what are de good things and bad things about this car?

[KUYZA]

I´m getting a yaris sedan this weekend "hopefully"... I just want to ask you... what does this car have done for you?

What kind of thigs do I need to be prepared of? is automatic by the way. :rolleyes:

Thank you all.!

[kurokoma-kun]

Good = gas mileage! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[nqd]

ive heard with automatics (if you gonna get one) are laggy and the shifting is awkward on them...not positive tho....

people also complain about the paint but i havent had any problems...

but overall the car rocks!

[brickhardmeat]

auto is great, much better than my golf

[kurokoma-kun]

Kuyza, what kind of car do you have now?

[sherryberry]

well, I would've gotten a stick IF i knew how to drive a stick but I think the auto does its job. Besides, no point in accelerating too much doing city driving cuz you'll just be stopped at the next light.

Paint is thin but all cars at this price range is. It has definitely helped me save money on gas and there is probably something bad about it but right now, I don't want to think about it :smile:

[KUYZA]

KUROKOMA it´s a Yaris Sedan automatic.

[sherryberry]

Kuyza, I think she's asking what vehicle you are driving at this moment.. what is your old car?

[KUYZA]

OHHHH jajaja ups! sorry sherryberry...

It had a toyota pick up, (an old one,) and my parents have a RAV4 not the new one, the small one, and is very confortable, that´s why we want to continue with that, "kind of tradition" because we didn´t have problems with those...I mean small ones but not big ones.

We like the totoya´s...what can we do? jajaja

And here where I live, you can drive them very well.

[brickhardmeat]

I like how you spell hahaha:laugh:

like jalapeno or jicima

[kurokoma-kun]

Kuyza, your English is very good! Mi español es terrible :redface:

[brickhardmeat]

my spanish is ca-ca

[sherryberry]

my spanish is as good as a ford.

[blacksan]

My Spanish won't even cut it at Taco Bell.:frown:

[rockserpv]

congratulations for the new car :)

[KUYZA]

OOOKKK!!!! ....
YOU GUYYSSSS!!!

Don´t worry for that while you can understand me... I´m still practice. Also if you want to learn something in spanish I can tell you ...

ok? blacksan, sherrryy beerrryyy,brick, and kurokoma. :)

OH! Almost forget,..thank you all, I feel very good here.

And thank´s rock.!

[TLyttle]

Still looking for something... anything... wrong with the Yaris, nothing so far, better I don't expect anything.

My only complaint is the vagueness of the throttle, but that isn't likely to apply to an automatic.

[rockserpv]

Here in Mexico, its a new car.. It has been on the market for the last 3 or 4 years... but We think its a good car.. and very different from the others on the segment....

sorry aobut my english too :)

[blacksan]

KUYZA,

I am Native American & German which means I have a descent understanding of foreign language. Having said that I only wished I was much younger as your avitar is very enticing.:wub:

Adrian AKA blacksan

[brickhardmeat]

pervert alert:barf:

[death is my gift]

Gas mileage was mentioned above. I would have to say that is THE best thing. Plus, it's a Toyota. Can't get better than that.

Welcome. I'm sure you'll do just fine around these parts. Lots of boys who like to flirt. hahahaha.

[death is my gift]

HAHAHAHAHA As I was typing the above statement "blacksan" has already proven my point.

[ChinoCharles]

Good: Its not a Fit.

Bad: Its not a Maserati.

By the by, your picture is pretty. :wink:

[blacksan]

Gas mileage was mentioned above. I would have to say that is THE best thing. Plus, it's a Toyota. Can't get better than that.

Welcome. I'm sure you'll do just fine around these parts. Lots of boys who like to flirt. hahahaha.

I like to flirt? Well, I do love the the ability to embrace the female form as I personally feel that only God could have created woman. Am I sappy, or just a realist?

BTW, DIMG, there is that something about you that is alluring to say the least.:wub:

[death is my gift]

Careful blacksan, wouldn't want to get flagged as "off topic."

Uh....this car is great. Um...it smells nice. And, it's new so there won't be 8 billion of them on the road, yet.

[KUYZA]

OH MY GOD!!!!... jajajaja

Definitively I like to be here.! thank´s for your comments I´m more excited now.

