my yaris may be going to a new home...

[tekmoe]

if i can get the loan, this will be my next new ride...

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/naias_2005/0502_02+2007_Saturn_Sky+Front_Passenger_Side_View. jpg

08 saturn sky red line :drool:

[Pavel Olavich]

Curious about the reasons?

[Black Yaris]

Well... quite a drastic change! Strange and interesting car to fall in love with. Why not a Miata... it's just soooo much better a car... in absolutely every way!
not quite.... the wife and I took the redline sky, the gtp solstice, and miata mx5, because that was here newest kick of what she wanted...
the miata had the least amount of blind spots with the top up, the sky and solstice were horrable, my wife could not see at all out the back, plus just after going over the cars with comfort, materials, seating position, layout, the miata seemed far superior, the solstice and the sky were in the same price range, but much lower quality cars in our opinion. Plus you actually still have a trunk with the miata.... and the miata has traction control that is not offered on the GM vehicles, which was important to my wife on a RWD vehicle

[Nigal]

Well... quite a drastic change! Strange and interesting car to fall in love with. Why not a Miata... it's just soooo much better a car... in absolutely every way!

Why not a Miata? Black Yaris answered that one...

because that was here newest kick of what she wanted...

The Tick Tack car is a chick car. Now a Honda S2000 Spoon, now that is a masculine car.

[eTiMaGo]

Now a Honda S2000 Spoon, now that is a masculine car.

but only girls like to spoon.... :laugh:

[tekmoe]

i'm not sure why i want it. i can tell you i just got out of a serious 5 year relationship. i'm single now, i'm young, and i want a new toy. i don't know what else i can say.

[eTiMaGo]

quarter-life crisis? :wink:

Well, if I'm not mistaken that Saturn is essentially the same car as the Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220, right? Those are some very good cars, and although they are certainly not as iconic (or reliable?) as the Miata...

I myself almost got one of the new MX-5's (cherry red limited edition straight from japan, :drool:) about a year before I got the Yaris. I kinda regret it sometimes, but to think of the difference in monthly payments, I'm glad I went with the little brat :wink:

[ECHOKnight2000]

I generally don't care for GM products but there are some that are the exception. THe Sky is good looking car you have to admit. But the Miata does have that edge but each to his/her own. I guess it depends on what you want to spend and how you want to roll!

Good luck! Keep us posted!

[ChinoCharles]

quarter-life crisis? :wink:


:bellyroll:

tekmoe, you started the Texas Yaris Club and now you're flaking out on us? For a SKY?!?! WHAT THE HELL MAN!?

Does that car come with some tampons? Or a wine cooler?

Stop talking crazy. You keep your Yaris or I'm coming to Texas. RAWR.

[sherryberry]

I saw saturn and just about fainted haha. i mean, maybe this is different than other saturns.. maybe not. my boyfriend's fam has had a saturn. and then it was dead and sat in the driveway for the longest time. My boyfriend tried to rebuild the engine.. and still having issues. his other saturn he bought came from a crash and he fixed it up but it's still not the same (not like it's ever just the same) but my gosh, those saturns don't want to work at all. or maybe he's just a horrible mechanic.. but I say it's the saturns :tongue: I don't get why they love american cars (their other car is a grand am) but ah, to each their own.

[steved]

I know three people who bought Saturn's, because they were so cheap. Well they got what they paid for. All three regretted there decision. they always had problems with them, and complained of poor handing, no power.

I read some reviews on the Red Line, and most say the car looks good, that's about it.

Good luck with your Saturn.

[tekmoe]

typical responses from a toyota fan based community... :laugh:

it's ok though. i still love all you yaris owners. :thumbup:

[sherryberry]

I'm actually more of an anti-american car person ... that's just me though :smile:

[steved]

typical responses from a toyota fan based community... :laugh:

it's ok though. i still love all you yaris owners. :thumbup:


It's not a because I like Toyota that i'm bias. If GM built a quality car, I would buy one in an instant. But there is more to a car then just looks.

[kurokoma-kun]

I had a Saturn two cars ago--little problems all the time, burned oil like a mofo, and finally the engine seized up and had to be replaced after less than 40k miles (naturally, right AFTER the 36k mile warranty expired).

The Sky does look kind of cool, I see them everywhere. But it sure would suck to buy yourself an expensive toy to console yourself for a lost love, then have the damn thing fark you over...

However, if you dig, you dig it, no explanations needed. :smile:

[tekmoe]

i should have brought some water to put out the fire...!

