Do you like the 2012 restyle? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Chuck G · 10-15-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by teddy

It'd be a hard sell to go for a 2012 Yaris right now with its competition. The new Accent, Fiesta, and Sonic, plus the Fit all beat the new Yaris at this point IMO.

When I got my 2008 hatchback it was a no brainer, the subcompact market was awful. The Yaris was easily at the top and we already wanted a Toyota.

The competition? Accent: awful until the 2012 redesign. Aveo: awful enough that they replaced with with the Sonic. Fiesta: Wasn't around. Fit: Ugly little thing until the 2009 redesign, plus a premium price.

Sad but very true.

beebosaur · 10-16-2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mr9865

I'm thinking I may get a 12, because of the college grad rebate and because my current car, the echo gets amazing gas millage and has been problem free. I also want a 3 door hatch. The fiat 500 is tempting but I'm not to high on vehicles built in Mexico, my last two Mexican cars where the focus zx3 and an escort, both had troubles. sonic is a possibility but costs more. Not sure on the yaris styling, need to see it in person.

the college grad rebate is pretty awesome. $1000 off PLUS automatic tier 1 rates as long as you don't have charge offs over $1000. my credit isn't great but i have $0 charge offs and i was able to get tier 1.

mr9865 · 10-16-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by beebosaur

the college grad rebate is pretty awesome. $1000 off PLUS automatic tier 1 rates as long as you don't have charge offs over $1000. my credit isn't great but i have $0 charge offs and i was able to get tier 1.

Just saw one at the dealer today (5 door le grey), i like everything but the rear end. I would be interested in the 3 door L which makes the car priced nicely with the rebate!

Bernie P. · 10-16-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoBearWisconsin

I'm seriously thinking of a '12 Hyundai Accent SE as my next car.

I drove a loaded Accent with the auto tranny a while back.Really nice but even with what appears to be a very good warranty I'd still be concerned about it's unproven reliability.Not that I'd expect it to equal the Yaris or any Toyota but still.

Bernie P. · 10-16-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by teddy

It'd be a hard sell to go for a 2012 Yaris right now with its competition. The new Accent, Fiesta, and Sonic, plus the Fit all beat the new Yaris at this point IMO.

When I got my 2008 hatchback it was a no brainer, the subcompact market was awful. The Yaris was easily at the top and we already wanted a Toyota.

The competition? Accent: awful until the 2012 redesign. Aveo: awful enough that they replaced with with the Sonic. Fiesta: Wasn't around. Fit: Ugly little thing until the 2009 redesign, plus a premium price.

All good points.My folks went with the 2011 Fiesta S sedan just last month.I have to admit it's a really nice car at a very good price.

Twisterboy · 10-16-2011, 01:27 PM

As a Mark 3 owner I do like it.... Looks like a Auris at the front and that seems to be a way toyota seem to be doing things at the moment, trying to keep the family identity in all their cars.

Davy

TwoBearWisconsin · 10-16-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bernie P.

I drove a loaded Accent with the auto tranny a while back.Really nice but even with what appears to be a very good warranty I'd still be concerned about it's unproven reliability.Not that I'd expect it to equal the Yaris or any Toyota but still.

I had a 2003 Elantra and it was every bit as reliable in the time I had it as the Yaris. My only complaint was that I didn't get the hatchback.

roxy1 · 10-18-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bernie P.

I drove a loaded Accent with the auto tranny a while back.Really nice but even with what appears to be a very good warranty I'd still be concerned about it's unproven reliability.Not that I'd expect it to equal the Yaris or any Toyota but still.

even the previous gen accents have proven reliable and i expect the '12 accent to be even moreso. its not just talk. as the years go by, more and more data supports the reliability of hyundai. i owned the 2012 accent before getting my veloster and it is so much more than the yaris ever was.

i had always been a "toyota guy", but i have no reservations about hyundai anymore after spending some time in their vehicles.

toyota all but admits they cant sell the yaris on any tangible merits vs the accent or fiesta with their new ad campaign:

yaris. its a car

sue08401 · 10-18-2011, 12:33 AM

They lost me by getting rid of the center instruments in the 2012 model.

