A few questions - Toyota Yaris Forums

CanadaCraig · 07-22-2006, 05:05 PM

Hi Yarisites!! lol

[hey that's doesn't sound very nice!!]

I'm seriously thinking of trading in a 1993 Lexus LS400 that gets about 18 MPG on average and costs about $90 CDN to fill with premium gas - FOR a super economical [but at least semi-fun to drive] car. A 5-speed Yaris RS 2 door liftback [what's wrong with saying 'hatchback'] is definitely on my list. I'm also considering the Honda FIT and the Nissan Versa. The only real concerns I have with the Yaris [because I'm sure it will be reliable and get great gas mileage] are the center mounted gauges [will mom always know how fast I'm going?! lol] and whether or not IT [as in the car itself] can get out of it's own way. Did it take long to adjust to the where the gauge pod is?! And what about entering a freeway? Has it got you closer to God?! [as in - do you say a little prayer each time?] I'm 6'3" tall about about 250 lbs. [all muscle - of course!!] Are there any other 'big guys' [or gals] on the board who drive a Yaris?! How about the seats? Are they comfy?! Some might say, "Take it for a test drive and find out for yourself!!" And I will... but seat comfort [or lack of it] doesn't usually reveal itself until AFTER you have OWNED the a car for awhile.

What top 5 things do you LIKE about your Yaris - AND what top 5 things DON'T you like?!

Thanks for the help.
Craig!! :)

Chaad32 · 07-22-2006, 05:41 PM

To answer the guage pod question....it did not take long (about 2 days) for me to get used to the center pod.

To answer the entering the freeway probolem.....at low RPM's it is kind of sluggish but when you are on the interstate it passes fairly well for an econo car. (I don't say a little prayer...it feels bigger that it is)

Can't answer the big guy question cus i'm only 150....but I have plenty of room and my 250 lb brother drove it for a test and had no probolem.

The seats ae very comfy.....they have good side support and hip support. Although I recomend test driving a Yaris before buying (even if it isn't the type you want for instance a hatchback versus a sedan). I know you said that it doesn't reveal itself in a test drive....so I can say from having drivin on a 200 mile trip that it is really good for what it is. It is no Caddy, but it is deffinately good enough. Remember that if it doesn't feel right there is always the option to change the seats or buy accessories like back support pillows for trips. They sell these at any aut store or Wal-Mart.

johnnyfive · 07-22-2006, 07:45 PM

yes, mom will know how fast you are going ;) but the center gauges are easy to look at when driving, and i find them to be better than other center gauge cars i have driven (saturn ION, echo) something about them not being slanted twords the driver...although that maybe does give the passenger a better look at them ><

and the acceleration onto the freeway is fine, aslong as you arnt entering from a crossstreet type, and have an onramp, once you start accelerating, and get past the first low rpm's, it will just want to keep ripping up to about 85 :p

im 6'1" and about 230, and i was plesntly suprised at the accomadations of the seats, as chaad said, there is good side support, and good hip support, really huggs well, the day i go the car, i took it on a 350 mile trip, and was really suprised at how comfortable it was to drive, i would have not gotten out to streatch at all if the girlfriend didnt have to take a pit stop every 100 miles :) wouldnt have even had to get out to fill the tank ;)

as for likes and dislikes...hrm...wow, its really hard for me to think of anyhting inparticular right now, lets just say that i am very satisfied with the car as of now, and nothing was so bad as to cause me a problem when driving, if i think of anyhting else, i'll let you know ;)

fnkngrv · 07-22-2006, 07:53 PM

The guages are suprisingly easy to get used to and the worrying about mom seeing you, well she would figure out anyway.

Getting into the interstate is not that bad like they said above however I would like to add that I have a stick and therefore a lot more control over it....I can zoom on just fine.

Top 5 Things:
Inpossible to list....love too much

Top 5 Dislikes:
1) No Keyless Entry with S Sedan even with the Power Package
2) No Fog Lights with S Sedan and I hear Liftback from the dealer without being added later or waiting a buttload of time to gets your custom ordered.
3) "Premium" Stereo a bit blah and the front doors puke easy even at half volume
4) S Sedan does not come with cubby in front of steering wheel
5) Clutch can be weird (even tho it kicks ass...sorry I don't have the time to elaborate...have to get the kids supper)

Chaad32 · 07-22-2006, 08:37 PM

5 dislikes
--- Power package availiability
--- no plastic coverings in tire well
--- no tachometer (even though I have an auto)
--- no temp guage
--- no side door mouldings

5 things I love
--- Great on gas
--- Fun to drive
--- Inexpensive
--- MP3 and WMA CD player
--- Styling is better in my opinion than the Honda and the Nissan

If it means anything , it took me 20 sec. to come up with the 5 things I like (and I could have kept going) and it took me several min to come up with the 5 things I disliked. This is a great car for the money!

boxerboy · 07-22-2006, 08:38 PM

I agree with what has been said. I enjoy driving the yaris and find it very roomy for the size.

