I was going to trade it in... - Toyota Yaris Forums

SKurj · 02-11-2013, 06:01 PM

Well the 86 landed sooner than I thought it would, so I went down to the dealership to buy one...

I made 2 deals, first was for a scion FRS (not the Toyota that I really would have preferred) and as soon as I said my 2009 Yaris was an MT they said they didn't want it...
I eventually cancelled that deal as I decided I preferred the upgraded trim of the BRZ Sport Tech.. again the dealer didn't want the Yaris..

I don't get it in these days of $1.25+/L for gas... but in the end I am keeping the yaris for winter duty and perhaps my nephew when he finally hits 16 in in another 3-4 years.

Had an echo 3dr before the current Yaris 3dr and they have been great for me. They are my first recomendation to anyone looking for decent, reliable cheap transportation and with a few upgrades a great fun car.

Flipper_1938 · 02-11-2013, 09:30 PM

It's amazing how under appreciated the Yaris is (especially one with a manual trans).

Congratulations on having the stars align and tell you that you show keep yours a little whille longer.

narly charley · 02-11-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

It's amazing how under appreciated the Yaris is (especially one with a manual trans).

You're telling me! I'd love to keep mine, but financially, I need to sell it. I can't believe it hasn't sold yet. It has a 5 speed and has 35,000 miles, I get 40+ MPG's! I'm curious why no one wants one!

Altitude · 02-12-2013, 04:06 AM

These days people want a hand free so they can use their smart phones while driving...

DevilGirl · 02-12-2013, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

These days people want a hand free so they can use their smart phones while driving...

More so it's that people don't know how to drive stick. I can count on 1 hand the number of people I know who actually know how to. And that includes myself and my husband, who both drive MT cars.

nookandcrannycar · 02-12-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

These days people want a hand free so they can use their smart phones while driving...

You are probably right, but this leaves me SMH, SMH, SMH and

.

nookandcrannycar · 02-12-2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

More so it's that people don't know how to drive stick. I can count on 1 hand the number of people I know who actually know how to. And that includes myself and my husband, who both drive MT cars.

I grew up in a very affluent, academic town, nestled in a hilly area. Only wusses (a term I rarely use) didn't learn to drive a manual as soon as the opportunity presented itself.

ilikerice · 02-12-2013, 02:13 PM

This makes me laugh, me and my fiance was just joking the other day. I didn't lock my doors when we went into the store and didn't realize that til we were already picking food out. "dammit, forgot to lock my car". She said, "its a manual, nobody can steal it even if they got in." I laughed but realized this is becoming more true as the years go on.

edmscan · 02-12-2013, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikerice

She said, "its a manual, nobody can steal it even if they got in." I laughed but realized this is becoming more true as the years go on.

I had my car stolen about 20 years ago and it was a standard. I heard thru the grapevine that the car was seen being driven around. The thief apparently didn't know how to drive a standard .. but they tried. They were seen "grinding the gears". So .. it is unlikely to have your standard vehicle stolen, as given a choice I am sure they would prefer automatic cars.

Altitude · 02-12-2013, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

More so it's that people don't know how to drive stick. I can count on 1 hand the number of people I know who actually know how to. And that includes myself and my husband, who both drive MT cars.

Yes. Fewer and fewer people are developing the skills. The worst part is that even fewer seem interested in learning how.

nookandcrannycar · 02-12-2013, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

The worst part is that even fewer seem interested in learning how.

^^^^^ This.

matti · 02-12-2013, 08:59 PM

I don't want to sound critical, but why would you care if someone didn't know how to drive a stick shift? (assuming it wasn't a family member, etc. that had to drive your stick shift, too).

shrek · 02-12-2013, 09:17 PM

People are looked at a little weird if they only have their automatic licence here in AUS. There is no difference in the test to get it, except if you do the test in an auto, you get an auto licence. Do it in a manual, you can drive both.
Some people are just lazy.

What if there was an emergency and you needed to drive an manual??

thebarber · 02-12-2013, 09:50 PM

nookandcrannycar · 02-12-2013, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matti

I don't want to sound critical, but why would you care if someone didn't know how to drive a stick shift? (assuming it wasn't a family member, etc. that had to drive your stick shift, too).

