Considering the purchase of a Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

Captain Slow · 12-02-2011, 10:13 AM

Hi guys, I'm thinking about purchasing a 2010 Yaris 3dr LB, manual, 19k miles. It's going for $11,495 and is in Carmine Red (maroonish color).

First off I'm not big on the color at all...hopefully some of you can change my mind with pictures of nicely modded Carmine Red cars ;)

Secondly I'd like to know of any issues to look out for. Anything in particular that I should check?

Lastly, I've always loved tiny cars, they're usually just a ton of fun. How is the Yaris for fun? Sure I want the great gas mileage and all, but would probably do some light modding to make it a little more fun. I'm under no illusions about making much more power from the little powerplant, but do these cars respond well to suspension/handling mods? I'd like something I could tear up and autocross with or just a twisty back road.

Thanks for the input guys!

Betrivent · 12-02-2011, 10:33 AM

The Yaris is GREAT fun. First things you want to do to get the most out of the handling are a rear sway bar and some lowering springs.

The only thing I would say to look for is whether or not there is pink spray under the hood when you prop it open. If there is.. the water pump needs replacing. That is IT.

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 12-02-2011, 10:46 AM

^ what he said. 1st mod should be rear swaybar. MicroImage has UltraRacing 23mm and will ship that thing out to you pretty quick with all the appropriate hardware. All you need is sockets and torque wrench (or the hobo -pretty dang tight- method)

rear sway bar is a simple bolt on you don't need to jack up car or
remove wheels at all. maybe removing the passenger rear wheel will
help you tighten one of the bolts, but it is not needed.

but what a rear sway bar does to the Yaris is insane at how good it works

no matter what you read about modding the Yaris, the easiest and fastest
and most significant handling mod you can do is slap on a rear swaybar. After
that, you might not even want anything else. It really really improves handling and
makes the car far more fun to zip through exit ramps and corners.

springs and shocks also help, but is more work and more cost. if your goal
it to extract every last bit from a Yaris, a bunch of people here have done
all the mods needed to race them, and will have excellent advice.

Captain Slow · 12-02-2011, 11:41 AM

thanks guys.

thinking that the Carmine Red might look interesting with a CF hood, rear spoiler, and some gold/bronze 16" wheels.

as for working on cars I've got tons of tools, etc... compared to working on my Bimmer (and before that a Mustang GT) this little thing will be no problem at all. I've been around the block MANY times with mods, engine & tranny swaps, tuning, suspension work, etc... and I think this little toy will be super simple to play with....which I like.

BMW is a pain in the a$$ to tinker with, not to mention expensive. Also I've always loved zippy little cars, they're just such a blast. Hoping to buy this thing and drive it for at least the next ten years, lol.

Betrivent · 12-02-2011, 03:29 PM

Yeah with a red car the best things you can do are black/bronze accents

Altitude · 12-02-2011, 04:11 PM

The Carmine Red is one of my fav colors for the Yaris. There's a few pics of them in here somewhere.

As others have stated the rear sway is a must have. Some wider tires will help a lot too. As for fun, it's what the Yaris is all about and the main reason (besides mpg) it's become my main vehicle for driving.

Captain Slow · 12-02-2011, 09:05 PM

ok guys, I did it!

will post some pics tomorrow.

fun little thing, the color has grown on me too.

Betrivent · 12-02-2011, 09:27 PM

I forgot to mention I love your forum handle :P

Altitude · 12-02-2011, 10:39 PM

Grats on the purchase!

Captain Slow · 12-02-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betrivent

I forgot to mention I love your forum handle :P

thanks, was gonna do "TheStig" but felt that Captain Slow was more fitting ;)

took the car out for a spin tonight and what I find so funny is that even though I'm driving a Yaris I'm still five times faster than most people on the road. most people drive so friggin' slow, heh.

Betrivent · 12-02-2011, 11:25 PM

Too bad the Yaris doesn't have more POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR..

.. though you could easily add some ;)

ilikerice · 12-03-2011, 06:11 AM

[QUOTE=Captain Slow;617032] I'd like something I could tear up and autocross with or just a twisty back road.QUOTE]

check out the track section of the forum. here is a link to my thread on my latest accomplishment: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36769

But thumb thru the rest, Jason@scca is a great person to talk to about what to do to handle on a track event.