CanadaCraig · 08-01-2006, 06:10 AM

Hi Chaad32, johnnyfive, fnkngrv and boxerboy!! :)

Thanks for the input.

I finally test drove a Yaris RS 2-door with the manual transmission. I also tested a 6-speed Nissan Versa and an automatic Honda FIT.

You can find out what I thought about all those cars in my 'I test drove....' message. [if you like]

Thanks again,
Craig!! :)

slvryaris · 08-01-2006, 08:14 AM

I am a 6ft. 4in. 320 lb. ex kickboxer and I fit perfectly in my Sedan S. The seats get even more comfortable as you drive one.

Idjiit · 08-01-2006, 09:23 AM

The gauge pod position is not ideal, but it's not a deal breaker either.

The seats are okay, but the seating position is too high, imo - I'm 6' and usually sit pretty upright. I fixed this by installing my own seat.

The Yaris' acceleration (at least in manual) does not make freeway onramp merging scary in any way. The car is actually quite peppy.

mrlam · 08-01-2006, 10:48 AM

6 things I like:
Stylish(this small car draw a lot of ppls attention, expectly grils

)
Great on gas(150km only move one block)
Comfortable(I fully loaded my car, very comfort inside)
1.5L(This engine out of my expectation, very good enough in town)
Toyota(Dependable, check J.D. Power you should find out)
Easy to affort(I fully load and got everythings plus 16' wheels and tax $22800

3 things dislike:
1.5L(No problem go to calgary, but vancouver i will rent a car, slightly not
enough for highway)
suspension(you might feel a bit too bump)
RS come without front skirt(That is the reason i chose LE, I can buy a whole set later)

Hope these infos make you more easy to chooes

makelikemorning · 08-02-2006, 12:55 AM

I haven't taken posession of my Yaris yet, but I own an Echo as well, which has the same center-mounted display. If you ask me, all cars should have this feature. It's great. No more peering around the steering wheel to get a clear idea of how fast you're going or whatever. It took me all of a day or two to grow accustomed to it.

featherz · 08-02-2006, 07:10 AM

I traded in a Jeep Wrangler (which I LOVED, but the gas was killing me).. With the Yaris, I like everything about it with the exception of the power - am used to a 6 cylinder engine. Also worried about the 'snow days' and how it will handle and where to get chains, but the car is adorable, gets great mileage and I honestly don't even notice the center 'pod'. Plus it has lots of little storage pockets and plenty of passenger room for such a small car.

PSU Yaris · 08-02-2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

Top 5 Dislikes:
1) No Keyless Entry with S Sedan even with the Power Package
2) No Fog Lights with S Sedan and I hear Liftback from the dealer without being added later or waiting a buttload of time to gets your custom ordered.
3) "Premium" Stereo a bit blah and the front doors puke easy even at half volume

1) My S Sedan has keyless entry with the power package
2) A yaris at my work has fog lights on it
3) My speakers kick ass. The full potential only really comes out when using the ipod or cd player. the radio sounds like crap as far as bass is concerned.

i guess it just depends where you get your yaris to get certain features

fnkngrv · 08-02-2006, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSU Yaris

1) My S Sedan has keyless entry with the power package
2) A yaris at my work has fog lights on it
3) My speakers kick ass. The full potential only really comes out when using the ipod or cd player. the radio sounds like crap as far as bass is concerned.

i guess it just depends where you get your yaris to get certain features

1) Keyless Entry - I could have gotten it installed from the Dealer however it didn't come with it off the assembly line which might be a regional thing.
2) Fog Lights - You would need to verify if that Yaris didn't have the dealer install, once again I have heard this is a regional thing which is utter

and upsets me greatly because it makes no F'in sense at all.
3) Speakers - I have found that they work great with Trance, House, Acid Jazz, so much and so forth...in other words anything Electronica however if I listen to heavy duty rap, hip hop, reggae and the likes they do not like the bass and mids too much at all....now this is only with the fronts...the rear 6x9s handle just fine.

why? · 08-03-2006, 11:56 AM

For me the gauge cluster was easy to get use to.