[blacksan]

I love this car! The folks here are also the best. :smoking: Is that ok?:bellyroll:

[sherryberry]

yup people are nice and I have yet to see one idiot on the forums! wahoo.

[voodoo22]

The Good is that it's a Toyota, a good price and does well on gas.

The Bad is that it's an entry level car.

Make sure you check your car out thoroughly before you accept it. Look at it in bright light and go over it very carefully, looking for dents, chips, scratches in the paint. Then look carefully at the interior at the seams, fit and finish and for scratches on the paint, mirrors, lights etc. Fit and finish is a little different on every car and far from perfect, but look for major issues.

Do not let them pressure you into taking the car until you look over it very carefully, much more carefully than you may think neccessary.

Our first Yaris which we picked up had very tiny chips all over the body. Dozens of them. You could only seem them in bright light, by getting closer than a foot from the paint and then rubbing the spots which looked like dust, but were in fact very small chips or some sort of defective paint/damage. There was also a large scratch in the centre console which you could only see in sunlight for some reason.

The Yaris they replaced this one with had an improperly installed dash. There was a gap of about 3/8" between the drivers side window, b-piller, and dash. You could see steel, wires etc in there the gap was so large. Our Japanese salesman was shocked that the car would come from the Toyota factory like this and thinking I could understand no Japanese he said to the Japanese service manager, "Do you think Toyota builds like this now?"

Nothing is ever perfect, and with this entry level segment the standards are lower, so do not have unreasonable expectations for the car, but do expect for it to be properly put together, and make sure you meticulously look over every inch, because one you take delivery of your car you will not be guaranteed fair service. Do not assume that the quality inspectors at the Toyota plant or dealership have properly done their job inspecting your car. It's not their car and they will never care about it as much as you will. Scratches or scuffs which they may not see as a big deal, could be important to you.

We also have a Yaris Sedan which is automatic. Even though we experienced a lot of inconvenience to get our car, we still believe it is the best car in the segment.

I think you will love your Yaris.

[grampi]

The one complaint I've seen the most is about thin paint.

[grampi]

Nothing is ever perfect, and with this entry level segment the standards are lower

I completely disagree with this statement. Toyota has always taken pride in the fact that they build every one of their vehicles, from the flagship models all the way down to their bargin basement models, with the exact same build quality standard. Just because the Yaris is Toyota's least expensive car doesn't mean they cut corners. You may have found some inperfections with your car when you picked it up, but I'm sure there are people who find inperfections with their Avalons as well.

Yes, the Yaris is the lowest priced Toyota, but the build quality standard is the same as any other Toyota.

[nqd]

zuyza u better not put a pic of you and your yaris on here because of the pervs.....hahaha im kidding...

[TLyttle]

Grampi's got it right: every once in awhile an error slips through, and no one is more embarrassed about it than Toyota. If you think quality is failing on Toyota, go look at some of the GM stuff on the showroom floor!

[joe keeney]

You got it right automatic , 40.2 mpg in the east tx hills. For the money its the best. You will fall in love fast.

[voodoo22]

Grampi's got it right: every once in awhile an error slips through, and no one is more embarrassed about it than Toyota. If you think quality is failing on Toyota, go look at some of the GM stuff on the showroom floor!

If you guys think the build quality and standards are the same on a 14,000$ car vs a 60,000$ car that's your opinion; not mine and we're all free to have our own opinions.

Saying that I should go and look at GM because Toyota is slipping in quality doesn't make any sense. I hold Toyota to high standards, I hold GM to none and would not consider a GM, Ford or Dodge at this time. You can't compare Toyota to those companies imo.

If you read my entire post you would see that I still think this is the best car in the segment and I never said that Toyota's quality is failing. You don't have to share the same outlook on the Yaris I do, but never, ever and suggest that I go to a GM dealer!!:bellyroll:

Bottom line is; regardless of price; always thoroughly check over something you're buying before you take delivery of it or you could really get burned. If it wasn't for the superior service of my Japanese Sales advisor, we would have been burned on our Yaris.

[kimona]

ive heard with automatics (if you gonna get one) are laggy and the shifting is awkward on them...not positive tho....

people also complain about the paint but i havent had any problems...

but overall the car rocks!

