictures and my post needs to be approved... Haha whoops!

[kimona]

^^^ I think I took care of that. Can you see the photos?

[Dodge Aries K]

Damn!

I think member Dodge Aries K would have to change his undershorts if he found a deal like that.

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Haha yeah. Fortunately I need a 4 or 5 door so it wouldn't have mattered haha. Sweet deal though, I love it

[thebarber]

great deal, but ottawa cars ROT

is it a stripper model? a/c? rear wiper?

#racecar?

[hodginsa]

great deal, but ottawa cars ROT

is it a stripper model? a/c? rear wiper?

#racecar?

Yes, I'm going to oil spray ASAP. As much as I hate working through the oil, I want this to last a few years.

What do you mean by stripper model?

No A/C, No rear wiper. I'm thinking of getting this brand new A/C kit though. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1245569089

Not #racecar(I wish) but I may autoX if I find some good events around here. I'm actually going to build a pretty flatbed type platform in the back for hauling some stuff. Over the next 4 months I have to ship over 3000 packages, and will be doing so mostly in the states because its so much cheaper. This car will be the hauler.

Also I just recently moved from Hamilton, and my family is back there. Driving the truck back to Hamilton is a huge pain, so this will be much nicer. Sometimes do work down there too.

[WeeYari]

Stripper model is referring to the CE trim level which commonly meant no a/c or rear wiper was installed.

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[thebarber]

its a stripper...

mine was a stripper + the B package (4 speaker stereo (vs 2), rear wiper, rear mud flaps, power mirrors)....no a/c, manual windows, manual locks

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/yaris/yarisshediac05.jpg

to this:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/yaris/thebarbersept201101.jpg

[hodginsa]

That looks awesome.

Yeah its definitely a stripper.

The PO put in some Toyota radio that clearly did not come with the car. There was definitely an aftermarket radio in there at some point, thankfully they used a harness and did not hack up the original radio wiring. Only two of the three connectors in the car now connect to the Toyota radio that came with the car, so its not right and doesn't turn on. I might as well just get an aftermarket since I cleaned up the horribly installed radio harness, and its probably easier than to source a stock one for the car. Didn't even realize it only has two speakers.

[WeeYari]

The PO put in some Toyota radio that clearly did not come with the car.

Actually these all arrived at the dealerships without an installed radio. Dealer had to put one in. Maybe they still do. Don't know.


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[hodginsa]

Actually these all arrived at the dealerships without an installed radio. Dealer had to put one in. Maybe they still do. Don't know.


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This car has had a lot done to it throughout its life. It definitely had the right radio when it was first installed from the dealer and probably had several others after. I keep trying to figure out what kind of life this thing has had, but it keeps getting stranger.

[hodginsa]

Here are the rims and tires I picked up:

http://imgur.com/y79mIFy.jpg

Tires will be done this summer, will need to get new ones next season. Very clean for $250.


Never has a rim been so rust welded to a hub. I left it to soak in PB blaster over night, also hit it with the torch for a long time.
Had to replace a broken stud:

http://imgur.com/WEsC0Y9.jpg

http://imgur.com/5rbT7aJ.jpg

http://imgur.com/obSd9SW.jpg

Check out those brake shoes! off to the store..

http://imgur.com/gTeVD5u.jpg

Decided to get new drums as well, threw some paint on them so they don't rust immediately. Also 2 of the other studs didn't thread properly so I replaced those too, should have just done all 4.


Center caps off?

http://imgur.com/k0dIJE7.jpg

or on?

http://imgur.com/zAkomfh.jpg


I'm thinking off, but I will need to machine a small center cap for the center.

I'm headed out to finish the other side now.

[heeroyuy01195]

Nice work! I vote center caps off.

[hodginsa]

I think center caps off too. Need to find some generic ones to pop in the middle.

Check out the PO exhaust repair.

http://imgur.com/jID3XSS.jpg

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A license plate!
It was fully broken. I have a new muffler on the way.

What are these connectors for? Under center console.

http://imgur.com/QSruy2r.jpg

Got the brakes done and the other wheel on.

http://imgur.com/68zQpcX.jpg


and fixed the hatch lock, sort of. It was jammed, so I unjammed it and now the key kind of works, there is still something wrong with it. I have to push it in only part way to turn it because of these little notches in the plastic. Its like there is a piece or spring missing.

Took it apart to make it move again:

http://imgur.com/X6J9aid.jpg

The key must be worn out so it doesn't want to unlock as easily but it will actually do it now(didn't before).