I am 6'2" and weigh about 320, and the car is comfortable for me.

The engine is peppy enough to drive on the highway, if you want real acceleration all you need to do is downshift. Not a sportscar, but good enough.

My only dislike is that it didn't come with a tach, but that was fixed easily enough.

Oh yea, and the fact that I don't have enough money to really mod it.

Jem_hadar · 09-11-2006, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

1) Keyless Entry - I could have gotten it installed from the 3) Speakers - I have found that they work great with Trance, House, Acid Jazz, so much and so forth...in other words anything Electronica however if I listen to heavy duty rap, hip hop, reggae and the likes they do not like the bass and mids too much at all....now this is only with the fronts...the rear 6x9s handle just fine.

You should only be listening to trance, house and acid techno anyways!

ChinoCharles · 09-11-2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jem_hadar

You should only be listening to trance, house and acid techno anyways!

boooo haha

07-22-2006, 05:05 PM	#1
CanadaCraig Drives: 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 3	A few questions Hi Yarisites!! lol [hey that's doesn't sound very nice!!] I'm seriously thinking of trading in a 1993 Lexus LS400 that gets about 18 MPG on average and costs about $90 CDN to fill with premium gas - FOR a super economical [but at least semi-fun to drive] car. A 5-speed Yaris RS 2 door liftback [what's wrong with saying 'hatchback'] is definitely on my list. I'm also considering the Honda FIT and the Nissan Versa. The only real concerns I have with the Yaris [because I'm sure it will be reliable and get great gas mileage] are the center mounted gauges [will mom always know how fast I'm going?! lol] and whether or not IT [as in the car itself] can get out of it's own way. Did it take long to adjust to the where the gauge pod is?! And what about entering a freeway? Has it got you closer to God?! [as in - do you say a little prayer each time?] I'm 6'3" tall about about 250 lbs. [all muscle - of course!!] Are there any other 'big guys' [or gals] on the board who drive a Yaris?! How about the seats? Are they comfy?! Some might say, "Take it for a test drive and find out for yourself!!" And I will... but seat comfort [or lack of it] doesn't usually reveal itself until AFTER you have OWNED the a car for awhile. What top 5 things do you LIKE about your Yaris - AND what top 5 things DON'T you like?! Thanks for the help. Craig!! :)

07-22-2006, 05:41 PM	#2
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	To answer the guage pod question....it did not take long (about 2 days) for me to get used to the center pod. To answer the entering the freeway probolem.....at low RPM's it is kind of sluggish but when you are on the interstate it passes fairly well for an econo car. (I don't say a little prayer...it feels bigger that it is) Can't answer the big guy question cus i'm only 150....but I have plenty of room and my 250 lb brother drove it for a test and had no probolem. The seats ae very comfy.....they have good side support and hip support. Although I recomend test driving a Yaris before buying (even if it isn't the type you want for instance a hatchback versus a sedan). I know you said that it doesn't reveal itself in a test drive....so I can say from having drivin on a 200 mile trip that it is really good for what it is. It is no Caddy, but it is deffinately good enough. Remember that if it doesn't feel right there is always the option to change the seats or buy accessories like back support pillows for trips. They sell these at any aut store or Wal-Mart. __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-22-2006, 07:53 PM	#4
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	The guages are suprisingly easy to get used to and the worrying about mom seeing you, well she would figure out anyway. Getting into the interstate is not that bad like they said above however I would like to add that I have a stick and therefore a lot more control over it....I can zoom on just fine. Top 5 Things: Inpossible to list....love too much Top 5 Dislikes: 1) No Keyless Entry with S Sedan even with the Power Package 2) No Fog Lights with S Sedan and I hear Liftback from the dealer without being added later or waiting a buttload of time to gets your custom ordered. 3) "Premium" Stereo a bit blah and the front doors puke easy even at half volume 4) S Sedan does not come with cubby in front of steering wheel 5) Clutch can be weird (even tho it kicks ass...sorry I don't have the time to elaborate...have to get the kids supper) __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

07-22-2006, 08:37 PM	#5
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	5 dislikes --- Power package availiability --- no plastic coverings in tire well --- no tachometer (even though I have an auto) --- no temp guage --- no side door mouldings 5 things I love --- Great on gas --- Fun to drive --- Inexpensive --- MP3 and WMA CD player --- Styling is better in my opinion than the Honda and the Nissan If it means anything , it took me 20 sec. to come up with the 5 things I like (and I could have kept going) and it took me several min to come up with the 5 things I disliked. This is a great car for the money! __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-22-2006, 08:38 PM	#6
boxerboy Drives: WRX ,Tacoma and Yaris Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 206	I agree with what has been said. I enjoy driving the yaris and find it very roomy for the size. __________________ "PERCEPTION IS SELECTION"