[nsmitchell]

The Yaris can run rings around Saturn!

[MarkBen]

It's not a because I like Toyota that i'm bias. If GM built a quality car, I would buy one in an instant. But there is more to a car then just looks.

I hope your not saying the Yaris doesn't look good...:wink: I bought the Yaris for the look and price. I didn't learn about the reputation for quality until I started looking at the Toyotas. (Yes, it was quite a large rock I have been living under...)

[nsmitchell]

Hey, if your single though and driving a Yaris, it is a lot tougher getting the average girl in the car for a one night stand. Let's just be honest with ourselves. The Saturn will definately get more poonani in the passenger seat.

That said, I would go for the Lotus Elise!

[ChinoCharles]

Hey, if your single though and driving a Yaris, it is a lot tougher getting the average girl in the car for a one night stand. Let's just be honest with ourselves. The Saturn will definately get more poonani in the passenger seat.

I have never met a girl that didn't like the Yaris. Not only that, but you can explain to her you aren't overcompensating for SHIT! :laugh:

[nqd]

forget the skies, miatas, and s2ks..........doesnt anyone like the mr2 spyders anymore???

[steved]

I hope your not saying the Yaris doesn't look good...:wink: I bought the Yaris for the look and price. I didn't learn about the reputation for quality until I started looking at the Toyotas. (Yes, it was quite a large rock I have been living under...)

I love the look of the Yaris, but I did do alot of reading before buying. If the Yaris had poor quality issues, I would have not bought it.

And my other car is an 2000 Echo Sedan with 259 000 kilometers(160935.138 miles), and put only $300.00 repairs on for front shocks and wheel bearings. And that was because I hit a massive pot hole covered by snow. My 3 previous cars were GM's and I put a ton of money into them.(took me 3 cars to smarting up).

[nsmitchell]

Most girls that I know are not car nuts. That doesn't mean they are "stupid". They simply look at a Yaris parked next to a Sky and which car would they want to hop in? Please... a convertible will always win.

I love my Yaris dearly, but it ain't no chick magnet. Which is a good thing since I'm married.

The Sky is sexy, the Yaris is cute.

Now if you were ditching the Yaris for a Camaro or a LeBaron convertible, then I would be asking you to get your head examined.

[nqd]

if u want chick why not a lift h2 or sumthin with a crapload of chrome....kinda like redyaris' car:wink: :wink:

[tekmoe]

kimona, i think i know where your coming from...

no wait...actually, i don't. where ARE you coming from? :iono:

[nsmitchell]

Come on Kimona, get with reality. Quality is not something you can see, only by research. Most folk look at the Yaris as a small economy car, not as a sexy sports car. I'm not bashing the Yaris at all.

I love my Yaris and I do know quite a bit about cars - BTW.

All the rims and body kits in the world won't make a Yaris look any less of what it is, a small economy car. If you think the Yaris is a chick magnet, then buddy, you are fooling yourself... except maybe Earth Day groupie chicks.

Also, I see lots of Miatas on the road, and they just all look the same to me now, but a Sky or Solstice always catches my eye. Reviews of both have not been all that terrible.

[kurokoma-kun]

Quality is not something you can see, only by research.

Also true of the people you will be dating! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Loving a car is such a big part of the choice--logic don't always enter into it.

Tekmoe, whatever you get, I hope you love it as much as I do my Yaris.

[sherryberry]

Yaris may not be a chick magnet but if I ever saw a guy with a Saturn or a Ford, I'm always going to have a negative thought about him in the back of my mind. That said, cars shouldn't be the chick magnet.. it should be YOU.. the guy who should be doing the magnetizing. Seriously, if you got a hot car with zero personality, then don't expect anything long term.

[nsmitchell]

I guess I'm old. Young girls may know more about cars now. When I was a teenager, it was the guy that picked up the girl, but the car sealed the deal. If he is single and wants to drive a convertible over a Yaris, hey it can't hurt, right... The Yaris is very cute, and he could catch a cute girl that may come up to ask about it. Actually, come to think of it, the Yaris is much less intimidating than a hot convertible and girls like Sherryberry might come over to comment on it's cuteness. Who knows. Just like fishing, you got to choose the right bait for the type of fish you want to catch. :biggrin:

[sherryberry]

yup I think guys w/ yaris are hot so all of you guys are hot! haha

[steved]

yup I think guys w/ yaris are hot so all of you guys are hot! haha


especially when an yaris guy can do this.:wub:

[kurokoma-kun]

His name wouldn't be Jack, would it? :laugh:

[Pavel Olavich]

Hey, if your single though and driving a Yaris, it is a lot tougher getting the average girl in the car for a one night stand. Let's just be honest with ourselves. The Saturn will definately get more poonani in the passenger seat.

