How many miles before you had to replace brakes, tires, battery, etc ...

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by lilyaris'10

Though I do like to be extremely gas efficient, I actually did not mean to use the word hypermiler in my last post. I actually meant that I want to maintain my car in such a way that it lasts as long as possible! My car hit 60k over the weekend and I took it in for a major checkup expecting an ATF fluid change. However, the mechanic didn't recommend one. My car hasn't had one yet. He told me that the fluid is good for up to 100k. I'd love to hear what the experience has been from other people and specifically from trini_per4mance, nookandcrannycar and The Sin since they've been able to maintain their yaris so well!

I have some info for you re ATF fluid change intervals. UberSilver replied to me on an oil change thread and added that he drives his car fairly hard, so he will be changing his ATF fluid once a year (time period rather than miles). UberSilver doesn't have high mileage on his Yaris yet, but he previously drove another Toyota 500,000 miles with about 20,000 mile oil change intervals, so I'd say his judgement is pretty darn good re getting longevity at the lowest cost. This may not apply to you, as you may have a different driving style, but more information can't hurt.