Captain Slow · 12-03-2011, 12:39 PM

about to take her out for a spin, will find some cool places to take pics and then post some up when I get back ;)

12-02-2011, 10:13 AM	#1
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	Considering the purchase of a Yaris Hi guys, I'm thinking about purchasing a 2010 Yaris 3dr LB, manual, 19k miles. It's going for $11,495 and is in Carmine Red (maroonish color). First off I'm not big on the color at all...hopefully some of you can change my mind with pictures of nicely modded Carmine Red cars ;) Secondly I'd like to know of any issues to look out for. Anything in particular that I should check? Lastly, I've always loved tiny cars, they're usually just a ton of fun. How is the Yaris for fun? Sure I want the great gas mileage and all, but would probably do some light modding to make it a little more fun. I'm under no illusions about making much more power from the little powerplant, but do these cars respond well to suspension/handling mods? I'd like something I could tear up and autocross with or just a twisty back road. Thanks for the input guys!

12-03-2011, 06:11 AM	#12
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	[QUOTE=Captain Slow;617032] I'd like something I could tear up and autocross with or just a twisty back road.QUOTE] check out the track section of the forum. here is a link to my thread on my latest accomplishment: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36769 But thumb thru the rest, Jason@scca is a great person to talk to about what to do to handle on a track event. __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

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12-02-2011, 10:33 AM	#2
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	The Yaris is GREAT fun. First things you want to do to get the most out of the handling are a rear sway bar and some lowering springs. The only thing I would say to look for is whether or not there is pink spray under the hood when you prop it open. If there is.. the water pump needs replacing. That is IT.

12-02-2011, 10:46 AM	#3
A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby Banned Drives: yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: earth Posts: 364	^ what he said. 1st mod should be rear swaybar. MicroImage has UltraRacing 23mm and will ship that thing out to you pretty quick with all the appropriate hardware. All you need is sockets and torque wrench (or the hobo -pretty dang tight- method) rear sway bar is a simple bolt on you don't need to jack up car or remove wheels at all. maybe removing the passenger rear wheel will help you tighten one of the bolts, but it is not needed. but what a rear sway bar does to the Yaris is insane at how good it works no matter what you read about modding the Yaris, the easiest and fastest and most significant handling mod you can do is slap on a rear swaybar. After that, you might not even want anything else. It really really improves handling and makes the car far more fun to zip through exit ramps and corners. springs and shocks also help, but is more work and more cost. if your goal it to extract every last bit from a Yaris, a bunch of people here have done all the mods needed to race them, and will have excellent advice.

12-02-2011, 11:41 AM	#4
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	thanks guys. thinking that the Carmine Red might look interesting with a CF hood, rear spoiler, and some gold/bronze 16" wheels. as for working on cars I've got tons of tools, etc... compared to working on my Bimmer (and before that a Mustang GT) this little thing will be no problem at all. I've been around the block MANY times with mods, engine & tranny swaps, tuning, suspension work, etc... and I think this little toy will be super simple to play with....which I like. BMW is a pain in the a$$ to tinker with, not to mention expensive. Also I've always loved zippy little cars, they're just such a blast. Hoping to buy this thing and drive it for at least the next ten years, lol.

12-02-2011, 03:29 PM	#5
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Yeah with a red car the best things you can do are black/bronze accents

12-02-2011, 04:11 PM	#6
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	The Carmine Red is one of my fav colors for the Yaris. There's a few pics of them in here somewhere. As others have stated the rear sway is a must have. Some wider tires will help a lot too. As for fun, it's what the Yaris is all about and the main reason (besides mpg) it's become my main vehicle for driving.

12-02-2011, 09:05 PM	#7
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	ok guys, I did it! will post some pics tomorrow. fun little thing, the color has grown on me too.

12-02-2011, 09:27 PM	#8
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	I forgot to mention I love your forum handle :P

12-02-2011, 10:39 PM	#9
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Grats on the purchase!

12-02-2011, 11:25 PM	#11
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Too bad the Yaris doesn't have more POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.. .. though you could easily add some ;)

12-03-2011, 12:39 PM	#13
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	about to take her out for a spin, will find some cool places to take pics and then post some up when I get back ;)