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[Dylanby]

9 hours later, she has 602km.

That's some tantric "driving". She doesn't look a day over 23km!

j/k

[Dweeb]

The car is kind of cool, well for what it costs anyway.
Here is my first day impressions:
There are a few things that I like, I don’t like (could improve on), and one that is really bad.

The BAD:
Going 110km/h or faster on the HWY (I know, speeding = illegal ), if you open the windows, this HUGE buffeting / wind noise occurs. Really sucks !! None of my other cars even come close to this. Oh well, windows up A/C on! (funny thing is, my friends Echo doesn’t do it as bad.)

The Could use improvements:
Seat / seat position: Kind of feel like driving a bus. Heck I think I am sitting lower in my Durango than in a Yaris. (but that’s fixable, seat modification/lowering is first thing on the list) and NO, I am not 18 and a “ricer” that needs to have his seat reclined all the way back to drive so he looks cool.
The Drive by wire throttle: Great concept, and it works fairly well on most cars, but I am a bit disappointed in the Yaris’ version. please improve it !!
Handbrake is hard to “pull-up/get to/ release” if you have the centre armrest option installed, and in down position.
The 6CD, MP3 Stereo could be a bite better in the “sound” department, considering this is the “best option” one for this car.
Wife doesn’t like feel of the clutch and the position of the shifter. I kind of agree with her on that. ( a bit of a long throw on the shifter, and a bit of a mushy feel to it)

The Good stuff:
I like the looks, Cute and Sexy would be the words for it. Awesome colours !
Best looking out of all the other sub-sub-sub-compacts.
Drives well, it travels a bit on the HWY at speeds, and when windy. (light, tall car on skinny tires with shorter wheel base) but still thumbs UP.
Power is pretty good. With 106hp, I did a bunch of burnouts, not bad ! Zippy and nimble on normal roads. City traffic is a cinch in this thing, and it actually fits in the “modern” parking spot at a mall.
Handling is ???, I have not had the chance to take it for a real spin yet (twisty roads/track/gravel roads ) as the wife was in the car all day. I will give the “Dweebs” update soon (if anyone is interested)
Interior is great (except for the height of the driver seat and hand brake / arm rest cushion interference),
I like the layout of all the gauges, cup-holders,…etc.
Roomy, way more space than I expected,
Seat / support are great on this car (5 door RS, liftback)
GREAT fuel economy !!

Over all - great

- As for other questions, the “babe” in the car is the wife.
- Not worried about the other “crazy drivers” as I am one of those too much racing in my blood.
- Got exactly what I ordered – took less than 2 weeks to get it.

Dweeb

[Dylanby]

Cool notes! Actually the higher seating position is something I liked in the Yaris (as compared to the Fit, etc.). Oh well, personal preference.

[ricko]

Interesting notes Dweeb. I've had mine ('06 RS) for a month, and can say you will get used to the clutch and seat height. Actually you might consider lowering the car, instead of the seat. I have the TRD lowering springs installed and they take away some of that "micro-van" feel, and tighten up the handling at the same time. The car still rides well, and has the clearance needed for T.O.'s bombed out roads. Enjoy your "Smart...er" car!

[Dweeb]

^^^ Ah...., it's my head that has the problem - roof.
And the steering wheel in my lap, it’s angle - driving a bus syndrome. ( it’s my wife’s car, so…. )

Let the mods begin....

[ricko]

What is with all you 6' ++++++ drivers in Toronto????? Been eating the fish out of L. Ontario again. I guess lowering the seats is your only option, unless you go AFTERMARKET$$$$$$$$$.

[why?]

I agree on the armrest. It is just in the wrong position no matter where it is. If it is down it blocks the shifter and emergency break. If it is up the pointy edge gets me right in the side.

[jcove]

Originally Posted by ricko

Interesting notes Dweeb. I've had mine ('06 RS) for a month, and can say you will get used to the clutch and seat height. Actually you might consider lowering the car, instead of the seat. I have the TRD lowering springs installed and they take away some of that "micro-van" feel, and tighten up the handling at the same time. The car still rides well, and has the clearance needed for T.O.'s bombed out roads. Enjoy your "Smart...er" car!