One advantage I found with the center pod was I could mount my Garmin GPS right in front of me. I have a large very accurate speedo in front of me that also lets me know what the speed limit is. And as a musician I can switch over to the map when getting close to a new location. All the time still looking forward and not having to divert my eyes off the road. And it doesn't block my view out the windshield.

*Astroman* · 10-18-2011, 04:20 PM

No.

jekqmb · 10-18-2011, 04:28 PM

I dont know if we will ever like them cause the moderators wont make sections for the new 2012 owners even though the car is available now.

*Astroman* · 10-18-2011, 06:31 PM

There is a section for the 3rd gen Yaris already, and this thread is in that section. Also, moderators cannot make new categories, just moderate threads. I wish the admins would give us those privileges since their presence isn't common on here. We tried to get eTiMaGo super mod privileges but they wouldn't do it.

Back on topic, my answer is still no.

CanIHazYarisHatch? · 11-02-2011, 02:50 AM

I adore the 2012 restyle, especially in 3-door guise. Has a sharp Euro-look to it, very refreshing.

barebonedvitz · 11-02-2011, 04:42 AM

i like the lines... but i'm a bigger fan of the interior though... it makes me wanna get back into a yaris

UTVitz · 11-02-2011, 11:58 AM

Nope, look as I might I can't warm up to the funny pointy nose and stern looking headlights. The dash is alright-similar to a TC I suppose. Like the idea of one wiper, but it sure makes wind noise at freeway speed. Looks like it will be a Mazda2 for me next time even though I prefer Toyota mechanicals. Wish we could get the Toyota Aygo here-love the look of that cutie.

MadMax · 11-02-2011, 08:13 PM

Now that I've seen one in person, I am less likely to switch. Not that there was much of a chance of that anyway, but if something were to happen to Sprocket I don't think I'd consider the new Yaris. It lost a lot of its "character" if you ask me, and I mistook a Matrix for one a few weeks back.

Honestly, if I were in the market I am not sure what I'd get. I do like the subcompact hatch concept, and while there are some nice ones out there I still don't have a positive feel for any one in particular. We had a Fiesta S as a rental a few weeks back and it had a horrible transmission slip issue (and the other rental, which was also a Fiesta, suffered the same problem). I just can't warm up to the Accent, even after seeing a bazillion Hyundais when I was in Korea two months ago. The Mazda2 comes close and it pretty much looks the same as the old Yaris (which is a good thing), but it's built on the same DE platform as the Ford Fiesta.

It's pretty much assured I will keep my Yaris for a while, I don't put a lot of miles on it (20K in three years) and it's holding up pretty well. For an entry-level vehicle I wonder how it will fare at the 5-year point and beyond, but I take good care of it so hopefully it will make it to ten years or even longer.

Cheers! M2

birdman · 11-07-2011, 04:04 AM

I'm not liking the goofy looking dash with all the lost storage compartments and the heated or cooled cup holders. The outside is a bit over styled for my tastes. I don't see any other small hatch that is worth trading my cherry '08 for.

Chuck G · 11-07-2011, 06:15 PM

Finally got a chance to check one out.
The 2012 dash layout made me feel claustrophobic compared to the open layout of my sedan.
I really prefer the previous generation with the center cluster.

