Love my Yaris...

[09TRD]

I suppose anyone can claim anything on these forums, but the following it true.

I own/have owned several "nice cars," including the 2009 Corvette I bought two months ago (see below). Before that I owned a 2007 Acura TL Type S. I've also owned three Accords, a Taurus SHO and two 5.0 Mustangs - all purchased new.

This is the fourth "low buck" Toyota vehicles I've owned and it ranks near the very top of my "favorites" list.

I got the base 2 door hatch 5 speed manual with the convenience package and all weather guard package ("Option Group D" in this area).

I had the dealer install the TRD springs, shocks and bars and the four mudguards.

Summarily, the car is very well balanced, rides surprisingly well, is quiet, very smooth in operation, well made, utilitarian (holds lots of stuff with the rear seats folded) and downright FUN TO DRIVE. It is MUCH more fun to drive than my '07 Acura.

The Yaris's stereo is the car's single weakest point and that's going tomorrow (a Kenwood KDC-MP735U in dash receiver and 4 Infinity Kappas are going in it's place).

I averaged an even 35 MPG on my first tank on a still green engine with some of "enthusiasm" in my driving style...

The little car just hums along...This car's brakes feel better in every way than the "Brembos" in my '07 Acura TL. The Yaris's brakes are much quieter, far more progressive, firmer and simply feel stronger. (The car's light weight is a factor, but the bottom line is all I really care about.)

What an HONEST car this is; it's refreshing that cars like this still exist.

For those who "wish" they had "nicer cars, listen to me: They are "nice" in some respects, but they are also very over-rated and introduce as many hassles as they do rewards.