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01-09-2018, 03:00 PM | #1 |
Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 21
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cheap coupe
ive had a yaris few months and great car but in terms of drive satisfaction and power leaves a bit to be desired.
Im looking for a cheap coupe that has low road tax, timing chain and 1.8+ something that has a bit of power. Any ideas appreciated. |
01-09-2018, 03:06 PM | #2 |
wow the only thing that comes to mind are nissans...primeras, 200sx, 350z, infiniti g35...
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01-09-2018, 03:12 PM | #3 |
Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 21
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by power i dont mean like fast and furious just something over 1.6 that will move when you press the gas pedal
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01-09-2018, 06:32 PM | #4 |
Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Arizona (USA)
Posts: 1,058
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My 2000 Accord sedan had a 2.3 engine and it wasn't any more peppy than my Yaris is. It's mostly about basic horsepower-to-weight ratio, and most automakers give their 'non-performance commuter models' just enough horsepower to hit a certain ratio threshold versus its curb weight - whether you are talking about a 3000 pound car with 150 horsepower or a 2000 pound car with 100 horsepower.
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01-09-2018, 07:03 PM | #5 |
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Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007
Location: Huntington Bch, CA
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I have no complaints about my 1.5L Yaris, so I guess the 1.3L is slow.
I suppose you need a UK member to recommend a car that's readily available where you're located. |
01-09-2018, 10:09 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2007 yaris 3 door Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 1,000
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idk how road taxes work, but a mazda miata fits your description pretty well...
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01-10-2018, 08:56 AM | #7 |
Drives: 2007 2-door hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: USAnotCA
Posts: 750
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rafhelp: are you using revs available when wanting more acceleration? check owner's manual for top speeds in the different gears.
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01-10-2018, 10:40 AM | #8 |
daily driver
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yaris SR
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