Now I Really Can't Decide!!!

[Kramaris]

Well... I have decided to buy a Yaris in probably 6-12 months. I had already testdrove the Liftback and had my heart set on one, but decided today to take the sedan for a testdrive, just for poops & giggles. Now I can't decide which one I want! Now I am torn between the Yaris S sedan and the liftback!:mad: DAMN!!!:mad:

The sedan seems more practical for hauling people around and I like the way it looks with the bodykit, wheels, lowered and tint..... sorta like a baby Lexus.:laugh:

But I also like the way the liftback looks all pimped out.

Any pros and cons of each will be appreciated. I do like the fact that the sedan already has a tach.:thumbsup:

:iono: :iono: :iono:

This decision will probably be made with a good, old-fashioned coin-toss!

[Black Yaris]

wait for 08 model year LB should have more options to your liking
LB all the way....

[brickhardmeat]

Wow tossing a coin to decide. For me I knew what I wanted before I stepped foot on the lot. Maybe you -should- wait a little while.

[swng]

I agree that the sedan looks good and should be practical in many ways but if you will use your car to carry a big item e.g. a bike or a big screen TV some day, choose the LB:smile:.

[Black Yaris]

Wow tossing a coin to decide. For me I knew what I wanted before I stepped foot on the lot. Maybe you -should- wait a little while.

no no... a coin toss would be a good choice... so long as it is a double headed coin and you choose LB for heads:biggrin:

[falkor_99]

lb foooo shooooo

[blacksan]

I choose the LB because it is primarily my work commute vehicle. I didn't need anything that the Sedan offered. If you are totin extra people the the Sedan is likely more practical for you. If it is just you then the LB is a lot more fun to zip around in and easier to park in tight spaces in my experience.

[brickhardmeat]

yeah, flip a coin:rolleyes:

[uncleyaris]

I would only say that there are more goodies available for the LB. Possibly the O8 will have a 4 dr option like Canada. I choose the 2 dr cause IMO it looks better, buy I'm the only one in the car. For passengers I agree 4 dr's may be needed. MPG is similar, and it is a toyota so you won't be dissappointed!!

[petesimac]

I too could have benefited from the extra two doors and the extra storage space, but the LB IS the Yaris. Take a look at the sedan (and no offense to sedan owners, my brother is getting ready to buy one) from any angle other than from the front, and it's just a sedan. The only thing I like about the sedan, other than the fact that you can get cruise control on it, is the front end; but oh, how much sweeter is the LB's front; it turns heads, big time. As far as space is concerned, with the 60/40 seats set all the way back, the rear leg room in the Yaris hatchback is larger than my 4 door Subaru Forester.

Still, if I had to get a sedan, it would have been the Yaris, but, oh, the LB, what a sweet car. I'm so glad I went with the LB. If you have any doubt about getting the sedan, if you really prefer the looks of the LB, get the LB or you'll regret it in the end. Just my two cents.

[spkrman]

The LB stands out, the sedan blends in.

The sedan still looks great, just not as different as the LB.

And yea, the LB "is" the yaris/vitz.

[uncleyaris]

so true spkrman!!

[redyaris]

Well... I have decided to buy a Yaris in probably 6-12 months. I had already testdrove the Liftback and had my heart set on one, but decided today to take the sedan for a testdrive, just for poops & giggles. Now I can't decide which one I want! Now I am torn between the Yaris S sedan and the liftback!:mad: DAMN!!!:mad:

The sedan seems more practical for hauling people around and I like the way it looks with the bodykit, wheels, lowered and tint..... sorta like a baby Lexus.:laugh:

But I also like the way the liftback looks all pimped out.

Any pros and cons of each will be appreciated. I do like the fact that the sedan already has a tach.:thumbsup:

:iono: :iono: :iono:

This decision will probably be made with a good, old-fashioned coin-toss!

You'll be very surprised what you can put in the back of this little liftback with the seat folded down. Plus the coolness factor just cant be beat.

The sistas just LOVE my car!:thumbsup:

[eddiegarton]

As far as I'm concerned, The so called "coolness factor" is the major distraction with the LB. It tries way too hard. The cool shouldn't be the car, it should be what's sittin' in it. It's the eqivelent of plastic spinner caps and TRD Alloy Rims. One says cheap and trendy, the other timeless and practical. Don't get me wrong, I've got love for all Yaris owners, but I'm tired of all the abuse being heaped on the sedan owners, not to mention the fact that the YARIS S is tight as hell.