That said, I would go for the Lotus Elise!

Why do you think so lowly of yourself? You need a car to prop you up to the ladies? That's really sad.

And why would you want a girl that is there with you because of your car?

You need to take a step back, and do some introspection on yourself, your life, and how you value yourself.

Sell yourself to chicks with what you are, what you are about and who you are. Don't let a car do the job of a real man. :wink:

[Pavel Olavich]

I guess I'm old. Young girls may know more about cars now. When I was a teenager, it was the guy that picked up the girl, but the car sealed the deal. If he is single and wants to drive a convertible over a Yaris, hey it can't hurt, right... The Yaris is very cute, and he could catch a cute girl that may come up to ask about it. Actually, come to think of it, the Yaris is much less intimidating than a hot convertible and girls like Sherryberry might come over to comment on it's cuteness. Who knows. Just like fishing, you got to choose the right bait for the type of fish you want to catch. :biggrin:

Man, you sound as though you have zero experience with girls....like a 7th grader or something. You tie what a man drives to his chances with the ladies, and that is plain sad.

If you were a high quality guy, you could drive an old junked AMC Pacer and still get lots of dates!

It's not the car, it's the driver!

By the way, what void do you hope to be compensating for, with that Saturn?

[sherryberry]

damn you have an opinion on everything too bad noone gives a $%%# ass

pavel has an opinion yes but there is some truth in what he says sometimes.

I also believe that a guy shouldn't rely on a car to get the girls.. that's just sad. I'd rather a guy try to get me because they like me not because they think they can with their expensive car. I look for personality.. besides, cars can change at any time. I've gone through different cars.. so can any other guy. Any girl who is with a guy for his car or money is shallow and not worth it in the long run. Pssh, in my experience, girls are more shallow than guys.

[ChinoCharles]

Pavel, off the soap box. Carry on.

[foober]

i'm not sure why i want it. i can tell you i just got out of a serious 5 year relationship. i'm single now, i'm young, and i want a new toy. i don't know what else i can say.

Get a suburban van. Women love that vehicle. I see women driving those things where I live big time. You have to remember. Womens main goal in life is to have children and they need a vehicle to transport those brats.

[flagmunkey]

fuck that! tesla roadster all of the way... mmm electric http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/TeslaRoadster-front.jpg/800px-TeslaRoadster-front.jpg

[Sabretooth]

<Flame on!>
There is nothing wrong with a Camaro, unless your talking about the 3.8/3.1 V6 model, that just blows, watered down versions of any muscle car is just sucky written all over it.

Try and justify why a s2000 is better than a Z28 Camaro Conv. Unless you want the whole tuner car thing, plus with less money you can up a 'Maro to about 350hp with just bolt ons, now a 240hp s2k with a decent chunk of cash can hit 350-400hp But it will cost more.

I am always a deep down Camaro lover, I have been planning what to do with a Iroc Z since I was 16, I almost bought 4 different z28's but after reassuring myself that paying $400 a month in insurance was insane. (My driving record is horrible, plus im only 20.)

I love my Yaris to death, but if someone offered me a 2002 Firebird WS6 trade, if the miles were right. I would give in. Hey, its a incognito Vette, well GTO if you think of it. Plus a WS6/SS Camaro/Firebird has sexy tattoo'd in big letters on the doors!

My next big purchase vehicle wise is going to be a 1987-1992 Z28, for the reason that I want my semi-suped up daily driver Yaris. And my weekend 400hp playtoy Camaro...

Anyway, my 2 cents.

[Pavel Olavich]

damn you have an opinion on everything too bad noone gives a $%%# ass

...and I don't give a $%%# ass that nobody gives a $%%# ass! :thumbup:

Could it be that SherryBerry is one of the few mature people on this site? Otherwise the most of you guys act like you're 15 years old or worse.

Getting a car to attract chicks...thinking of buying 4 Camero's....no wonder our American society is going to shit.

Ok, now off my soap box..... :thumbup:

[tekmoe]

i don't know where the idea came up of me wanting to own a car that would attract chicks... :iono:

i want something new and exciting. that is all. the sky turbo fits the bill. sorry if i offended any of you yaris fanboys. i still love my yaris. but jeez, cmon.

