As promised, better pictures of the new ride!

[la panique]

Couldn't seem to do anything but stay in bed over the weekend, and by the time I got out on both days, daylight was short. So I got to take a few pictures with the real camera, so here they are! I haven't had it but four days, but i've already fallen in love with it!

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/2516/1000489qk9.jpg
http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/4445/1000486tg7.jpg
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/2910/1000480ry7.jpg
http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/2615/1000481uo8.jpg
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/1021/1000484ed7.jpg
http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/6163/1000485yx9.jpg
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3663/1000490va3.jpg

And lastly, my previous car. I loved it so much. I didn't want to get rid of it, but it just had too many problems in only one year (Daewoo FTL!) that the lemon law was the right thing to do. So I won the case, and now I've got the Yaris.
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/3410/1000222up6.jpg

Now it's just time to wait on the settlement check so I can start my adventures. Now...to decide..moderate VIP style or the subtle race car look. Another option, a friend in Malaysia is willing to help me out collecting what I need to replicate a "Vios." Hardly anyone knows what it is now, should I make it even more confusing? :headbang:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

chuette! i take it back, that's not exactly like mine, you have the tan/beige interior.

vous parlez francais?

[la panique]

French? You must be reading the flag from the opposite direction! ;)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hmmm, which flag is that? i took some Benedryl, so don't mind me. hehe.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i can start to feel the effects, so i think i'm off to bed now.

[la panique]

http://members.lycos.nl/nedinpost/images/nedvlag.gif

:)

However, I don't take it personally you said France, after all, my heritage is Dutch and French.

[thewifesyaris]

my reno died on me too was yours the water pump as well.

[ECHOKnight2000]

Congrats on your ride. Sorry to hear about your previous one. The current Vios is a rebadged Yaris/Belta. So...I guess order a Vios badge if you want. I don't know if there is any other distinctions. But I could be wrong. Maybe little things like features and goodies but as far as exterior its the same for the most part.

[YarisTom73]

In that last pic, you mentioned Daewoo, but isn't that a Suzuki S in the front grille?

[la panique]

my reno died on me too was yours the water pump as well.

Never had trouble with the water pump, but in one year, the problems were endless.

-Computer was re-programmed three times for a rough starting/stalling problem.
-Cheap paint wears off the door handle for no apparent reason, fixed twice.
-Car will not shift out of park, 'fixed' four times, still broken at buyback. Had to stop the car in neutral and pull the e-brake.
-Combine that with a couple check engine lights and insanely hot temperatures under the hood, it was time to act.


In that last pic, you mentioned Daewoo, but isn't that a Suzuki S in the front grille?

Correct, in the US, Suzuki products (with the exception of the Sx4 and the SUVs) are built by GM Daewoo in Korea.

Suzuki Reno (One I had) - Daewoo Lacetti 5/Chevrolet Optra5/Holden Viva/Buick Excelle XRV

Suzuki Forenza - Daewoo Lacetti, Chevrolet Optra

Suzuki Verona - Daewoo Magnus/Chevrolet Epica.

Of course, Daewoo being notorious for being faulty, despite the awesome features and Giugaro/italdesign styling, the quality isn't a whole lot better,

[landrym28]

Nice looking ride! :thumbsup:

[la panique]

Must..decide..on..wheels!

[eTiMaGo]

I suppose your username could confuse people into thinking you were French, I know i was! :wink:

Anyway nice pictures of your car!

As for "Viosification", I don't think there's a whole lot of differences apart from the badges. The rear bumper is also slightly different on the Vios as there are foglights integrated. Also, the factory lip kit is different :wink:

[la panique]

I successfully 'shaved' off the "Toyota" emblem this afternoon, if anyone wants to see that picture.

[kurokoma-kun]

Nice pix! :thumbup:

[eTiMaGo]

I successfully 'shaved' off the "Toyota" emblem this afternoon, if anyone wants to see that picture.

Yes, we would all looove to see your shaved rear end! :laugh:

[ChinoCharles]

Jesus Thomas...

I seriously love flint mica sedans. I might have to get one day and keep it stock.

... yeah right. Haha!

[la panique]

Here we are. :)
Now, I just can't decide on whether I want to take off the Yaris part and try harder to find the Vios badge.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/funkygarage/526/1.JPG

[Black Yaris]

la panique, Thomas(etimago) is your man for the Vios badges, since I am pretty sure the Vios is only in Thailand and the surrounding islands?

[la panique]

The Vios is pretty much in all of Asia, sans Japan. One of these days I will find one. ;)