My auto is plenty fast enough, just step on the gas pedal!

It shifts extremely well and finds the proper gear at exactly the right time whether upshifting or downshifting... smooth, quiet, and responsive.

The automatic is one fine transmission, and the gas mileage is excellent to boot!

I have absolutely no complaints with the automatic tranny, nor do I have any complaints about the red paint... mine is great after more than a year and lots of freeway driving!

[KUYZA]

Thanks guys for all your help.!

I was thinking to check the car, but not so carefully, but now I defenelly will check it better. Now I can see there´s more complain about the paint, mmm.. thinking about that..

Thank´s for your time,I really appreciate that.

Hope you can understand me.

[tk-421]

I have the complete opposite car model as you (manual trans hatchback), but I'm still confident that you'll enjoy it just fine. Definitely give your new car a good check before you sign off on it in order to prevent extra trips to the dealership later on.

Bienvenida a los foros! :thumbup:

[KUYZA]

OH°! by the way...

Nobody here speak spanish? it´s just a cuestion.. I mean, is good to me this, becouse I´m learning a few new things,...or...Am I the only mexican here?

[eTiMaGo]

tk-421 is in Mexico... the rest of us are just gringos :laugh:

[tk-421]

Yo hablo español. Todos los demás aquí son demasiado huevones para ni siquiera intentarlo. :laugh:

[sherryberry]

hmm we need like a pre-installed translator built into these forums. No, you're not the only mexican here.. there are others and I've seen some threads in spanish too in the regional forums.

If you're worried about paint, you can do what some people are going to do, such as put additional clearcoat on it or do like I do and wax your yaris right away. plus, it'll look absolutely shiny and beautiful too. and there are other stuff out there to protect your paint. anywho, enjoy your yaris when you get it :smile:

[KUYZA]

Te pasas TK.. jajajajajaja

Haaaayyy ya extrañaba escuchar cosas así. jajaja.

SHERRY.. I´m going to ask about the clearcoat also.. you know.. And I need to see a good one, becouse here in méxico somethings (well a lot of them) are expensive and difficult to find them.. but i´m going to try.-

[KUYZA]

Te pasas TK.. jajajajajaja

Haaaayyy ya extrañaba escuchar cosas así. jajaja.

SHERRY.. I´m going to ask about the clearcoat also.. you know.. And I need to see a good one, becouse here in méxico somethings (well a lot of them) are expensive and difficult to find them.. but i´m going to try.-

[death is my gift]

I'm half a mexican but my mom never taught me how to speak it. It was her "code" language to talk to my aunts when my sister and I wer little. They liked to gossip. Little did she know I can understand more than I can speak. But reading it? Nope. Not at all.

[redduck]

I'm a translator for a billing company. I speak spanish. and french.... and port.

[KUYZA]

gracias amigo! eso nos ayudaría mucho y a los demás también a entender y aprender algo nuevo. GRACIASSS!!!!:headbang:
:thumbup:

[forpinks]

The Good: It saves gas, has alot of compartments, awesome handling (good for the City) and it's comfortable too!

The Bad: It lacks options and is kinda pricey for the size...

The Ugly: The Yaris Sedan is actually a VIOS. : ( And oh yes, the steering wheel looks like a pussy. LOL!

[grampi]

If you guys think the build quality and standards are the same on a 14,000$ car vs a 60,000$ car that's your opinion; not mine and we're all free to have our own opinions.

Saying that I should go and look at GM because Toyota is slipping in quality doesn't make any sense. I hold Toyota to high standards, I hold GM to none and would not consider a GM, Ford or Dodge at this time. You can't compare Toyota to those companies imo.

If you read my entire post you would see that I still think this is the best car in the segment and I never said that Toyota's quality is failing. You don't have to share the same outlook on the Yaris I do, but never, ever and suggest that I go to a GM dealer!!:bellyroll:

Bottom line is; regardless of price; always thoroughly check over something you're buying before you take delivery of it or you could really get burned. If it wasn't for the superior service of my Japanese Sales advisor, we would have been burned on our Yaris.

