Well guys, it's been fun

[47_MasoN_47]

After 8 years and 10 months, my time with the Yaris has come to an end. A few hours ago, my girlfriend's little brother (18 and just starting college) bought it from me! So it's still staying in the family :) I'll get to visit it on occasion and keep tabs on it. I haven't been very active on here the last few years, with the Yaris mostly just driving along with no muss or fuss, but as soon as I sell the parts I've got laying around I'll probably be signing off YW for the last time. It's been a great decade and I've learned a TON from you guys. There have been good times at Import Alliance and a lot of good conversations with people here over the last decade. Happy Yarising, and thanks again!

[thebarber]

what did you replace it with?

[toad]

the yaris is a great car to hand-down to family! i hope to one day give mine to my daughter. i noticed in your garage you have lots of goodies on it- other than the supercharger what else could be available?

[47_MasoN_47]

what did you replace it with?

I've had a 1987 Mercedes 190D Turbo for about a year now that's my daily driver, and bought a 2010 Mercedes E350 a few weeks ago for a highway driver/weekend/fun car. Still have the old Hardbody as well.

The majority of the performance/custom parts went with the car but I'll have a few bits up in the for sale section soon.

[bronsin]

You’ll probably get it back from your relative someday. :biggrin:

[ern-diz]

Very cool, but you should still stop by from time to time. No reason not to pop in and see what some of us YW stalwarts are doing and vice versa.

[tmontague]

Glad to hear it was able to go to a family member, best of luck in your future endevors

[Type-Y]

After 8 years and 10 months, my time with the Yaris has come to an end. A few hours ago, my girlfriend's little brother (18 and just starting college) bought it from me! So it's still staying in the family :) I'll get to visit it on occasion and keep tabs on it. I haven't been very active on here the last few years, with the Yaris mostly just driving along with no muss or fuss, but as soon as I sell the parts I've got laying around I'll probably be signing off YW for the last time. It's been a great decade and I've learned a TON from you guys. There have been good times at Import Alliance and a lot of good conversations with people here over the last decade. Happy Yarising, and thanks again!

....now, just don't break up with that girl :cool:

[47_MasoN_47]

....now, just don't break up with that girl :cool:

lol, we've been together almost 14 years so I certainly hope we can make the next 30 or so without issue :P

You’ll probably get it back from your relative someday. :biggrin:

That would be pretty amazing haha. I have no idea how long he expects to keep it, but he's loving it so far!

[zoidberg444]

Dude... You went from driving a Yaris to an old Merc?

I don't know how you manage that. I'd never be able to give up my Yaris now. Everything else i drive is so uncomfortable to drive. Not to mention more expensive to maintain, fuel and less reliable.

[IllusionX]

Dude... You went from driving a Yaris to an old Merc?

I don't know how you manage that. I'd never be able to give up my Yaris now. Everything else i drive is so uncomfortable to drive. Not to mention more expensive to maintain, fuel and less reliable.On the contrary, I'm having a blast driving other cars, although they are not mine. Some more reliable than others.

07 ES350
07 MDX
10 Audi A6
12 Land Rover Evoque
13 Audi A6
16 C450
18 Audi S5

Then there are other cars in-between..
08 Caliber
06 Smart ForTwo CDi
10 Mazda 3
12 Mazda 2
12 Mazda 5
15 mirage CVT.


Currently own a 10 Mazda 5 GT and my 07 Yaris sedan.

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[jambo101]

I'm also mere weeks away from ending ownership of the Yaris,bought new in 08 the Yaris has been very reliable in its 250K service. was hoping to buy a Scion Xb but alas they arent made any more. next car will be Kia Soul.
https://goo.gl/images/d1gXEN

[ern-diz]

There seems to be a bit of a changing of the guard going on. Some old time members hanging up their Yarii while I've seen posts from a new group of folks that are just getting one as a first car, etc.

[thebarber]

I'm also mere weeks away from ending ownership of the Yaris,bought new in 08 the Yaris has been very reliable in its 250K service. was hoping to buy a Scion Xb but alas they arent made any more. next car will be Kia Soul.
https://goo.gl/images/d1gXEN
2azfe in the xB is junk anyways...