STOP TEASING. I've done too many other "Small" Mods. Could have bought the &^$*%* springs already and I should have. Oh, well. Next week I find out when I get my new exaust and then I'll start the save. BTW, unless you have a friend as a mechanic and/or can do it yourself, I think the best thing to do is get the springs through Toyota. I think in terms of cashflow. By the time you purchase the springs off ebay, have them shipped and then have them installed, you have only saved maybe a few dollars. I think that the Toyota Dealership is going to be the way I go now. That's just my 2 cents though.

[jcove]

Originally Posted by jcove

STOP TEASING. I've done too many other "Small" Mods. Could have bought the &^$*%* springs already and I should have. Oh, well. Next week I find out when I get my new exaust and then I'll start the save. BTW, unless you have a friend as a mechanic and/or can do it yourself, I think the best thing to do is get the springs through Toyota. I think in terms of cashflow. By the time you purchase the springs off ebay, have them shipped and then have them installed, you have only saved maybe a few dollars. I think that the Toyota Dealership is going to be the way I go now. That's just my 2 cents though.

Anyone who can prove me wrong in the TO area, please do. I'm just thinking out loud, and haven't decided where to buy my springs......

[jcove]

Originally Posted by ricko

What is with all you 6' ++++++ drivers in Toronto????? Been eating the fish out of L. Ontario again. I guess lowering the seats is your only option, unless you go AFTERMARKET$$$$$$$$$.

LMAO, no I still only have 10 fingers and toes, two eyes and one nose, one mouth.... LOL For me it was too many kicks in the arse growing up in Northern Ontario. Seriously though, my whole family(guys) is over 6'3. For me it's all in the legs so I just put the seat back, back not recline with my hat sideways (WTF is with that anyway), lots of leg room and still lots of head room. I kind of like the seat where it is and I'm thinking of just lowing the car!

[ricko]

I agree J, the dealer is the way to go. It took just 24hrs from order to installed, and I live up here in ski country. The U.S. prices look good, but by the time you add the conversion, taxes, and shipping, things don't look quite as inexpensive. And you still have to get them installed.

[Macel]

I highly recommend reading that undercover salesman article on Edmunds. There are lots of neat little things I learned you can do to get the price down... And to get a better commission for the salesperson you are speaking with, so both parties who have any direct say in the final deal are happy.

[coolspot]

GF just bought a 5DR RS w/ B Package Auto + Rust Proofing + All Season Mats for 23880 on the road.

There is also a 500.00 grad program rebate on top of this price, so 23380.00 OTR.

Geez, some people here got there cars for 21500 :(

[LAHAL]

i paid about the same as u coospot, i got the 5DR RS B package Manuel, 3M protection, lowering springs, and alarm+car starter. for about 23000 something, plus my 500 dollar grad rebate. which i just to get the windows tinted. :)

[contay]

Just purchased a 2007 Flint Mica and received it for 4% above dealer cost,plus I got them to throw in the sport pedals and a leather shifter. Love the car especially with 15% tint all the way around.

[David81]

Hi Contay,

Me too i got the 2007 Yaris Aero, in white.
Do you think our skirts are a bit too low? Made it hard for me to parallel park, i'm always afraid of dmging the front skirt.

Anyways, my discount was 700 + 500 grad rebate - admin fee or someting + 100 gas credit.

[Yaris]

Originally Posted by coolspot

GF just bought a 5DR RS w/ B Package Auto + Rust Proofing + All Season Mats for 23880 on the road.

There is also a 500.00 grad program rebate on top of this price, so 23380.00 OTR.

Geez, some people here got there cars for 21500 :(

I bought my '06 5DR RS w/ B Package Auto for $18k, but it might have something to do with my employee discount as I work for TCI.
I also got a free armrest and compass mirror which really sweetened the deal.

[Ziv]

Congrats guys,

Although, I heard quite some bad things about armrest of where it is located. My friend who work as a tech at Don Valley said armrest is not exact a good thing for the Yaris, it's just doesn't seems to fit for where it is.