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A1an · 04-27-2012, 10:05 PM

We picked up the Sonic today. Took exactly 7 weeks from the day we signed the order form. 1LZ turbo with 6-speed manual trans and the optional sunroof. My wife went with the lighter titanium interior since it has teal stitching in the seats. Looks really nice. Fit and finish are far beyond what I was expecting.

Although a Trifecta tune is VERY tempting we are going to keep it stock for a while. I may lower it a little bit and we eventually want to powdercoat the wheels satin black. Tint will be a must. Anywho...here are a couple cell phone shots:

Full house for now. Trying to sell my MKII Jetta. MKV Rabbit is here to stay for a while I think. Not a fan of two doors with the kid but I just don't want to sell it:

JumpmanYaris · 04-27-2012, 10:11 PM

I like front end and rear taillights

JumpmanYaris · 04-27-2012, 10:11 PM

Kinda reminds me of the lancer or Evo

CanIHazYarisHatch? · 04-28-2012, 12:20 AM

You've done very well, friend.

The Sonic is a a great car. I know you will love it!

Also, pretty little lady and cute kiddo, too. Have more.

tooter · 04-28-2012, 01:34 PM

Hi A1,

That's a beautiful car!

Do you mind my asking how much it cost?

carolinablue · 04-28-2012, 05:39 PM

This really looks like a Chevy commercial on a Yaris site............

09sedan · 04-28-2012, 08:42 PM

good luck with the g.m.. hopefully it will last more then 100k km without problems :P

A1an · 04-30-2012, 01:14 PM

This is for CanIHazYarisHatch since we went back and forth a bit on the VW topic

:

Didn't start this morning and when I finally got it to run there was a god awful clatter from the engine. Either fuel issue or something went wrong with the internals. It is at the shop now and I am awaiting a report back on what happened...thankfully we had 4k left on the extended.

A1an · 04-30-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanIHazYarisHatch?

You've done very well, friend.

The Sonic is a a great car. I know you will love it!

Also, pretty little lady and cute kiddo, too. Have more.

Thanks, but I think one wife is enough.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooter

Hi A1,

That's a beautiful car!

Do you mind my asking how much it cost?

With destination but before tax and all the other fees it was $19,710. We were not successful getting anything off the price but I was able to get $750 off for being a USAA member.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carolinablue

This really looks like a Chevy commercial on a Yaris site............

HAHA...that was not my intention. The new Yaris is a fantastic car. I think we would have been just as happy with the SE. Perhaps a bit happier since the price was lower.

Thirty-Nine · 04-30-2012, 04:10 PM

Looks great. I'd likely get a white one, too. Good choice.

I'm registered over at http://www.sonicownersforum.com/ also. Although I'm not getting rid of my Yaris, if it blew up tomorrow, I'd likely get exactly what you did.

CPALK719 · 04-30-2012, 06:05 PM

congrats on your purchase !!! looks like a very sharp looking car!!

tooter · 05-01-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1an

With destination but before tax and all the other fees it was $19,710. We were not successful getting anything off the price but I was able to get $750 off for being a USAA member.

That puts the Sonic at about $21,000 out the door. My 2012 manual transmission Yaris was $16,600 out the door but the extra $4,400 got you a lot more car with a lot of extra features.

DebbyM46227 · 05-01-2012, 08:20 AM

Your new Sonic is awesome - love the looks of it; however, being the "replacement" for the old Chevy Aveo, which IMHO was a piece of crap (I had a new rental Aveo for awhile so I know how bad they were), I can't believe the price of these cars, it's ridiculous. Especially when I paid only $14,800 for my Yaris.

Thirty-Nine · 05-01-2012, 07:07 PM

Keep in mind, you can get a Soinc for a lot less. But, get the turbo, the big wheels, etc. (and then no discount), and you'll pay a premium. The Yaris SE I reviewed stickered at $17,340.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...ngly.html#more

The Sonic LTZ I reviewed came in at $18,695.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...ltz-great.html

tooter · 05-01-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Keep in mind, you can get a Soinc for a lot less. But, get the turbo, the big wheels, etc. (and then no discount), and you'll pay a premium. The Yaris SE I reviewed stickered at $17,340.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...ngly.html#more

The Sonic LTZ I reviewed came in at $18,695.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...ltz-great.html

Not to mention getting a 6 speed, too.
Man, I wish my Yaris had one.

