What are your favorite non-Yaris alternatives, and why? - Page 5 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kalispel · 09-15-2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by attrapereves

The choice in transmission for the 2010-2012 Yaris, is it because of the horrible clutch and throttle?

That's a big part of the reason, especially based on all the negative impressions I have heard about pre-2015 manual Yaris - plus a manual 2010-2012 Yaris sedan would next to impossible to find, low-mileage/good-condition/right-color or not (and 2012 sedans were all automatic fleet/rental vehicles only originally). I really do love the look of that generation Yaris sedan though.

I was nervous as hell ordering my 2015 SE manual Yaris from another state completely blind, having never test driven anything other than the 2015 SE automatic. Thank goodness Toyota managed to create a pleasant manual driving experience with the 2015 refinements (at least it seems fine to me, and comparable to my past Honda manuals). Even the throttle seems fine, once I got used to it after about a week. It's pretty easy now to get the RPMs at 1200-1500 for smooth, relaxed launching in first gear from stop.

why? · 09-16-2015, 07:54 PM

Well since I just bought a Subaru BRZ I guess I will mention that one.

miami · 09-17-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

Well since I just bought a Subaru BRZ I guess I will mention that one.

pics or it didnt happen!

Lux · 09-18-2015, 07:40 PM

If I am barred from buying a Yaris and must purchase a competitor:

Honda Fit.
Chassis code GE8.
Made in Japan.

attrapereves · 09-18-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lux

If I am barred from buying a Yaris and must purchase a competitor:

Honda Fit.
Chassis code GE8.
Made in Japan.

Why the barring? I'll buy another Yaris, even though I find the car boring. It is super reliable though.

invader166 · 09-19-2015, 06:37 PM

If I wasn't limited to the North American market, i would also consider a "boy racer" Clio 200 EDC.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=clio+...ICctLDzc3-M%3A

nookandcrannycar · 09-19-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by attrapereves

Why the barring?

See thread title

nookandcrannycar · 09-19-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by invader166

If I wasn't limited to the North American market, i would also consider a "boy racer" Clio 200 EDC.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=clio+...ICctLDzc3-M%3A

I like it

inamoto · 09-25-2015, 11:58 AM

interesting thread, I also have the same question

BLKHILLSGUY · 09-25-2015, 07:44 PM

Maybe a new Tacoma. Hate wasting gas though, but it'd be great for winters around here which are notoriously difficult.

09-16-2015, 07:54 PM	#74
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Well since I just bought a Subaru BRZ I guess I will mention that one. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

09-19-2015, 06:37 PM	#78
invader166 Pumpman Drives: 2019 Kia Soul EV Base Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 434	If I wasn't limited to the North American market, i would also consider a "boy racer" Clio 200 EDC. https://www.google.ca/search?q=clio+...ICctLDzc3-M%3A __________________ "I would rather loose by a mile in a car I built myself, then win by an inch in a car that was built for me." - Moog

09-18-2015, 07:40 PM	#76
Lux Drives: NCP91 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 114	If I am barred from buying a Yaris and must purchase a competitor: Honda Fit. Chassis code GE8. *Made in Japan.*

09-25-2015, 11:58 AM	#81
inamoto Drives: bmw x5 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: dallas Posts: 10	interesting thread, I also have the same question

09-25-2015, 07:44 PM	#82
BLKHILLSGUY Drives: 2011 3dr LB Polar White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 344	Maybe a new Tacoma. Hate wasting gas though, but it'd be great for winters around here which are notoriously difficult.