10-18-2011, 04:20 PM	#28
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	No. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-18-2011, 04:28 PM	#29
jekqmb Local Sh*t Disturber Drives: 2009 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: STL Posts: 591	I dont know if we will ever like them cause the moderators wont make sections for the new 2012 owners even though the car is available now. __________________ You think your Yaris is low and fitted LOLzzzzz

10-18-2011, 06:31 PM	#30
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	There is a section for the 3rd gen Yaris already, and this thread is in that section. Also, moderators cannot make new categories, just moderate threads. I wish the admins would give us those privileges since their presence isn't common on here. We tried to get eTiMaGo super mod privileges but they wouldn't do it. Back on topic, my answer is still no. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

11-02-2011, 04:42 AM	#32
barebonedvitz return of the comeback Drives: white '08LB..very nice,i like Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sacramento,CA Posts: 155	i like the lines... but i'm a bigger fan of the interior though... it makes me wanna get back into a yaris __________________ Everything will be ok in the end... if it's not ok, it's not the end. 93 Civic Si- SC/B18B1 - street beast 07 Red/BlackTop Yaris LB - died in a sandwich in 2010@168K. 08 White Yaris LB - daily beatnut...round 2!

11-02-2011, 08:13 PM	#34
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Now that I've seen one in person, I am less likely to switch. Not that there was much of a chance of that anyway, but if something were to happen to Sprocket I don't think I'd consider the new Yaris. It lost a lot of its "character" if you ask me, and I mistook a Matrix for one a few weeks back. Honestly, if I were in the market I am not sure what I'd get. I do like the subcompact hatch concept, and while there are some nice ones out there I still don't have a positive feel for any one in particular. We had a Fiesta S as a rental a few weeks back and it had a horrible transmission slip issue (and the other rental, which was also a Fiesta, suffered the same problem). I just can't warm up to the Accent, even after seeing a bazillion Hyundais when I was in Korea two months ago. The Mazda2 comes close and it pretty much looks the same as the old Yaris (which is a good thing), but it's built on the same DE platform as the Ford Fiesta. It's pretty much assured I will keep my Yaris for a while, I don't put a lot of miles on it (20K in three years) and it's holding up pretty well. For an entry-level vehicle I wonder how it will fare at the 5-year point and beyond, but I take good care of it so hopefully it will make it to ten years or even longer. Cheers! M2 __________________

10-16-2011, 01:27 PM	#24
Twisterboy Drives: Yaris SR Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Posts: 40	As a Mark 3 owner I do like it.... Looks like a Auris at the front and that seems to be a way toyota seem to be doing things at the moment, trying to keep the family identity in all their cars. Davy

10-18-2011, 12:33 AM	#27
sue08401 Drives: 2010 yaris 3 door w/ MT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 5	They lost me by getting rid of the center instruments in the 2012 model. One advantage I found with the center pod was I could mount my Garmin GPS right in front of me. I have a large very accurate speedo in front of me that also lets me know what the speed limit is. And as a musician I can switch over to the map when getting close to a new location. All the time still looking forward and not having to divert my eyes off the road. And it doesn't block my view out the windshield.

11-02-2011, 02:50 AM	#31
CanIHazYarisHatch? Drives: 2012 Yaris 3-door w/5-speed! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 273	I adore the 2012 restyle, especially in 3-door guise. Has a sharp Euro-look to it, very refreshing.

11-02-2011, 11:58 AM	#33
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	Nope, look as I might I can't warm up to the funny pointy nose and stern looking headlights. The dash is alright-similar to a TC I suppose. Like the idea of one wiper, but it sure makes wind noise at freeway speed. Looks like it will be a Mazda2 for me next time even though I prefer Toyota mechanicals. Wish we could get the Toyota Aygo here-love the look of that cutie.

11-07-2011, 04:04 AM	#35
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	I'm not liking the goofy looking dash with all the lost storage compartments and the heated or cooled cup holders. The outside is a bit over styled for my tastes. I don't see any other small hatch that is worth trading my cherry '08 for.

11-07-2011, 06:15 PM	#36
Chuck G Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 273	Finally got a chance to check one out. The 2012 dash layout made me feel claustrophobic compared to the open layout of my sedan. I really prefer the previous generation with the center cluster. Last edited by Chuck G; 11-07-2011 at 06:17 PM. Reason: I'm an idiot

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