For two reasons (off the top of my head):

1. Fewer people knowing how to drive them = more likely that fewer will be made = greater chance of extinction = fewer, if any, for me to choose from when I want to buy a new car.

2. I think manual transmission drivers are more aware of their own cars and what is going on, in general, around them. I want as many drivers like this as possible on the road and as a percentage of total drivers on the roadway.

why? · 02-12-2013, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matti

I don't want to sound critical, but why would you care if someone didn't know how to drive a stick shift? (assuming it wasn't a family member, etc. that had to drive your stick shift, too).

not being able to drive a manual is like buying a computer and refusing to learn how to use photoshop.

nookandcrannycar · 02-12-2013, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrek

People are looked at a little weird if they only have their automatic licence here in AUS. There is no difference in the test to get it, except if you do the test in an auto, you get an auto licence. Do it in a manual, you can drive both.
Some people are just lazy.

What if there was an emergency and you needed to drive an manual??

What a fantastic idea! This is the way it should be in the U.S. An earlier poster suggested that drivers be required to take the test with a manual. I like that idea, but it would be too hard to implement. With this Australian approach, more people might be goaded out of their laziness, and that can only be good for a society.

nookandcrannycar · 02-12-2013, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

not being able to drive a manual is like buying a computer and refusing to learn how to use photoshop.

02-11-2013, 06:01 PM	#1
SKurj Drives: 09 Yaris 3dr HB, BRZ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 222	I was going to trade it in... Well the 86 landed sooner than I thought it would, so I went down to the dealership to buy one... I made 2 deals, first was for a scion FRS (not the Toyota that I really would have preferred) and as soon as I said my 2009 Yaris was an MT they said they didn't want it... I eventually cancelled that deal as I decided I preferred the upgraded trim of the BRZ Sport Tech.. again the dealer didn't want the Yaris.. I don't get it in these days of $1.25+/L for gas... but in the end I am keeping the yaris for winter duty and perhaps my nephew when he finally hits 16 in in another 3-4 years. Had an echo 3dr before the current Yaris 3dr and they have been great for me. They are my first recomendation to anyone looking for decent, reliable cheap transportation and with a few upgrades a great fun car.

02-12-2013, 02:13 PM	#8
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	This makes me laugh, me and my fiance was just joking the other day. I didn't lock my doors when we went into the store and didn't realize that til we were already picking food out. "dammit, forgot to lock my car". She said, "its a manual, nobody can steal it even if they got in." I laughed but realized this is becoming more true as the years go on. __________________ -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."

02-12-2013, 09:50 PM	#14
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	__________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Willing to trade 2010 MPH liftback cluster w/tach w/ABS for cluster w/tach wo/ABS	Jabro	Willing to Buy by private party	4	12-21-2012 06:34 PM
GO FOR IT ? Trade 2010 3 door ( W/oil leaking head gasket ) for 2010 sedan	Hershey	New YARIS Purchase Forum	9	10-10-2010 01:06 AM
Trade TRD Exhaust for Stock (Chicago)	Return of the Yarii	Items for Sale by private party	1	06-10-2010 12:51 PM
FOR TRADE: 09 Blazing Blue liftback	EleKid	Cars for Sale by private party	0	11-23-2009 12:34 PM
For Trade	Kaotic Lazagna	Items for Sale by private party	22	06-10-2009 06:51 PM

02-11-2013, 09:30 PM	#2
Flipper_1938 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 529	It's amazing how under appreciated the Yaris is (especially one with a manual trans). Congratulations on having the stars align and tell you that you show keep yours a little whille longer.

02-12-2013, 04:06 AM	#4
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	These days people want a hand free so they can use their smart phones while driving...

02-12-2013, 08:59 PM	#12
matti Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: upper midwest Posts: 345	I don't want to sound critical, but why would you care if someone didn't know how to drive a stick shift? (assuming it wasn't a family member, etc. that had to drive your stick shift, too).

02-12-2013, 09:17 PM	#13
shrek Drives: 2012 5dr Manual Yaris Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 20	People are looked at a little weird if they only have their automatic licence here in AUS. There is no difference in the test to get it, except if you do the test in an auto, you get an auto licence. Do it in a manual, you can drive both. Some people are just lazy. What if there was an emergency and you needed to drive an manual??