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Old 03-16-2012, 04:11 PM   #1
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I get asked quite often how I like my hybrid..When I tell them its not a hybrid they look at me like im crazy..
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Old 03-16-2012, 04:15 PM   #2
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I get asked quite often how I like my hybrid..When I tell them its not a hybrid they look at me like im crazy..
If Toyota would just frikkin' ADVERTISE the Yaris, people would understand.... :sigh:
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Old 03-16-2012, 04:18 PM   #3
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I agree!! More air time for the Yaris
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Old 03-16-2012, 07:16 PM   #4
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I have been asked more than once where the battery is. I always laugh and say it's under the hood. I have also noticed a few people pointing at my Yaris and talking about it. They seem to be smiling and laughing, so I assume they are joking about it. The SUV/big vehicle mentality still reigns supreme down here. If gas goes to $5.00 a gallon by this summer, I will be the one laughing. Heck, I'm laughing now at $3.60. My gas bill is 1/3 of what it has been compared to my 97 Tacoma.

Yeah, Toyota does not advertise the Yaris. I knew the name, but when I was looking for a small vehicle, I was looking hard at Corollas and had totally forgotten about the Yaris. Since Corollas (even used ones) are overpriced here, I searched for a Yaris and luckily found mine at a good price.
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Old 03-16-2012, 08:35 PM   #5
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I believe other drivers think I am a small female or elderly person driving a car of that type. Conversely, they think I am probably some mean guy while I am in my black truck.
90% of the idiots on the road dont think, period - Its not your car, its the 'me-me' mentality of the (usually younger) generation on our roads.

Incidentally, most of them take their lack of patience and respect OFF the road too.

Bring back the good ol 'clip behind the ear'
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Old 03-16-2012, 08:57 PM   #6
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Old 03-17-2012, 12:13 AM   #7
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.. It seems I get zero respect on the road and it really goes beyond that. .....

There have been other little incidents, but those two have stuck in my mind the most.

..... Can anyone relate?

F..ck yeah!!! I've been putting up with this for years, since I used to drive a smaller car before and it is indeed complete disregard for the small car out there for some reason. Not trying to over generalize but yeah, a lot of people will just assume they can cut in front of me, whatever.... On the other hand, whenever I drove the ex's [much bigger car], it was like they were parting in front of me in the freeway so I could merge.


I guess now I've developed different driving habits when I drive a small car. Either you have to be more assertive, or simply let them go ahead, depending on the situation, what is safe at the time, do you have room go first or is it better to let the jerks cut in front of you rather than get into a fender bender...

I know the Yaris is somewhat underpowered for certain situations on the road, so I tread lightly in some cases.
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Old 03-17-2012, 12:34 AM   #8
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It is all about mentality. I drive my Yaris almost like a grandma, though I have Yamaha R1, a 1000cc motorcycle. That is why I smile at people who try to race my Yaris!
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Old 03-17-2012, 12:22 PM   #9
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I don't really have a problem, of course I drive slower than almost everyone on the road, and if they try to tailgate me I'll brake check them faster than they can change the radio station.

Mostly though I just don't care what other drivers think. When push comes to shove, most people don't want to get in an accident.

Although I will also admit to pushing the Yaris father than most people are willing to push their cars handling wise. Let the tail of the car come out and play! After out handling people they won't give you grief.
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Old 01-24-2013, 10:00 PM   #10
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if they try to tailgate me I'll brake check them faster than they can change the radio station.
^^^^^ This. Me too. Rarely happens though.
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Old 03-17-2012, 02:35 PM   #11
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i believe its your area. here in south florida i see quite a few yaris more the older gens the the 12 model, and their just zipping around town. as for the respect issue, i do tend to see people always trying to cut in front of me, but mostly because their in a hurry. im 28 yrs old 6'2 220 lbs. i know i dont fit the usual yaris driver criteria. but i think due to me having very dark windows would give away im definetly not a senior citizen, also the fact at nighttime i just installed HIDS lighting.

my guess would be its the good Ol' boy syndrome over in your specific area. dont let it bother you. there's asshole drivers all through the United states.
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Old 03-19-2012, 02:18 PM   #12
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Nicfin, I think it's due to what the others said, Alabama and most of the Southern states are full of rednecks. Even here in Indiana we have our share of them, most of them disgruntled General Motors workers who were laid off last summer when the GM Stamping Plant closed. And the local Ford Motor Co./Visteon closed also.

Another thing it could be is the people who just plain hate Japanese cars, for the above reasons. Years ago I was lined up at the Indpls Motor Speedway to get in for the first day of qualifying and I just happened to be in line behind a UAW worker with a bumper sticker that said "I'm Union and I'm Damn Proud of It". He was drunk and when he saw my Honda CRX he threw a beer bottle through my glass. It just so happened a Safety Patrol guy came by at the same time and had him arrested by the State Police.

Still, there's not a week that goes by where someone tries to run me over and they all get the finger.
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Old 03-19-2012, 02:54 PM   #13
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hello all.

When I was first learning to drive I used to get upset at every driver that tried to cut me off on the freeway or pulled out infront of me or raced me to be infront of me, whatever the list goes on.