[ChinoCharles]

Oh, come on! Were we supposed to assume you wanted it for the gas mileage? :bellyroll:

On a serious note, it is going to cost you big bucks just to off the Yaris and get into that thing. It makes no financial sense whatsoever. The Yaris does. Think with your head. No, your other head.

[steved]

My opinion is woman that go for men with sport cars are mostly high maintenance women and not worth the time and energy. As long as you give them what they want there happy. Tell them "no" and there gone.
Now, this Yaris is a chick magnet.:headbang: ( Got to make this post a little less serious )

[eTiMaGo]

Now, this Yaris is a chick magnet.:headbang: ( Got to make this post a little less serious )

Yes especially if the girl's name is Lois Lane :biggrin:

[death is my gift]

What the hell? You're supposed to be our leader here in Dallas. I feel betrayed.....and duped.

[brickhardmeat]

That's it, I'm trading my Yaris in for the Superman Yaris.

[MarkBen]

His name wouldn't be Jack, would it? :laugh:

That may have been the best ever 'so bad its good' pun I have ever heard... lol

[MarkBen]

...and I don't give a $%%# ass that nobody gives a $%%# ass! :thumbup:

Could it be that SherryBerry is one of the few mature people on this site? Otherwise the most of you guys act like you're 15 years old or worse.

Getting a car to attract chicks...thinking of buying 4 Camero's....no wonder our American society is going to shit.

Ok, now off my soap box..... :thumbup:

I do have to agree with the absurdity of using a car to get chicks. When I met my wife, I drove an 89 Ford Escort. Obviously not a chick magnet. She fell in love with me for who I am. Been married for 10 years, with 3 great kids, and at the risk of sickening people, have an awesome sex life.:headbang: I couldn't imagine having that now, if she was attracted to my car first...

[nsmitchell]

I guess I have the ZZ Top mentality! Sorry! If I were single you bet I would have a car with a little more moxy.

It's not like the Sky is a status symbol at $23K, like an BMW M3 convertible is, but it is a convertible and I know this for a fact, GIRLS LIKE TO RIDE IN COVERTIBLES! Show me one who doesn't and I will shut up.

[nsmitchell]

I do have to agree with the absurdity of using a car to get chicks. When I met my wife, I drove an 89 Ford Escort. Obviously not a chick magnet. She fell in love with me for who I am. Been married for 10 years, with 3 great kids, and at the risk of sickening people, have an awesome sex life.:headbang: I couldn't imagine having that now, if she was attracted to my car first...

I met my wife driving a baby blue 1988 Civic Hatchback, I have 2 awesome kids. Come to think of it that Civic did kick ass...

I got plenty of tail while driving a:
Datsun 810 (POS rust bucket)
Ford Fiesta (loved it)
1975 Lincoln Continental (sweet car actually)
Buick Regal (very nice)
Honda Civics (all 3 of them)

[steved]

I met my wife with a 1990 Pontiac Tempest and it's been 9 years and 2 kids.

I was picking up girls when I was 16 with a Renault Alliance (now that's a car:barf:)

[Pavel Olavich]

I guess I have the ZZ Top mentality! Sorry! If I were single you bet I would have a car with a little more moxy.

It's not like the Sky is a status symbol at $23K, like an BMW M3 convertible is, but it is a convertible and I know this for a fact, GIRLS LIKE TO RIDE IN COVERTIBLES! Show me one who doesn't and I will shut up.

Sure, go get a great awesome expensive fast fantastic, and ah....expensive car, but do it for YOU, and not for chicks.....and I see no mental health issues with that. :smile:

If you do it for chicks, then I think that suggests emotional issues.

Sure, girls love convertables, and nothing wrong with that, unless they love your convertable and not you.

[death is my gift]

Do guys really want chicks who only want them for their car? I mean, what kind of girl would that be? Think about it. Superficial, materialistic, self-centered bitches. Do you really want to date a girl like that?

Unless of course you're just trying to get some poon. If that's the case be wary of the Clap. I hear it's making a come back.

[nsmitchell]

I'm just saying the Sky is better for a single guy. Get's him noticed. Thats all. All the other things folks read into this is their deal.

I give up. I'm not arguing this point anymore.