I think it's a pretty good deal with all those neato features.

Volcano · 05-02-2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooter

Not to mention getting a 6 speed, too.
Man, I wish my Yaris had one.

I think it's a pretty good deal with all those neato features.

Picked up my 6-Speed Yaris just yesterday.........

Like the Sonic too by the way, but it's not yet avail in Germany.

tooter · 05-02-2012, 11:36 AM

Why is it you Euros get all the good stuff first?

Volcano · 05-02-2012, 12:55 PM

Gguess we're just serving as guinee pigs so you get perfect products. Eventually.

04-30-2012, 04:10 PM	#82
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Looks great. I'd likely get a white one, too. Good choice. I'm registered over at http://www.sonicownersforum.com/ also. Although I'm not getting rid of my Yaris, if it blew up tomorrow, I'd likely get exactly what you did. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

04-30-2012, 06:05 PM	#83
CPALK719 Drives: 2012 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 375	congrats on your purchase !!! looks like a very sharp looking car!! __________________ 2012 yaris L model 2014 wrangler unlimited sport

05-01-2012, 07:07 PM	#86
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Keep in mind, you can get a Soinc for a lot less. But, get the turbo, the big wheels, etc. (and then no discount), and you'll pay a premium. The Yaris SE I reviewed stickered at $17,340. http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...ngly.html#more The Sonic LTZ I reviewed came in at $18,695. http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...ltz-great.html __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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04-27-2012, 10:05 PM	#73
A1an Drives: '89 Jetta, '07 Rabbit Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 55	We picked up the Sonic today. Took exactly 7 weeks from the day we signed the order form. 1LZ turbo with 6-speed manual trans and the optional sunroof. My wife went with the lighter titanium interior since it has teal stitching in the seats. Looks really nice. Fit and finish are far beyond what I was expecting. Although a Trifecta tune is VERY tempting we are going to keep it stock for a while. I may lower it a little bit and we eventually want to powdercoat the wheels satin black. Tint will be a must. Anywho...here are a couple cell phone shots: Full house for now. Trying to sell my MKII Jetta. MKV Rabbit is here to stay for a while I think. Not a fan of two doors with the kid but I just don't want to sell it:

04-28-2012, 12:20 AM	#76
CanIHazYarisHatch? Drives: 2012 Yaris 3-door w/5-speed! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 273	You've done very well, friend. The Sonic is a a great car. I know you will love it! Also, pretty little lady and cute kiddo, too. Have more.

04-28-2012, 01:34 PM	#77
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	Hi A1, That's a beautiful car! Do you mind my asking how much it cost?

04-28-2012, 05:39 PM	#78
carolinablue Drives: 2012 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Zombieville Posts: 74	This really looks like a Chevy commercial on a Yaris site............

04-28-2012, 08:42 PM	#79
09sedan Drives: 2009 yaris sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 141	good luck with the g.m.. hopefully it will last more then 100k km without problems :P

04-30-2012, 01:14 PM	#80
A1an Drives: '89 Jetta, '07 Rabbit Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 55	This is for CanIHazYarisHatch since we went back and forth a bit on the VW topic : Didn't start this morning and when I finally got it to run there was a god awful clatter from the engine. Either fuel issue or something went wrong with the internals. It is at the shop now and I am awaiting a report back on what happened...thankfully we had 4k left on the extended.

05-01-2012, 08:20 AM	#85
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	Your new Sonic is awesome - love the looks of it; however, being the "replacement" for the old Chevy Aveo, which IMHO was a piece of crap (I had a new rental Aveo for awhile so I know how bad they were), I can't believe the price of these cars, it's ridiculous. Especially when I paid only $14,800 for my Yaris.

05-02-2012, 11:36 AM	#89
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	Why is it you Euros get all the good stuff first?

05-02-2012, 12:55 PM	#90
Volcano Experienced Yaris Owner Drives: Yaris 2013 1.33 Ltr Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jena, Germany Posts: 45	Gguess we're just serving as guinee pigs so you get perfect products. Eventually.