[tmontague]

There seems to be a bit of a changing of the guard going on. Some old time members hanging up their Yarii while I've seen posts from a new group of folks that are just getting one as a first car, etc.

Definitely noticed this as well. Many members on here who bought new '08 and '09's are now hitting the 10 year mark and are looking for an upgrade. Many younger buyers looking to buy a used car and a reliable 10 year old yaris fits their budget and needs. This is the likely reason for the transition

[ern-diz]

Definitely noticed this as well. Many members on here who bought new '08 and '09's are now hitting the 10 year mark and are looking for an upgrade. Many younger buyers looking to buy a used car and a reliable 10 year old yaris fits their budget and needs. This is the likely reason for the transition

Agree.

[47_MasoN_47]

Definitely noticed this as well. Many members on here who bought new '08 and '09's are now hitting the 10 year mark and are looking for an upgrade. Many younger buyers looking to buy a used car and a reliable 10 year old yaris fits their budget and needs. This is the likely reason for the transition

Pretty much. I make over 3x what I made in 2008, so there's a lot more budget available for cars. I bought the Yaris in 08 because of the reliability, cost, and fuel economy. Now I've got enough cars that it doesn't really matter if one or two of them isn't working lol. The old 190D is insanely comfortable and the 2010 E350 is a lot sportier. The old D21 is just an old D21 but I love that little truck, drove it to work today actually.

https://i.imgur.com/WrTtpimh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/wvpU5ILh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/otOTNsUh.jpg

[jambo101]

I'm also mere weeks away from ending ownership of the Yaris,bought new in 08 the Yaris has been very reliable in its 250K service. was hoping to buy a Scion Xb but alas they arent made any more. next car will be Kia Soul.
https://goo.gl/images/d1gXEN

Here it is =https://goo.gl/images/qte95V

[Kaotic Lazagna]

There seems to be a bit of a changing of the guard going on. Some old time members hanging up their Yarii while I've seen posts from a new group of folks that are just getting one as a first car, etc.

Or you could be like me, an old timer that went from buying new in 2006 to trading it in 8 years later, and then eventually picked up another Yaris as a second car. Haha.

[ern-diz]

Here it is =https://goo.gl/images/qte95V

The link takes me to an article about a 2015 special edition version. Is that right? Is that what you bought?

[ern-diz]

Or you could be like me, an old timer that went from buying new in 2006 to trading it in 8 years later, and then eventually picked up another Yaris as a second car. Haha.

Ha, love it, but you're in the minority lol.

[jambo101]

The link takes me to an article about a 2015 special edition version. Is that right? Is that what you bought?

ok heres the actual 2018 car with me in it =https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=433067187137463&set=rpd.100013025568382&type=3&theater

[ern-diz]

ok heres the actual 2018 car with me in it =https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=433067187137463&set=rpd.100013025568382&type=3&theater

Aww, says I need to login and I don't have a Facebook account. I'm on Twitter and Instagram.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Ha, love it, but you're in the minority lol.

Join the minority? :laugh:

[ern-diz]

Join the minority? :laugh:

Join? I never left! lol

I'm going into my 11th year with my Yaris and I just got around to installing a sound system. More to come, too. Even if I decide to buy something new/different, I'll just put the Yaris into full project car mode.

[jambo101]

Took a few months to find a worthy owner but this Friday the Yaris gets given to the son of a good friend, hope the car gives him the reliability it gave me. After 10 years of ownership i'll miss that Yaris but we dont need 2 cars.
Was hoping to replace it with the SCion Xb but alas they stopped making them so the Kia Soul was the plan B, very happy with it
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/jambo101/DSC01049_zpsubkelkvi.jpg

[ern-diz]

Took a few months to find a worthy owner but this Friday the Yaris gets given to the son of a good friend, hope the car gives him the reliability it gave me. After 10 years of ownership i'll miss that Yaris but we dont need 2 cars.
Was hoping to replace it with the SCion Xb but alas they stopped making them so the Kia Soul was the plan B, very happy with it
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/jambo101/DSC01049_zpsubkelkvi.jpg

Out of the Yaris game completely then?

[IllusionX]

Just get an oil catch can for the Kia. GDI engines would get buildup on the intake valves :(

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