I don't know of any Toyotas that sell for $60K, but I honestly do feel the Yaris is built to the exact same quality standards as their highest priced vehicle. Toyota simply does not cut corners.

[KUYZA]

The Good: It saves gas, has alot of compartments, awesome handling (good for the City) and it's comfortable too!

The Bad: It lacks options and is kinda pricey for the size...

The Ugly: The Yaris Sedan is actually a VIOS. : ( And oh yes, the steering wheel looks like a pussy. LOL!


------ OOOKKKKK!!! FORPINKS...!

thank you for the information... and about the steering wheel detail.... TOO MUCH INFORMATION for me!!! :eyebulge: jajaja,:bellyroll: it´s something I just don´t want to think about.....
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[sherryberry]

Guys like pussy lol. so they like the wheel .. got it.

[voodoo22]

I don't know of any Toyotas that sell for $60K, but I honestly do feel the Yaris is built to the exact same quality standards as their highest priced vehicle. Toyota simply does not cut corners.

There is a difference between cutting corners and using better quality parts and having higher standards/tolerances on cars that are three times more expensive than a Yaris. If you think a Lexus isn't a Toyota, then simply look on the Toyota Canada website and you'll see that a Sequoia lists for over 60 grand in Canada before taxes, freight, pdi or all options.

The Tundra, 4Runner, Highlander and Sienna can all easily come in over 60 grand after freight, pdi and taxes.

In your case the only cars Toyota makes which are over 60K are Lexus.

[grampi]

There is a difference between cutting corners and using better quality parts and having higher standards/tolerances on cars that are three times more expensive than a Yaris. If you think a Lexus isn't a Toyota, then simply look on the Toyota Canada website and you'll see that a Sequoia lists for over 60 grand in Canada before taxes, freight, pdi or all options.

The Tundra, 4Runner, Highlander and Sienna can all easily come in over 60 grand after freight, pdi and taxes.

In your case the only cars Toyota makes which are over 60K are Lexus.

Yes there is a difference, but I don't the believe the standards or tolerences are any lower for the Yaris. There is a difference in the quality of some parts as you are paying a premium for the high end vehicles. For obvious reasons the Yaris isn't going to come with a leather interior or wood grain panels, but I'd be willing to bet the paint process is exactly the same for a Yaris as it is for a Lexus, as well as the quality control on the engines, trannies, electrical system, etc.

[sherryberry]

I'd think that the paint on a lexus would be much better than one on a yaris since it's a more high-end car. *shrugs*

[grampi]

I'd think that the paint on a lexus would be much better than one on a yaris since it's a more high-end car. *shrugs*
There aren't optional paint choices, and the process is the same for all cars of any given brand. In the auto industry, there's no such thing as paint for high-end cars and a separate type of paint for low-end cars.

[bearda]

ive heard with automatics (if you gonna get one) are laggy and the shifting is awkward on them...not positive tho....

people also complain about the paint but i havent had any problems...

but overall the car rocks!

I was actually pretty impressed with the automatic in my wife's liftback when I test drove it. The low-end gearing seemed pretty good. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the downshift on downhill slops. Yeah, I know it makes sense to kick in the engine braking but it still feels... wrong.

Still, for a 4-speed automatic I thought the gear ratios and selection were faily good.

[sherryberry]

There aren't optional paint choices, and the process is the same for all cars of any given brand. In the auto industry, there's no such thing as paint for high-end cars and a separate type of paint for low-end cars.

Do they just put on more coats of paint or something?

[brickhardmeat]

I was actually pretty impressed with the automatic in my wife's liftback when I test drove it. The low-end gearing seemed pretty good. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the downshift on downhill slops. Yeah, I know it makes sense to kick in the engine braking but it still feels... wrong.

Still, for a 4-speed automatic I thought the gear ratios and selection were faily good.


yes, that still fucks with me:tongue:

[grampi]

Do they just put on more coats of paint or something?

I'd be willing to bet the paint on a Lexus is just as thin as the paint on a Yaris.

[grampi]

I was actually pretty impressed with the automatic in my wife's liftback when I test drove it. The low-end gearing seemed pretty good. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the downshift on downhill slops. Yeah, I know it makes sense to kick in the engine braking but it still feels... wrong.

