Ford Focus Roll Over - Toyota Yaris Forums

la_scanner · 04-05-2009, 09:02 PM

cleong · 04-05-2009, 09:13 PM

Was that yours?

la_scanner · 04-05-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cleong

Was that yours?

pretty much share the vehicles at my house. sister rolled it over up in azusa canyon. i really liked that car too.

YAR1S · 04-05-2009, 09:22 PM

how did she manage to do that? going to fast round a corner?

la_scanner · 04-05-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

how did she manage to do that? going to fast round a corner?

she was 16 at the time, inexperienced. stupid. i dont think i will ever know the full story. even now, shes 19 and all she says is that it flipped over. haha...

by the way. i know this will piss most off on here. but i think that the ford focus that we had performed much better then our yaris. it seemed real fun to drive too. cup holders were actually usable too!

mrbond · 04-05-2009, 10:47 PM

I find it interesting how the airbags didn't deploy. And unsettling.

la_scanner · 04-05-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbond

I find it interesting how the airbags didn't deploy. And unsettling.

hmm...that is true.

la_scanner · 04-05-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

cause Yaris' cup holders are unusable

what Toyota jokingly calls a cup holder is mid way between the steering wheel and the ouside side mirror, almost at the same level as your shoulder. This is not very easy (or safe) to reach for when you're driving. The "cup holder" is only an inch deep. Translation: if you put a cup of coffee in that supposed cup holder, even in normal, safe driving.... that morning black coffee is going to spill all over your business clothes and the rest of the car, making an awful mess.... not the best way to start off your day.

cleong · 04-06-2009, 12:04 AM

How many airbags does that Focus have? Just front, or side airbags as well?

If it has only fronts, I wouldn't be surprised that the airbags didn't go off because it would have been un-necessary to deploy them. The airbag sensors are behind the front bumper and look how relatively un-damaged the front bumper is on the first picture.

Airbags can be dangerous if they deploy when they are not supposed to. Its meant to counteract a frontal impact. If deceleration isn't severe you actually end up getting smashed in your face for no good reason.

evil genius · 04-06-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by la_scanner

what Toyota jokingly calls a cup holder is mid way between the steering wheel and the ouside side mirror, almost at the same level as your shoulder. This is not very easy (or safe) to reach for when you're driving. The "cup holder" is only an inch deep. Translation: if you put a cup of coffee in that supposed cup holder, even in normal, safe driving.... that morning black coffee is going to spill all over your business clothes and the rest of the car, making an awful mess.... not the best way to start off your day.

I agree. I have to put my travel mug in the door water bottle holder.
But I still love my yaris.

darkmoon87 · 04-06-2009, 12:50 AM

holy shit the frame held up really well.....

la_scanner · 04-06-2009, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by darkmoon87

holy shit the frame held up really well.....

thats a scary thought to think it would be much worse.

GeneralDon7 · 04-06-2009, 02:13 PM

Id have to disagree the cupholders being "unusable", I use mine for everything from pen holding, to holding mcdonalds drinks(coke and coffee) up to Coke bottles, starbucks cups, and I have never had a drink spill, and I dont drive smooth around turns

. Such a sad thing to happen to a car, hope no one got seriously hurt out of that.

33OH · 04-07-2009, 01:37 PM

I used to have the same car, a 2000 Ford Focus SE sedan. The cupholders on that thing were so wide, that anything UNDER a 44oz. drink would just roll out. And you couldn't put a 20 oz. bottle in the passenger side because of the dash curviture. Talk about cup holder fail.

And mine had the DOHC 2.0 engine with the good intake manifold (Focus's mfg'd in 99 had a better intake manifold than the later models) and it definitely didn't outperform my Yaris.

Terra · 04-07-2009, 11:13 PM

Nothing against anyone, but after seeing how many domestic cars my extended family have went through, I would never buy one..

I'm glad that your sister survived that.

auxmike · 04-07-2009, 11:53 PM

I like the MISFITS air freshener!

Glad she's ok though...

mr9865 · 04-08-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank

I used to have the same car, a 2000 Ford Focus SE sedan. The cupholders on that thing were so wide, that anything UNDER a 44oz. drink would just roll out. And you couldn't put a 20 oz. bottle in the passenger side because of the dash curviture. Talk about cup holder fail.

And mine had the DOHC 2.0 engine with the good intake manifold (Focus's mfg'd in 99 had a better intake manifold than the later models) and it definitely didn't outperform my Yaris.

Good to know a foci can survive a rollover!

Never have had a problem with my focus cup holders, but I think it had a slight redesign in 02' and mine is a 03. So you think the yaris has the same amount of power? I like my focus but I bought the most abused one possible it turns out, and I want to upgrade to a yaris. No regrets? I would also like to get above 27mpg to lol

33OH · 04-08-2009, 08:09 AM

No regrets at all. I bought my Focus for $4900, a year later I traded it in for $1500 on the Yaris. Even though I lost TONS on that deal, still a great investment on the Yaris.

04-05-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
la_scanner Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: southern california Posts: 87	Ford Focus Roll Over

04-05-2009, 09:13 PM	#2
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Was that yours? __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

04-05-2009, 10:47 PM	#6
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	I find it interesting how the airbags didn't deploy. And unsettling. __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

04-06-2009, 12:04 AM	#9
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	How many airbags does that Focus have? Just front, or side airbags as well? If it has only fronts, I wouldn't be surprised that the airbags didn't go off because it would have been un-necessary to deploy them. The airbag sensors are behind the front bumper and look how relatively un-damaged the front bumper is on the first picture. Airbags can be dangerous if they deploy when they are not supposed to. Its meant to counteract a frontal impact. If deceleration isn't severe you actually end up getting smashed in your face for no good reason. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

04-06-2009, 12:50 AM	#11
darkmoon87 Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 365	holy shit the frame held up really well..... __________________ RIP Yaris, I will miss your superb handling a lot. darkmoon87's picture thread http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10013

04-06-2009, 02:13 PM	#13
GeneralDon7 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 221	Id have to disagree the cupholders being "unusable", I use mine for everything from pen holding, to holding mcdonalds drinks(coke and coffee) up to Coke bottles, starbucks cups, and I have never had a drink spill, and I dont drive smooth around turns. Such a sad thing to happen to a car, hope no one got seriously hurt out of that.

04-07-2009, 01:37 PM	#14
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I used to have the same car, a 2000 Ford Focus SE sedan. The cupholders on that thing were so wide, that anything UNDER a 44oz. drink would just roll out. And you couldn't put a 20 oz. bottle in the passenger side because of the dash curviture. Talk about cup holder fail. And mine had the DOHC 2.0 engine with the good intake manifold (Focus's mfg'd in 99 had a better intake manifold than the later models) and it definitely didn't outperform my Yaris.

04-07-2009, 11:13 PM	#15
Terra Ian K Drives: '08 Yaris RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 23	Nothing against anyone, but after seeing how many domestic cars my extended family have went through, I would never buy one.. I'm glad that your sister survived that.

04-07-2009, 11:53 PM	#16
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I like the MISFITS air freshener! Glad she's ok though... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

04-08-2009, 08:09 AM	#18
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	No regrets at all. I bought my Focus for $4900, a year later I traded it in for $1500 on the Yaris. Even though I lost TONS on that deal, still a great investment on the Yaris.

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