This little piece hits the metal here:

http://imgur.com/WjmUd1H.jpg

Hits and jams when I am unlocking it, I can lock it when its unlocked, but nearly impossible to unlock again. Its very strange, I can sometimes do it if I only push the latch button in part way.

There is a channel for a little plastic piece and it only works when the button is slightly pushed in like I mentioned before. Doesn't seem right...

http://imgur.com/U92hNNv.jpg


Also decided to paint the back part since I will be putting in a cargo type area, should look nicer.

http://imgur.com/pdlqRvw.jpg


Some random parts I need that people might be nice enough to send me?


Shift Knob - stock or otherwise
Passenger Side Visor
Stock Radio


If someone is parting a vehicle let me know. Might be interested in some random interior stuff.

[kimona]

It's coming along nicely. I like the wheels! I vote centre caps on.

[ern-diz]

Nice work! I vote center caps off.

+1

[hodginsa]

New muffler.
Had some exhaust paint left over from some time ago and just gave it a few coats(dries matte). Figured it will keep the rust off for a few extra months.

http://imgur.com/lGjFFm8.jpg

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Actually looks pretty slick for being stock! I think that white stuff is grease, I don't seem to see it anywhere but in this photo, weird.


Time for the radiator.

http://imgur.com/W5nP2j0.jpg

Really have to remove the cross member? Come on. haha

http://imgur.com/3YFaOg5.jpg

Got an automatic one since that is all RockAuto seems to stock for cheap. No difference anyway.

http://imgur.com/lwRzKEZ.jpg

New rad in.

Also gave the engine cover and intake the quick WD-40 Spit shine. Works so well.

http://imgur.com/0IIZ7tO.jpg

[kimona]

Is that a Walker (Quiet-Flow SS) Muffler?

[hodginsa]

Yeah. Bad idea? haha

[kimona]

^^^ Looks good. Plus, I like the conventional design. Let us know how it sounds; it's supposed to be quiet like the stock muffler.

[CrankyOldMan]

The connectors under the center console are for the AT shift lever. Park lock, key lock, indicators, etc. The wire harness is the same for both versions.

Overall an awesome find! I'm really impressed by the amount of work you're putting into restoring it!

[hodginsa]

^^^ Looks good. Plus, I like the conventional design. Let us know how it sounds; it's supposed to be quiet like the stock muffler.

Will do! It looked pretty good for $66 CAD. Looked exactly the same as the rusted one I pulled off, but no idea if that one was stock. I ran it for a few minutes, but not long enough for the seal to heat and expand yet so there could be some sound leak there.

The connectors under the center console are for the AT shift lever. Park lock, key lock, indicators, etc. The wire harness is the same for both versions.

Overall an awesome find! I'm really impressed by the amount of work you're putting into restoring it!

Thanks! Should be on the road in a few days. Can't wait.

Ah, okay, too bad, I was thinking maybe they would have been more useful. Ill have to check out some wiring diagrams(on the forums maybe?).

[CrankyOldMan]

Are you looking to put something in the console where the 4 inserts are?

[hodginsa]

Are you looking to put something in the console where the 4 inserts are?

Maybe, just thinking about future, fog lights, or custom electronics. Nothing really important. Maybe I can use those plugs for some switched power if I grab a couple connectors from an auto at the junkyard.

What switches come in inserts from factory? Power window switches?

Ill probably put USB power next to the cig lighter and/or USB connection to the radio.

[Dodge Aries K]

The inserts have the traction off switch, I think the ipod hook up thing if you pay for it, and the power door lock switch.

[CrankyOldMan]

Maybe, just thinking about future, fog lights, or custom electronics. Nothing really important. Maybe I can use those plugs for some switched power if I grab a couple connectors from an auto at the junkyard.

What switches come in inserts from factory? Power window switches?

Ill probably put USB power next to the cig lighter and/or USB connection to the radio.

Aux, USB/Aux, door lock, traction control are the ones I know of. There may be more in other vehicles. You can also put some small connectors or switches on blanks, but there's a LOT of ribs on the underside that have to be trimmed away to fit anything else.

[CincyC6]

I love seeing stuff like this. What's your goal for the car? Daily?

[hodginsa]

I love seeing stuff like this. What's your goal for the car? Daily?

Daily/business courier. Haha

Main reason, truck frame is rusty and I want to repair it. So this is replacing it in the meantime.

Second reason, I did a very successful kickstarter recently and I have thousands of packages to ship. I love about 1.5hr from border and shipping the in US will save me thousands of dollars. I wanted A small hatch that was cheap on gas that could haul the packages. Plus it doesn't hurt that I love small hatches.