07-22-2006, 07:45 PM	#3
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	yes, mom will know how fast you are going ;) but the center gauges are easy to look at when driving, and i find them to be better than other center gauge cars i have driven (saturn ION, echo) something about them not being slanted twords the driver...although that maybe does give the passenger a better look at them >< and the acceleration onto the freeway is fine, aslong as you arnt entering from a crossstreet type, and have an onramp, once you start accelerating, and get past the first low rpm's, it will just want to keep ripping up to about 85 :p im 6'1" and about 230, and i was plesntly suprised at the accomadations of the seats, as chaad said, there is good side support, and good hip support, really huggs well, the day i go the car, i took it on a 350 mile trip, and was really suprised at how comfortable it was to drive, i would have not gotten out to streatch at all if the girlfriend didnt have to take a pit stop every 100 miles :) wouldnt have even had to get out to fill the tank ;) as for likes and dislikes...hrm...wow, its really hard for me to think of anyhting inparticular right now, lets just say that i am very satisfied with the car as of now, and nothing was so bad as to cause me a problem when driving, if i think of anyhting else, i'll let you know ;)

08-01-2006, 06:10 AM	#7
CanadaCraig Drives: 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 3	Hi Chaad32, johnnyfive, fnkngrv and boxerboy!! :) Thanks for the input. I finally test drove a Yaris RS 2-door with the manual transmission. I also tested a 6-speed Nissan Versa and an automatic Honda FIT. You can find out what I thought about all those cars in my 'I test drove....' message. [if you like] Thanks again, Craig!! :)

08-01-2006, 08:14 AM	#8
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	I am a 6ft. 4in. 320 lb. ex kickboxer and I fit perfectly in my Sedan S. The seats get even more comfortable as you drive one.

08-01-2006, 09:23 AM	#9
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	The gauge pod position is not ideal, but it's not a deal breaker either. The seats are okay, but the seating position is too high, imo - I'm 6' and usually sit pretty upright. I fixed this by installing my own seat. The Yaris' acceleration (at least in manual) does not make freeway onramp merging scary in any way. The car is actually quite peppy.

08-01-2006, 10:48 AM	#10
mrlam Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 55	6 things I like: Stylish(this small car draw a lot of ppls attention, expectly grils ) Great on gas(150km only move one block) Comfortable(I fully loaded my car, very comfort inside) 1.5L(This engine out of my expectation, very good enough in town) Toyota(Dependable, check J.D. Power you should find out) Easy to affort(I fully load and got everythings plus 16' wheels and tax $22800 3 things dislike: 1.5L(No problem go to calgary, but vancouver i will rent a car, slightly not enough for highway) suspension(you might feel a bit too bump) RS come without front skirt(That is the reason i chose LE, I can buy a whole set later) Hope these infos make you more easy to chooes

08-02-2006, 12:55 AM	#11
makelikemorning Drives: 2007 Barcelona Red Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 28	I haven't taken posession of my Yaris yet, but I own an Echo as well, which has the same center-mounted display. If you ask me, all cars should have this feature. It's great. No more peering around the steering wheel to get a clear idea of how fast you're going or whatever. It took me all of a day or two to grow accustomed to it.

08-02-2006, 07:10 AM	#12
featherz Drives: 2007 Liftback Yaris Bayou Blue Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA Posts: 23	I traded in a Jeep Wrangler (which I LOVED, but the gas was killing me).. With the Yaris, I like everything about it with the exception of the power - am used to a 6 cylinder engine. Also worried about the 'snow days' and how it will handle and where to get chains, but the car is adorable, gets great mileage and I honestly don't even notice the center 'pod'. Plus it has lots of little storage pockets and plenty of passenger room for such a small car.

08-03-2006, 11:56 AM	#15
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	For me the gauge cluster was easy to get use to. I am 6'2" and weigh about 320, and the car is comfortable for me. The engine is peppy enough to drive on the highway, if you want real acceleration all you need to do is downshift. Not a sportscar, but good enough. My only dislike is that it didn't come with a tach, but that was fixed easily enough. Oh yea, and the fact that I don't have enough money to really mod it. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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