As I get older I realize all I really want to do is live my life, if they want to be jerks let them. This what I think of when im driving. "its costing me less than 1/2 a gallon of gas to drive to and from work, i take it easy and enjoy the drive (im really not in any rush to start a 12 hour shift working on airplanes anyways ) If you must be infront of me whatever, its your loss because you just burned up in that one little move what i do in an entire day of driving."

Dont let it get to you, I think its a power thing. They think by being ahead 1 car in the "great race" they have gained some kind of better position in life, and that they gained power and respect, also they see the yaris and think "oh its just a little slow car with granny driving I can beat up on it" just let em and laugh.


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Old 03-19-2012, 11:40 PM   #14
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hello all.

When I was first learning to drive I used to get upset at every driver that tried to cut me off on the freeway or pulled out infront of me or raced me to be infront of me, whatever the list goes on.

As I get older I realize all I really want to do is live my life, if they want to be jerks let them. This what I think of when im driving. "its costing me less than 1/2 a gallon of gas to drive to and from work, i take it easy and enjoy the drive (im really not in any rush to start a 12 hour shift working on airplanes anyways ) If you must be infront of me whatever, its your loss because you just burned up in that one little move what i do in an entire day of driving."

Dont let it get to you, I think its a power thing. They think by being ahead 1 car in the "great race" they have gained some kind of better position in life, and that they gained power and respect, also they see the yaris and think "oh its just a little slow car with granny driving I can beat up on it" just let em and laugh.


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I have to agree, and nine times out if ten, I usually pull right next to them at the stop light anyway. We both got at the same place and THEY (the speeder/s) have to wait just like I (in the Yaris) do.

They just burn more fuel, and increase wear and tear on their vehicle (beating on it in a rush to get somewhere) instead of me. Let them waste money to potentially "save" a couple of seconds. No paint off my bumper! I'll just sit in the right lane and enjoy a nice, quiet drive listening to some Beethoven or Bach.

Or Epica.

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Nicfin, I think it's due to what the others said, Alabama and most of the Southern states are full of rednecks. Even here in Indiana we have our share of them, most of them disgruntled General Motors workers who were laid off last summer when the GM Stamping Plant closed. And the local Ford Motor Co./Visteon closed also.

Another thing it could be is the people who just plain hate Japanese cars, for the above reasons. Years ago I was lined up at the Indpls Motor Speedway to get in for the first day of qualifying and I just happened to be in line behind a UAW worker with a bumper sticker that said "I'm Union and I'm Damn Proud of It". He was drunk and when he saw my Honda CRX he threw a beer bottle through my glass. It just so happened a Safety Patrol guy came by at the same time and had him arrested by the State Police.

Still, there's not a week that goes by where someone tries to run me over and they all get the finger.
When I lived in Southern California, about half the time I lived with roommates. One roommate I had was born and mostly raised in Orange County (CA) and then when he turned 16, his dad got transferred to Detroit. They moved to Rochester Hills, MI and he finished up at Rochester Adams High School (Madonna is an alum) and then went on to the University of Michigan, played Water Polo there, and later came back to Southern California. He said no one would dare show up with a foreign car and park it in the student parking lot for rear of what would happen to it. I remember thinking at the time how can the attitude of the people in a pretty prosperous area with well educated people be like that. I thought what a bunch of neanderthals. During the first year I had my Yaris, I was driving down a street in Warren, MI and was cut off in a way that I knew some of this attitude still had prevailed.
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Old 03-20-2012, 02:49 AM   #16
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In South Dakota i get passed and cut off in my yaris sedan and my chevy silverado. most ppl around here are just bad drivers. I think its becasue there is too much room and people just are not used to being close to others on the road.
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Old 03-20-2012, 11:09 AM   #17
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I'll pull off to the side of the road when possible when someone is getting worked up and following to closely . That way I don't get peeved as well . No matter how fast you go some will still get up on your .

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Old 03-20-2012, 11:32 AM   #18
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If you get followed, it's because you didn't let the people pass. Unless the guy following is really dumb and is staying behind you on a 2+ lanes road.
where on earth do you live? East timbucktoo? Do you drive on one lane roads that see 5-20 vehicles a week?

Or maybe you just got your license a few days ago and have zero idea of what you are talking about.

Here in real civilization people are jerks. They tailgate you and flash their lights at you on 4 lane highways. There is literally no road i drive on where passing is not easy, nowhere in my commute where i consistently go below the speed limit. I am always the slowest person on the road, and even when they can pass easily, people like you would rather be a jerk.

Now if you really are a child who just got your license, realize now there are people who will stop, get out of their car, and beat you to within an inch of your life if you tailgate them like you claim you do. And you have no idea which car they are in, what move they might make. I've seen people on highways choose to play demolition derby with cars because someone did something that pissed them off, you literally do not know which person you are driving near is ready to die, or who is in such a bad mood they would love to die by ramming your car.

Now someone who does what you do I slow down or stop. If they are in a bad mood they quickly get scared shitless when they see someone 6'2" and bigger than most football players step out of the vehicle, and they go around like they should. However there are people who carry guns in the vehicles. There are people in terrible moods who will grab tire irons and go after you with it. I saw a lady in a bmw stop, put her car in reverse, and smash into someone who pissed her off while she was driving ,she then got out of her car and started pounding on the other vehicle.

This isn't fantasyland, this isn't a playground. You are driving a weapon, with people around you driving weapons. It only takes one stupid error with one other person who is ready to die to change your life forever, if you are lucky enough to survive.
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