YR's Car Shopping part 2: Endgame - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yaris Revenge · 07-30-2007, 09:45 AM

(Here's the previous discussion:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7041)

Well, I've finally made up my mind for sure, and I don't think anyone can be more surprised about the final decision than I am!

For over a year now I've been looking at buying a Yaris. I was initially looking at Yaris vs. Accent, then recently moved on to a Yaris vs. Mini Cooper convertible comparison. For some unknown reason I found myself comparing the Mini Cooper to a convertible Mustang! Surprisingly, there is only $1000 or so difference between the two (depending on equipment).

So I went and test drove a V6 hardtop Mustang just to get a feel for it...... and fell head-over-heels. So much so that I decided I wasn't even interested in the convertible. The fastback retro design is just....just.... awesome. It helps that my wife despises "dumpy" cars (her words, not mine), so she's pushing for the Mustang as well. And my father-in-law can get me a family discount through the company he works for.

I really have debated it back and forth, and there's a nice long list of reasons I've decided to get the Mustang over the Mini Cooper, but I'm not gonna' go into detail because it's boring and I don't feel like typing that much. As for the Mustang vs. Yaris.... well.... the MPG may suck (really suck!) by comparison, but I'm not going to let my whole lifestyle be dictated by a gas pump.

So, the Vibe is officially up for sale, and as soon as it's gone, I'll be heading back to the local Ford dealership to find a nice GT.

As for my presence on YarisWorld... I think I'll probably stick around. You guys seem much more fun to chit-chat with than the guys on Stangnet.

Maybe I can be the official economy car emissary amongst the muscle car blockheads!

~YR

PS: When the deal finally goes down, I'll post some pics!

Black Yaris · 07-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Ford... Booooooo.....

fu_im_from_texas · 07-30-2007, 12:14 PM

get a yaris in 3 years when you have to replace your ford ... ;)

tiksman · 07-30-2007, 12:45 PM

The rental mustang I had was a v-6 it hat supprising power for a v6 and it handled well. BUT it was very rough to ride in and the interior door panels were so cheap and the shifter was in the way of the ac controls. Not a bad choice but a ok car. That means a lot from me because I despise ford products after the ones I had fell apart.

Black Yaris · 07-30-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fu_im_from_texas

get a yaris in 3 years when you have to replace your ford ... ;)

you give it 3 years? Last summer when I was working in a shop I was seeing 2006's falling apart already

Yaris Revenge · 07-30-2007, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fu_im_from_texas

get a yaris in 3 years when you have to replace your ford ... ;)

Nah, I figure get a Yaris in 3 years when gas in $5 a gallon. Then it'd be worth it for sure!

I've read a LOT of online reviews from 2005+ Mustang owners. I feel pretty confident that should I have any issues, they'll be the same minor ones you get with any brand.

If nothing else, it'll still look awesome on the back of a flatbed wrecker.

~YR

eTiMaGo · 07-31-2007, 02:06 AM

3....2....1.... you're banned, traitor!!!

redyaris · 07-31-2007, 11:34 AM

YR in a Ford? Say it aint so!

At least its not a Chevy or other GM disposable.

Yaris Revenge · 07-31-2007, 02:19 PM

Ha! Funny!

I don't think I could ever bring myself to buy another GM product... because so few of them ARE actually GM products. A company that tries to pass itself off as "all American" while pumping out a whole plethora of import vehicles just pisses me off.... it insults my intelligence. Sure Ford uses some Mazda stuff (the company that builds the Mazdaspeed 3 and the RX-8 can't be all bad!), but GM uses anyone they can get their hands on... Daewoo, Honda, Toyota, Opel... they're such brand whores.

~YR

churp · 07-31-2007, 09:30 PM

I'm not letting the gas pump dictate my lifestyle either.....that's why I bought the Yaris!!!

Yaris Revenge · 08-01-2007, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by churp

I'm not letting the gas pump dictate my lifestyle either.....that's why I bought the Yaris!!!

Exactly! Everyone should get what they want and what they can afford!

We don't all have to have the same lifestyle, now do we?

~YR

Black Yaris · 08-01-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redyaris

YR in a Ford? Say it aint so!

At least its not a Chevy or other GM disposable.

at least there are a few GM's you can buy that are realy Toyota's i.e. the Vibe or Prizm

eTiMaGo · 08-01-2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

Exactly! Everyone should get what they want and what they can afford!

We don't all have to have the same lifestyle, now do we?

~YR

yes, yes, go and live your "alternative" lifestyle

Yaris Revenge · 08-01-2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

yes, yes, go and live your "alternative" lifestyle

What, you inviting me to come hang out with you and your friends?

~YR

eTiMaGo · 08-01-2007, 11:08 AM

oh i can introduce you to some guys/girls who'll give you a time you'll never forget..

ahem... anyway... Mustang convertibles are sexy... not as cool as our yarii but hey, it's your choice in the end. Oh and it better be red, too, or else...