[petesimac]

As far as I'm concerned, The so called "coolness factor" is the major distraction with the LB. It tries way too hard. The cool shouldn't be the car, it should be what's sittin' in it. It's the eqivelent of plastic spinner caps and TRD Alloy Rims. One says cheap and trendy, the other timeless and practical. Don't get me wrong, I've got love for all Yaris owners, but I'm tired of all the abuse being heaped on the sedan owners, not to mention the fact that the YARIS S is tight as hell.

Spoken like a sedan owner:laugh: !

[Doc Zaius]

... One says cheap and trendy, the other timeless and practical. ...

Seriously?? I think this is out-dated thinking. The hatchback is much more practical than the sedan... easier to fit into parking spots, able to swallow huge cargo with ease. The hatchback has been a staple of European car design for decades, and is by no means "trendy". North America (mostly the States) have been slow to adapt b/c of the old adage "bigger is better". In my year and a half of owning the car, I haven't yet thought Damn, if I owned the sedan this would be easier/better. Maybe if you roadtrip a lot with 3 other people... then +1 for the sedan.

My $0.02. :thumbsup:

EDIT: Just want to say that I think the sedan S is also pretty sweet. Oh, and also, the aftermarket support for the sedan just doesn't compare to that for the hatch.

[grampi]

Sedan pros - has 4 doors, tach, and cruise

Sedan cons - looks pretty much like any other sedan

LB pros - hatchback offers the utility of a small minivan, rock star-like charisma

LB cons - doesn't have 4 doors, tach, or cruise

I've driven both and I much prefer the LB, but I'm waiting for the '08 to come out to see if it'll have more options available (like a tach and cruise).

[Carvin'07]

... As far as space is concerned, with the 60/40 seats set all the way back, the rear leg room in the Yaris hatchback is larger than my 4 door Subaru Forester.

Agree 100%...it is much larger in the rear seat legroom dept compared to our Legacy wagon as well.

LB ALL THE WAY :thumbup: :headbang: :bow: :wub:

[Astroman]

If the cruise and tach are part of the deciding factor, you can add that to the LB. I bought cruise already (need to install) and have plans in the future of adding a tach. I love my LB! :wub:

[nsmitchell]

The LB is unique, the sedan is boring. All the Yaris S sedan gets you is a body kit. Puhleese!!! Like everyone else... Wait for 08 models and there "should" be a tach and cruise if Toyota has any sense at all. With those 2 items the Yaris LB would be the perfect commuter car that is fun to drive!

[slothman86]

if you can't decide LB or sedan...

get a Corolla...LOL

[Unknown_Epiphany]

Everyone does realize this is the same car right? I am just saying they are both awesome cars. I like the sedan a buit more then I like the LB but that doesnt mean I didnt look at the LB. they both are great affordable cars that are fun to drive. So stop your bashing everyone.

[marcus]

liftback!!!!!! and get this option!:thumbup:

[Edd]

Eh... You don't get much of a sedan for the price range of a Yaris IMO. The Mazda 3 is a better option, but runs in at around $5k more. I agree with the statement that "the hatchback IS the Yaris". But this IS "Yaris World", which means Sedan owners are welcome too and they still have a great car.

[grampi]

Eh... You don't get much of a sedan for the price range of a Yaris IMO. The Mazda 3 is a better option, but runs in at around $5k more. I agree with the statement that "the hatchback IS the Yaris". But this IS "Yaris World", which means Sedan owners are welcome too and they still have a great car.

If I wanted to spend $5K more, I wouldn't be looking at the Mazda 3. I'd go for Motor Trend's car of the year for '06.....the Civic.

[nsmitchell]

liftback!!!!!! and get this option!:thumbup:
That looks hot as hell! Very good photoshop and that looks like one of the coolest kits to transform a car ever!

[bnther36]

I was pretty much in the same position as you; couldn't decided which one I wanted to buy. It all came down for me in what exactly I was going to use it for. I drive 400+ miles a week and the sedan actually felt better to me after driving it for 3 hours straight. The LB is a sharp looking car but I think the sedan is a better long distance commuter. They both park pretty well, and they both get great mileage, but for me the ride decided it.

I hope to pick up my sedan here in the next week; provided I don't change my mind again.:laugh:

[Yaris Revenge]

Everyone does realize this is the same car right? I am just saying they are both awesome cars. I like the sedan a buit more then I like the LB but that doesnt mean I didnt look at the LB. they both are great affordable cars that are fun to drive. So stop your bashing everyone.

Technically, that's incorrect (I think). They're actually two different cars with the same name. They were developed by two different design teams. They have some interchangeable parts, but not really the same car.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong here!

~YR

[marcus]

different aerodynamics.. same heart and other body parts. liftback four door is actually lighter than sedan and two door..just a tad,.