It's final mission - Toyota Yaris Forums

Billiam · 08-27-2023, 04:20 PM

About 6 years ago I bought a very used 2010 Liftback for my then 16 year old daughter. She faithfully drove it for nearly 4.5 years. About 18 months ago we felt she had earned the privilege of a newer car. So we was gifted her my wife's '19 Corolla. So for the past year and a half the ol' Yaris has mostly just sat around. I have driven it some just to keep her viable. But sitting in front of the house has mostly been her primary job.

The only significant issue we have had out of her was a rotted out rear end. I briefly thought it might take her off the road permanently as rear ends, new or used are very difficult to come by. Thankfully with some perseverance and luck I was able to locate a clean rear end from an xD. A couple of hours and a couple of beers later me and a buddy had her rolling again.

In a few days my youngest kid turns 16. This will be his car. So as of late I have been rehabilitating her and getting up to speed for her next journey in life.

- Oil change
- Transmission service
- Coolant change along with a new thermostat
- Brake fluid change
- New front brakes and rotors
- New rear brakes
- New lower control arms with new ball joints
- New outer ball joints
- New sway bar links
- New front and rear struts/shocks
- New spark plugs, serpentine belt, valve cover gasket
- Rebalance tires and an alignment

And finally a good bath inside and out.

At 14 years old and 168k hard earned miles, she begins what might be her final mission in life. My hope is that she will serve my kid well for a couple of years or so. Then she can ride into the sunset with her head held high having been a faithful servant to our family.

And sorry for the sideways pic.

remcafee · 08-27-2023, 08:54 PM

you can get 300k+ easily just with maintenance and regular oil spray underneath

NYC-SE · 08-28-2023, 01:23 AM

Final mission? It's a Yaris. Keep her around for the grandkids!

Billiam · 08-28-2023, 07:38 AM

In 2 years or less, I will likely be retiring. Without a commute gas mileage becomes less of a factor. When that time comes my plan is to give him my Corolla Hatchback and use my Tacoma as my daily. No need for the Yaris at that point.

NYC-SE · 08-28-2023, 01:47 PM

Well when that time comes you should have no problem selling it. It looks in great shape and you obviously maintain it well.

Billiam · 08-28-2023, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

Well when that time comes you should have no problem selling it. It looks in great shape and you obviously maintain it well.

She's got quite a few bumps and bruises that the white color hides well from a distance. Most of them where there when we bought it. But the interior is great and she's mechanically solid

Billiam · 04-27-2024, 04:52 PM

Just an update. My son got his learner's permit back in September. He's doing great and so is the ol' Yaris.

08-27-2023, 04:20 PM	#1
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 561	It's final mission About 6 years ago I bought a very used 2010 Liftback for my then 16 year old daughter. She faithfully drove it for nearly 4.5 years. About 18 months ago we felt she had earned the privilege of a newer car. So we was gifted her my wife's '19 Corolla. So for the past year and a half the ol' Yaris has mostly just sat around. I have driven it some just to keep her viable. But sitting in front of the house has mostly been her primary job. The only significant issue we have had out of her was a rotted out rear end. I briefly thought it might take her off the road permanently as rear ends, new or used are very difficult to come by. Thankfully with some perseverance and luck I was able to locate a clean rear end from an xD. A couple of hours and a couple of beers later me and a buddy had her rolling again. In a few days my youngest kid turns 16. This will be his car. So as of late I have been rehabilitating her and getting up to speed for her next journey in life. - Oil change - Transmission service - Coolant change along with a new thermostat - Brake fluid change - New front brakes and rotors - New rear brakes - New lower control arms with new ball joints - New outer ball joints - New sway bar links - New front and rear struts/shocks - New spark plugs, serpentine belt, valve cover gasket - Rebalance tires and an alignment And finally a good bath inside and out. At 14 years old and 168k hard earned miles, she begins what might be her final mission in life. My hope is that she will serve my kid well for a couple of years or so. Then she can ride into the sunset with her head held high having been a faithful servant to our family. And sorry for the sideways pic. Attached Images __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet. Last edited by Billiam; 08-27-2023 at 06:28 PM.

08-28-2023, 07:38 AM	#4
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 561	In 2 years or less, I will likely be retiring. Without a commute gas mileage becomes less of a factor. When that time comes my plan is to give him my Corolla Hatchback and use my Tacoma as my daily. No need for the Yaris at that point. __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet.

04-27-2024, 04:52 PM	#7
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 561	Just an update. My son got his learner's permit back in September. He's doing great and so is the ol' Yaris. __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet.

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08-27-2023, 08:54 PM	#2
remcafee Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris 3 door Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 405	you can get 300k+ easily just with maintenance and regular oil spray underneath

08-28-2023, 01:23 AM	#3
NYC-SE Drives: 2014 Yaris SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,076	Final mission? It's a Yaris. Keep her around for the grandkids!

08-28-2023, 01:47 PM	#5
NYC-SE Drives: 2014 Yaris SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,076	Well when that time comes you should have no problem selling it. It looks in great shape and you obviously maintain it well.