ChinoCharles · 08-01-2007, 11:27 AM

I don't know you.

jdium · 08-01-2007, 02:30 PM

Welcome to the Mustang world. I love these cars, more of a 5.0 guy, but they all kick ass. These cars actually get quicker when you spend money on them:

http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/...section=Racing

Congrats, you're gonna enjoy it.

nsmitchell · 08-01-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdium

Welcome to the Mustang world. I love these cars, more of a 5.0 guy, but they all kick ass. These cars actually get quicker when you spend money on them:

http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/...section=Racing

Congrats, you're gonna enjoy it.

That's one quick 6cyl Musty-stang!

I drove a new style Mustang convertible in Naples Fla last year and it was kinda nice, but I got bored with it pretty quick. I kept the top down the whole time. I like the Yaris over the Mustang because it is cute, small, tossable and cheap to own, lasts forever. Holds 4 people and can haul a diswasher if needed.

Oh well, that's my $.02 worth.

07-30-2007, 09:45 AM	#1
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	YR's Car Shopping part 2: Endgame (Here's the previous discussion: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7041) Well, I've finally made up my mind for sure, and I don't think anyone can be more surprised about the final decision than I am! For over a year now I've been looking at buying a Yaris. I was initially looking at Yaris vs. Accent, then recently moved on to a Yaris vs. Mini Cooper convertible comparison. For some unknown reason I found myself comparing the Mini Cooper to a convertible Mustang! Surprisingly, there is only $1000 or so difference between the two (depending on equipment). So I went and test drove a V6 hardtop Mustang just to get a feel for it...... and fell head-over-heels. So much so that I decided I wasn't even interested in the convertible. The fastback retro design is just....just.... awesome. It helps that my wife despises "dumpy" cars (her words, not mine), so she's pushing for the Mustang as well. And my father-in-law can get me a family discount through the company he works for. I really have debated it back and forth, and there's a nice long list of reasons I've decided to get the Mustang over the Mini Cooper, but I'm not gonna' go into detail because it's boring and I don't feel like typing that much. As for the Mustang vs. Yaris.... well.... the MPG may suck (really suck!) by comparison, but I'm not going to let my whole lifestyle be dictated by a gas pump. So, the Vibe is officially up for sale, and as soon as it's gone, I'll be heading back to the local Ford dealership to find a nice GT. As for my presence on YarisWorld... I think I'll probably stick around. You guys seem much more fun to chit-chat with than the guys on Stangnet. Maybe I can be the official economy car emissary amongst the muscle car blockheads! ~YR PS: When the deal finally goes down, I'll post some pics! __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

07-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	Ford... Booooooo..... __________________

07-31-2007, 02:06 AM	#7
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	3....2....1.... you're banned, traitor!!! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

07-31-2007, 11:34 AM	#8
redyaris Shiny Chromey Coolness View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 982	YR in a Ford? Say it aint so! At least its not a Chevy or other GM disposable. __________________ Bringin the Bling to Yarisworld

07-31-2007, 02:19 PM	#9
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	Ha! Funny! I don't think I could ever bring myself to buy another GM product... because so few of them ARE actually GM products. A company that tries to pass itself off as "all American" while pumping out a whole plethora of import vehicles just pisses me off.... it insults my intelligence. Sure Ford uses some Mazda stuff (the company that builds the Mazdaspeed 3 and the RX-8 can't be all bad!), but GM uses anyone they can get their hands on... Daewoo, Honda, Toyota, Opel... they're such brand whores. ~YR __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

07-30-2007, 12:14 PM	#3
fu_im_from_texas Drives: Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 137	get a yaris in 3 years when you have to replace your ford ... ;)

07-30-2007, 12:45 PM	#4
tiksman View User's Garage Drives: 07 Red Hatch Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 269	The rental mustang I had was a v-6 it hat supprising power for a v6 and it handled well. BUT it was very rough to ride in and the interior door panels were so cheap and the shifter was in the way of the ac controls. Not a bad choice but a ok car. That means a lot from me because I despise ford products after the ones I had fell apart.

07-31-2007, 09:30 PM	#10
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	I'm not letting the gas pump dictate my lifestyle either.....that's why I bought the Yaris!!! __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

08-01-2007, 11:08 AM	#15
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	oh i can introduce you to some guys/girls who'll give you a time you'll never forget.. ahem... anyway... Mustang convertibles are sexy... not as cool as our yarii but hey, it's your choice in the end. Oh and it better be red, too, or else... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

08-01-2007, 11:27 AM	#16
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I don't know you.

08-01-2007, 02:30 PM	#17
jdium Mr Attitude Drives: Blazing Blue 5 Spd Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsboro Posts: 302	Welcome to the Mustang world. I love these cars, more of a 5.0 guy, but they all kick ass. These cars actually get quicker when you spend money on them: http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/...section=Racing Congrats, you're gonna enjoy it. __________________ It's scary to think that half the people surrounding you are below average...

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