so i took a test drive

[ajohyah]

and my first im pression was its tiny. I have my mr2 but this felt little. when i sat down it felt really weird because the seat was so high. and well i drove the standerd version and it was weird because i couldnt hear the motor or see the rpm so it was really just random shifts. ha and well the seats kinda hurt my back. does it get better?

[Black Yaris]

you have to learn to drive the car.... and yes it gets better.... with a few minor modifications you can make it shift smooth as silk (Short shift kit, Synthetic trans fluid, and grounding kit) all inexpensive mods that do not void any type of warranty what so ever

[ajohyah]

im still indesisive. i was paying 400 a month for my mr2. but see im still in high school and that ment when i would want to go out i couldnt because i was always broke. so i thught why not get the yaris.

[Black Yaris]

you can have some fun in the Yaris... it is no MR but.... there are plenty of upgrades to keep ya happy for a while.... and there are a few coming up to get the Yaris in the REALLY fun stage :)

[ajohyah]

i was also debating on the color i like the color you have been going with BLACK every thing thats what i kinda wanted to go with but i yet to see any black yaris at the toyota s. it looks alot better in that color. Like the blue and every thing else looks kinda toyish

[Black Yaris]

Well I think black is the only way to go.... but I would not have settled for anyother color..... I told them at the dealer "I want 2 things, Black & a manual"
Flint Mica, is also a very nice color

[ajohyah]

yah its a big dif from a yellow car haha. what about leg room did you have enough?

[Black Yaris]

plenty, and I am 5'11"

[ajohyah]

short shift looks easy to install but what about power? intake?

[blueskana]

You may have to be a little patient for that much of a big power jump... though alot of members have found some simple mods that gave it a little more pep. Just drive it between 4-6,500 rpms, squint your eyes, and pretend its your mr2 on an "off" day (heh, heh) for a while. I'm confident there will be something good down the line.
Good luck.

[blueskana]

Oh, yeah; definatly black or white.

[Ferret_san]

Oh, yeah; definatly black or white.
B'ah...Don't listen to them blackies....Tempt you to the dark side they will :wink:


WHITE is the go...
debagded...
17"'s... & lower'd
Tinted

Easy as 1...2...4...

[eTiMaGo]

tsk tsk we all know RED is the way to go...

Though, in my humble opinion, the nicest color for the LB is white, but black or flint mica for the sedan

[Pars]

yah its a big dif from a yellow car haha. what about leg room did you have enough?

I was confused for awhile, until I remembered that the MR2 is still being sold in the States after they discontinued it here in Canada. The Yaris can't be compared to the MR2, but at least you'll have room in the back in case one girlfriend isn't enough.


I'm 6'2 and Leg room isn't great, but seating position is good and makes for easy in/out access. Since you're still in highschool, you might not appreciate us old timers with the weak knees.

For longdistance, I'd get cruise control. I'm 250lb and have driven for 16hr, while only stopping for gas and take-out and no back fatigue. But, the cruise control would have helped to reduce leg fatigue.

[death is my gift]

You're totally getting a Yaris. Just accept it :smile:
It's amazing what new wheels and a slight drop will do for the look too.

[kurokoma-kun]

I thought the high seat was weird too, until I got it in traffic--now I appreciate the view.

Yeah not being able to hear the engine real well was odd too, thought about adding a tach, but got used to it. Now I tell when to shift partly from vibration through the pedal :laugh:

Maybe the main diff is going from RWD in the MR2 to FWD--you'll get used to that too, I did.

[ajohyah]

seems nice. at first every one seemed weirded out by a yaris till they get around one and drive it. i mean you guys love it right?

[eTiMaGo]

seems nice. at first every one seemed weirded out by a yaris till they get around one and drive it. i mean you guys love it right?

absolutely :biggrin:

[bogey mo]

honestly dude..not sure how u got the tiny impression...im a big dude..6 feet 205 lbs and i have a great driving environment in the cabin..the yaris is actually bigger than all old hondas...i used ot have an integra...waaaay smaller than the yaris..ull notice it more when u drive by a civic or even ur mr2..u sit higher and the car is taller

[ajohyah]

yah it does sit higher. but i havent decided on what i should get. I mean get a 2007 cheep or just wait till i can get a type s.

[Pars]

type s is similar to RS here in Canada. Personaly, I prefer the LE's wider seat back, but some might prefer the sport seats that's packaged with the RS/Type-S.

Also, Only Type-S Liftback has a Tachometer (In Canada, all the liftbacks come with tachometer). If the scangage II readout is good enough to substitute as a tachometer and the Sports seats are not worth the extra cost, you could save a huge amount by getting an 07.