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Forrest · 02-23-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

Are you sure that's not the string you pull to make it go?

Outterhere needs to be outterhere !

otterhere · 02-24-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

Outterhere needs to be outterhere !

No, but... Am I supposed to pay another $1000 to have a TOW ROPE inserted into that hole? Seriously... Is this because I can plan on having to HAVE it towed??? Hope not...

But I might be willing to pay a little to have my car LOWERED, although I resent having to; my elderly mother practically needs a stepladder to get into the passenger seat. How does one go about lowering the Yaris? Thx...

33OH · 02-24-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

No, but... Am I supposed to pay another $1000 to have a TOW ROPE inserted into that hole? Seriously... Is this because I can plan on having to HAVE it towed??? Hope not...

The car comes with a tow hook that is in the trunk/hatch.

otterhere · 02-24-2009, 10:08 AM

So you punch out that hole? I must say, that makes it look almost like a toy car kit...

Now, on to lowering the Yaris...

33OH · 02-24-2009, 10:20 AM

You can take the hole out by using your fingernail or a small screwdriver.

Lowering any car makes the ride extremely harsh, especially for an elderly lady. I wouldn't plan to lower it unless you're looking to break her back during the drive.

Most people lower a car to stiffen the suspension for better handling, not for transporting the elderly.

SailDesign · 02-24-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank

Most people lower a car to stiffen the suspension for better handling, not for transporting the elderly.

Hey! I resemble that remark! Actually, I love the Yaris BECAUSE it has some height. I have to "roll" out of the wife's Passat coz it's too frikking low and the windshield slopes too much, whereas the Yaris just lets ms me get out normally. Yet another reason to love the car.

33OH · 02-24-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

Hey! I resemble that remark! Actually, I love the Yaris BECAUSE it has some height. I have to "roll" out of the wife's Passat coz it's too frikking low and the windshield slopes too much, whereas the Yaris just lets ms me get out normally. Yet another reason to love the car.

I didn't mean it like that. Otterhere wants to lower the car for her elderly mother to get in easier. They don't make "Soft lowering springs" for that. They are "performance" lowering springs, that make the ride stiffer.

eTiMaGo · 02-24-2009, 10:37 AM

airbag suspension, nuff said

33OH · 02-24-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

airbag suspension, nuff said

Oooh yeah.

SailDesign · 02-24-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank

I didn't mean it like that.

I know.....

33OH · 02-24-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

I know.....

Okay good.

*tomato* · 02-24-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

But I might be willing to pay a little to have my car LOWERED, although I resent having to; my elderly mother practically needs a stepladder to get into the passenger seat. How does one go about lowering the Yaris? Thx...

I wouldn't do it if I were you, the car is fine where it is. But if your Mom rides with you all the time, perhaps you need to change the seat and get one with adjustable height?

Actually that's one thing I wouldn't mine for doing for myself if I drove the car more than I do now. I find the seating position a bit high.

Forrest · 02-24-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

.. my elderly mother practically needs a stepladder to get into the passenger seat. How does one go about lowering the Yaris? Thx...

A stepladder????? to get into this little car? It is low as it is. Go and get your Swift back and stop your complaining.

Forrest · 02-24-2009, 04:13 PM

Perhaps the moderators need to seriously look into this 'otterhere' poster.

otterhere · 02-24-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

Perhaps the moderators need to seriously look into this 'otterhere' poster.

Maybe they need to look into YOU, dude; you're the one doing the flaming, insulting, and harrassing here. I'm a "spoiled brat" because I find some things on this car disappointing? A bit over the top there. If you don't like the posts, stop reading them. And definitely stop with the abuse. Moderator?

Forrest · 02-24-2009, 07:11 PM

Outterhere, You apparently are getting your threads mixed up as I never called you a spoiled brat. That was posted by SailDesign in other thread that you have been posting Yaris complaints in.... as you can read other posting below. I agree with you on one point to 'stop reading your posts'. This is a great forum for the Yaris, helpful to many and enjoyable to read by many of us, but rest assured, your posts will be ignored.

The other post: Originally Posted by SailDesign
Otterhere, did you actually drive or play with a Yaris before you bought one, or did you just order it online sight unseen? Your attitude says "Spoiled Brat" so frikkin' loud I'm deafened. If the car is "unacceptable" as new, then what does that say about you as a purchaser? It says you did no research, did not look at the car AT ALL, and have a bad habit of blaming everyone else for the fact that you bought something you didn't like.
Toughen up, get over yourself.

the_boss · 02-25-2009, 07:07 PM

sorry to bring it back but GOSH 3 Gallon of milk on the passenger seat and here goes the beeping...75 FREAKING BEEPS!!!!!

wow....I need to put them on the backseat in the kids car seat!

blktiger60 · 02-25-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by the_boss

sorry to bring it back but GOSH 3 Gallon of milk on the passenger seat and here goes the beeping...75 FREAKING BEEPS!!!!!

wow....I need to put them on the backseat in the kids car seat!

Bring your car over and I'll make sure you never hear another beep out of it again.
I changed out my amber LED's for blue ones and while I was in there I disabled the peizo buzzer.

02-24-2009, 10:37 AM	#116
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02-24-2009, 04:13 PM	#122
Forrest Drives: 08 LB BLACK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 244	Perhaps the moderators need to seriously look into this 'otterhere' poster. Last edited by Forrest; 02-24-2009 at 04:14 PM. Reason: typo

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02-24-2009, 10:08 AM	#112
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	So you punch out that hole? I must say, that makes it look almost like a toy car kit... Now, on to lowering the Yaris...

02-24-2009, 10:20 AM	#113
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	You can take the hole out by using your fingernail or a small screwdriver. Lowering any car makes the ride extremely harsh, especially for an elderly lady. I wouldn't plan to lower it unless you're looking to break her back during the drive. Most people lower a car to stiffen the suspension for better handling, not for transporting the elderly.

02-24-2009, 07:11 PM	#124
Forrest Drives: 08 LB BLACK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 244	Outterhere, You apparently are getting your threads mixed up as I never called you a spoiled brat. That was posted by SailDesign in other thread that you have been posting Yaris complaints in.... as you can read other posting below. I agree with you on one point to 'stop reading your posts'. This is a great forum for the Yaris, helpful to many and enjoyable to read by many of us, but rest assured, your posts will be ignored. The other post: Originally Posted by SailDesign Otterhere, did you actually drive or play with a Yaris before you bought one, or did you just order it online sight unseen? Your attitude says "Spoiled Brat" so frikkin' loud I'm deafened. If the car is "unacceptable" as new, then what does that say about you as a purchaser? It says you did no research, did not look at the car AT ALL, and have a bad habit of blaming everyone else for the fact that you bought something you didn't like. Toughen up, get over yourself.

02-25-2009, 07:07 PM	#125
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	sorry to bring it back but GOSH 3 Gallon of milk on the passenger seat and here goes the beeping...75 FREAKING BEEPS!!!!! wow....I need to put them on the backseat in the kids car seat!