I really just want to get it to "Stage 0" and clean it up so it's a nice comfy car. The truck is far from comfy. However often I can't help myself so I may do small things to it here or there.

[hodginsa]

Previous small hatch I owned(shouldn't have sold it...)

http://imgur.com/qdmbWN5.jpg

[Dodge Aries K]

Fesssstivaaaaa!!!!!

Those things should have been the biggest piles of trash... Americanized Korean Made Mazduh designed extra cheap piece of junk. But man, they just ran and ran and ran and ran. They are frickin awesome.

[hodginsa]

Fesssstivaaaaa!!!!!

Those things should have been the biggest piles of trash... Americanized Korean Made Mazduh designed extra cheap piece of junk. But man, they just ran and ran and ran and ran. They are frickin awesome.

Yes, bought it for $750 with 175k Miles on it, ran so smooth. No rust. Suspension was a little clunky even after replacing almost everything, but it was solid enough. Just thin sheet metal, doors were 1" thick. When I bought it...

https://i.imgur.com/jsyT8Nq.jpg

Those are 12" trailer tires. No aspect ratio, only one size! And found this in the car!

https://i.imgur.com/VWfPO3P.jpg

Drove it for a few months, saved hundreds in gas commuting, put a couple hundred in parts rims and tires on it. Sold it for $1750. I sold it because I was going to have to import it to Canada from the states and just didn't have time to figure it out... also, unsafe for friends and family haha

[CincyC6]

Daily/business courier. Haha

Main reason, truck frame is rusty and I want to repair it. So this is replacing it in the meantime.

Second reason, I did a very successful kickstarter recently and I have thousands of packages to ship. I love about 1.5hr from border and shipping the in US will save me thousands of dollars. I wanted A small hatch that was cheap on gas that could haul the packages. Plus it doesn't hurt that I love small hatches.

I really just want to get it to "Stage 0" and clean it up so it's a nice comfy car. The truck is far from comfy. However often I can't help myself so I may do small things to it here or there.

My side gig is a courier, and these cars are absolutely the way to go. My last car made it 344k trouble free miles, and was only put down due to a car accident.

My advice, carry a full size spare, cordless impact and floor jack. Aside from that, inspecting the serpentine belt, these things are bulletproof

[Dodge Aries K]

Wow that was one of those basic Festiva's ever made. Zero options. No radio, no a/c, no nuttin. That's so damn cool. My dad had one brand new back in 1991 I think. His was white but it had a few options... am/fm radio, power steering, an "upgraded" interior (more cloth and less plastic/vinyl), motorized seat belts, and I think that was it. It was an awesome car back in the day.

[hodginsa]

My side gig is a courier, and these cars are absolutely the way to go. My last car made it 344k trouble free miles, and was only put down due to a car accident.

My advice, carry a full size spare, cordless impact and floor jack. Aside from that, inspecting the serpentine belt, these things are bulletproof

Definitely good idea. Was planning on full size for sure.
Ill check out the serp. belt.

Wow that was one of those basic Festiva's ever made. Zero options. No radio, no a/c, no nuttin. That's so damn cool. My dad had one brand new back in 1991 I think. His was white but it had a few options... am/fm radio, power steering, an "upgraded" interior (more cloth and less plastic/vinyl), motorized seat belts, and I think that was it. It was an awesome car back in the day.

Ha thats awesome. If only we had the room to keep every car that was ever owned by our family. One of the hardest things in life.

Oddly enough, I think mine had a radio installed and dealer installed A/C. Or at least some part of its life it had A/C installed. I had to recharge it but the A/C still worked. This one had the power seat belts, but I replaced them with manual during plans to import to Canada.

[hodginsa]

http://imgur.com/AfgXQS7.jpg

Got the interior back in so I can go get an etest/safety, seats aren't really cleaned, but I'm going to take it to a detailing place for that. Smells a lot better already, helps that everything is covered in wd-40.

Did a junkyard run on Saturday and found an 07 4dr Yaris in bad front end/side swipe. Got some missing interior parts so I also installed:
- passenger visor(last one was broken off)
- new vents over radio(last one was broken)
- shift knob, from a Camry I think.

How does the stock shift boot attach to the center console? It came detached when I bought the car and it doesn't seem to have any way of attaching it back on.

I still need a new center console and shift boot, the rubber part for the clutch pedal.
The shifter also seems to creek moving it back and forth(like from 2nd to 4th gear), I added some new grease around but its still there.

[hodginsa]

Airbag light is on. Tried clearing the codes, left with 51.

The clock spring.