Still, for a 4-speed automatic I thought the gear ratios and selection were faily good.

I personally couldn't stand the auto. It felt like the only way to get even moderate acceleration was to push it hard enough so it would hold the lower gears into fairly high revs. It always seemed like the engine was having to work hard just to barely get going. The manual was just the opposite. It felt snappy in any gear, and pretty much at all RPM's. Based on my test drives, I wouldn't own a Yaris with an automatic.

[brickhardmeat]

really? I have no complaints. I guess I was so used to that old sluggish golf that this car feels great. I find it quite smooth. Somewhere between 90-100 mph it feels a little funny.

[kimona]

I personally couldn't stand the auto. It felt like the only way to get even moderate acceleration was to push it hard enough so it would hold the lower gears into fairly high revs. It always seemed like the engine was having to work hard just to barely get going. The manual was just the opposite. It felt snappy in any gear, and pretty much at all RPM's. Based on my test drives, I wouldn't own a Yaris with an automatic.

I had quite a different impression after driving both the automatic and stick Vitz in Japan. Then, in the States, I test drove both versions numerous times before finally buying one. In the end, I bought the automatic; I wouldn't own a Yaris with a stick shift; I don't like the shifter, the gear ratios, or the clutch.

[R()ger]

Yo hablo español. Todos los demás aquí son demasiado huevones para ni siquiera intentarlo. :laugh:

:laughabove: hahahahaha. deberiamos empezar a dar una clases de español. para que sean bilingues. :thumbup:

[R()ger]

OH°! by the way...

Nobody here speak spanish? it´s just a cuestion.. I mean, is good to me this, becouse I´m learning a few new things,...or...Am I the only mexican here?

yo hablo español, y si hay varias personas en el foro q son latinos. no se si has entrado ya pero puedes ir a Regional Forums > Central and South America ahi la mayoria somos de panama pero hay de algunos otros paises.

saludos. :w00t:

[R()ger]

good. Gas mileage, save gas.

Bad: Space. haha a lo mejor soy solo yo el que piensa que hace falta un poco mas de espacio, ya q no tengo maletero :cry:

[grampi]

I had quite a different impression after driving both the automatic and stick Vitz in Japan. Then, in the States, I test drove both versions numerous times before finally buying one. In the end, I bought the automatic; I wouldn't own a Yaris with a stick shift; I don't like the shifter, the gear ratios, or the clutch.

To each their own I guess. I just couldn't handle the sluggishness of the auto.

[kimona]

To each their own I guess. I just couldn't handle the sluggishness of the auto.

I prefer not to go round and round with this controversy, but I don't want those considering a new Yaris purchase to think the automatic is "sluggish" because it isn't! In fact, it's only one second slower in the quarter mile than the stick (and that's with a seasoned professional driving the stick).

Don't be afraid to step on the accelerator pedal and the automatic will perform flawlessly both upshifting and downshifting with great precision. The Yaris automatic is an extremely refined little transmission well fitted to the 1.5litre. I wish I could say the same about the stick because I love driving a manual shift, but the Yaris stick is just plain clumsy!

[grampi]

I prefer not to go round and round with this controversy, but I don't want those considering a new Yaris purchase to think the automatic is "sluggish" because it isn't! In fact, it's only one second slower in the quarter mile than the stick (and that's with a seasoned professional driving the stick).

Don't be afraid to step on the accelerator pedal and the automatic will perform flawlessly both upshifting and downshifting with great precision. The Yaris automatic is an extremely refined little transmission well fitted to the 1.5litre. I wish I could say the same about the stick because I love driving a manual shift, but the Yaris stick is just plain clumsy!

I didn't see at all what you're saying about the stick. The one I drove wasn't clumsy at all. In fact, it was silky smooth. I wish the manual in my Corolla was as smooth as that of the Yaris. While the actual performance of the stick vs the auto may be close to identical, the manually equipped Yaris feels quick, nimble, and sporty compared to the auto.

[kimona]

Hey Grampi, for a guy that doesn't even own a Yaris, you sure have a lot of opinions based on a simple test drive.

[grampi]

Hey Grampi, for a guy that doesn't even own a Yaris, you sure have a lot of opinions based on a simple test drive.

