How long will you own your Yaris? - Page 5 - Toyota Yaris Forums

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 03-07-2010, 02:57 AM

Forever.

..until some douche hits me or something. Let's just hope that never happens though.

jambo101 · 03-07-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TEHxFALLEN V1.2

Forever.

..until some douche hits me or something. Let's just hope that never happens though.

So had you bought a Ford Pinto back in the seventies you'd still be happy to have it as your daily driver?

bigdoglover · 03-07-2010, 07:37 AM

they are going to kill you on a trade in. maybe sell it privately if you really want the new one

Ryu · 03-07-2010, 10:12 AM

I would keep this car as long as possible.

JBougie · 03-07-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kioshi

I plan to keep it forever...the life of the car~
Funny how i made fun of my coworker of owning one and despised every little thing on this car...and now, i had bought one and love every little thing on it~

I thought the LB was the ugliest thing on the road ....... until I bought my sedan and now I get jealous of everyone who has a LB because I want one

It's funny how your opinion changes about cars after you start driving one in the family huh?

Former_Neon · 03-09-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jambo101

So had you bought a Ford Pinto back in the seventies you'd still be happy to have it as your daily driver?

I can answer that. Yes.
If the car was in great shape and did the job, why not?

DevilGirl · 03-09-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jambo101

So had you bought a Ford Pinto back in the seventies you'd still be happy to have it as your daily driver?

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Originally Posted by Former_Neon

I can answer that. Yes.
If the car was in great shape and did the job, why not?

Until such time as you were ever so slightly rear-ended and your car blew you to pieces... Design flaw on this one, having the gas tank too close to the rear without reinforcing anything...

I think I'd pass on any Pinto, but that's me...

why? · 03-09-2010, 07:01 PM

lol you people are funny. The Yaris does its mission perfectly, and frankly it won't be worth trading in for something else. might as well always have a reliable car that can get 40 mpg so you can get a toy to play with or break and not have to worry.

Former_Neon · 03-10-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Until such time as you were ever so slightly rear-ended and your car blew you to pieces... Design flaw on this one, having the gas tank too close to the rear without reinforcing anything...

I think I'd pass on any Pinto, but that's me...

Here, once again in an Internet forum, we have someone who inserts herself into a thread half-cocked. For your edification, the idea was that I would keep a car that ran good and was in good shape overall. It wasn't a promotion for the Ford Pinto or any other specific car.

jambo101 · 03-10-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Former_Neon

Here, once again in an Internet forum, we have someone who inserts herself into a thread half-cocked. For your edification, the idea was that I would keep a car that ran good and was in good shape overall. It wasn't a promotion for the Ford Pinto or any other specific car.

The idea came from my post where i questioned the idea of keeping theYaris for life or a very long time,i was just trying to understand why some one would want to keep driving a tired old out of date economy car for 30+yrs,I used the Pinto as an example and i think Devil girl was just responding to my example of the Ford Pinto as the 30+ year old economy car and some of the unforeseen problems that can arise over time...

zachryboles · 03-10-2010, 11:38 AM

well i had my sedan 7 months and some lady rolled a stopsign and i T-Boned the hell outta her. Hoping to keep this Yarii for another 8-10 years.

bankrobber · 03-10-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fmicle

I think I'll keep the Yaris until I'll have enough money saved to start thinking about the next toy. I don't like car payments, so I'm more about delayed gratification in this respect. Save money first, buy car after

For now, that's not looking too good, so I think I'll be driving the Yaris for at least 5 more years

Must be a Dave Ramsey fan. I plan on running my Yaris at least 200k.
My last truck was a Dodge Ram with 264,000 when I sold it due to high gas prices. When the Yaris is slap wore out I will knock out the windows and race it at the local race track

kudzu71 · 03-12-2010, 10:09 AM

I've had my liftback for 3 years and I'm about to sell it. It's been a great car but I have always wanted a convertible and I'm gonna take the plunge.

Anyone wanna buy an 07 Yaris?

zachryboles · 03-12-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bankrobber

Must be a Dave Ramsey fan. I plan on running my Yaris at least 200k.
My last truck was a Dodge Ram with 264,000 when I sold it due to high gas prices. When the Yaris is slap wore out I will knock out the windows and race it at the local race track

Speaking of which im a HUUUUGGEE fan of Dave Ramsey and i am listening to his radio show right now.

jambo101 · 03-12-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kudzu71

I've had my liftback for 3 years and I'm about to sell it. It's been a great car but I have always wanted a convertible and I'm gonna take the plunge.

Anyone wanna buy an 07 Yaris?

I recommend a Miata,great car and great forum.. Good used Miatas can be had for less than $5k so why not keep the Yaris as well.You have some great twisty roads just northeast of Atlanta,perfect for driving top down through the twisties..

Yaris#2 · 03-14-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Until such time as you were ever so slightly rear-ended and your car blew you to pieces... Design flaw on this one, having the gas tank too close to the rear without reinforcing anything...

I think I'd pass on any Pinto, but that's me...

I had a '72 Pinto, never worried about being rear ended 'cause I seldom if ever used the brakes. Drove a Pinto wagon for a while as supervisor for a maintenance company. The only complaint with it was the boss telling me that every time he saw me on the road I was flying too close to the ground.

QuantumIguana · 03-22-2010, 11:41 AM

Probably for a long time. My wife is a real cheapskate.

I just bought a 2008 Yaris sedan with 7200 miles. Sprung for the 7 year, 100,000 mile warranty. So, barring anything unforseen, we'll keep it for at least seven years, hopefully longer. It should remain large enough for out needs. Air Conditioning, heater and a radio, good enough for me, so long as it remains reliable.

jimek · 03-23-2010, 02:37 PM

i cant wait til i pay it off to get a new car. it was cheap which i was looking for for a new car when i got it but i didnt realize it would feel as cheap as it does. i used to only drive old beat up 8 cylidner american cars and figured this would be a major upgrade...dont get me wrong the gas mileage is great but just about everything else is fairly bad, aside from the actual look of the car

03-07-2010, 02:57 AM	#73
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	Forever. ..until some douche hits me or something. Let's just hope that never happens though. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

03-07-2010, 10:12 AM	#76
Ryu View User's Garage Drives: Copper Orange Mica Yaris Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 503	I would keep this car as long as possible. __________________ My Copper Orange Mica Yaris with 9.3lb Kosei K1 TS http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10951 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13882 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...180#post472180

03-09-2010, 07:01 PM	#80
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	lol you people are funny. The Yaris does its mission perfectly, and frankly it won't be worth trading in for something else. might as well always have a reliable car that can get 40 mpg so you can get a toy to play with or break and not have to worry. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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