Its available for recall so my toyota dealer will install a new one, plus the passenger airbag is on recall too so Ill get them both done at the same time.

Thats the only thing it needed for safety. Just waiting on that.

[scratchpaddy]

There's also the recall for the seat tracks, and a recall for the seatbelt pretensioners, but it looks like you can skip the power window master switch recall. :wink:

[hodginsa]

There's also the recall for the seat tracks, and a recall for the seatbelt pretensioners, but it looks like you can skip the power window master switch recall. :wink:

Haha, yeah I called and they said that and I was like, you don't have to do that, no power windows. But I guess they have to look anyway. They didn't mention the seatbelt pretensioners for my car. Just the seat track, passenger airbag, and the clock spring.

Going to drop it off at Toyota on Tuesday.

[hodginsa]

Radio came today.

http://imgur.com/53UWijE.jpg

http://imgur.com/6uVd09e.jpg

What are the extra connectors for?

http://imgur.com/EYBoEIg.jpg

Feels good to have music.

[David C]

If you want, I have a driver seat for sale from the same model as yours. Might also sell the front passenger one. I'm in Montreal, although I'm heading down to Toronto in a few weeks.

[kimona]

Nice radio installation! Perfect fit. Looks good.

[Dodge Aries K]

The extra connector I believe is for the aux port and maybe the speed sensor signal for the automatic volume the stock radios have.

[hodginsa]

If you want, I have a driver seat for sale from the same model as yours. Might also sell the front passenger one. I'm in Montreal, although I'm heading down to Toronto in a few weeks.

How much? I would love that. These ones are awful, soaked in coffee on center side bolster(on both) and seem basically uncleanable without some sort of steam machine.

[hodginsa]

Nice radio installation! Perfect fit. Looks good.

Thanks! Cheapest one with Bluetooth I could find, and came with the wiring and install kit for free.

The extra connector I believe is for the aux port and maybe the speed sensor signal for the automatic volume the stock radios have.

Hmm interesting, those could be useful. Is there a dimmer light wire? Thats what I really want, this blue is kind of bright at night, and kind of dim during the day. There is a timer setting, but the sun seems to set at different times of the year for some reason. :biggrin:

[David C]

How much? I would love that. These ones are awful, soaked in coffee on center side bolster(on both) and seem basically uncleanable without some sort of steam machine.



I have a thread in the item for sale forum.

$125/each. I haven't removed my passenger one yet, but might do if it sells.

[hodginsa]

http://imgur.com/uFgGqbZ.jpg

Found some Winter rims. Say Nissar R on them, correct centerbore, 15x6 ET45.

Also fixed the door, in a weird way, ill post some pics soon.

[IllusionX]

Nice projet

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[kimona]

Very nice "winter" wheels.

[thebarber]

Look like spec V wheels....wrong bolt pattern

[hodginsa]

Very nice "winter" wheels.

Haha, paid less than I would for steelies.

Look like spec V wheels....wrong bolt pattern

I can't find any info on them. I've been trying, but nothing seems to come up. They're not at light as they should be, I don't think they are OEM, but the price was right.

Not sure why they say "Nissan R" on the inside.

Edit: Whoops, I lied, they say "Suzuki R" on them. Haha

[hodginsa]

These!

https://detroitwheelandtire.com/hol-72639-msm-a.html

http://www.moibbk.com/images/suzuki-aerio-7.jpg

[kimona]

^^^ 15x6, 4x100, ET45, 54.1 centre bore. Perfect.

[ern-diz]

Winter or not, I think they're going to look really good on your car. Hoping you post a pic once mounted.

[David C]

My neighbor fitted Acura mags on his silver Yaris hatch. They're similar to yours, but the Acura centercap really destroy the look. Yours look sharp, would be even more stealth if painted semi flat dark grey.

[IllusionX]

I've had Acura EL premium wheels on mine a while ago.

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[DarkShadowFox]

This looks like it was modified to be driven by someone who is handicapped. as there are no seats at all.

[hodginsa]

Long time no post, shes been working great(as expected!)
Got the winter wheels on, with some brand new winter tires. Went for the skinny 175/65/15.

https://imgur.com/fwFJJYZ.jpg

Rides great now. There is some rubbing on passenger side on hard left turns, but I think the inner fender plastic is out of place. Probably just needs some "readjustment"

I really like the look of these wheels!

[kimona]

^^^ Skinny winter rubber is good. Wheels look great!

[IllusionX]

^^^ Skinny winter rubber is good. Wheels look great!Quite the difference with my 195/60R15 LOL
Though, I've had 8 winters in this size. I haven't been stuck.

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