[sherryberry]

Yup, the Sky gets single guys noticed for being bone-heads... but, then we all know a bunch of girls out there who actually like bone-heads.

just not good ones hahaha.

honestly, I used to buy into the whole wow convertibles are so cool phase.. and then ... I really don't care because I don't like my hair being blown every which way. Nowadays, fuel economy is what matters to me with the price of gases. What's the point of buying an expensive car that guzzles gas and depreciates in value like every other car when you can have a cheap lil' one with awesome toyota reliability and great gas mileage= saves money!

[kimona]

Sherryberry, you sound like a pretty well grounded young lady with some smarts... and for many of us, that's a very attractive quality. You just may be a positive influence on this forum. Keep the comments coming.

[ECHOKnight2000]

Sherryberry, you sound like a pretty well grounded young lady with some smarts... and for many of us, that's a very attractive quality. You just may be a positive influence on this forum. Keep the comments coming.

I second that.

[sherryberry]

gosh... you guys are too sweet. I'm just expressing my opinion on the matter. if someone wants to get a certain car, I won't tell them no. They do what they want. But if their reasoning is to pick up chicks then yeah.. that I have a problem with :smile: ok ok stop making me blush with the nice comments.

[kurokoma-kun]

honestly, I used to buy into the whole wow convertibles are so cool phase.. and then ... I really don't care because I don't like my hair being blown every which way.

It's not so bad Share Bear, but it's true when I drive the Miata I often wear a hat because of sun, which messes up your hair anyway!

But I have to say, convertibles are really only fun in spring and fall--this year I have not had top down since June, even put hard top back on so A/C works better. I love that the new ones have retractable hard top! :thumbup:

[sherryberry]

It's not so bad Share Bear, but when I drive the Miata I wear a hat because of sun anyway.

But I have to say, convertibles are really only fun in spring and fall--this year I have not had top down since June, even put hard top back on so A/C works better. I love that the new ones have retractable hard top! :thumbup:

hehe share bear.. my friends call me that too.. plus my last name in chinese means bear. you're so smart! hehe. Living in Chicagoland area, it seems pointless to get a convertible... winters are too cold, summer- it's always raining. Spring- tornados and more storms and still cold!.. fall... are somewhat better but that's basically about one or two possible seasons that you could have the top down most of the time hehe.

[Pavel Olavich]

just not good ones hahaha.

honestly, I used to buy into the whole wow convertibles are so cool phase.. and then ... I really don't care because I don't like my hair being blown every which way. Nowadays, fuel economy is what matters to me with the price of gases. What's the point of buying an expensive car that guzzles gas and depreciates in value like every other car when you can have a cheap lil' one with awesome toyota reliability and great gas mileage= saves money!

You wouldn't be talking about a Yaris, now would you? :thumbup:

[Pars]

Here in Toronto, going topless hasn't caught on, even though it's now legal.

However, If I was in hawaii, topless wouldn't be such a bad thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD-3oL20tyI

If I wanted to look up at the sky while driving, I'd rather do it in a Jeep.

[joe keeney]

G M ? Ford is claiming they use bigger bolts. Big junk with bigger bolts Great.Q C is Toyota not the rest. Wake up......

[jdium]

I'm in love with my combo. Got my daily driver Blazing Blue LB, and for the fun/sunny days I feel like it, got my low miles 91 Mustang Lx 5.0 Convertable...If I want fast fun good times, I take the Stang, If I want handling fun no power great mileage unique, I take the squishy Yaris...either way I'm a sexy biatch http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/smilies/expressive/hyper.gif

[Lickitung]

Guys that drive convertibles in Arizona are always sweaty and gross, except for that one week in January when we have nice weather.

[blueskana]

Hey Tek, if it keeps you out of the shrinks office and puts a smile on your face, go for it. My other vehicle that I've had for years is ragged, snarling, lurching, chopped up rockcrawler TJ, and say what you want about its a)mpg b)comfort c)reliability d)resale value e)street manners, every time I hop out of it I look back at it smile... God, I love that rig. Every car should do that for you, if it ain't your Yari anymore, whatever.
Best of luck :)

[churp]

I've got a lot of toys in the garage to cure my lust, but I love my Yaris (easy to look at, dependable, and does everything I need). Don't think your Yari will mind you having a little on the side....find something like a T Bucket/Spyder/etc. for $15k or less to satisfy your needs!!!! Unless you're a one car kinda guy. :biggrin:

[hoperrs]

I've had 3 Saturns. All 3 were almost perfect, reliability wise. Very good servicing from the dealer. Only complaint I had with them was the poor Firestone tires they were equipped with. I'd probably still have one if they had a small wagon in their lineup.