While I've only driven one automatic, I've driven several manuals, and a couple of them were quite extensive test drives.

[kimona]

While I've only driven one automatic, I've driven several manuals, and a couple of them were quite extensive test drives.

BFD! I rest my case. Your opinion is just about worthless. A car is like a woman, you only really get to know after you've been married for some time.

[tk-421]

Have you received your new car yet? Post some pics when you do!

[sherryberry]

I see a fight coming on! *chants* FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

[grampi]

BFD! I rest my case. Your opinion is just about worthless. A car is like a woman, you only really get to know after you've been married for some time.

You must be a liberal. You're all for free speech unless someone has a different opinion than your's.

[tk-421]

Yikes. I guess that means that conservatives don't have alternate views on anything then. Methinks that's a bit dangerous. But what the hell do I know?

By the way... This is WAAAAY :offtopic: Let's bring it back for the good if this thread.

[kimona]

You must be a liberal. You're all for free speech unless someone has a different opinion than your's.

Nothing to do with being a so called "liberal" or "free speech" or anything like that, Grampi. I just don't think you should express many of the comments you've been making on this forum or that you can have informed opinions when you don't even own a Yaris and have only had an "extensive" test drive. Get real man!

When you finally break down and buy the damn car, then you can make all the comments you want about the stick shift or the auotmatic... whichever you own!

[grampi]

There are no rules in this site against freedom of expression and I will continue to post. If you don't like what I post, don't read them. You don't have to own a Yaris before you can pass judgement about the car. It is possible to learn a lot of valuable info about a vehicle simple by test driving it, whether you want to believe that or not.

[junorico24]

The good thing about it, eventhough, it's a small car it's suprisingly roomy inside.The cabin very cool.Toyota definitely put alot of ideas in the Yaris you wont find in other cars in it's class.They've created a package that set a new trend. I dont like the laggy throttle response of the manual.But once you get used to it. It's very smooth it's nippy and enjoyable drive,the handling is great. Good mileage. Overall I think it's good value for money.

[grampi]

I dont like the laggy throttle response of the manual.

That's exactly the way I fell about the automatic. The manual feels snappy by comparison.

[sherryberry]

That's exactly the way I fell about the automatic. The manual feels snappy by comparison.

I wouldn't know. I don't drive stick. :frown: and no one has ever taken the time to teach me.

[death is my gift]

I'm sure you'll get the comment your fishing for in 3-2-1......

[sherryberry]

umm I can ride stick?

[whoguy]

Hi,

Pros: solid body feel, precise steering, reliability, quality build, simplicity, fun(Good) handling.

Cons: slow manual gear box, lag on the throttle, super high stock suspension.

Thanks

[grampi]

Cons: slow manual gear box, lag on the throttle

I've driven 3 manuals now and didn't notice either of these things (and with the second two, I was specifically looking for these things).

[sherryberry]

I've driven 3 manuals now and didn't notice either of these things (and with the second two, I was specifically looking for these things).

I guess it depends on who's driving it eh? hehe

[grampi]

I guess it depends on who's driving it eh? hehe

I guess.

[Edd]

Depends if you downgraded from a more direct throttle to the Yaris drive-by-wire setup. I can't imagine it being all that hard to readjust to, just start adding throttle a second earlier.

[TLyttle]

I don't mind adjusting to adding/releasing the throttle out of sync with what I want the engine to do, but I DO object to the damn thing being so lightly sprung that I get cramps in my leg from holding my foot above the pedal. THAT is annoying!!

[whoguy]

Hi Grampi,

Well.... slow gearbox is a relative term here....

Compared to the class of small cars, it's probably bout the same speed to shift gears.... faster than Hyundai Getz which my sister has, but is slower than my old 92 daihatsu charades gearbox.

Perhaps I'm just being a little fussy, but I would have liked the gearbox to be a little faster.... think Honda or Subaru.... I hate Hondas

[Jeff1]

KUYZA. You are beautiful; let's start a car club with you and I as the only members. Clothing optional meetings in the back of my blazing blue.

[Goalie]

That was a screeching left turn into traffic. We just hit rock bottom. I'm off of this thread.

[joe keeney]

yaris automatic its gonea be love.