Who plans on trading for a 2012? (Liftback)

[Betrivent]

Why is it that nobody considers an 06 a "current gen"?

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by Betrivent

Why is it that nobody considers an 06 a "current gen"?

For America, we didn't get the Yaris until '07. No such thing as an '06 Yaris over here.

[tomato]

I only have 60K miles on my Yaris so there is no reason to trade. For me, this is very low mileage. And if I can believe what I see under the hood, my Yaris completely agrees

[Kal-El]

I think generally, we economy car owners are a different breed when it comes to keeping our cars. We buy cars with the intention of running them into the ground.

When I mentioned earlier that a good portion of the population trades up every 3-5 years, it seems that becomes more true the more upmarket you go.

Mid level car owners ($25K-$30K est.) probably average 5-7 years. Higher end owners probably average 3-5. Which is a good reason why more expensive cars are leased about 50% of the time, while economy cars are usually purchased.

Naturally, a lot of it comes down to our economic situations, and in other cases our basic beliefs about cars and other goods. Many of us see that it's a waste of money to always drive new.

Most of us got the Yaris, in part, because we new it would be reliable transportation for over 10 years, 200,000 miles.

[Flipper_1938]

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[Betrivent]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

For America, we didn't get the Yaris until '07. No such thing as an '06 Yaris over here.

Oh man, it all makes sense now. Thanks! I was wondering why nobody listed an 06 yaris as compatible with stuff, even though they're all almost idential

[*MAD DOG*]

The styling went downhill after 07, the 12 looks like an ugly cross between a Yaris and a Civic. I don't plan on getting rid of my Yaris as I had cruise control and a NST Crank Lite Pulley installed.

I plan on paying the car off then with all the car repayments I wont have to make i'll get rid of my credit card.

[jeikz]

I'd seriously be annoyed with the interior, it looks too generic, totally lacking in any funky design flare that the Echo/Yaris is renowned for, plus I love having multiple cubby hole/storage compartments for my little knick-knacks, Oh the end of the central mounted instruments is abit sucky too.

[cali yaris]

I'll be keeping mine.... well, I kind of have to at this point.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I'll be keeping mine.... well, I kind of have to at this point.

LOL!

What, you don't want to do it all over again?

[LA Yaris]

[kimona]

It looks like a Matrix and the Honda Fit, two cars I think are bloody ugly!

If I needed a new car, I don't think I'd go with the new design Yaris HB; it's lost most of it's appeal as far as I'm concerned. I'd probably go with an Scion Xd... and quickly shave the stupid Scion badges in favour of Toyota ist.

EDIT: BTW, why is that A-shaped rear pillar becoming so popular? Just doesn't look right to me on any car.

[JBougie]

I am SO glad that I had to get a new one when I did ... I love my 2010 (more than my 07, even ... but that's because I have fallen completely in love with the LB) and I really, really don't like anything about the 2012. Well, the interior looks kinda cool - but it doesn't look as functional as the current gen.

Bad move, Toyota ... bad move ...

[donchae]

that looks like a combined Nissan Versa, Matrix, Prius, and Honda Fit. it looks very boxy.

the first and second generations give the yaris it's unique look..

[Thirty-Nine]

Not such a fan, at least of those pics. I'll reserve judgement until I see better photos, and then the real deal.

[BailOut]

We have two paid-for Toyotas in the garage. Other than perhaps an electric motorcycle in 2012 for a 7-month commuter, which has been a desire of mine for a long time, I don't see us buying any other vehicles for a long, long, time.

[STC]

I plan to keep my Yaris for quite sometime! I will be averaging around 10,000 - 12,000 miles a year. Presently, 11 months old @ 9,200 miles.

I plan to keep around 10 - 15 years or 120,000 - 180,000 miles. All considered if my work commute stays the same? I'm still gainfully employed and somewhat stable? But, who knows... maybe I might be forced to travel long distances to find non-existing work if the economy continues at its rate?

Good news is at least I will be debt free in less than a year... Except my house which use to be 'good' debt... Anyone who has debt, really try to get it down. Holding debt today is suicide for these uncertain times ahead of us!

Cheers!

[1stToyota]

Good advice.
I should be debt free, or close enough for me, in about 2 weeks. The only outstanding debt I'll have is 1 more year on the Yaris, but those payments are dirt cheap, imo, and as much as I'd like having a new Fiat or Smart it'd be a dumb decision.
Feels great not having a house payment, business loan and CC bills every month. Only thing I didn't plan for was being unemployed for the last 3+ months, but I'd rather face that instead of going back in debt buying another business. Don't know what it means to not be self-employed, but hopefully I'll be finding that out @ 1:00 pm today; cleared the first 2 hurdles and I'm being called in to sign some papers, so maybe that means I got the job!

edit: Actually, while I was at it, I decided to pay off the Yaris while I was paying off all the CCs ...and I got the job :D